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Oh! Jazz Adds Afro-Cuban Rhythms from La Habana
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Michael Ricci
Starting in July, Oh! Jazz adds a window to Afro-Cuban rhythms and the vast talent of Cuban performers in collaboration with the awarded art center Fabrica de Arte Cubano. Fábrica de Arte Cubano (FAC) is one of Havana's most important performance spaces, art galleries and a great laboratory for interdisciplinary creation, with a marked social and community focus that in 2019 was selected among the 100 Best Places in the World by Time magazine. Located in a converted cooking oil ...
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World-Class Pianist Jonathan Romppel Strikes A High Note In The US Music Industry
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All About Jazz
Jonathan Romppel, the globally-renowned pianist and keyboardist from Germany, is making profound waves in the music industry with his imminent move to the United States to work alongside internationally renowned artists, producers, and bands for leading roles in high-profile music productions in the United States, underscoring the fact that he is one of the most in-demand artists working today. The list of distinguished U.S. artists that have hired Jonathan Romppel include Noah Hubbell, the noted music producer of Igloo Studios ...
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‘Raymond Scott Reimagined,’ The Unprecedented Musical Journey Featuring Quartet San Francisco, Gordon Goodwin & Take 6 Is Available Now
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1888 Media
Violinjazz Recordings, the label of acclaimed Grammy-nominated musician Jeremy Cohen, principal violinist and founder of Classical Crossover specialists Quartet San Francisco, has announced the release of ‘Raymond Scott Reimagined,’ an unprecedented new collaboration teaming Quartet San Francisco with accomplished Grammy/Emmy Award-winning composer/producer/arranger Gordon Goodwin and revered Grammy-winning a cappella group Take 6. The thrilling 14-track collection, which includes Goodwin’s fresh arrangements of eight Scott classics, including mainstays “Powerhouse,” “Twilight in Turkey,” “Huckleberry Duck,” “The Quintette Goes to a Dance” and ...
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Ronald Wayne Releases 'New Keys Old Keys Ep 1 Vol 1'--Single 'Hotter Than The Sun'
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Ronald Wayne
American musician, composer, and song writer Ronald Wayne will present another instrumental smooth jazz release—this time more traditional jazz. With already several releases out this year Ronald has both an EP and a single for jazz enthusiasts to enjoy. His new release New Keys Old Keys Ep 1 Vol 1 and “Hotter Than the Sun” will kick off the second half of the year of monthly nonstop smooth jazz music releases. including an You can join Ronald Wayne on this ...
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Sun Ra Arkestra Veteran Drummer Wayne Smith, Jr. Releases 'Be Still,' A Powerful Venture In Emotion And Tranquility
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Outside in Music
Wayne Smith Jr. is a drummer, composer, and educator with a multifaceted palette of soundscapes and genres at his disposal. Having toured across three continents, performed throughout the New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. music scenes, and currently working as a staple member of the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra, Smith’s accolades rightly herald his abilities as a master craftsman of the drum set. Described as an “inventive drummer who displays an in-depth musical consciousness,” and who is “willing to embrace ...
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German Keyboardist And Pianist Jonathan Romppel Tapped To Perform With Esteemed Artists For High-profile U.s. Concert Series
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All About Jazz
Renowned German pianist and keyboardist, Jonathan Romppel, has been enlisted by an array of renowned artists and bands for multiple high-profile concert series in prominent music venues across the United States. Romppel, whose flawless technique and genre-crossing style have made him highly sought after in international music circles, is now set to work with a star-studded roster of artists who have hired him to be the lead pianist/keyboardist of their bands. These include L.A.-based Aimee Vant, whose discography includes the ...
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New Single By Israeli Trombonist Yonathan Peled - 'Ox'
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Yonathan Peled
New York-based trombonist, composer, arranger, and band leader Yonathan Peled has released his single “Ox" from his upcoming album Everything's for the Best, set to release on Septmber 23, 2023. “Ox" features Yonatan Guedj on alto sax, Julia Chen on keyboard, Nir Graff on bass guitar, and Eviatar Slivnik on drums. “Ox" is an electrifying 3-minute high-energy song designed to ignite the listeners' inner groove and make them dance! The new single captures the immense intensity, exhilaration, and powerful sensations ...
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Cuban Vocalist Estrella Acosta Releases New Album 'Tierra'
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Estrella Acosta
Estrella Acosta, the acclaimed Cuban vocalist, has unveiled her latest album titled Tierra. This vibrant and festive album shines a spotlight on the female songwriters of the Cuban countryside, including Acosta's own captivating compositions. Drawing inspiration from the rich musical heritage of her motherland, 'Tierra' features songs that are deeply rooted in the music of the Cuban countryside. Estrella also provides her personal vision of this tradition, presenting three compositions that reflect her own experiences with music and poetry, including ...
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