HERBIE HANCOCK’S – “THE IMAGINE PROJECT” – SET FOR RELEASE JUNE 21st

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African American, Herbie Hancock, Keyboards, Piano

I’m looking forward to this musically transforming moment … “The Imagine Project,” simply defies category, beyond anything we could imagine, it’s a breathtaking world music excursion from the genius of the phenomenal Herbie Hancock … Rob Young

CD AND DOCUMENTARY RECORDED AROUND THE GLOBE AND WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY TOUR DATES

Hancock joined by Anoushka Shanka, Seal, Pink, Jeff Beck, Konono No. l, Lionel Louke, Ceu, Dave Matthews, Lisa Hannigan, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Chaka Khan, Tinariwen, The Chieftains, Marcus Miller, Wayne Shorter, Oumou Sangare, Juanes, James Morrison and more …

Herbie Hanock - The Imagine Project

Los Angeles, California. In honor of Herbie Hancock’s 70th birthday on Monday, April 12th, fans around the globe will be offered the opportunity to download a free track, “The Song Goes On,” from the new CD “Herbie Hancock’s The Imagine Project” set for release June 21st. Featuring Anoushka Shankar (sitarist daughter of Ravis Shankar), Chaka Khan and Wayne Shorter, the track was recorded in Mumbai, India, along with a stellar group of Indian musicians and will be available free to fans for two weeks!

Herbie Hancock’s “The Imagine Project”, the new CD from multiple Grammy-winning artist and musical pioneer Herbie Hancock, is an unprecedented international recording and film project featuring collaborations between music legend Herbie Hancock and over a dozen superstars from every region of the planet. Utilizing the universal language of music to express its central themes of peace and global responsibility, the musical collaborations combine Hancock’s genre-defying musical vision with the “local” musical identity of cultures from around the world. Additionally, footage from each recording session has been shot in each locale to be included in a planned documentary. With veteran music producer Larry Klein serving as one of the album’s producing consultants. “The Imagine Project” is set for release June 21st via Hancock Records/Red.

Will Vinson | Promises

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Jazz, Saxophone, Will Vinson

Will Vinson - Promises

Will Vinson | Promises – [19/8, 2008]

::Bio:: Originally from London, Alto Saxophonist/Composer Will Vinson moved to New York City in 1999, and has remained there ever since. Since his arrival, he has appeared and/or recorded with Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Marcus Gilmore, Mark Turner, Jonathan Kreisberg, Ari Hoenig, Ingrid Jensen, Chris Potter, Geoff Keezer, The Mingus Band, Lage Lund, John Benitez, Seamus Blake, Vincent Herring, Alan Ferber, Aaron Parks, Daphnis Prieto, Madeleine Peyroux, and many others.

Will is a member of a number of leading New York ensembles, including drummer Ari Hoenig’s Quartet (Will features on “Inversations” and “Bert’s Playground” both on Dreyfuss Records), trombonist Alan Ferber’s nonet (“Scenes from an Exit Row” and “The Compass” on the Fresh Sound New Talent label), Guitarist/Composer Jonathan Kreisberg’s Quintet and Quartet (“The South Of Everywhere” on Mel Bay), Thelonius Monk Competition winner Lage Lund’s Quintet and Pedro Giraudo’s Mr. Vivo, an Argentine Jazz ensemble with 3 CD’s under its belt.

“The first time I heard Will Vinson, I was totally blown away — so much so that I started trying to play alto again. An ill-fated attempt. But I’m still listening to Will every chance I get. And each time, I’m even more inspired, humbled, and, quite frankly, terrified.” – Joshua Redman

..:: Source: WillVinson.com ::..