SADE | SOLDIER OF LOVE – [February 8, 2010]
Apparently, due to lack of research on my part, I humbly apologize for posting that “Love Supreme” by pop vocal diva Sade was coming soon! According to Billboard.com I wasn’t the only one who got hoodwinked by the official looking Sade2009.com. Try, this Sade’s official web site!
NEW YORK, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ — The wait is now over. Epic Records is pleased to announce the release of SOLDIER OF LOVE, the highly anticipated new body of work from SADE. SOLDIER OF LOVE– which will be released WORLDWIDE on February 8, 2010 — is Sade’s first official studio album since the multi-platinum release of Lovers Rock in 2000.Known for their one of a kind timeless sound, Sade has enjoyed phenomenal success both internationally and stateside throughout the span of their twenty-five year career. Since the release of their debut album, Diamond Life in 1984, the band has seen all five of their studio albums land in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart selling a total of more than50 million albums worldwide to date. They’ve been nominated for American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and have won three Grammy Awards — first in 1986 for Best New Artist, then in 1994 for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group for “No Ordinary Love”, and again in 2002 for Best Pop Vocal Album with Lovers Rock.
SOLIDER OF LOVE was recorded in England and produced by the band and their longtime collaborator Mike Pela.
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Greeting’s my fellow jazz and art enthusiasts, it’s a blessing once again to be beneath the wings of another Thanksgiving. During this holiday season may we unleash one of the most powerful gifts given to us “LOVE,” lets express ourselves by loving and giving to those in need. May all of you have a safe, loving, and prosperous Thanksgiving! ~ The Urban Flux [Rob]
Cynthia Felton | Afro Blue ~ “The Music of Oscar Brown Jr.” – [Felton Entertainment, 2008]
Dr. Cynthia J. Felton serves as Artistic Director of The Ethnomusicology Library of American Heritage, a library of encyclopedias that traces contributions of music created in America.Her singing style embodies jazz, rhythm & blues, and gospel music — a perfect fit for the broad stylistic range of compositions she chose for her debut recording.
Cynthia’s new release, Afro Blue, pays tribute to the legendary Oscar Brown Jr. whose work she greatly admires. The cd features twelve songs either written by Oscar or for which he wrote lyrics. In addition to Mongo Santamaria’s Afro Blue, the cd features other jazz classics such as Miles Davis’ All Blues, and Bobby Timmons’ Dat Dere. read more…
Sunset Sessions
$10/ $5 (Students)
5pm – 7pm
1421 Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA 19102-3004
(215) 568-3131
Be sure to tune into WRTI 90.1 FM with Jeff Duperon “THIS FRIDAY” evening to hear WRTI’s signature jazz programming. Starting at 6:45pm, Conversations with Jeff Duperon brings you The Curtis Brothers and their per-recorded interview and performance from today! read more…
Lyle Mays | Fictionary – [Warner Jazz, 1992]
After the general “panning” of his second album (“Street Dreams“) Lyle took some time before going back into the studio without the PMG. The result is a perfectly fine trio album (with Marc Johnson & Jack DeJohnette) very much in the style of the Bill Evans & Keith Jarrett Trios.Mays has never made a secret of his admiration of Bill Evans (eg September 15 on “As Wichita Falls……..”) & the opening track here pays dutiful, respectful tuneful homage. The title track which follows is dedicated to Chick Corea & again the influence is apparent (personally I’m more a fan of Evans & therefore of the opening track). “Sienna” is a sassy, moody piece (deep, resonant bass lines from Johnson) with a nice groove but which could (if I was being picky) have given more space to Johnson & DeJohnette (Mays does have a slight tendency to “overplay” on this disc). “Lincoln Reviews His Notes” is similar with a lovely minor riff before “Hard Eights” leads off with DeJohnette literally belting his drum kit before Johnson & Mays join in (rather too “straight ahead” for my ideal liking although not without some very pleasant chords from Mays). “Something left Unsaid” is delightful melancholia & “Where are you from Today” has an appealing groove.
Overall a solid effort but one wherein the standard of the second half (ex “Where are you from Today?”) falls away somewhat from the first half. –David J. Ohanlon
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Timo Lassy | “Round Two” – [Ricky-Tick Records, 2009]
My second long player, “Round Two”, is out on Ricky-Tick Records October 28 in Finland and November 27 in Europe. It features eight tracks, including the first single ‘The More I Look at You’ with José James on vocals.The album features eight tracks, and I composed all of them plus co-produced the lot with Teppo “Teddy Rok” Mäkynen who also plays the drums on it. It was a real treat to work with José James and all of the guys (see list below), and we’re very happy with the end result.
