22 Monday Sep 2008
Posted in New Music
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Tim Bowman
Tim Bowman makes his triumphant return to the fray with an album chock full of crafty melodies and his trademark cool and funky hooks. His self-titled album marks his return from a 4 year hiatus and proves beyond a doubt that he still has the right stuff and has gathered no rust. – Amazon.com
Go to Amazon.com and discover “Sweet Sundays” and other exceptionally smooth sounds from guitarist Tim Bowman’s latest release on TRIPPIN & RHYTHM RECORDS due on 9/30/08.
22 Monday Sep 2008
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Nicole Henry
The internationally acclaimed vocalist Nicole Henry returns the with another gorgeous collection of spellbinding classics, titled “The Very Thought of You” on Banister Records. On this outing, her voice soars into infinite places lyrically as she envelopes the simplistic textures that are woven into this delicious array of jazz standards.
Yes, Nicole without question has a charismatic style, she’s unique, beautiful, soulful, spirited yet her compelling tone speaks with a define purpose as she shapes these winsome jewels with an ambiance of stunning nauances and unforgettable interpretations. – The Urban Flux
22 Monday Sep 2008
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Latin Jazz
On September 8, 2008, in Washington, DC, the Postal Service™ issued a 42–cent, Latin Jazz commemorative stamp.
With the issuance of the Latin Jazz stamp, the United States Postal Service® celebrates the rich musical heritage of the United States of America. The stamp features a bold, graphic design by San Francisco–based artist and Latin jazz fan Michael Bartalos of San Francisco, California. The design conveys the multicultural aspects of the music, its percussive and improvisational nature, and its rhythmic complexity. – jazzhq.blogspot.com
22 Monday Sep 2008
Posted in Classic Modern Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Music Reviews
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Hello everyone, It’s been awhile since we’ve dug in the crates to find a choice jazz selection and dusted it off to see if you may or may not like. On today, we’re ecstatic to revisit one of the premier bassist in today’s jazz …
Christian McBride Band -|- Vertical Vision – [Warner Bros / Wea, 2003]
Christian McBride
“Back in 1989, legendary jazz saxophonists Bobby Watson introduced the jazz world to a phenomenal young bassist from Philadelphia name Christian McBride.”
McBride has since been proclaimed, as the most sought after bassist in modern jazz. Now with this in mind you will understand the concept that underscore his “Vertical Vision”. Christian has masterfully created an impressive, yet once in a lifetime recordings with “Vertical Vision”. Christian assembled the talents of saxophonist Ron Blake, pianist and keyboardist Geoffrey Keezer along with Terreon Gully on the skins; David Gilmore plays guitar and Danny Sadownick on percussion.
22 Monday Sep 2008
Posted in Classic Modern Jazz
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Johnny Hartman
The baritone achieved his greatest fame with John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman, an all-ballad album from 1962 that set Hartman’s richly sonorous voice amid Coltrane‘s quartet in some of its quietest moments. Most of Hartman’s sparse recorded output puts the same emphasis on his warmly lyrical work at slower tempos, but this CD is different. It’s a selection from two LPs recorded in Japan in 1972, with the first five tracks from a tribute to Trane and the final seven from Hartman’s meeting with trumpeter Terumasa Hino.
22 Monday Sep 2008
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Good day everyone, it’s a pleasure to return with another prolific artist. This week, we’re honored to share with you a classic piece by Baltimore, MD native Larry Poncho Brown titled “The Forgotten Journey Female.”
He pursued his art education at the Maryland Institute College of Art, where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1984.
He is the youngest honorary member of Art 2000, a national multi-cultural visual arts association. Among his convictions is educating young artists. He is the founder of “The African American Youth Art Exhibition” which has been sponsored in Baltimore annually since 1990. – Grandpasart.com.
Larry “Poncho” Brown | The Forgotten Journey Female [Limited Edition 850]
22 Monday Sep 2008
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22 Monday Sep 2008
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T.D. Jakes
In Before You Do, best selling author T.D. Jakes turns his attention and teachings to the topic of relationships and the issues that need resolving once you’ve learned to use the spiritual and psychological tools for reevaluating your place in life and for repositioning yourself for a life without limits.
The Bishop takes a spiritual and practical approach to inherently emotional issues such as the outside influences on our relationships, e.g., in-laws, friends, and former spouses; coping with anger; parenting; financial concerns; negotiating high-profile lives; and so many more of the issues people face every day. His special brand of counseling and teaching appeals to the faith-based community and beyond, reaching millions who receive his wisdom in all media, especially books. – Amazon.com/Reviews
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