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All-New Christmas/Holiday Music on Chris Standring & Kathrin Shorr's "Send Me Some Snow"
CHRIS STANDRING & KATHRIN SHORR Send Me Some Snow November 8, 2011 Release Dreaming of a white Christmas but looking for something more musically hip and adventurous than another tired twist on the Irving Berlin standard? This holiday season, you can make a special request of Chris Standring and Kathrin Shorr: Send ...
"David Ian Vintage Christmas" Might Be the Best Holiday Jazz Album of 2011
How does an ear-splitting, note-shredding rock guitarist who leaps off amps in concert end up releasing an album of mellow, jazz-oriented Christmas songs? While most people would think such a scenario improbable, to say the least, David Ian views it as a natural progression in a multifaceted music career. Born in Toronto, Canada to Armenian immigrant ...
Naxos USA & Naive Records Set U.S. Release of Sidony Box's "Pink Paradise"
Sidony Box is one of France's significant up-and-coming jazz combos—a power jazz trio. They bring a variety of perspectives and influences to their recordings and gigs. Guitarist Manuel Adnot's references are numerous and eclectic—such as Deftones, Happy Apple, Sigur Ros & Radiohead; drummer Arthur Narcy is an ardent trance and “working sound" devotee; and saxophonist Elie ...
Deborah Winters: Lovers After All
by Dan Bilawsky
Placing vocalists under a specific, descriptive heading can be limiting in some ways, but it also shines a light on their greatest strengths. Singer Joe Williams--of Count Basie fame--resented being labeled as a “blues singer," since he possessed great range and felt that this tag had suggestions of racism behind it; few would argue, however, that ...
New Talent: Vocalist Deborah Winters' "Lovers After All" Debuts November 8 on Jazzed Media
There is a magic in Lovers After All which takes you on a tantalizing musical journey through the exquisite vocal talents of Deborah Winters. She can reach a persons core with her heartfelt renditions on every ballad and will energize you in her upbeat performances as well. In this recording with Arranger/Producer Peter Welker, Deborah brings ...
Oct. 20: "Hills to Hollers" at Yoshi's Oakland Features Laurie Lewis, Linda Tillery, and Barbara Higbie
“Hills to Hollers" at Yoshi's Oakland Thursday, October 20 Concert features Laurie Lewis, Linda Tillery, and Barbara Higbie (with Dewayne Pate on bass) Barbara Higbie's Yoshi's Oakland artist-in-residency continues with something completely different: “Hills to Hollers" Exploring the interplay of black and white southern musical traditions. This is a first-ever pairing of the two most iconic ...
Brian Hughes: Fast Train To A Quiet Place
by Jeff Winbush
Guitarist Brian Hughes might not consider comparisons between Fast Train To A Quiet Place and early Pat Metheny Group albums all that flattering, but he should. When Metheny was stretching the boundaries of jazz guitar with his recordings for the ECM label, he took the instrument places it had never been before. Metheny has moved on ...
Andrea Wolper: Parallel Lives
by Dan Bilawsky
Andrea Wolper isn't just a jazz singer. Hearing her mid-song monologue with bass accompaniment, during her own “The Girls In Their Dresses," makes it clear that she's actually an actress choosing to communicate through the medium of jazz, and an utterly original one at that. On Parallel Lives, Wolper explores the music of Joni Mitchell, Hoagy ...
Josh Nelson Releases "Discoveries" on Steel Bird Music, September 6
With his fifth album as a leader, Los Angeles-based pianist-composer- arranger Josh Nelson continues to broaden his scope with a fresh and wholly personal take on the jazz tradition. Brimming with stimulating ideas and chock-full of sterling solos from his very capable crew, Discoveries sets the bar higher than Nelson's previous acclaimed albums: 2007's Let It ...
Various Artists: From California With Love
by Dan Bilawsky
From California With Love is one shining example of how tragedy can bring out the best in people. When Japan was devastated by a massive earthquake (and subsequent tsunami) on March 11, 2011, it caused a chain reaction of destruction and death throughout the region. In an effort to help raise money for relief efforts, a ...
