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Source: All About Jazz
February 13, 2016

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Adam Ben Ezra Announces Release Of Debut Album "Can't Stop Running"

Source: You And Whose Army Media
February 12, 2016

Double-Bass phenomenon, multi-instrumentalist and YouTube sensation Adam Ben Ezra announces the international release of his debut Can’t Stop Running in February 2016. These 12 tracks show no musical boundaries combining elements of modern jazz, rock and world music to create a sweeping, fascinating and versatile album. For the past few years Adam has been breathing new life into the double-bass with both his songwriting and musicianship earning him great success along the way. With his YouTube channel boasting close to ...

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Letizia Gambi's "Blue Monday" - Produced By Lenny White

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
February 12, 2016

Letizia Gambi: Blue Monday (ArtistShare) Produced by Lenny White with Special Guest Ron Carter Release Date: February 12, 2016 Musicians: Lenny White: Drums; Helen Sung, Donald Vega: Piano; Gil Goldstein: Accordion; Ron Carter, John Benitez, Daryl Johns: Bass; Jisoo Ok: Cello; Hector Del Curto: Bandoneon; Pete Levin: Keyboards; Dave Stryker, Nick Moroch, Tom Guarna: Guitar; Hailey Niswanger: Saxophone. In September 2012, multifaceted gifted singer-songwriter Letizia Gambi realized her musical vision of creating a singular debut by melding her ...

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Austin-Based Jazz Vocalist Dena Taylor Releases New CD, "You've Changed"

Source: Dena Taylor
February 10, 2016

Dena Taylor recorded her new album, You’ve Changed, while wondering if it would be her last time to sing and record. The day after it was finished she underwent throat surgery with no promises from doctors that she would even be able to talk after the surgery. Thankfully, it went well and she is speaking AND singing again! On You’ve Changed, Dena leads listeners from her beginnings in country, to blues and ending where she most happily lives—tucked inside the ...

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Julie Charnet At SOUTH Restaurant And Jazz Parlor in Philadelphia on February 21

Source: Julie Charnet
February 9, 2016

On February 21, Julie Charnet takes center stage at SOUTH Restaurant and Jazz Parlor. This performance will be the first for Charnet at SOUTH and she is looking forward to the expanding music scene in North Philadelphia. “I'm excited to perform at SOUTH. After performing in Philadelphia for years, it's nice to see a new jazz club thriving, and I'm glad to be a part of it." Julie has performed across the region as a vocalist and at one point ...

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NEC Faculty Member Jason Moran Led A Performance Of "The Music Of Andrew Hill"

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
February 9, 2016

As the culmination of one of his regular teaching residencies, NEC faculty member Jason Moran presented a performance of the music of his mentor Andrew Hill in a concert titled simply “The Music of Andrew Hill" on Thursday, January 28. Moran led NEC students in the re-imagining of Hill's music, including material drawn from several landmark albums. The concert took three different approaches to the world of Andrew Hill. Interspersed through the evening, four pianists took on songs dating from ...

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Adina E. Releases "Always" Video And Single

Source: You And Whose Army Media
February 8, 2016

Captivating vocalist Adina E. announces the release of Always, the first single from her self-titled album set to be released in March 2016. The track, a mellow classic pop affair with earthy soul and jazz overtones, is accompanied by a visually stunning video that debuts a three part ongoing story arch in collaboration with director Jonathan Vardi. Adina, the daughter of an American mother and an Israeli father, grew up in New York City until the age of 21. Throughout ...

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ECM Records Releases Michael Formanek's "The Distance"

Source: Universal Music Enterprises
February 7, 2016

Michael Formanek Ensemble Kolossus is: Loren Stillman (alto saxophone); Oscar Noriega (alto sax, clarinet, bass clarinet); Chris Speed (tenor sax, clarinet); Brian Settles (tenor sax, flute); Tim Berne (baritone sax); Dave Ballou, Ralph Alessi, Shane Endsley (trumpets); Kirk Knuffke (cornet); Alan Ferber, Jacob Garchik, Ben Gerstein (trombones); Jeff Nelson (bass trombone, contrabass trombone); Patricia Brennan (Marimba), Mary Halvorson (guitar); Kris Davis (piano); Michael Formanek (double-bass); Tomas Fujiwara (drums); Mark Helias (conductor). The Distance represents a grand creative leap for bassist-composer ...

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