Yoshie Fruchter’s Pitom Releases Blasphemy and Other Serious Crimes

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Grunge, Guitar, Jazz, John Zorn, Noise-Rock, Yoshie Fruchter

Second Album on John Zorn’s Tzadik Records – February 2011

“This [is] a fiery and soulful CD that you will listen to again and again. Intense new Jewish music from this exciting quartet of young rebels. – John Zorn

Yoshie Fruchter - Blasphemy and Other Serious Crimes

Coming off a critically acclaimed and highly successful debut on Tzadik records, Pitom continues to evolve the unique brand of music they call “punkassjewjazz” with Blasphemy and Other Serious Crimes, their second release for Tzadik. Composed by bandleader and guitarist Yoshie Fruchter as a sonic homage to the Jewish day of repentance, Yom Kippur, the music is an intense exploration of the mental and spiritual intensity associated with this holiday.

“On ‘Pitom’ (Tzadik), guitarist Yoshie Fruchter mixes grunge, jazz, Zappa, noise-rock and a dollop of surf music with Jewish modes and scales to create a loud, raucous album full of noise and virtuosityŠ A dazzling debut.” – Jim Fusilli, Wall Street Journal

Produced by Pitom bassist and virtuoso noisemaker Shanir Blumenkranz, Blasphemy takes the band into a deeper, darker and heavier territory – showcasing their penchant for gut-wrenching grooves, while never letting go of their catchy melodic phrasing. Like the Melvins, Nirvana and other bands of the late eighties/early ninteties punk/grunge era, this record is somber and full of angst, but with an underlying stream of wistfulness and humor.

53rd Annual Grammy Award WINNERS JAZZ for 2011

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Chucho Valdes, Esperanza Spalding, Herbie Hancock, James Moody, Jazz, Stanley Clarke

New Artist: Esperanza Spalding

Traditional Pop Vocal Album: “Crazy Love,” Michael Buble

Latin Jazz Album: “Chucho’s Steps,” Chucho Valdes and The Afro-Cuban Messengers

Contemporary Jazz Album: “The Stanley Clarke Band,” The Stanley Clarke Band

Jazz Vocal Album: “Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie With Love From >Dee Dee,” Dee Dee Bridgewater

Jazz Instrumental Album: “Moody 4B,” James Moody

Improvised Jazz Solo: “A Change is Gonna Come,” Herbie Hancock

Large Ensemble Jazz Album: “Mingus Big Band Live at Jazz Standard,” Mingus Big Band

Pop Collaboration With Vocals: “Imagine,” Herbie Hancock and Larry Klein, arrangers (Herbie Hancock, Pink, Seal, Jeff Beck, India.Arie, Konono No 1 & Oumou Sangare)

Pop Instrumental Album: “Take Your Pick,” Larry Carlton and Tak Matsumoto

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Cuong Vu 4-Tet -[|]- LEAPS OF FAITH [Origin Records]

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Cuong Vu, Free Jazz, Jazz, Trumpet

Cuong Vu 4-Tet - LEAPS OF FAITH

Cuong Vu 4-Tet -[|]- LEAPS OF FAITH – [Origin Records, 2011]

Cuong Vu is widely recognized by jazz critics as a leader of a generation of innovative musicians. A truly unique musical voice, Cuong has lent his trumpet playing talents to a wide range of artists including Pat Metheny, Laurie Anderson, David Bowie, Dave Douglas, Myra Melford, Cibo Matto, and Mitchell Froom.

As a youngster, Cuong’s intense dedication and love for music led him to a full scholarship at the New England Conservatory of Music where he received his Bachelor of Music in Jazz studies with a ditinction in performance. Transitioning from his studies in Boston, he moved to New York in 1994 and began his career actively leading various groups while touring extensively throughout the world. As a leader, Cuong has released five recordings, each making critics’ lists of the 10 best recordings of their respective years. Each record displays how he has carved out a distinctive sonic territory on the trumpet, blurring all stylistic borders while developing his own compositional aesthetic. —BIOGRAPHY

The Band:
Ted Poor – Drums
Stomu Takeishi – Bass
Luke Bergman – Bass
Cuong Vu – Trumpet

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Esperanza Spalding Wins Best New Artist in Grammy Surprise

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Bass, Esperanza Spalding, Female Vocalist, Jazz

Esperanza Spalding takes Best New Artist. Few had even heard of the talented jazz musician before the nominations were announced on Dec. 1. Most observers figured that Spalding’s nomination would be its own reward; her ticket to the Grammy stage. YahooNews

Here’s an additional link to see and hear another engaging performance by the gifted Esperanza Spalding! Also, while you’re here check out The New Now Exclusive Interview at Yahoo.com

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New Jazz Releases for the Week of 2/15/2011

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Brian Lynch, Delfeayo Marsalis, Jazz, Tigran

Greeting’s jazz enthusiasts, as always it’s a pleasure to return with more new music releases. With each visit, you’ll discover a montage of new jazz recordings featured at Amazon.com that encompasses a generous diet of nuances which includes a wealth of complex and distinctive styles, textures, melodies, and rhythms exalted by a host of definitive and creative voices in the world of jazz.

For more details, please visit Amazon.com for a complete list of this week latest jazz releases!

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