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The Spy From Cairo Announces New Album 'Arabadub'

Source: Press Junkie PR
June 12, 2012

One of the amazing things about the deeply Jamaican music called Dub is its ability to act as a conduit. From its early days as stripped down versioning of popular Reggae tunes to its indoctrination into late 80 / early 90s UK Soundsystem & Dance Music culture, to its current massive mutation (with the “Step” planted firmly in its behind), Dub has shown itself to be not only a musical art form that stands strongly on its own, but also ...

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Brazilian Vocalist Carol Saboya To Make U.S. Solo Debut With "Belezas: The Music Of Ivan Lins & Milton Nascimento"

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
June 12, 2012

Already established as a premier recording artist in her native Brazil and in Japan, with eight albums to her credit, vocalist Carol Saboya is poised to make her U.S. solo debut with the July 10 release of Belezas: The Music of Ivan Lins and Milton Nascimento. The CD, on the AAM Music label, features guest appearances by saxophonist Dave Liebman and harmonica master Hendrik Meurkens, and was produced and arranged by renowned pianist (and Saboya’s father) Antonio Adolfo. Having previously ...

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Nonesuch Releases New Pat Metheny Unity Band Record, June 12

Source: Nonesuch Publicity
June 12, 2012

Saxophonist Chris Potter, Drummer Antonio Sanchez, and Bassist Ben Williams Join Guitarist Metheny First Metheny-led band in 30 years to feature sax also embarks on 39-city summer & fall tour See upcoming tour dates For the first time since his 1980 release 80/81, guitarist Pat Metheny has recorded with a band that features tenor saxophone. Unity Band, due from Nonesuch on June 12, 2012, introduces a new Metheny ensemble with Chris Potter on sax and bass clarinet, longtime collaborator Antonio ...

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Marty Morell on Bill Evans (PT. 1)

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
June 12, 2012

For seven years—between 1968 and 1975—Marty Morell played drums in the Bill Evans Trio alongside bassist Eddie Gomez. This was a crucial period of growth for Evans. The pianist matured rapidly musically and emotionally, and you can see the physical change on his album covers—transitioning from business-suited Mad Man to bearded Mountain Man. [Pictured above, from left: Bill Evans, Eddie Gomez and Marty Morell in Helsinki, Finland, in 1970] This period remains among the most fascinating and enigmatic for Evans ...

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New Ep "Ready Or Not This Party's Hot" From Tyrone Smith

Source: Tyrone Smith
June 12, 2012

Ready or Not this Party's Hot is not only the name of the upcoming EP from Tyrone Smith, but also the true theme of the vibe this new music gives. Gliding effortlessly through a wide range of styles and grooves this music is consistent of one true perspective and thats GROOVE; And despite contemporary sounds every song just says: JAZZ. Well-rounded is the best way to describe Tyrone Smith and his music; It has the virtuosic display of musicianship and ...

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Saxophonist Kelly Bucheger Releases "House Of Relics"

Source: Michael McNeill
June 11, 2012

Kelly Bucheger, renowned alto/tenor saxophonist, composer, bandleader and (sometime) jazz journalist has just released a new album of his own compositions, House of Relics. He is joined by some of Buffalo’s finest jazz musicians: trumpet/flugelhorn player Tim Clarke, pianist Michael McNeill, bassist Danny Ziemann, drummer Russ Alegra, and baritone saxophonist Bruce Johnstone. “Bucheger’s compositions continuously astound in their inventiveness, and throughout “House of Relics,” the interplay among the musicians is nigh-on-sublime. This is present-day jazz of the highest order." —Jeff ...

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Gavin Barras Quintet Releases "Day Of Reckoning"

Source: Gavin Barras
June 11, 2012

GAVIN BARRAS QUINTET  NEW ALBUM – Day of Reckoning (ASC Record) Release Date: June 11, 2012 As excitement builds for the launch of Gavin Barras’s latest album, Day of Reckoning, ASC Records are proud to confirm that saxophonist Ed Jones is a major feature of the album. Also featuring Dave Walsh on drums, Corey Mwamba on vibes and Steve Plews, piano The album was inspired by the riots and violence that spread throughout the country last summer. Gavin explains: “On ...

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Balkan Beatologist Kottarashky & The Rain Dogs Release "Demoni"

Source: Garrett Baker
June 11, 2012

Soul Sampler: Balkan Mixmaster Kottarashky and The Rain Dogs are Alive and Funky on Demoni “I don't like DJ sets,” exclaims Nicola Gruev, a.k.a. Kottarashky, the Balkan beatologist who made a name for himself with pared-down, eclectic tracks built from folksy samples of everything from Bulgarian traditional singing to overblown flute and whirling clarinet. Now, joined by a live crew of old friends and stellar Sofia musicians, The Rain Dogs, Gruev and company bring a new, crackling energy to Kottarashky’s ...

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