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Pianist Mike Longo Reconvenes His Trio With Bob Cranshaw & Lewis Nash For "Step On It"
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Terri Hinte Publicity
In his distinguished and sometimes surprising career, pianist Mike Longo has established himself as an invaluable sideman, most notably with Dizzy Gillespie, and as a versatile leader of groups ranging from his 17-piece New York State of the Art Jazz Ensemble to his six-man eponymous Funk Band. Longo is also a master of the trio format, and he dedicates his new CD, Step On It, to explorations of jazz standards in the company of two favorite trio-mates, bassist Bob Cranshaw ...
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Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records Proudly Releases Rush From Guitarist/Composer Tom Guarna
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Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
To be released worldwide on February 25, 2014, Rush is Guarna's sixth album as a leader, and the first featuring his remarkable new quartet CD Release Celebration - February 23 @ The 55 Bar Featuring: Jon Cowherd-piano, E.J. Strickland-drums, Orlando le Fleming-bass, TBA - saxophones “This is perhaps Tom's best recording to date! The level of playing and compositions are astounding" —Vic Juris “ As I listen to Tom's music , the first 2 things that come to mind are, ...
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Moonjune Records To Release International Debut Of Belgian Singer, Songwriter, Pianist Susan Clynes On February 18, 2014
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Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
New York, NY - “Life Is...” marks the international debut of Belgian singer/pianist Susan Clynes, on New York based MoonJune Records. This release was compiled from three live concerts done at two different locations, each one with a unique band configuration. The Archiduc, an historic Art Deco bar in Brussels dating back to 1937, served as the backdrop for two of these performances. The first was done in trio format with Nico Chkifi on drums and Pierre Mottet on bass. ...
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Porgy and Bess: Bill Potts
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
Between 1956 and 1964, at least 16 jazz interpretations of Porgy & Bess were recorded and released. Why the frenzy? Part of the reason was the opera's global popularity by 1955. In 1952, Robert Breen directed and co-produced with Blevins Davis a revival of the George Gershwin opera in New York that eventually toured 29 countries in four years. The opera eventually wound up being performed in Leningrad and Moscow in December 1955—the first postwar U.S.-Soviet cultural exchange. An account ...
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Pianist - Composer Daniel Szabo Releases "A Song From There" On Feb. 18
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Michael Bloom Media Relations
Featuring Drum Legend Peter Erskine & Bassist Edwin Livingston February 18, 2014 Release / DSZABOMUSIC “I first became aware of Daniel while teaching at USC. Bob Mintzer had called and was raving about this guy Dan who had applied for graduate studies. Upon first hearing some of his music, I knew he was special. Things ultimately worked out, and Dan was able to attend school. It was not only good for him, but also for all of our students as ...
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Cynthia Basinet Reveals A New Direction In Her Latest Single, "Eventually"
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Cynthia "c." Basinet
Los Angeles - The actress.singer, Cynthia Basinet releases a new crossover single, “Eventually". For over a decade, Cynthia is best known for her sultry and playful iconic rendition of “Santa Baby", oft miscredited to Marilyn Monroe. The heart tugging ballad, “Eventually" taps into her soulful side. “For Cynthia Basinet, her voice itself is an instrument. In terms of emotional power, it's a lethal weapon. Sensual, emotionally damaged and world-weary, Basinet's vocals have the makings of a film noir femme fatale..." ...
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Bassists Lorenzo Feliciati And Colin Edwin Join Forces On Twinscapes Powerful Debut Release Scheduled For March On Rarenoise
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Antje Hübner
Two bassists from two different continents—Italian Lorenzo Feliciati of the adventurous jazz-rock band Naked Truth and the intensely searching nu jazz group Berserk! and Australian Colin Edwin of the longstanding prog-rock band Porcupine Tree and the heavy-duty, experimental Metallic Taste of Blood as well as Ex-Wise Heads and Burnt Belief—come together to make one potent statement on Twinscapes. With special guest appearances by acclaimed trumpeter Nils Petter Molvaer, saxophonist David Jackson (of Van der Graaf Generator), Swiss percussionist Andi Pupato ...
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Free Nelson Mandoomjazz Debuts On Rarenoise With Double Ep, The Shape Of Doomjazz To Come / Saxophone Giganticus
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Antje Hübner
With a crunching sound that is as teeth-chatteringly heavy as metal icons like Slayer and Megadeth or ferocious grindcore groups like Napalm Death and Brutal Truth, yet is imbued with the freedom principle of such avant-garde jazz icons as saxophonists Marshall Allen, Albert Ayler and Peter Brötzman, the formidable instrumental power trio from Scotland known as Free Nelson Mandoom Jazz debuts on the London-based RareNoise label with a provocative double EP that will confound jazz critics as it challenges the ...
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