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Mack Avenue Music Group Announces Partnership with Strata-East Records
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DL Media
The digital-only anthology Strata-East: The Legacy Begins, available February 21, 2025, celebrates the revolutionary spirit of one of the most influential artist-owned independent jazz labels in history. This anthology, a partnership between Mack Avenue Music Group and Strata-East, brings together iconic tracks that embody Strata-East’s commitment to artistry and creative freedom. Featuring the explosive brilliance of Charles Tolliver and Stanley Cowell, the soulful expressions of The Heath Brothers, Charlie Rouse, Shamek Farrah, Pharoah Sanders, and more, the collection showcases cult ...
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Drummer And Producer Augusto Bussio Carves A Path In The World Of Jazz And Progressive Rock
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All About Jazz
Augusto Bussio, the Argentinian jazz/rock drummer and music producer, has carved a niche for himself in the music industry with his talent behind the drum kit and his prowess in the studio. Now he's set to bring his talents to the U.S. The internationally-recognized drummer has performed with renowned bands in the world of metal, progressive rock, and Latin jazz/hip hop fusion. But he's not your average drummer. He's also a seasoned music producer and composer. Bussio is currently the ...
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French-brazilian Guitar Virtuoso Marcelo Paganini To Release Two Singles Digitally On November 20, 2024
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Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
If not now, then when? Just before celebrating his 60th anniversary, French-Brazilian guitarist, composer, producer and filmmaker Marcelo Paganini will digitally release two singles on the 20th of November 2024. The first single Marcelo Paganini will release is his short orchestral overture “Poder Paralelo”. It is just 49 bars. It lasts only about one minute. Perfect for the short attention span audience of the current times. It is the first movement of his first symphony “Belo Horizonte” that he wrote ...
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Jazz Luminary Samuel Batista To Enrich America's Musical Landscape
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All About Jazz
Samuel Batista, an internationally recognized saxophonist, has made waves on a global scale with his exceptional talent and versatility. Renowned for his profound musicality and highly distinguished career, Batista has received accolades for his numerous professional achievements. He now brings his remarkable talents to the United States, where his arrival promises to invigorate the jazz scene with his unique and captivating sound. Batista's discography is a testament to his dedication to musical excellence. In 2022, he released Panamá United, an ...
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Bob Holz Signs With SoVibe Entertainment
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Bob Holz
New album featuring and honoring guitar legend Larry Coryell due out in 2025. MVD Audio Recording Artist Bob Holz has joined the roster of artists represented by SoVibe Entertainment, a jazz oriented booking agency.Jazz fusion drummer and composer Bob Holz recently teamed up with Ellis White, president of SoVibe Entertainment to begin booking Holz's two bands, A Vision Forward and Bob Holz Fusion Collaborative. Talent Buyers can now contact SoVibe Entertainment to obtain booking information regarding Bob Holz. Additionally, Bob ...
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Muralist Paints Tubaist
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Ralph Hepola
Nationally-recognized muralist Roberto Regalado has created a portrait of tuba soloist Ralph Hepola. The painting has been accepted into the juried “Pure Enjoyment” art exhibit at Springfield Regional Arts Council in Missouri. Pure Enjoyment “celebrates the freedom, beauty and harmony of the natural world.” Regalado featured the sun prominently in this 50 x 50-inch work, which he painted from a photo he took of Hepola performing as direct sunlight blazed off his tuba. The opening reception is part of the ...
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Louis Stringer: Set To Star At The Prestigious 2025 South Beach Jazz Festival
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All About Jazz
At just 27, British jazz and world music prodigy Louis Stringer is rewriting the rulebook on bass performance. Known for his unique blend of West African and South American rhythms with contemporary jazz, Stringer’s innovative approach has captivated audiences around the globe. His journey from a self-taught bassist to an internationally celebrated musician is a testament to his talent and visionary spirit. In 2022, Louis Stringer joined forces with celebrated Spanish violinist Angela Varo for a sold-out performance at the ...
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Glenn Miller: Chesterfield Broadcasts, 1940-42
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
If you want to know what America's home front felt like during World War II, listen to Glenn Miller. I know that's an odd thing to say, but that's what an old timer told me one afternoon when my parents had a party at our house. I had mentioned my interest in the big bands, and that's what he said. It wasn't until several years later, in the late 1960s, when I was buying RCA double albums of the major ...
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