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Trevor Rabin: Jacaranda
by Ian Patterson
It's been 23 years since Can't Look Away (Elektra Records, 1989), guitarist Trevor Rabin's previous solo album of original material, and 18 years since his departure from Yes. Rabin's relatively low profile since reflects his immersion in composing almost 40 film soundtracks. Jacaranda is a dazzling offering that showcases Rabin's virtuosity in numerous styles, drawing from ...
Smooth Jazz Artist Jackiem Joyner Releases New Album, "Church Boy"
Chart-topping contemporary smooth jazz artist and producer Jackiem Joyner releases his highly anticipated Gospel music debut Church Boy in stores today on the Artistry Music/Mack Avenue record label. “My new album, Church Boy, stems from my time as a young and eager boy who wanted to play a part in music ministry," states Joyner, who grew ...
The Waterboys' Mike Scott Goes For Brogue On "An Appointment With Mr. Yeats"
Legendary Scottish bandleader and songwriter finds new inspiration in the poetry of W.B. Yeats on the Waterboys’ first new album in a half-decade An Appointment With Mr. Yeats to be released March 26, 2013 on Proper American DUBLIN, Ireland — In what stands as one of the boldest, most ambitious projects of his storied career, Waterboys ...
Chris Stamey's "Lovesick Blues" Due Out February 5 On Yep Roc
dB’s founder, esteemed songwriter and Southern alt-pop godfather hits a creative high with intimate, expansive new set CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — “This record is the closest I’ve ever gotten to the sound I hear in my head in the middle of the night,” Chris Stamey says of his new Yep Roc Records release, Lovesick Blues, set ...
Rock Fusion Guitarist Prashant Aswani Announces Release Of New Album
Rock fusion guitarist, Prashant Aswani has announced December 18 as the release date for his upcoming album, Visions. Incubus drummer, Jose Pasillas is featured on all 12 instrumental tracks along with bassist, Gabe Rosales. Jeff Kollman makes a guest solo appearance on the song, “Left of Center.” The CD will be available worldwide and songs will ...
The Joe La Barbera Quintet: Silver Streams
by Nicholas F. Mondello
If there is a stream of any kind that runs through Silver Streams by The Joe La Barbera Quintet, it is the flow of energy--intense to the point of ignition--that is tapped. No meandering “Old Man River," this team drinks from the source with gusto and unified creativity. That shouldn't be a surprise, since La Barbera ...
Alex Machacek: FAT
by Ian Patterson
Alex Machacek has been turning heads with his incendiary guitar playing and striking writing since he burst on the scene with Featuring Ourselves (Next Generation Enterprises, 1999). Whilst drummer Herbert Pirker and bassist Raphael Preuschi have a less visible profile, their equally outstanding chops play a big part in the success of FAT. These musicians also ...
Grant Geissman: Bop! Bang! Boom!
by Bruce Lindsay
Grant Geissman's lengthy career as a guitarist and composer started in the early '70s. His résumé includes the guitar solo on flugelhornist Chuck Mangione's 1978 hit single “Feels So Good," a discography of around 15 albums as leader and compositions for TV such as the theme for the CBS comedy Two And A Half Men. Bop! ...
Chris Greco - Nominee - Hollywood Music In Media Awards 2012
Official Nomination Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2012. Chris Greco's jazz composition “Maia" is a nominee for the 2012 Hollywood Music in Media Awards event. This is the second consecutive year reed player Chris Greco has received a HMMA jazz composition nomination. Maia can be found on the release Trane of Thought on the independent GWS-Fourwinds ...
Foster Youth, Fashion-styled Performances, And Standing Ovations Is What Indie Hotspot Is All About
Doing her favorite 1960s jazz standards, Kaylene Peoples and her all-star “orchestra” proved to be a big hit at the benefit concert held at the House of Blues on Sunset Strip Friday September 28, 2012. The show opened with the band performing jazz instrumentals followed by Peoples’ arrival on stage, where Kaylene spoke briefly about the ...
