Sarah Manning | ‘Dandelion Clock’

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Jazz, Sarah Manning, Saxophonist

Sarah Manning - Dandelion Clock

Sarah Manning | ‘Dandelion Clock‘ – [Posi-Tone, 2010]

Alto saxophonist Sarah Manning swings her way into the hearts and minds of jazz fans everywhere with “Dandelion Clock” available now from Posi-Tone. According to legendary jazz writer Nat Hentoff, “Manning plays – and writes – in what is unmistakably her own voice. Her singular dedication to developing that voice distinguishes her form her peers, and illuminates a path rife with intrigue.” Manning raises the bar with an exciting and bold program of original compositions and arrangements and takes us on an melodic adventure through a harmonic wonderland of her own creation.

Also traveling along on this musical journey are the sturdy and inventive rhythm section of pianist Art Hirahara, bassist Linda Oh and drummer Kyle Struve. This delightfully original session really swings and serious jazz fans will be captivated and amazed when Sarah Manning teaches everyone a new way to tell time by the “Dandelion Clock.”

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Andreas Öberg | ‘Six String Evolution’

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Andreas Öberg, Guitar, Jazz, Stockholm Sweden

Andreas Öberg - Six String Evolution

Andreas Öberg | Six String Evolution – [Resonance Records, 2010] – Review

Perhaps “exemplary” is the word that describes this extraordinary young guitar player from Stockholm, Sweden named Andreas Öberg and his amazing sophomore album titled “Six String Evolution” on Resonance Records.

“Six String Evolution” was ingeniously produced from the able minds of two musical surgeons George Klabin and Joe Donofrio. At the helm of this project, this duo brilliantly executes their craft to develop and feature an impressive cast of who’s who among the heavyweights in jazz including pianist Dave Kikoski, bassist John Patitucci, Leon Nash plays drums along with gifted singer/saxophonist Darmon Meader (New York Voices), vocalist/percussion Filo Machado, bassist Decebal Badila, cimbalom player Marius Preda and finally vibraharpist John Beasley.