Justin Time Records Set To Release Cuban Pianist Roberto Fonseca’s Akokan

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Cuban Jazz, Improvised Music, Jazz, Roberto Fonseca

Available in U.S. Stores on February 16

“Music is my life and life is my music; they are both intertwined, enriching the other.“- Roberto Fonseca

Roberto Fonseca - Akokan

The world knows well the incomparable musical resources cultivated and harbored in Cuba. But with the release of Akokan, many jazz and Latin music lovers will receive enlightenment on one of the most distinctive contemporary artists to emerge from that vibrant creative community.

Roberto Fonseca has already visited the United States on several occasions, as pianist with the Buena Vista Social Club™ and the Grammy-winning group’s legendary lead singer, the late Ibrahim Ferrer. Now, recording with the quartet he has led for the past dozen years, he asserts his own voice as a pianist, composer and facilitator of emotionally deep, intellectually stimulating performance.

Jason Palmer | Songbook

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African American, Jason Palmer, Jazz, Trumpet

Jason Palmer | Songbook – [Ayva Música Producciones, SL, 2007]

Jason Palmer - Songbook

Trumpeter Jason Palmer has quickly become one of the most in demand jazz musicians of his generation. The June 2007 issue of Downbeat Magazine cited Jason as one of the Top 25 trumpeters of the Future? In May of 2008 Jason was the first trumpet player ever to be hired by highly acclaimed guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel to perform with his quintet. Jason has served as a sideman for Greg Osby (2004-2006), performing at major jazz festivals in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, France, Malta, Netherlands, as well as two stints at the Village Vanguard in New York City.

In addition to maintaining a heavy performing schedule, Jason Palmer continues to maintain a busy schedule as an educator on all levels. At a time when many teachers in the Boston area are commuting from New York City, Jason has began to commute from Boston to New York City to serve on the faculty at the New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music in the fall of 2008.

Jason has taught trumpet and directed ensembles in the Preparatory Division and the School for Continuing Education at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston for the past ten years where he continues to maintain a full trumpet studio as well as direct three small ensembles.

Visit, Jason Palmer’s Collective at MySpace.com. Also, check out his spot on WordPress.com.

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ORLY | Ep

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Australian, Neo Soul, Orly

ORLY | Ep – [ORLY, 2009]

In her debut EP, Orly has captured the essence of Neo-Soul and delivered it in a truly memorable performance. Her sweet, dark, rich beautiful voice will captivate you.

With a captivating voice and a profound passion for music, Australian singer, Orly combines her knowledge of jazz and her love for soul and delivers it in a memorable performance. Having performed for years in Australia, Europe, UK & USA, Orly is now living in New York City and fascinating audiences in the city.

This is Orly’s debut EP and will no doubt have many albums to follow.

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