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Roger Lin Displays Sophisticated, Emotionally Grounded Guitar Playing On New Ep
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Christine King
Jazz guitarist/composer Roger Lin has a diverse style and a one-of-a-kind creative approach. He recently surrounded himself with an impressive of world-class musicians in order to release a brand new studio EP titled Whisper Of The Isolated Ones. This release was recorded and mixed by Peter Kontrimas, and mastered by Michael Perez-Cisneros. Performance credits include Phil Grenadier (trumpet & flugelhorn) as well as Ryosuke Tsutsui (piano), Soso Gelovani (bass) as well as Nick Groat sitting behind the drum kit. These ...
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Music By Marginalized And Underheard Composers Featured In 'Lost Voices' Streaming Monday, November 30
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Ann Braithwaite
A sung story of trafficked Jewish women, a forgotten form of Macedonian folk music, the little-known work of a once popular Dominican artist, and an edgy, wild tune by Legendary Stardust Cowboy are among the pieces presented in Lost Voices, a concert featuring music by artists missing from the conversation. Performed by the inventive young musicians of New England Conservatory’s internationally renowned Contemporary Improvisation (CI) Department at NEC’s iconic Jordan Hall, the event is produced by faculty members Anthony Coleman ...
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Roman Miroshnichenko And Al Di Meola Are Finalists In The 25th Annual USA Songwriting Competition
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All About Jazz
Guitarist, composer and bandleader Roman Miroshnichenko is a Finalist in the 25th Annual USA Songwriting Competition in the “Instrumental" category for his composition “Aliens’ Electrik Dream", which appears on his latest multi Award-winning album Ascension. “Alien's Electrik Dream" is dedicated to one of the greatest guitar players of all time Steve Vai, who very kindly responded on the composition: “Congratulations on your record! And thanks so much for the touching ;Alien’s Dream.' It’s quite beautiful! I like music that ...
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Saxophonist And Composer David Detweiler’s 'Astoria Suite' Pensively Reflects On The Familiar With A New Perspective Brought By Time And Distance
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Outside in Music
Familiar places and scenes can rekindle memories, revive friendships, and renew passions. For saxophonist and composer David Detweiler, returning to New York did this and more, as his time away from a place that he previously called home brought about fresh perspective. David Detweiler is no stranger to life’s motion. Born and raised in Houston, TX but having lived on opposite sides of the United States in both New York and Florida, Detweiler is well acquainted with changes of scenery ...
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Eva Kano's New Album Showcases Big Band And Diverse Influences
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Christine King
Eva Kano is back on the scene with a brand new release titled Stories. This album is particularly special because it serves as a demonstration of her unique style and wide range of musical influences. Kano worked on the songs with passion and commitment, and as a result, listeners are left with a great piece of music. The album features eight songs, and each track showcases the world-class skills of these amazing musicians who combine influences as diverse as classic ...
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Legendary Bassist Stanley Clarke Proudly Announces The Premiere Of His Web Series, Stanley Clarke’s Bass Nation, November 16 On YouTube
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Diane Hadley Public Relations
Grammy winning bassist Stanley Clarke has developed an 8-episode monthly web series entitled Stanley Clarke’s Bass Nation. The first episode of Stanley Clarke’s Bass Nation will debut November 16 on Stanley Clarke’s YouTube channel. It represents his effort to share the wealth experience he has garnered over his 50-year career as a musician, band member, soloist, arranger, composer, and band leader. The project is about the dynamics of the music industry, recording and performing, and includes Stanley’s conversations with noted ...
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Saxophonist Richard Howell - Exciting New Release 'Moon Over Tiburon' on November 12th
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Moon Over Tiburon—Richard Howell's first solo album in a while with the release date: November 12, 2020 on Pomona Sunrise Records. There were plans to record in the future with his group Richard Howell and Sudden Changes, BUT 2020 brought unforeseen challenges. So, Richard enlisted alumni from his group RHQ like the soulful virtuoso pianist Frederick Harris and bassist Gary Brown and from Richard Howell and Sudden Changes the extraordinary talents of the youngster Elé Salif Howell and master percussionist ...
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