The Vintage Modernists -][- Cityscape [The Vintage Modernists, 2012]

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Cameron Hicks, Daniel Weidlein, Erik Miron, Jazz

Greeting’s modernists, fusionist and enthusiast alike! As always, it’s a pleasure to share some of the latest new voices in the world of jazz with you. On my usual quest to discover new music I stumbled into this refreshing new group with a impressive, complex and unique sound by “The Vintage Modernists.” From what I heard, I believe these guys will be well worth time to check out. Do have a safe and fab weekend, Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

The Vintage Modernists, Cityscape

The Vintage Modernists -][- Cityscape –MP3– [The Vintage Modernists, 2012]

The Vintage Modernists are Daniel Weidlein (saxophones, EWI, effects), Erik Miron (guitar, effects), and Cameron Hicks (drums). Based in Los Angeles, but all hailing from the Rocky Mountain West, this eclectic group combines post-modern jazz with elements of the avant-garde, funk, and post-rock music. The band has performed regularly around the Los Angeles area and is finishing up its debut album. For more information on the group, please visit www.reverbnation.com/vintagemodernists.

Chico & Rita (Soundtrack) 2012 Oscar Nomination for Best Animated Feature Film

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Bebo Valdés, Fernando Trueba, Javier Mariscal, Tono Errando

2012 Oscar Nomination for Best Animated Feature Film Featuring Songs Written and Performed by Bebo Valdés

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Chico & Rita

Chico & Rita is an animated film directed by Spanish Oscar-winner Fernando Trueba, along with Javier Mariscal and Tono Errando. An exquisitely drawn story of love inspired by the life of Cuban maestro Bebo Valdés, Chico & Rita takes audiences from the famous Tropicana club in Havana to the Pleyel club in Paris, to Radio City Music Hall in New York to Village Vanguard and Palladium. The film has been nominated for a 2012 Academy Award in the category of Best Animated Feature Film, and became the #1 per-theater-average of any film in release after premiering at Angelika Film Center in New York on February 10.

Nat Radley -][- The Big Eyes [Fresh Sound Records, 2011]

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Guitar, Jazz, Nat Radley

Nat Radley, The Big Eyes

Nat Radley -][- The Big Eyes –MP3– [Fresh Sound Records, 2011]

Nate Radley is Brooklyn-based guitarist and composer who leads his own group, can be heard with a variety of collaborative projects, and works as a sideman in numerous bands both in the New York area and around the world.

Nate’s first cd as a leader “The Big Eyes” came out in January of 2012 on the Fresh Sound/New Talent label. The cd includes nine of his original compositions performed by Nate on guitar, Loren Stillman on saxophone, Pete Rende on fender Rhodes, Matt Pavolka on bass, and Ted Poor on drums.

In addition to leading his own band Nate performs frequently with the collaborative band “Bad Touch” which includes Loren Stillman and Ted Poor, as well as Gary Versace on organ. This band has recorded one cd under its own name “Like a Magic Kiss” and a second “Winter Fruits” under the name of the Loren Stillman quartet. Together the band has toured Europe in 2011 and the U.S. in 2009. Excerpt from -[Biography]-

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