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Ray Brown + the All-Star Big Band

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
October 7, 2014

Ernie Wilkins was busy in 1962. Wilkins, of course, was always busy, but '62 was a crescendo year for the big-band arranger. He worked largely for the Verve and Riverside labels that year, writing charts for Harry James, Mark Murphy, Illinois Jacquet, Oscar Peterson, Milt Jackson, Cannonball Adderley, Count Basie and Sam Jones. Then the bubble burst toward the end of '62. His drug problem spiraled out of control and sent him into rehab until 1969, when he began working ...

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"The Disciple," 10th CD By Pianist Peter Zak For The Steeplechase Label, To Be Released Oct. 21

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
October 2, 2014

For his tenth CD in as many years, all for the Danish SteepleChase label, pianist Peter Zak continues his brilliant series of jazz trio explorations, this time in the company of bassist Peter Washington and drummer Willie Jones III. The new disc, The Disciple, will be released October 21. “The fact that the piano is the lead instrument in terms of playing the melody appeals to me,” Zak says of the trio format. “There’s that, and the hookup between the ...

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Jazz Pianist George Kahn Releases 8th Album - "Jazz & Blues Revue” Featuring Singers Courtney Lemmon, Gina Saputo And Crystal Starr

Source: Imaginary Friends
October 2, 2014

Jazz pianist George Kahn feels his fans are ready for a change, so he formed the Jazz & Blues Revue. More than just another jazz ensemble this time around, the Jazz & Blues Revue brings three of the best singers in Los Angeles together to perform unique arrangements of jazz standards along with other well-known songs, in a wonderful blend of Jazz, R&B and Soul. Singer Courtney Lemmon has appeared on several of George’s albums and most recently released her ...

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13 More Favorites of the Week

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
October 2, 2014

Bet you thought there would just be five favorites this week. Not a chance. Though I'm a bit backed up these days with all the work to turn out each week and the waves of CDs that keep coming in, I always catch up—eventually. Here are 13 more favorites you need to know about... Charlie Haden and Jim Hall (Impulse). Few artists have recorded as many superb small-group albums as the late Jim Hall. The guitarist was always best in ...

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Kiki Ebsen Displays Brains, Courage And A Whole Lot Of Heart Singing Jazz To Honor Her Famous Father

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions
October 1, 2014

“Scarecrow Sessions,” the critically-lauded homage to Buddy Ebsen, is garnering radio-play led by the single, “If I Only Had A Brain.” Calabasas, California (1 October 2014): Reluctant no more, Kiki Ebsen clicked the heels of her ruby red shoes three times and set off on the yellow brick road armed with the Great American songbook, Broadway show tunes and songs from Hollywood’s Golden Era that are tied to the career of her celebrity father, Buddy Ebsen. Yesterday (Sept. 30), the ...

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Helen Merrill: 'Parole E Musica'

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
October 1, 2014

Back in 1960, singer Helen Merrill had a bad romantic breakup and escaped to Rome. She was invited to record there by pianist Romano Mussolini, whom she had met at a jazz festival in Belgium. So she broke her Atlantic contract and moved to Italy, where she became a “little star." But, as Helen told me during an interview in 2009, she didn't know what to do with the stardom. During this two-year period of emotional grief and recuperation, Helen ...

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Luke Winslow-King To Release New Album "Everlasting Arms"

Source: Josh Zanger
September 30, 2014

Album out on September 30 on Bloodshot Records Exclusive launch with Brooklyn Vegan of the new single, “Everlasting Arms” Luke Winslow-Kin is releasing a new album Everlasting Arms on September 30 via Bloodshot Records. The pre-order sale link is available here. Winslow-King is a guitarist/singer/songwriter from New Orleans, LA by way of Cadillac, MI. Following his critically acclaimed Bloodshot Records debut The Coming Tide in 2013, LWK (for brevity’s sake) has been as hardworking a musician as they come. Subsequent ...

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Spain/Josh Haden Signs With Dine Alone Records. "Sargent Place," Due November 4, Includes Final Charlie Haden Recording

Source: 1888 Media
September 29, 2014

“...The name of the band comes from a dream and to me everyday life is very dream-like…dreams are part of what inspires me and what has inspired the content of the songs, and will continue to...” —Josh Haden, August 2014 Dine Alone Records is proud to announce the addition of the band SPAIN to their North American roster. The critically acclaimed Los Angeles based band will release Sargent Place, their highly anticipated fifth studio album, and first in the U.S. ...

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