The O’Farrill Brothers -][- GIANT PEACH [ZOHO Music]

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Adam O'Farrill, Drums, Jazz, The O'Farrill Brothers, Trumpet, Zack O'Farrill

The O'Farrill Brothers - GIANT PEACH

The O’Farrill Brothers -][- GIANT PEACH – [ZOHO Music, 2011] – MUSIC REVIEW –

The dawning of a new day is here, I say this because the primary leaders of this talented group stems from a deep heritage of traditional jazz and Latin music. Composer / trumpeter Adam and his brother drummer Zack O’Farrill are the new voices that have surface from the womb of the legendary O’Farrill Family. The dynamic duo with ensemble arrives this season to invigorate the hearts, minds, souls and spirits with their fascinating debut album “GIANT PEACH” on ZOHO Music.

As third generation musicians, after listening to The O’Farrill Brothers it’s understated on my behalf to say that they’re steeped in the tradition of jazz. The lyricism in opening piece explains way, the impending melodies and influences slowly begin to exude from and through the spirit of their beloved and iconic grandfather and pianist Chico O’Farrill on “Stablemates.” In the meantime, the groups interpretation of this classic was originally composed and recorded by the legendary Benny Golson, however at this stage they emulate the details of these flawless and attractive nuances to perfection.

To capture the heart, soul and quality of this music the brothers inevitably had to call in some like minded soldiers to the studio to accentuate with their individual voices and the intricacies embodied in these superb songs features the consummate Livio Almedia on tenor saxophone, Zaccai Curtis (The Curtis Brothers) – piano and Michael Sacks plays the bass.

Suzn -][- To Be HUMAN [Susanne Ganser Music]

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Jazz, Saxophonist, Suzn

Suzn - TO BE HUMAN

Suzn -][- To Be HUMAN – [Susanne Ganser Music, 2011]

A gifted composer/arranger and saxophonist, Suzn ( aka Susanne Ganser) has steadily been catching the attention of industry professionals with her personal and unique combination of music and text. Her debut recording, To Be Human is a revealing journey through eleven songs dealing with love, joy for life, human awareness and personal responsibility. Says Suzn, “these songs represent my own struggle to find my place in the world and in music. I have always been moved by the power of words in their ability to crystallize my feelings and help bring clarity to life situations.

It has always been my desire to combine such words with music to convey the emotional power they have for me. The texts I use,” continues Suzn, “work like affirmations for me, particularly the text by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, which would be an affirmation for anyone, I feel.” While a studied jazz musician, Suzn has always been drawn to R & B, World Music and Hip Hop.

The fusion of these elements is beautifully woven throughout, To Be Human. Featured on the recording are, flamenco singer, Curra Suarez, Defunkt bandleader, Joe Bowie and Dutch jazz guitar genius, Jesse van Ruller. Even drum legend, Lenny White lends his hand here as co-writer on, ‘Girlfriend.’ To Be Human, marks the emergence of a bright new star on the musical horizon. Suzn is not to be missed. —Suzn | BIOGRAPHY

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Flo Bublys Brumcalli -][- PRIVATEBEN [ITM]

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European, Flo Bublys Brumcalli, Jazz

Flo Bublys Brumcalli - PRIVATEBEN

Flo Bublys Brumcalli -][- PRIVATEBEN – [ITM, 2011]

The music of Brumcalli has an unusual character. At first glance, it might remind the listener of marching bands from New Orleans. That initial impression would not be fundamentally wrong, but, even so, Brumcalli is different. These young musicians grew up by the Spree and Elbe rivers, not on the banks of the Mississippi, and their music is driven by what impresses, worries, disconcerts, and preoccupies them.

Beneath the surface a sea of seething ophistication is brewing. Florian Bublys belongs to the tradition of drummers who double as band leaders: for every number he imagines the “groove” that he then realizes in conjunction with the band.

He plays one of the voices on percussion, which is intensified by the others with their disparate backgrounds. Brumcalli is a fresh band comprising musicians from Berlin and Dresden, with a carefree attitude and yet with a deep commitment to the imperative to “Play your own thing!” —Deep.hu/Catalog

HAPPY MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY!

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African Americans, I Have A DReam, Martin Luther King