Timo Lassy | Round Two

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Jazz, Saxophone, Timo Lassy

Timo Lassy | “Round Two” – [Ricky-Tick Records, 2009]

Timo Lassy, Round Two

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

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European Jazz, Jazz, Piano, Saxophone

Christian Doepke Trio | Adlibs – [Jazz&Milk Recordings, 2008]

Christian Doepke Trio, Adlibs

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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Natalie Cole 2-CD Holiday Gift Set

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African American, Christmas Music, Female Vocalist, Natalie Cole

Natalie Cole

Submerge yourself in jazz admiration with the remarkable Natalie Cole 2-CD Holiday Gift Set. “Still Unforgettable” is the extraordinary follow-up album to the acclaimed “Unforgettable“. Cole lovingly wraps her unparalleled, supple voice around 14 standards; delving deeper into the American Songbook and not just songs from her father, but also from other greats, Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, Sammy Davis Jr. and Peggy Lee.

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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