Jimmy Owens -][- The Monk Project [IPO Recordings, 2012 | Review]

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African American, Flügelhorn, Howard Johnson, Jazz, Jimmy Owens, Kenny Barron, Kenny Davis, Marcus Strickland, Trumpet, Winard Harper, Wycliffe Gordon

Jimmy Owens, The Monk Project

Jimmy Owens -][- The Monk Project -(MP3)- [IPO Recordings, 2012 | Review]

As any veteran jazz enthusiast will concur, trumpeter | flugelhornist Jimmy Owens needs no introduction. In his own right, Owen’s a principle player in the stable of his luminaires in mainstream jazz. With his latest endeavor, he pays homage by instinctively transforming the pulse and spirit of the music of the legendary Thelonious Monk composer-pianist extraordinaire on his latest recording “The Monk Project” now available on IPO Recordings.

On this project, Owens tackled this collective by calling in top-shelve talented musicians to record this record: includes the irreplaceable Wycliffe Gordon – Trombone, Marcus Strickland – saxophone, Howard Johnson – Tuba/baritone saxophone, Kenny Barron – piano, and Winard Harper – drums.

Marlene Rosenberg Quartet -][- Bassprint [Origin Records, 2012]

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Bass, Jazz, Marlene-Rosenberg

One of the jazz, bass, and music world’s treasures! There is a great bass tone, great swing, and lovely fire in everything that Marlene does. —John Clayton

Marlene Rosenberg Quartet, Bassprint

Marlene Rosenberg Quartet -][- Bassprint -(MP3)- [Origin Records, 2012]

One of the more talented and multifaceted bassists on the scene, Marlene Rosenberg lives in Chicago and has performed throughout the world with countless jazz luminaries, including Kenny Barron, Frank Foster, Stan Getz, Joe Henderson, Roy Hargrove, Marian McPartland, Cedar Walton, David ‘Fathead’ Newman, Monty Alexander, Teddy Edwards, Joe Williams, and Nancy Wilson. On Bassprint, she features her Chicago quartet on a set of 9 modern originals and two compositions by a major influence, Sunshower and Lullaby by pianist Kenny Barron.

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Maurice Evans -][- One Mo’ than Three [Trumpet]

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African American, Art, Maurice Evans

Within a few brief years, Maurice Evans has established himself as on of the best in the field of Black Art. His work has delighted countless collectors of African-American art. Heavily influenced by music, his series of paintings entitled, “The Colour of Jazz”, although contemporary, tends to remind the viewer of a time when jazz was paramount. -[Biography]

Maurice Evans -][- One Mo’ than Three [Trumpet] | Limited Edition Giclee

Maurice Evans, One Mo' than Three (Trumpet)

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Chie Shimizu -[|]- Chie Shimizu Breath [24JazzJapan, 2012]

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Chie Shimizu, Female Vocals, Jazz

Good Martin Luther King Day everyone, I hope that you’ve had a safe and prosperous weekend!

Chie Shimizu, Chie Shimizu Breath

Chie Shimizu -[|]- Chie Shimizu Breath -(MP3)- [24JazzJapan, 2012]

Transforming jazz vocals with fresh interpretations from a unique yet perspective by the gifted Chie Shimizu … however to my dismay, I simply couldn’t find any BIO related information about her. If anyone, has any information about this artist please hit me up! —Rob Young | The Urban Flux

Track listing:
Sunny – Lullaby Of Birdland – How Far You’ve Come – Superstar – Honeysuckle Rose – May Favorite Things – Everything Must Change – Speak Low – Virtual Insanity – Lover, Come Back To Me and Blame It On My Youth.

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