Nicholas Payton | Gumbo Nouveau

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African American, Jazz, Trumpet

Greeting’s all, normally we feature classic albums from back in the sixties and seventies in this slot [Classic Modern Jazz]. However, due to a recommendation by Charles from NYC we decided to look closer into showcasing material by the new generation of jazz musicians.

Nicholas Payton | Gumbo Nouveau

I’d never heard Nicholas Payton play before this album came out. Listen to Whoopin’ Blues and you will be hooked. He has a wonderfully Fat Sound, played with verve and energy, that is such a welcome alternative to Wynton’s lyrically pure but increasingly dry style. The “Saints” is mercifully non-corny, in fact Payton has resisted the temptation to turn this into a trad-jazz museum. Sure, the songs are old standards mainly, but they sound great. The trumpet blows hard, sax and keyboards are well in sync. Last year, I saw Payton play at the Vanguard, most of it from this album — stunning, stunning, stunning. – Amazon.com

Controversial Anti-Piracy Bill Signed Into Law

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Technology

President Bush has reportedly signed into law a controversial bill known as the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property (PRO IP) Act to protect American consumer rights that stiffens penalties against counterfeiting and piracy at the federal level.

Chick Corea | Akoustic Band

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Bass, Drums, Jazz

Akoustic Band

With one listen, jazz aficionados will undoubtedly marvel at the unmatched chemistry that’s unleashed on this project by the Akoustic Band. Chick Corea is probably the most technically proficient pianist alive, having said this his accomplished sidekicks Weckl and Patitucci on hand to bring this stellar moment of familiar classics into the forefront of must have jazz trio recordings.

If you haven’t heard Corea in this context you’ll be simply amazed, possibly stunned by the genius as his track record historically speaks for itself. John Pattituci’s dynamic phrasing and solos are as intoxicating as Weckl’s impressive complex rhythmic ideas. This is acoutic jazz at it’s absolute best!- The Urban Flux

Charles Bibbs -][- Eye To Eye [Artist of the Week]

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African American, Black Art, Charles Bibbs, Grandpasart

Hi everyone, this week we’ve got artist Charles Bibbs with another eye catching work of art.

Charles Bibbs noble compositions and signature technique fuses acrylic paint and ink coupled with African and contemporary African American themes. – Grandpasart.com

Charles Bibbs -][- Eye To Eye [Limited Edition | Giclee]

Bibbs, Eye To Eye

::: SOURCE: Grandpasart.com :::

Christian Scott

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Africana American, Jazz, Trumpet

Concord Jazz will soon release trumpeter Christian Scott’s: Live at Newport, This is his first live album and DVD from the critically acclaimed and Grammy-nominated 24 year-old Christian Scott recorded this album on August 9, 2008 at the JVC Newport Jazz Festival in Newport, RI, Live at Newport.

Live at Newport is the follow up to his sophomore release, “Anthem,” and Scott’s Grammy-nominated debut “Rewind That.” Both albums received rave reviews upon release in 2007 and 2006 respectively.