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Pete Levin - Jump! (2010)
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Something Else!
By Pico A couple of years back keyboardist and composer Pete Levin put forth Certified Organic, the second in a string of Hammond B-3 jazz records he's recently taken an interest in making. It was a thoroughly enjoyable set, one that sizzled and simmered in all the right places, and we had a great time expounding on its virtues. The album featured guitar great Joe Beck on a couple of tracks, who unbeknownst to me when our review published on ...
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The Friday Morning Listen: The Rolling Stones - Some Girls (1978)
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Something Else!
By Mark Saleski It's the last great Rolling Stones album!! Sticky Fingers! Tattoo You! Exile On Main St.! Beggar's Banquet! Goat's Head Soup! Get Yer Ya-Yas's Out! Uh, that one that Brian Jones was sort of on but not too much! Sure, it's a silly argument. It's also fun. Sometimes the arguments make sense. I mean, I don't really agree that the Stones made nothing good after Brian Jones died, but I can sort of see where a person's taste ...
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Billy Childs Blends Jazz And Classical On "Autumn: In Moving Pictures"
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Clay Wilson
The second ArtistShare release from Billy Childs, “Autumn: In Moving Pictures" takes the listener on a unique musical journey through the New England Autumn. Using the twists and turns of I-95, the sounds of leaves floating in the wind, and the patterns of raindrops, Childs' paints magnificent auditory portraits which are interpreted by Billy's Chamber Jazz group featuring Bob Sheppard, Carol Robbins, Larry Koonse, Scott Colley, Brian Blade, and Antonio Sanchez. To preview compositions from Billy Childs' “Autumn In Moving ...
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Vertical Voices - The Music Of Maria Schneider
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Clay Wilson
Julia Dollison and Kerry Marsh have long been known as some of the most talented vocalists in the a cappella and vocal jazz ensemble worlds. When the husband and wife duo decided to create a recording in which they recreated the complex big band works of Maria Schneider, many people including Maria herself thought they were insane. Julia and Kerry went on to release the impressive vocal performance “Vertical Voices—The Music Of Maria Schneider" and have been receiving critical acclaim ...
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The Clayton Brothers swing through Song and Dance
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Clay Wilson
The Clayton Brothers' second fan-funded ArtistShare recording “The New Song and Dance," reflects on many of the songs and dances that have influenced this collective quintet. Jeff Clayton, Terell Stafford, Gerald Clayton, John Clayton, and Obed Calviare find their way through straight ahead swing, the tango, and break dance grooves with a distinctive sound pulled straight from the jazz cannon. To preview The Clayton Brother's “The New Song and Dance," simply redeem your certificate log in number (112-1031317816-65455) by clicking ...
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Jon Gordon's "Evolution"
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Clay Wilson
Dubbed as one of the greatest alto players ever by Phil Woods, Jon Gordon has built a strong reputation as an improviser who is fluent in all aspects of the jazz tradition. Jon's latest ArtistShare release “Evolution" moves from third stream to straight ahead, contemporary to contemplative without loosing the immediately recognizable voice that Jon has built as an improviser and composer. To preview Jon Gordon's “Evolution," simply redeem your certificate log in number (64- 580662275-83295) by clicking here. To ...
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Yeahwon Shin pairs with Egberto Gismonti
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Clay Wilson
Yeahwon Shin's debut ArtistShare project “Yeahwon," has brought much acclaim from her fans worldwide and as such it is no surprise that the project continued selling participant offers up to the last minute. Yeahwon teams up with Egberto Gismonti, Mark Turner, Kevin Hays, Ben Street, and Jeff Ballard to share her personal reflections on Brazilian classics. Tracks such as Na Baixa do Sapateiro, Aquarela do Brasil, and Chovendo Na Roseira show Yeahwon's incredible talent through both her singing and arranging. ...
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