Beats & Pieces Big Band -][- Big Ideas – [Efpi Records, 2012] –

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European Jazz, Pieces Big Band

Beats & Pieces Big Band, Big Idea

Beats & Pieces Big Band  -][- Big Ideas –MP3– [Efpi Records, 2012]-

Recent winners of the Burghausen European Young Artists’ Jazz Award 2011, the Beats & Pieces Big Band are fast becoming one of the country’s most talked about jazz groups. Led by composer and conductor Ben Cottrell, its 14 members are drawn from some of the most exciting and in demand young musicians active in the UK today, all of whom met and began playing together whilst students in Manchester. Their debut album, Big Ideas, is released in March 2012 on Efpi Records.

Grégoire Maret -][- Grégoire Maret -[eOne Entertainment, 2012 | Review]

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Bashir Johnson, Brandon Ross, Cassandra Wilson, Clarence Penn, Federico Gonzalez Peña, Gregoire Maret, James Genus, Jean-Christophe Mallard, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Marcus Miller, Mino Cinelu, Raul Midón

Grégoire Maret | Grégoire Maret

Grégoire Maret -][- Grégoire Maret –MP3– [eOne Entertainment, 2012 | Review]

It’s by no accident Harmonicist extraordinaire Grégoire Maret is one of those significant artists that comes into our lives and touches the deepest emotions of our heart and soul with passion, grace and intrigue. Moreover, his “Self-Titled” project on eOne Entertainment Maret’s unwavering and intuitive suites unfolds the opulent tonality, immediate rhythms and compelling melodies driven by his spellbinding creativity as a soloist is exactly what I look for musically.

While growing up in Genève, Switzerland with his Harlem born mother and Swiss born father it had to be a culturally interesting yet inspiring adventure for Grégoire. His parents obviously wanted the best for him and pursued the proper education, influences with an array of musical experiences was vital for his growth. Therefore, Grégoire spend time building his musical bridges at the prestigious Conservatoire Superieur de Musique de Genève and later he decided to undertake jazz studies at New York’s New School University.

Maciej Obara Quartet -][- Equilibrium -[Maciej Obara, 2011]-

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Maciej Obara, Saxophone

Equilibrium is a provocative title by Polish alto-saxophonist Maciej Obara, this gem is without a doubt a hidden treasure and one savor with each encounter the remnants of progress jazz flows graciously. —Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

Maciej Obara Quartet, Equilbrium

Maciej Obara Quartet -][- Equilibrium –MP3– [Maciej Obara, 2011]-

Maciej Obara is a young Polish composer and alto saxophonist.

His career started after recording “Message from Ohayo” in 2006, with which he won the Bielska Zadymka Jazz Contest for young jazz bands.

In the year 2008 Obara organized a tour in Poland with Antoine Roney, the prominent jazz saxophone player from USA.

In 2008 he was also recommended by Manfred Eicher(ECM) to Tomasz Stanko, which resulted in their frutful cooperation. During this period Maciej Obara recorded and performed music for the Tomas Stanko “Terminal 7” show in National Theatre, he participated in the international project called “Tomasz Stańko Special Project” during the Autumn Jazz Festival 2007 and cooperated with Stańko in his project “New Balladyna Quartet”.

Jazz Charmer Melissa Stylianou Conveys Intimate, Evocative Stories in Song with “Silent Movie”

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Anat Cohen, Female Vocalist, Gary Wang, Gene Bertoncini, James Shipp, Jamie Reynolds, Melissa Stylianoun, Pete McCann, Rodney Green, Yoed Nir

Jazz Charmer Melissa Stylianou Conveys Intimate, Evocative Stories in Song with “Silent Movie”

Melissa Stylianou, Silent Movie

The singer’s fourth album – to be released in March 2012 by Anzic Records – presents her fresh takes on beloved jazz standards and left-field songs from Johnny Cash to Joanna Newsom, backed by top New York players.

“Melissa Stylianou has it all – a gorgeous instrument, superb musicianship and great taste.” – pianist Fred Hersch

“Silent Movie” NYC CD Release Concert @ Jazz Standard (116 E. 27th St)
Tuesday, April 3, 7:30 & 9:30 PM, www.jazzstandard.net

Featuring: Melissa Stylianou, Jamie Reynolds (piano), Pete McCann (guitar), Gary Wang (bass), Mark Ferber (drums), and special guests Anat Cohen (clarinet & saxophone) & Gene Bertoncini (guitar)