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Smooth Jazz Artist Jackiem Joyner Releases New Album, "Church Boy"

Source: Mack Avenue Music Group
October 23, 2012

Chart-topping contemporary smooth jazz artist and producer Jackiem Joyner releases his highly anticipated Gospel music debut Church Boy in stores today on the Artistry Music/Mack Avenue record label. “My new album, Church Boy, stems from my time as a young and eager boy who wanted to play a part in music ministry," states Joyner, who grew up in a household dominated by Gospel music. Church Boy reflects the Virginia-born saxophonist's deep roots in ministry. “My music career is a testament ...

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"Between Equinox" By Jared C. Balogh Released On Happy Puppy Records Now Available!

Source: Jared C. Balogh
October 23, 2012

Happy Puppy is pleased to present another collection of humanly-impossible-to-play compositions by the prolific Jared C. Balogh. These cerebral but very musical songs fit right in with his Rhythms of Life album, previously released on Happy Puppy, and continuing his synclavier-esque modern classical material. The new album features some of his earliest works; “Break In The Action" is listed in the song notes as being recorded in early June, while “Quick Steppin' Q" goes back nearly three years, played by ...

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Roberta Donnay & The Prohibition Mob Band “Party Like It’s 1925!” On New Release: A Little Sugar

Source: GoMedia PR
October 23, 2012

CD Spotlighting the Music of the Prohibition Era Will Be Released on Motéma on November 13 No matter what type of music Roberta Donnay is performing, she sings with the spontaneity,honesty and the individuality of the best jazz vocalists. A colorful and passionate performer, she is a joy to see in concert and to hear on record. In her multi-faceted musical career, Donnay has won numerous awards for her work as a singer/songwriter. However, her first musical love has always ...

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Chris Stamey's "Lovesick Blues" Due Out February 5 On Yep Roc

Source: conqueroo
October 22, 2012

dB’s founder, esteemed songwriter and Southern alt-pop godfather hits a creative high with intimate, expansive new set CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — “This record is the closest I’ve ever gotten to the sound I hear in my head in the middle of the night,” Chris Stamey says of his new Yep Roc Records release, Lovesick Blues, set for February 5, 2013 release. “It’s always the quiet ones that sound the loudest in the dark.” As a solo artist, producer, arranger, studio ...

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Chicago-based Alto Saxophonist Caroline Davis Debuts On CD With "Live Work & Play" Nov. 6

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
October 20, 2012

Caroline Davis's star has been rising in Chicago. She’s been called “one of the city’s strongest and most exciting jazz saxophonists” (Chicago Reader) whose “musical development over the last three years has been nothing short of startling” (Chicago Music). On November 6, Davis brings her music to a national audience and beyond with the release of her powerful and compelling debut album, Live Work & Play (Ears & Eyes Records). Featuring her quartet of Mike Allemana (guitar), Matt Ferguson (bass), ...

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Clifford Brown "The Singers Sessions With Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan And Helen Merrill: The EmArcy Master Takes Vol. 2" On Hip-O Select / Verve

Source: Michael Ricci
October 18, 2012

Available exclusively at Hip-OSelect.com now and available to all retailers October 23, 2012 Legendary trumpeter Clifford Brown was not only a master bandleader, soloist and composer, he was a supremely sensitive sideman – a welcome addition to any jazz session. The newly released 3-CD set, The Singers Sessions: The EmArcy Master Takes Vol. 2, collects the EmArcy label recordings in which “Brownie” is featured behind three of the greatest singers of his era: in an ensemble behind Dinah Washington during ...

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Killer Big Bands of The '50s

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
October 18, 2012

Once the 12-inch jazz LP became feasible in the mid-1950s, record-company A&R executives began scouring the market for musicians who could assemble and arrange bands. Record companies had quotas to fill, especially as an album's vinyl circumference expanded. So while prestige bands led by Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton and Benny Goodman were given a new lease on life, other bands gathered for one-shots. Here are five swinging examples of what these one-shot bands were all about... Larry Sonn—The ...

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Rock Fusion Guitarist Prashant Aswani Announces Release Of New Album

Source: Josh Vittek
October 18, 2012

Rock fusion guitarist, Prashant Aswani has announced December 18 as the release date for his upcoming album, Visions. Incubus drummer, Jose Pasillas is featured on all 12 instrumental tracks along with bassist, Gabe Rosales. Jeff Kollman makes a guest solo appearance on the song, “Left of Center.” The CD will be available worldwide and songs will be available directly on iTunes and other digital outlets. Recognized for his melodic playing, Aswani’s influences are diverse. Artists from Metallica to Zakir Hussain ...

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