Jisun Choi -][- UP [Mirrorball Music]

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Jazz, Jisun Choi, Piano

Jisun Choi - UP

Jisun Choi -][- UP – [Mirrorball Music, 2010]

As music enthusiasts we’re always looking for that magical moment, you know where virtuosity crashes into the elements of innovation accompanied by a symphony of electrifying melodies to rejuvenate our spirit. Well my friends, the time has come to unwind, reflect and meet some incredibly fresh music by Seoul, Korea native/composer/pianist Jisun Choi. She debuts with a haunting yet accessible montage of compelling music hidden in this wonderful treasure titled “UP.”

The compositions on this recording is responsive to her intuitive nature as a composer. Jisun Choi patiently navigates through her influences to unveil a plethora of expressive tones, unbinding shapes and ambient sounds that are simply eclectic, riveting and darn right challenging to listen to! —Rob Young

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Airborne -][- Back in the Dayz – Airborne Anthology [Tilt Records]

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Airborne, Jazz

Airborne -][- Back in the Dayz – Airborne Anthology – [Tilt Records, 2011]

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Airborne, the multi-cultural contemporary jazz group from New Haven, CT USA is moving forward with their 8th CD Back in the Dayz – Airborne Anthology. This project is a wonderful collection of new material and re-mastered compositions from other Airborne CD’s. It is a testimony to jazz artists of integrity, whose inspiration and imagination capture your thoughts with music with a cause. Joyful Jazz with a Message! Airborne the proclaimed Musical Peacemakers of Contemporary Jazz formed in 1988 celebrates years of recordings, jazz festivals, gigs, and the whole ups and downs of being musicians. The members have toured Europe, Japan and across the USA. Airborne has many successful CD s and has received worldwide airplay and international acclaim.

Back in the Dayz – Airborne Anthology takes you onboard a magical and musical journey to a motivating, high energy, intensely creative, yet peaceful serenity of island passion and complex urban emotion where the compassion of Airborne raises up the spirit of humility and reflects the empathy and moral obligation we as people of dignity must adhere to. Inspiring compositions of depth and character by world class jazz musicians! –Amazon.com

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Motéma Artist LYNNE ARRIALE Launches Tour In Support and Celebration of Convergence

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Jazz, Lynne Arriale, Piano

Her Powerhouse New Recording Featuring Bill McHenry (tenor saxophone), Omer Avital (bass & oud) & Anthony Pinciotti (drums)

Bill McHenry, Lynne Arriale, Omer Avital, and Annthony Pinciott

“brainy and beautiful” – Nick Bewsey, ICON

“Her own originals are fascinating, but then so too is her taste in rock classics to play (and how to play them) . . .” – Jeff Simon, The Buffalo News

“The pop/rock songs on Convergence seamlessly merge into the jazz in the deft hands of Arriale” – Chris Smith, The Winnipeg Free Press

“A superb project . . . There is a refreshed sense of purpose on this CD that blends well with Arriale’s consistent excellence through the years as a pianist and composer.”- Ken Franckling’s Jazz Notes

“I can’t really compare her to anyone. She has a really unique place in the music world. Her music transcends the word ‘jazz’ – it is just pure music. It’s all about nuance with Lynne.” – Randy Brecker – Trumpet/Flugelhorn – Multi-Grammy Award Winning Artist