David Virelles | Motion

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Contemporary Jazz, Jazz, Latin Jazz, Nu Jazz & Fusion, Piano

David Virelles

David Virelles | Motion [Latin Jazz]

Pianist David Virelles is a native of Cuba who’s been based in Toronto for a number of years. This recording is the result of having won the GM Grand Prix du Jazz (the highest honor) at the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal in July 2006.

It’s an exceptionally fine debut, and features his Quintet comprised of David Virelles, piano; Luis Deniz, alto saxophone; Devon Henderson, acoustic bass; Ethan Ardelli, drums; Luis Orbegoso, percussion. It also features guests Mark Turner (tenor sax); Celso Machado (voice and gimbri); David’s father, José Aquiles (vocal); and Pablosky Rosales, tres guitar.

Please visit, David’s MySpace.com page and listen to a few samples while you’re there.

McCoy Tyner | The Real McCoy [Classic Jazz]

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African American, Jazz, Piano

McCoy Tyner

This 1967 quartet was McCoy Tyner’s first for Blue Note as a leader, although he had frequently recorded as a sideman for the label–with Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, and Grant Green, among others. One of the last recordings produced by Blue Note founder Alfred Lion, and Tyner’s first as a leader since leaving the legendary John Coltrane Quartet two years before, the session has a special quality. There’s something of the Blue Note sound to the group’s concentrated intensity, perhaps Lion’s contribution as well as engineer Rudy Van Gelder’s, while Tyner, a more conservative musician than Coltrane, was integrating the modal and expressionist forms of the Coltrane quartet into more tightly defined compositional patterns. – Stuart Broomer – Amazon.com

The Roy Hargrove Quintet – [Vid of The Week]

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African American, Jazz, Trumpet

Music lovers, we’re delighted to present to you “Mr. Cool” Roy Hargrove and his fabulous Quintet.

Have You Heard? [Patton, Smith, Azymuth & Rubin]

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African American, Brazilian, Female Jazz vocalist, Jazz, Keyboards, Organ, Saxophone

Yes, we’re back with another enthralling cast of new and sometimes familiar voices to share with you. As always, if you have a favorite album or artist that you love to listen to please drop us a note in the comments area of this post.

“Big” John Patton, Soul Connection

John Patton | "Soul Connection"

“Big” John Patton (1935-2002) was one of the masters of the Hammond B3 organ in jazz, and worked with artists as diverse as Lou Donaldson and John Zorn. This recording, from 1983, has long been a highly sought-after collector’s item, and this is its first ever appearance on CD. It’s been remastered under the supervision of producer Alvin Queen. Also features Grachan Moncur III (trombone), Grant Reed (tenor sax), and the great Melvin Sparks (guitar). Caution: Highly swinging.

– Justin Time Records

Walter Smith III – Casually Introducing

Walter Smith III | "Casually Introducing"

Walter Smith III began playing the saxophone at the age of 7 in his hometown of Houston, TX. At Houston’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, in 1998, Smith received a Clifford Brown/Stan Getz Fellowship from IAJE and NFAA; the NFAA Young Talent Award; a full tuition scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music; and a United States Presidential Scholar in the Arts medal.

Young tenor saxophonist’s debut disc on the Fresh Sound label with some of the best talent on the new york scene. Modern original instrumental jazz-based music with intelligent originals and fresh treatments of a few jazz classics. – CDBaby.com

Gabriel Ajayi | Joy [Artists of the Week]

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African American, Art

Hi everyone, we’re back with another inspiring music themed piece. We’re honored to present an imaginative abstract painting by Nigerian-born artist, Gabriel Ajayi.

Gabriel Ajayi is undoubtedly one of the most interesting international talents of his generation. His brilliantly conceived contemporary wood marquetry collection illustrates both the range and the innovative thrust of his work.

Ajayi creates custom original pieces and commissioned works. His works are in private and corporate collections in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Africa. – Grandpas Art.com

Gabriel Ajayi | Joy

Gabriel Ajayi | Joy