Vinyl buyers get a free mp3 download of the entire album plus bonus track.
Out in Japan and Finland, European release November 2!
Timo Lassy – Round Two from Ricky-Tick Records on Vimeo.
Thanks Ileane for the scoop about this record by Timo!
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Christian Doepke Trio | Adlibs – [Jazz&Milk Recordings, 2008]
In the current hype involving young German jazz pianists an exclamation mark should be added to Christian Doepke’s name. Lyricism and groove should not be contradictory. The same applies to pace, depth and gracefulness, let alone swing and intelligence. In addition, the compositions of the Amsterdam-based pianist also tell wonderful stories, which really dots the i’s. Doepke, a romantic at heart like Bill Evans – who gets a beautiful tribute with Bill’s Mood – as well as a realist in the tradition of Horace Silver, has developed his own signature on the 88 keys with a clear touch and a sovereign technique, that clearly distinguishes him from the German jazz pianist masses.You’ll see someone buckled down to a concert grand, who is equally familiar with sunlit open spaces in a forest and the liveliness of a metropolis, witness, “Heaven Knows“ and “Looking For Trouble“.
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Listen as this 8-time Grammy winner continues to astonish with her vocal dexterity and her intimate, knowing ways of both lyric and melody. Plus, the exclusive holiday CD celebrates Christmas classics and instantly creates that magical yuletide spirit we look forward to all year long.
Natalie Cole 2-CD Holiday Gift Set Includes:
* “Still Unforgettable” CD by Natalie Cole
* “Merry Christmas Darling” CD by Natalie Cole
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SEVENTH ANNUAL PANAMA JAZZ FESTIVAL, LED BY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR DANILO PÉREZ, ANNOUNCES 2010 LINEUP
Panama’s annual cornerstone cultural event, the seventh Panama Jazz Festival will be held January 11-16, 2010. With upwards of 100,000 people in attendance since the festivals 2003 inception, this year’s edition is dedicated to Panamanian pianist, Ellerton Oswald (better known as Sonny White), noted for his work as Billie Holiday’s accompanist and his role in the production of her seminal recording Strange Fruit. About Oswald, Artistic Director and Festival founder Danilo Pérez commented, “despite the lack of information in Panama about this extraordinary artist, whose career in the United States dates back to the 1930’s, his participation on Strange Fruit was considered ground breaking.” Oswald was also best remembered for his collaborations with such jazz greats as Sidney Bechet and Dexter Gordon.
Among the artists slated to perform are Grammy award winning saxophonist Joe Lovano, the famed New Orleans pianist Ellis Marsalis, Grammy award winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, Grammy award winning bassist John Patitucci, drummer and composer Terri Lyne Carrington, percussionist Jamey Haddad, flamenco guitarist Juanito Pascual, and saxophonist Carlos Garnett. read more…
Nestor Torres | Nouveau Latino – [Cda Group, 2009]
“Nouveau Latino is about the groove and the dancer, about romance and seduction through melody”. It is also a testament to Torres’ impeccable credentials as the pre-eminent Latin Jazz flautist of his generation.In his brand new CD, Nouveau Latino, Nestor Torres returns to his Latin roots with a fresh approach, impeccable musicianship, and irresistible improvisations. Featuring songs from stars like Celia Cruz and Ruben Blades, Torres’ interpretations of these great Latin hits appeal to those discovering the songs for the first time as much as those who remember them. read more…
Loide | Live at Bohemian Caverns – [Loide Rosa Jorge, 2009]
With roots in Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau, but raised in Southern California, Loide serves up a mix of contemporary jazz and warm Afro-lusophone rhythms.“LOIDE, Live at the Bohemian Caverns” is a 12 track LP that takes you on a musical and cultural journey that can be enjoyed by everyone, it’s jazzy, it’s raw, and she reflects this new era of the “Afropolitian” representing for those of us that embrace the complexities of our cultures. Loide finds a way to intertwine the contemporary jazz ranges of Nancy Wilson with the soul of Cesaria Evora, as she eases back and forth from English to her native tongue, Portuguese offering with each track a unique sound and perspective.
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