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Bassist Andrea Veneziani Compounds His Expansive Musical Vision On 'The Lighthouse,' Set For October 6 Release
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Terri Hinte Publicity
Acclaimed bassist and composer Andrea Veneziani returns to leadership with his long-awaited second album, The Lighthouse, which will be available on October 6. The album features the Italian-born artist leading an all-star quartet comprising cornetist Kirk Knuffke, guitarist Charlie Sigler, and drummer Allan Mednard performing a gorgeous set of eight Veneziani originals. This sophomore effort from the bassist comes eleven years after his highly praised debut, 2012’s Oltreoceano. The lengthy gap is partly due to the first album’s success, which ...
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Seiki Yukimoto and Soulbleed East Meets West at at Nublu (NYC) on Friday September 22
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Maria Corsaro
Prepare yourself for a soulful evening of music and stirring jazz as Seiki Yukimoto and Soulbleed East Meets West take the stage at Nublu, 151 Avenue C, New York City on Friday September 22 at 7 to 10 pm. For this event Seiki Yukimoto has assembled a group of living jazz legends. These talented musicians represent the best of both worlds and are sure to play their heart out. You can count on an evening of soulful music and raucous ...
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JMood Records Releases Roberto Magris New Album 'High Quote'
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Paul Collins Artist Management International
JMood Records is pleased to announce the release of High Quote by Roberto Magris. “As many music lovers choose more popular genres, we are passionate about jazz in all its colores,” says Paul Collins of JMood Records. “Our latest release, High Quote contains six original compositions by Roberto Magris and opens the door and builds bridges for more exploration into this new brand called “The JM Horns”. We have demonstrated this effort on several occasions, but it’s time we made ...
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Guitarist John Basile Releases 'Satisfied' with Gary Versace and Carmen Intorre, Jr.
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John Basile
Jazz enthusiasts are in for a treat as the highly-acclaimed jazz guitarist John Basile announces his 11th, much anticipated new release, Satisfied. The project brings together a stellar trio featuring the incomparable Gary Versace on Hammond B3 organ, and driving the rhythm forward is the impeccable Carmen Intorre Jr. on drums. The session features a captivating mix of original compositions and reinterpretations of classic jazz standards, each track meticulously crafted to evoke a full spectrum of emotion. “The chemistry and ...
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Guitar Legend Juan Carlos Quintero Releases New Album 'Desserts'
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Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
As with all good meals, the sweets are the most memorable! It’s no wonder that guitar legend Juan Carlos Quintero’s critically acclaimed chart-topping 2022 release, Table For Five, segues so effortlessly to the sequel—the new album, Desserts… Quintero’s new album expands the music menu producing tasty treats while skillfully blending authentic grooves – originating from South American & Caribbean regions – culminating in a thread of meaningful performances honoring the beauty and breadth of Latin-Jazz traditions! Enticing gems include “The ...
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Bay Area Band RDL+ Have Released Compilation Featuring Tracks From The Five Albums Recorded During Their Four-Year Long Residency
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GoMedia PR
On August 22, RDL +, one of the Bay Area’s most prolific bands, will simultaneously release five CDs of music recorded during their four year-long residency at Oakland’s Studio Grand. Beginning in 2015, the residency resulted in five curated discs that contain a vast array of musical styles ranging from free jazz to Brazilian to classical, always maintaining an aesthetic stemming from traditional jazz. A compilation CD, Bay Area Bridges Compilation, featuring tracks from all five albums, will be released ...
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All About Jazz Top 10 Songs: August 2023
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All About Jazz
All About Jazz features a free song every day spanning all genres of jazz, and of the songs featured in August, these ten represent our reader's favorites as indicated by total listens. Musicians and record labels can submit full length MP3s for consideration here. Enjoy! Top Songs Three Views Of A Secret Selma Boragian From: Three Views Of A Secret- Feat. Mark Egan 06:37 Destiny's Constellation Daniel Villa Verde From: ...
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The 7 Virtual Jazz Club Announces The Finalists Of The 9th Edition
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Valerio Pappi
The Web Community Prize (direct access to the final) has been awarded to the Polish group Quietet for the Under 25’s Category which presented the song Scand and to the Greek musician Thomas Mitrousis for the Pros & Amateurs’ Category which presented the song “Fax from Fux." Finalists selected by the judges (in alphabetical order): Amateurs & Pros’ Category Anthony Fung Quartet (USA) “The Kicker" Benny Benack III (USA) “Catching Drift" Chamber Jazz Consort (Netherlands) “Divertimento" Dialgo (Israel) “Mama and ...
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