Frøy Aagre | Cycle of Silence

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Frøy Aagre, Jazz, Norwegian Jazz, Saxophone

Frøy Aagre | Cycle of Silence – [ACT Music, 2010]

Frøy Aagre - Cycle of Silence

Frøy Aagre has released two acclaimed albums; Katalyze (2004) and Countryside (2007). The last was named one of the top ten jazz albums in 2007 by the Norwegian newspaper Dagsavisen. Her group consist of some of the finest young musicians on the Norwegian Jazz Scene (Andreas Ulvo: piano, Audun Ellingsen: bass, Freddy Wike: drums) and they “truly functions as a band, each member playing off one other and, above all, serving the songs.”(AllAboutJazz, US).

Her international reputation is growing. Aagre and her band was one of six jazz acts worldwide to be selected to play a showcase at the prestigious arrangement ”MIDEM Talent Jazz” at the international music fair MIDEM in Cannes January 09. In November 08, Aagre did a successful UK tour that included sold-out performances at London Jazz Festival with trumpet legend Kenny Wheeler.

New Music [Jazz] Releases for 2/23/2010

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African American, Cindy Blackman, Jazz, John Pizzarelli, Mark Whitfield, Miles Davis

It’s hard to imagine, but February is coming to and end. Spring is just around the corner calling us to get ready for some exciting music and events waiting in the mist for us to embrace. We’re excited with another week of new titles beckoning us to check them out with artist like Cindy Black, John Pizzarelli, guitarist Mark Whitfield and a new Box-set from Prestige Records featuring trumpeter and jazz legend Miles Davis recordings from the label. Do enjoy, and whatever you do keep the spirit of jazz alive as you go about your daily activities!

Featured Album of the Week

Cindy Blackman | Another Lifetime – [Four Quarters Ent, 2010]

Cindy Blackman - Another Lifetime

Miles Davis called him a “little genius” and “the fire, the creative spark” of his ’60s quintet, which arguably featured the best rhythm section jazz has ever known. The rhythmic instigator was Tony Williams-only a teenager when he joined the group-who went on to become one of the greatest drummers-if not the greatest-of all time. When he tragically died at the age of 51 in 1997 in the midst of continuing to speed ahead with new compositional projects, he left in his wake a drummer who counted him an invaluable mentor and close friend whose career has been a testament to Williams’ legacy. Cindy Blackman is not only one of contemporary music’s most creative drummers but also a passionate witness to the role model Williams provided to her.

Pyeng Threadgill | Portholes To A Love & Other Short Stories

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African American, Female Jazz vocalist, Jazz, Pyeng Threadgill

Pyeng Threadgill | Portholes To A Love & Other Short Stories – [Stray Dog Music, Inc. 2009]

Pyeng Threadgill - Portholes to a Love & Other Short Stories

… On her soon to be released third album, Portholes To A Love & Other Short Stories, Pyeng Threadgill explores concepts of reality and magic, humanity and nature. With Pyeng’s vibrant, caressing vocals and her band’s rolling rhythms and revolving countermelodies listeners are enveloped in the clouds and put under a spell. From the lulling sensation of locomotion, to the secrets of the sea, the hopeless romantic, to the immigrant experience Pyeng uses lyrics lush in metaphor to depict a wondrous universe.

Judging from Pyeng Threadgill’s childhood her musical destinations seem a natural outcome. Threadgill was born into an artistic family on the Lower East Side of New York in the 1970’s at a time when Polish and Puerto Rican, Black, Chinese, and Jewish were all living in close proximity. Much of Pyeng’s childrearing years were spent in black box theatres, community gardens, Jazz night clubs or on the road with her dancer/choreographer mother. These experiences proved just as influential as the early Soul/Jazz stylings of singers like Sam Cooke and King Pleasure that emanated from the stereo.

Visit the talented vocalist/lyricist web site www.pyeng.com …

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