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The Brass Heard Round The World: Boban I Marko Markovic Orkestar Bring Their Dancefloor-packing Best On Golden Horns

Source: FlipswitchPR, LLC
May 8, 2012

Boban Markovic and his son, prized protégé Marko, have managed the nigh-impossible: Leaping from a deeply rooted Roma (Gypsy) scene in Serbia, they have ignited hip club dancefloors, innovating effortlessly and integrating everything from jazz to disco in brilliant, organic ways. They sound authentic, yet utterly fresh. Combining the absolute flexibility of Miles Davis and the cool funk of Herb Alpert, the Boban i Marko Markovic Orkestar has found the funkiest expression of their Southern Serbian Roma roots. Golden Horns ...

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Guitarist Bruce Forman Returns to the Jazz Trio Format with "Formanism" CD, June 19 Release

Source: Michael Bloom Media Relations
May 8, 2012

Bruce Forman's musical instincts burst forth clean, crisp and clear on Formanism, his first trio adventure in a dozen years. He throws open the doors, ventures out into the fresh air, and writes a new chapter of possibilities for guitar trio. Riding rippling tides of tasty, understated percussion and nimble, musical string-bass lines, Forman's playing captures the imagination without straining or showing off. The warm sound and clarity he gets from his classic jazz guitar call to mind the energy ...

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Reggae Jazz Band, Groundation, Unleashes New Studio Album "Building An Ark" and Video For First Single Humility

Source: Press Dept
May 8, 2012

Hailing from California’s Bay Area, Groundation released their new studio album, entitled Building An Ark, on April 24, 2012 via Dub Rockers/VP/Universal Music. This 10-track set is the first release off the new imprint Dub Rockers from reggae giant VP Records. The internationally acclaimed band stays true to the essence of their dynamic sound— capturing the true spirit of roots reggae while blending elements of jazz, funk, latin and transcendental dub. The album’s hypnotic funk-based rhythms move from earthy percussion-based ...

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Don Braden And Karl Latham Release "Big Fun(k) Live"

Source: Powderfinger Promotions
May 8, 2012

Big Fun(k) Live is a mosaic of different musical influences and styles led by tenor saxophone all-star Don Braden and internationally-known percussionist Karl Latham. Having worked with legends such as Wynton Marsalis, Johnny Winter, Freddie Hubbard, Roy Haynes, Tony Williams and Bill Cosby, both Braden and Latham are masters at creatively and passionately expressing themselves in any genre they choose. In fact, Braden is known primarily in the modern Jazz world, but revisits his roots (he cut his teeth playing ...

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Gregg Robins Looks To Brighter Days, Preps 2nd Album In Moscow, Geneva

Source: Seth Cohen PR
May 8, 2012

Gregg Robins Looks to Brighter Days, as Second Album Takes Shape A Shift From Reflective to Optimistic, As Singer-Songwriter Readies Summer EP Release An International Endeavor: Bronx-Born, Moscow-Based Singer Now a Berklee Student as Well — CD to be Recorded in Geneva Bronx-born singer-songwriter Gregg Robins looks ahead to brighter days, as an upbeat, optimistic collection of new songs takes shape for a planned Summer EP. The hopeful new album follows Robins’ critically acclaimed 2011 debut ‘Everything That Matters,’ which ...

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Crowdfunding Campaign

Jerzy Milian Unreleased Tapes Indiegogo Project

Source: GAD Records
May 8, 2012

Jerzy Milian is a legendary figure in the history of Polish jazz. A lavish and versatile composer, Milian was one of the members of Krzysztof Komeda's renowned Sextet, praised by Down Beat both as a jazz vibraphonist (LP „Bazaar”, 1969) and an able arranger. His music was regularly featured by the BBC. GAD Records, an independent Polish label, has launched a crowd-funding campaign aimed at the release of the artist's hitherto unpublished recordings. You could also help in making this ...

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Performance / Tour

John Brown's Body East Coast Tour

Source: Curtis Bergesen
May 8, 2012

On May 10th, progressive reggae band John Brown's Body kicks off a ten-date east coast tour. The octet will be releasing new studio material later this spring. In the past three years, John Brown's Body has completed first-ever tours of New Zealand, the UK, and Europe. Their latest album, “Amplify," debuted at #1 on Billboard's Reggae Chart. Quote from drummer Tommy Benedetti: “We have a bunch of new music in the works... five dubs and an unreleased fan favorite are ...

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The Wolff & Clark Expedition Featuring Jazz Legends Michael Wolff And Mike Clark To Play Two Shows In New Mexico

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
May 8, 2012

New York, NY: Dizzy Gillespie famously said, “One foot in the past and one in the future,” to which could be added – if you are talking about the Wolff & Clark Expedition – with feet firmly planed in the here and now. Featuring jazz legends Michael Wolff and Mike Clark, the Wolff & Clark Expedition, will be performing two shows in New Mexico this coming May. On May 16th the ensemble will be playing at the Gig Performance Space ...

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