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New Jazz Sound of Showboat
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
For the life of me, I can't understand why great jazz albums are still left unreleased by major labels. The fact that I'm still digging them out of the ground like a dog to truffles just proves the vastness of the jazz and jazz-pop forest. One can spend a lifetime listening to this music every day and still not find or hear everything. What a gift the last generation of musicians left behind. Case in point: In September 1959, John ...
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NYC Saxophonist Adison Evans Celebrates The Hero In All Of Us
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Kari-On Productions
Known for her work with Beyoncé, Jay Z and Demi Lovato; Adison Evans draws on her influences, travels and life experience HEROes that have influenced her both musically and personally for a deeply personal offering, that encompasses a love for jazz, R&B and positive affirmation. Adison Evans is a dynamic millennial who has shared the stage with several legendary artists including: Trisha Yearwood, Nicki Minaj, Wynton Marsalis, Christian McBride, Terence Blanchard, JayZ, and many more. Evans made her debut in ...
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Getz/Gilberto '76
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
Stan Getz wasn't comfortable with the bossa nova. When he flew down to Washington, D.C., from New York in February 1962 with Verve producer Creed Taylor to record Jazz Samba, he did it as a favor to Creed. Guitarist Charlie Byrd needed a big name on the album to help give ita shot at the Billboard charts. Creed was right. When Jazz Samba was released, the album went to No. 1 on the Billboard album chart, and Getz won the ...
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ECM Records Releases Vijay Iyer / Wadada Leo Smith's "A cosmic rhythm with each stroke"
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Universal Music Enterprises
Vijay Iyer / Wadada Leo Smith's A cosmic rhythm with each stroke Wadada Leo Smith: trumpet Vijay Iyer: piano, Fender Rhodes, electronics A cosmic rhythm with each stroke features pianist Vijay Iyer and the musician he has described as his “hero, friend and teacher”, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith. Vijay has previously played extensively with Wadada in Smith’s Golden Quartet, but this album, produced by Manfred Eicher and recorded at New York’s Avatar Studios last October, is the first ...
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Thad Jones/Mel Lewis: 1966
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra is considered by many to be the last great virtuoso big band. Launched in 1966 at the Village Vanguard, the orchestra was loaded with superstars and stylists and featured many arrangements by Thad Jones. The early lineup included Jones and Lewis along with pianist Hank Jones, saxophonists Jerome Richardson, Jerry Dodgion and Joe Farrell; trumpeters Jimmy Nottingham, Danny Stiles and Snooky Young; valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer and others. I've always been on the fence about ...
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Adam Ben Ezra Announces Release Of Debut Album "Can't Stop Running"
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You And Whose Army Media
Double-Bass phenomenon, multi-instrumentalist and YouTube sensation Adam Ben Ezra announces the international release of his debut Can’t Stop Running in February 2016. These 12 tracks show no musical boundaries combining elements of modern jazz, rock and world music to create a sweeping, fascinating and versatile album. For the past few years Adam has been breathing new life into the double-bass with both his songwriting and musicianship earning him great success along the way. With his YouTube channel boasting close to ...
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Letizia Gambi's "Blue Monday" - Produced By Lenny White
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Letizia Gambi: Blue Monday (ArtistShare) Produced by Lenny White with Special Guest Ron Carter Release Date: February 12, 2016 Musicians: Lenny White: Drums; Helen Sung, Donald Vega: Piano; Gil Goldstein: Accordion; Ron Carter, John Benitez, Daryl Johns: Bass; Jisoo Ok: Cello; Hector Del Curto: Bandoneon; Pete Levin: Keyboards; Dave Stryker, Nick Moroch, Tom Guarna: Guitar; Hailey Niswanger: Saxophone. In September 2012, multifaceted gifted singer-songwriter Letizia Gambi realized her musical vision of creating a singular debut by melding her ...
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Austin-Based Jazz Vocalist Dena Taylor Releases New CD, "You've Changed"
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Dena Taylor
Dena Taylor recorded her new album, You’ve Changed, while wondering if it would be her last time to sing and record. The day after it was finished she underwent throat surgery with no promises from doctors that she would even be able to talk after the surgery. Thankfully, it went well and she is speaking AND singing again! On You’ve Changed, Dena leads listeners from her beginnings in country, to blues and ending where she most happily lives—tucked inside the ...
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