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New Album "Subtitles" From Trumpeter Michael Sarian Juggles Various Jazz Styles
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Eric Taylor
My number-one favorite jazz piece remains to be “Feels So Good” (1977) by Chuck Mangione. Surprisingly, the second position has been occupied, that quickly, by the track called “El Poeta” from a newly released album, Subtitles (2014), by the now U.S.-based Canadian-Argentinian trumpeter/artist Michael Sarian. Not only for jazz aficionados but also for anyone who is curious enough to sample a platter of various jazz styles, Sarian’s début album covers an assortment of flavors, from the subtle, short, and simple ...
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New Ross Prior Album Brimming With Energy And Superb Musicianship
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Eric Taylor
There is meaning in the title, a humorous reference to Australian artist Ross Prior’s rock & roll background. Prior’s roots are actually not in jazz but in the progressive and experimental sounds of the group Lysergic and then later in the death metal of Black Mask. It’s quite a transition from hard rock to the hard bop of his new solo effort, Heavy Sheddin’, yet there’s no sign of a creative struggle; in fact, Prior sounds absolutely comfortable and quite ...
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Rogier Telderman Trio Presents Debut Album "Contours"
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Rogier Telderman
Uplifting narrative music On December 2nd the Dutch Rogier Telderman Trio will present their debut album Contours. Apart from pianist and bandleader Rogier Telderman the trio comprises Guus Bakker on double bass and drummer Tuur Moens. The nine playful and uplifting cutting-edge tracks on the album have all been written by Telderman. The release will be followed by a tour around the Netherlands in early 2015, and a European tour later that year. If anything shines through on this debut ...
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Gourmet Duo Plus' New Album "Live In Tallinn (jazzkaar Festival 2011)" A Feast For Ears
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Eric Taylor
Gourmet Duo Plus' new album Live in Tallinn (Jazzkaar Festival 2011) is a delicate yet bold fine offering of more than a feast for the senses - all of them. The name of the band makes one hungry for all the great delicacies. Emotions spill out with the great American Songbook cover “Love Letters." In the background one can hear the clink of silverware on china and it feels like the music just improves the meal. Just the image of ...
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Granddaughter Of Legendary Dionne Warwick, Cheyenne Elliott To Release Narada Michael Walden Produced Singles And An Ep In 2015
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Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
New York, NY – A brand new star has appeared on the US music scene; her name is Cheyenne Elliott. Cheyenne is the granddaughter of iconic singer Dionne Warwick, and a cousin of the late superstar Whitney Houston. In early 2014, producer Narada Michael Walden discovered her exemplary vocal talent and invited her out to Tarpan Studios in San Rafael, California, where Whitney, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey and many other artists recorded some of their biggest hits. The young New ...
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Varèse Sarabande Records Swings With New Recording Celebrating Elmer Bernstein's Jazz Scores Elmer Bernstein: The Wild Side
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CineMedia Promotions
Performed by Big Band de Canarias Featuring Esther Ovejero (Vocals), Kike Perdomo (Saxophone) and Sara Andon (Flute) Varèse Sarabande Records will celebrate composer Elmer Bernstein with the release ELMER BERNSTEIN: THE WILD SIDE available digitally and on CD December 9, 2014. This special recording focuses on the jazz and big band scores from the acclaimed composer, from such films as THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM, JOHNNY STACCATO, DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS, and WALK ON THE WILD SIDE. “This ...
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Akira Sakata, Pete Cosey, Hamid Drake, Bill Laswell - Two Releases Out On M.O.D. Technologies As Part Of Incunabula Digital Series
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hubtone PR
Akira Sakata with Bill Laswell, Pete Cosey, Hamid Drake KAIGARABUSHI - BILL LASWELL REMIX Japanese free jazz icon Akira Sakata in collaboration with the legendary guitarist Pete Cosey (Miles Davis, Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf), drummer Hamid Drake and bassist Bill Laswell. A remix of a track from the album fisherman's.com released in 2001, it offers traditional Japanese folk art meets funk and free improvisation. Mix- construction by Bill Laswell. TRACK: 1. Kaigarabushi Return (11:44) BILL LASWELL'S BILMAWN - LITTLE VILLAGE ...
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Julie London's Holiday Album
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
It will always be a mystery to me why singer Julie London did not record a Christmas album. Someone at Liberty, her label, must have suggested it, but clearly London passed. Perhaps it was a personal thing. Or maybe she felt that a holiday album would be too square and run counter to her cool, nocturnal image. Whatever the reason, London recorded only one holiday side—I'd Like You for Christmas—and that's it. So what I've decided to do here is ...
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