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Willard White: The Paul Robeson Legacy

Source: All About Jazz
February 9, 2004

"Few singers could assume the Robeson character better than White, and even fewer could evoke the sound of his rich and apparently bottomless voice." The Times (London) The Paul Robeson Legacy is a collection of spirituals and ballads made famous by the legendary singer, actor and civil rights activist Paul Robeson, arranged specially for Willard White. This Multi-channel Super Audio CD is available now from Linn Records (AKD 218). For more information visit www.LinnRecords.com/WillardWhite. Song List 1. Witness 2. Mood ...

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New Vocal Release on Genevieve Records

Source: All About Jazz
February 8, 2004

Ayelet Rose Gottlieb's new release on Genevieve Records is now available through cdstreet.com! The CD features mainly Ayelet's original compositions as well as covers of tunes by Ornette Coleman and Charles Mingus. Musicians: Ayelet Rose Gottlieb - Voice, Avishai Cohen- Trumpet, Matana Roberts- Alto, Shahar Levavi- Guitar, Matthew Mitchell- Piano, Ed Schuller- Bass, Bob Meyer- Drums The CD Release Party will be held at Cornelia St. Cafe on March 15th at 8:30pm. From liner notes by All About Jazz NY's ...

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Ayelet Rose Gottlieb- InTernal ExTernal

Source: All About Jazz
February 8, 2004

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Blue Note Artist Stefon Harris Debuts New Band 'Blackout'

Source: All About Jazz
February 7, 2004

Three-time Grammy-nominated Jazz Vibraphonist STEFON HARRIS To Debut His New Electro-Acoustic Band BLACKOUT With the Release of EVOLUTION

His 5th CD for Blue Note Records Release Date: April 20, 2004

BLACKOUT is: Stefon Harris - vibraphone & marimba Casey Benjamin - alto saxophone Marc Cary - Fender Rhodes & keyboards Darryl Hall - bass Terreon Gully - drums

The Washington Post January 12, 2004 Stefon Harris ...

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Kris Davis debut CD on Fresh Sound/New Talent Records-CD release party Feb.19 at Cornelia Street Cafe

Source: All About Jazz
February 7, 2004

Kris Davis debut CD on Fresh Sound/New Talent Records-CD release party

February 19, 2004 9-11:30 Cornelia Street Cafe 29 Cornelia Street New York, NY 212-989-9319 www.corneliastreetcafe.com

Performing the music from the new CD life span on Fresh Sound/New Talent Records

Featuring: Tony Malaby - Saxophones Russ Johnson - Trumpet and Flugelhorn Jason Rigby - Saxophones and Clarinets Kris Davis - Piano

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Linn Records: Great Jazz For Valentines

Source: All About Jazz
February 5, 2004

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Ubiquity to release Greyboy's long-awaited fourth album, "Soul Mosaic: A Case Study in Beats, Soul and Funk"

Source: All About Jazz
February 3, 2004

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Bill Charlap Bows 'Somewhere': The Acclaimed Pianist's Third CD For Blue Note Records

Source: All About Jazz
February 3, 2004

A Jazz Tribute To Composer Leonard Bernstein

On March 23, 2004, Blue Note Records will release Bill Charlap's heartfelt tribute to composer, Leonard Bernstein. Somewhere is a passionate and far-reaching exploration into the songs of one of America's greatest composers.

Charlap's 2002 release Stardust, a foray into the Hoagy Carmichael songbook featured special guests Tony Bennett, Jim Hall, Shirley Horn and Frank Wess, refined company indeed. Somewhere continues the youthful pianist's liaison with the standard repertoire. As on his first ...

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