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Saxophonist/Composer Alex Lopez Releases New CD Titled "We Can Take This Boat" on Lopez Music.

Source: Two for the Show Media
November 3, 2011

"Alex Lopez is a fine saxophonist and composer. He has recorded a beautiful and heart-felt cd that combines lyricism and modern jazz in a very natural way. I hear a distinctive sound in this music, and look forward to seeing where Alex goes from here." —Bob Mintzer, Grammy award winning saxophonist and composer “Great... a style and sound that is very inspiring." —Jerry Bergonzi, Internationally recognized jazz performer, composer, author, and educator The debut album “We Can Take This Boat" ...

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Pianist/Composer Matt Baker Releases New CD Titled "Underground" (Featuring Gregory Hutchinson, Joe Sanders, Jeremy Pelt and Dayna Stephens)

Source: Two for the Show Media
November 3, 2011

"This Guy Can Play" —Herbie Hancock “Baker's piano is the axis around which it all resolves, with integrity and enjoyment." —Michael Foster, Canberra Times Australian / New York Jazz Pianist and Composer, Matt Baker has traveled far with his career, performing at festivals, clubs and concert halls in Australia, Europe, USA and the Pacific. He is now proud to call New York City his home, moving there in mid 2010. In March 2011, Baker recorded this new album in New ...

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William Carn's Run Stop Run Releases Self-Titled Debut on Mythology Records.

Source: Two for the Show Media
November 3, 2011

Run Stop Run is the latest project from Juno-nominated trombonist William Carn. Produced by influential saxophonist/composer David Binney, this debut recording showcases Run Stop Run's contemporary sound. Lush and warm, this recording incorporates infectious grooves with lyrical melodies. Run Stop Run (RSR) is a collective in every sense of the word. Lead by Carn, this quartet features four of Canada's top jazz artists performing their own brand of eclectic, original, modern jazz music. The recording offers original compositions from various ...

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Pianist/Composer Yelena Eckemoff Releases New CD "Flying Steps" from Yelenamusic.

Source: Two for the Show Media
November 3, 2011

The brilliant new release from pianist/composer Yelena Eckemoff titled “Flying Steps" is a musical excursion with one of the most captivating composers of today. Eckemoff is joined here by the great Peter Erskine on drums, and Darek Oleszkiewicz on bass. This release is the third installment of a trio of recordings recently released by Eckomoff. Her first two “Cold Sun" and “Grass Catching Wind" both received worldwide critical acclaim. “Flying Steps" is a very personal journey for Eckemoff. Selections such ...

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Stella Artois Unveils Plans for "Under the Holiday Star," a Free Album Available Exclusively Online

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions
November 2, 2011

Leuven, Belgium: Named after the holiday star, Stella Artois was first crafted for the holidays as a gift to the people of Leuven. In that same spirit of generosity, the Belgian lager is giving a unique gift to its fans: an eight-track album of holiday favorites to be offered free throughout the season. Under The Holiday Star is a full-length album of classic seasonal favorites reimagined as a timeless, ultra-cool 1960s jazz collection. The album giveaway follows Stella Artois 2010 ...

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"The Camellia Sessions" Set To Release A Collection Of Legendary Recordings Reinvented and Re-lived To Create A Multi-Volume Jazz, World and Lounge Musical Experience

Source: Muse Media
November 2, 2011

Los Angeles, CA: The Camellia Sessions aims to let listeners experience some of the world's best known music through the reinvention and “re-living" of classic music tracks. Camellia Sessions has selected songs from throughout many decades and genres to re-record for a multi-volume jazz, world and lounge music series. Available digitally only, the first three volumes in the “Camellia Sessions" collection—"Neo.Son," “Charlie Sepulveda After Hours" and “Mambolero Volume 1" were released on October 25th, 2011. The Camellia Sessions blossoms, reliving ...

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Anzic Records To Release The New Recording from Yuval Cohen "Song Without Words"

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
November 2, 2011

FEATURING: YUVAL COHEN (soprano saxophone) + SHAI MAESTRO (piano) Yuval Cohen also appearing with The 3 Cohens in Celebration of the Release of Family: November 1-6: The Village Vanguard, NYC November 10: Scullers, Boston, MA November 11: Shalin Liu Performance Center—Rockport Music Hall, Rockport, MA November 12: Koerner Hall, Toronto Double bill with The Jamey Haddad Arab Jazz Ensemble Yuval Cohen's new recording for Anzic Records, and his 2nd as a leader, Song Without Words, is all about melody, and ...

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Ruthie Foster's New Album, "Let It Burn," Recorded in New Orleans with Special Guests, Expands Musical Boundaries

Source: conqueroo
November 2, 2011

January 31 release on Blue Corn Music features Blind Boys of Alabama, soul legend William Bell, and songs by Adele, Black Keys, Los Lobos, Johnny Cash, The Band, Pete Seeger, Crosby, Stills & Nash and more. AUSTIN, TX: Those who have followed Ruthie Foster's eclectic musical history know that she can burn down any stage with her combustible blend of soul, blues, rock, folk and gospel. And when Grammy Award-winning producer John Chelew suggested she record an album in New ...

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