Miles Davis | Sketches of Spain

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African American, Jazz, Miles Davis, Trumpet

Miles Davis | Sketches of Spain [Classic Jazz/Legacy/1960]

Miles Davis, Sketches of Spain

The crown jewel of the epic Evans/Davis triptych that began with MILES AHEAD and PORGY AND BESS, SKETCHES OF SPAIN is as emotionally compelling as any performance in the trumpeter’s remarkable body of works.

Combining as it does the emotional …    Full Descriptiongravity of two cultures–the deep song of flamenco music and the rich lament of the blues–SKETCHES OF SPAIN is a musical hybrid of enormous power and beauty. Gil Evans’ immense canvas of orchestral colors inspires some of Davis’ most deeply felt solo flights. He paints vast vistas of velvety, shimmering night sounds, and through it all runs the mountainous backbone of Spain’s native rhythms and chants.

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Eljay McBride | Thoughts of Jazz

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African American, Art, Eljay McBride

We’re rolling out the “New Year” with Baltimore, Maryland native Eljay McBride as our featured “Artist of The Week.”

Although he attended the respected Maryland Institute College of Art, he considers himself a self-taught artist. He is noted as “God-gifted” by many and is considered a talented “shining light” amongst contemporary artists. ~ Grandpasart.com

Eljay McBride | Thoughts of Jazz [Lithograph/Limited Edition]

Eljay McBride

Kirk Whalum | Podcast

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African American, Christian, Kirk Whalum, Saxophone, Smooth Jazz

Kirk Whalum

Grammy nominated saxophonist Kirk Whalum is inviting you to CHANGE YOUR LIFE IN 15 MINUTES A DAY! Listen or read along with me as I read through the whole Bible in 365 days! 15 minutes can make a HUGE difference in your life! “Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” Ps 119:105.

In addition to visiting us on our website you may follow along with your iPhone or iPod Touch ~ Blog.KirkWhalum.com

Also, look out for Kirk’s latest CD/DVD titled: “The Gospel According to Jazz Chapter III,” available at kirkwhalum.com.

The Gospel According to Jazz Chapter 3 from Kirk Whalum on Vimeo

Kenny Garrett w/ Marcus Miller | Maputo

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African American, Contemporary Jazz, Kenny Garrett

The Urban Flux is kicking  off the new year with one of the most talented saxophonist in the world of jazz Kenny Garrett. He performs on the “Video of The Week.” This session includes Marcus Miller – Bass Clarinet, Michael “Patches” Stewart – Trumpet, Hiram Bullock – Guitar, Dave Delhomme – Keys and Poogie Bell on Drums.

Kenny Garrett w/ Marcus Miller | Maputo (Kenny’s Solo)

Ravi Coltrane | Blending Times

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African American, Jazz, Ravi Coltrane, Savoy Jazz, Saxophone

Ravi Coltrane | Blending Times [Savoy Jazz, 2009]

Ravi Coltrane

Tenor saxophonist Ravi Coltrane has put the finishing touches on his long-awaited new recording “BLENDING TIMES” which is set for release on the Savoy Jazz label on January 13th. The follow up to the Grammy-nominated “In Flux” (a recording Ben Ratliff of the New York Times placed at #3 on his Top Ten Jazz Recordings of 2005), Coltrane again performs primarily with his stellar quartet consisting of Luis Perdomo on piano, Drew Gress on bass and E.J. Strickland on drums. He also invited special guests Charlie Haden and harpist Brandee Younger to perform for a poignant turn as a trio. In addition, Coltrane will be a featured performer in the Blue Note 7—a touring septet which will embark on a 51 date tour of concert halls in 50 cities beginning in January to celebrate Blue Note’s 70th Anniversary.

Eric Kurimski | Réplica

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Eric Kurimski, Guitar, Latin Music

“The spectacular playing and skillful blend of acoustic and electric tones bring authority to this brilliant co-mingling of (jazz and Afro Peruvian) traditions that are, after all, rooted in the same musical heritage.” ~ Guitar Player Magazine (Jan ’09)

Erick Kurimski

Eric Kurimski | Réplica [Afro-Peruvian/Nu-Voices/2008]

Eric Kurimski, is New York’s most sought after guitarist for Afro Peruvian music.  He holds a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Jazz from SUNY Purchase and the Aaron Copland School of Music in New York respectively. In 2002 he began intense studies of Afro Peruvian rhythms with the esteemed guitarist, the maestro Carlos Hayre (Carlos has influenced and modernized the advancement of Afro-Peruvian music from the 1940’s through the present day.)  Carlos became Eric’s professor/ mentor and proved to be very important for his musical career.

Now, fusing his knowledge of Jazz with rhythms of Peru and Latin America, Eric has dedicated himself to defining a new sound integrating the Peruvian Cajon (box) as the principal percussion instrument in a Jazz setting. ~ CDBaby.com