ESPERANZA SPALDING RELEASES RADIO MUSIC SOCIETY ON MARCH 20

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Bass, Esperanza Spalding, Female Vocals, Jazz, Vocals

Esperanza Spalding, RADIO MUSIC SOCIETY

Esperanza Spalding -][- Radio Music Society [Heads Up International, 2012]

On March 20th, 2012, Heads Up International, a division of Concord Music Group, gives us Esperanza Spalding’s latest release, Radio Music Society, her most diverse, ambitious and masterful recital yet. Each of the 12 songs are accompanied by conceptual music videos, which further express Esperanza’s inspiration and story behind each track. Shot in various locations including New York City; Barcelona, Spain; and Portland, Oregon; all videos will be available to purchasers of Radio Music Society as a digital download or a DVD on the deluxe version.

Guitarist Julian Lage Launches Ambitious 2012 Activities with NPR Toast of The Nation

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Guitar, Jazz, Julian Lage

New Years Eve Performance Introduces New Group
Featuring Bassist Larry Grenadier and Drummer Eric Harland

Audio Stream of Performance Now Available at NPRMusic.org

Lage’s Working Ensemble to Make Winter Jazzfest Debut
at New York’s Sullivan Hall, January 6

JULIAN LAGE

Following significant activity in 2011, which included the release of his critically acclaimed album Gladwell and national international tours with vibraphonist Gary Burton as well as his own ensemble (among other highlights), virtuoso guitarist Julian Lage has yet another ambitious year planned for 2012. He most recently unveiled a new group and will continue to perform with his working ensemble, the Julian Lage Group.

On New Year’s Eve 2011 – 2012, Julian Lage launched 2012 by kicking off Toast of the Nation, an all-night broadcast of live jazz from venues across the U.S. – presented by NPR Music, WGBH, and WBGO. Lage introduced a new group: the Julian Lage Trio (featuring bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Eric Harland with a surprise guest, saxophonist Dan Blake). The performance took place at Lage’s alma mater, the Berklee College of Music’s Performance Center in Boston, in front of a sold-out crowd. Audio from the performance can now be streamed at NPRMusic.org.

Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records Artist Josh Ginsburg Celebrates Debut Album, Zembla Variations

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Bass, Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records, Danny Grissett, Eli Degibri, George Colligan, Jazz, Josh Ginsburg, Rudy Royston

Josh Ginsburg, Zembla Variations

Brooklyn-based bassist and composer Josh Ginsburg is one of the most sought-after players on the New York jazz scene. He has performed and recorded across Europe, Asia, and the Americas with some of the greatest musicians of our time. Throughout Josh’s bass playing with many different artists, certain qualities emerge as constants: a beautiful tone, a powerful rhythmic sensibility, a mastery of the musical language, and the open-hearted spirit of a true improviser.

In addition to his international career as a sideman, Josh is also an emerging force as a bandleader and composer. Along those lines, Josh is proud to announce the release of his debut recording of all original compositions, Zembla Variations, featuring the amazing band of Eli Degibri on saxophone, George Colligan on piano, and Rudy Royston on drums. The album will be released by Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records on February 7, 2012. On this stunning recording Josh seeks new areas of unexplored musicality, yet he also brings to his music a deep love for our shared musical traditions of melody and song, rhythm, and drama.