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Vocalist, Composer And Multi-instrumentalist Ona K Will Release 'Full, New, Luna' On January 22
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GoMedia PR
On January 22, Florida-based vocalist Ona K will release Full, New, Luna, the follow up to her 2022 album Mirage. In anticipation of the album’s release, she has already released three singles, with three more slated through the beginning of the new year. Full, New, Luna is an evolution of the same concepts that inspired Mirage. Truly a citizen of the world, Ona has lived in Barcelona, Spain, India, United Kingdom, and Austria, and has travelled extensively as well. It’s ...
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Saxophonist Kirk Edwards Release 'SHOUT' Features Donald Vega
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
For the past eight years Kirk Edwards has studied jazz improvisation with the celebrated pianist Donald Vega. As an organic outgrowth of this association Kirk often shared original compositions with Donald. Mr. Vega would offer suggestions to enhance these songs and Kirk would implement those elements into the pieces. As the original compositions became more refined Donald suggested that Kirk record them, adding that he would also play on the recording with him. So, that was the genesis of Mr. ...
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Brian Clemens Shines As An Accomplished Arranger In 'Beneath The Blue,' Delivering An Album Of Fun Arrangements With Stellar Musical Support
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All About Jazz
Brian Clemens debuts with Beneath the Blue, an album that not only showcases his prowess as a pianist but also unveils his talent as a promising arranger. From beginning to end, Brian Clemens paints a vivid musical canvas and seamlessly weaves together a tapestry of diverse jazz styles. Although it may seem rather electic to some, “Beneath the Blue" certainly contains a unifying element—an unwavering respect and deep understanding for the classic styles that have defined jazz as a beloved ...
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Pianist Mina Cho Solidifies Her Unique Fusion Of Jazz With Korean Traditional Music On 'Beat Mirage,' Set For February 9 Release
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Terri Hinte Publicity
Mina Cho’s startlingly fresh approach to jazz fusion reaches its culmination with Beat Mirage, her fifth album and the debut of her Grace Beat Quartet. Supported by bassist Max Ridley, drummer Yeongjin Kim and percussionist Insoo Kim, the Boston (by way of Seoul) pianist and composer makes bold new strides in her career-long quest to bridge the musical traditions of Korean gugak and American jazz. “What is Korean jazz? What makes Korean jazz?” Cho found herself asking. “Rhythm is very ...
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Single Review: Alexia Gardner Brings Startling Emotion To Her Interpretation Of The Soul And Blues Song ‘miss Celie’s Blues’
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Alexia Benz Gardner
On her album Feeling the Love, Songs of My Mother, Songs of My Father, Alexia Gardner delivers a masterclass on taking well-known classics and reimagining them as something new and personal. The new single ‘Miss Celie’s Blues’ is a delightful take on the 1985 song. Alexia Gardner has shared her new song, “Miss Celie’s Blues," taken from her fifth album, Feeling the Love, Songs of My Mother, Songs of My Father, released in 2023. A British singer with Jamaican roots, ...
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Drummer Reinhardt Winkler and Friends Release 'Drop Me Off'
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Vivo Musique Internationale
Whoever has listened to the music on this CD understands its title: Drop Me Off—getting dropped off, yes, but only at Reinhardt Winkler’s . The passionate drummer and heartful man has gathered his musical companions for an intense musical exchange and weaves their subtile contributions with perfect rhythmic work into a sound experience that you wouldn’t want to miss: Harry’s seasoned saxophone smiles at Boris’ rich bass, John’s well-dosed piano notes chat in between, Wolfgang respectfully joins in with his ...
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Saxophonist Borys Janczarski Goes It Alone with 'Time Remembered'
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Borys Janczarski
Polish tenor saxophonist Borys Janczarski, who for some years co-led an excellent quintet with drummer Stephen McCraven, has since gone his own way with a quartet of which he is sole leader. This is their first release, Time Remembered, is available exclusively on Bandcamp. Interestingly, the album was made three and a half years ago, in July 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic was scaring the bejesus out of anyone who gathered together—to make music or anything else. It’s a shame ...
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Steve Holt Celebrates 40th Anniversary Digital Reissue Of Debut Album 'The Lion's Eyes'
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Steve Holt
Jazz fans and music enthusiasts alike are in for a treat as Steve Holt, JUNO-nominated musician and renowned jazz pianist, announces the digital reissue of his debut album, The Lion's Eyes, on December 22, exactly 40 years after its original vinyl release. Originally nominated for a JUNO award, “The Lion's Eyes" showcases Holt's talent on the piano and features a stellar lineup of musicians, including Bob Mover on alto saxophone, Charles Ellison on trumpet, Steve Hall on tenor saxophone, Michel ...
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