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Latest Album By Master Pianist Eric Scott Reed 'Out Late' Now Available Via Smoke Sessions Records
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AMT Public Relations
Master pianist Eric Scott Reed leads an invigorating top-shelf session, capturing the late-night vibrations of New York City Released May 16 via Smoke Sessions Records, Out Late features trumpeter Nicholas Payton, tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Joe Farnsworth Out Late Album Release Shows May 16 at Los Angeles County Museum Of Art in Los Angeles & June 25-29, 2025 at Smoke Jazz Club in NYC. Jazz musicians are nocturnal by nature. Almost as essential as time ...
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Patrick Zimmerli Releases His New Label's Inaugural Album 'Songs Of Innocence'
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AMT Public Relations
Patrick Zimmerli announces May 16 release of his stirring new album Songs of Innocence, the first release on his new record label, EMP (Emergence Music Productions) Listen to the opening track “60 Morningside” featuring Zimmerli (saxophone), Kevin Hays (piano), and Satoshi Takeishi (percussion) EMP Label Launch Part and Songs of Innocence album release show: May 17 at the Blue Gallery In NYC Patrick Zimmerli has announced the May 16 release of his 14th leader album of his original music, Songs ...
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Loris Donatelli blends tradition and innovation in his debut album 'Blue Taxi'
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Loris Donatelli
“With Blue Taxi, I wanted to create an album that serves as a bridge between tradition and innovation, where every note tells a fragment of life. It’s an intimate yet universal work, a solo project that speaks to those who love to lose and find themselves in music,” says Pescara-born guitarist and composer Loris Donatelli, describing his debut album, set for release on Wednesday, May 14, via PlayCab. Available in digital and physical formats, Blue Taxi takes listeners on a ...
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Yuki Yamamura's First Leader Album Wins Silver Awards In Two Categories At The US Global Music Awards
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Yuki Yamamura
Yuki Yamamura a jazz bassist based in New York, won two silver awards for his debut album as a leader, View of 124, at the Global Music Awards in the US, in the composer and group categories. The Global Music Awards is an international music awards program that recognizes outstanding artists, composers, producers, and performers in the music industry. The awards celebrate musical diversity by inviting participants from around the world and evaluating music of various genres. The Global Music ...
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Matthieu Mazué's 'Monoliths And Screens For Quartet' Now On Bandcamp!
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Matthieu Mazue
À propos de la matière. In 2022, I was given the opportunity to expand my trio with the addition of saxophonist Michael Attias . As a composer, I’ve sought to translate into music some of the images that inspire me, and the word “Monoliths” came to me quite naturally. In April 2023, during a concert in Berlin, our band played for the first time a second series of pieces entitled “Screens.” If the word “Monoliths” immediately brought Stanley Kubrick to ...
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Finn Wiest's 'Aurora': A Vibrant Journey Through Sculpted Jazz Soundscapes
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Finn Wiest
Jazz enthusiasts, prepare to be captivated! The global jazz scene welcomes a significant new voice with the highly anticipated release of Finn Wiest ’s debut album, Aurora. A rich and immersive exploration of intricate soundscapes and profound artistic expression, this album stands as a testament to the enduring vibrancy and boundless innovation that defines contemporary jazz. From its meticulously crafted lush arrangements to its brilliantly inventive compositions and the undeniably soulful performances that breathe life into each track, Aurora promises ...
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Julieta Rada: New Album 'Candombe' Showcase June 4th At Nublu!
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Latin Grammy-nominated artist Julieta Rada continues to remind listeners everywhere why she is one of the most unique and innovative artists in Latin music. Today, she released her highly anticipated fourth studio album, Candombe, which is now available to stream on all digital music platforms. “Candombe” is a definitive project in the Uruguayan artist's career and one with which she respectfully honors the musical traditions of her native country. As the essence of Uruguay, the candombe style connects people to ...
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Smoke Jazz Club Announces June Line-up Of Top Pianists Emmet Cohen, Danilo Perez, And Eric Scott Reed, And More
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AMT Public Relations
Hailed as the “#1 Jazz Club in New York City (SecretNYC),” SMOKE Jazz Club today announced its concert schedule for June 2025. SMOKE is thrilled to welcome back pianist Emmet Cohen leading his fan-favorite trio as well as pianist Eric Scott Reed celebrating his latest album Out Late released on the club’s namesake label. Marking his SMOKE Jazz Club debut is one of the most creative forces in music today — Panama native pianist Danilo Perez bringing his sensational trio ...
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