Andrew Swift -][- Swift Kick – [D Clef Records, 2012 | Review] –

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Andrew Swift, Arranger, Composer, Curtis Steward, Drums, Dwayne Burno, Eric Alexander, Evan Sherman, George Cables, Jeb Patton, Matt Garrison, MICHAEL DEASE, Ryan Kisor, Sharel Cassity, Tim Mayer, Tony the Hawk, Wycliffe Gordon

Andrew Swift, Swift Kick

Andrew Swift -][- Swift Kick – [D Clef Records, 2012 | Review] –

Where do I begin? Let’s get right to it, imagine this a young kid with chopsticks, pots and pans with a sense of rhythm was the interlude, vision and seed planted by drummer, composer, and educator Andrew Swift. With his debut “Swift Kick,” you’ll find this body of music immersed in the womb of traditional jazz yet it’s intertwined with the integral musings of modern jazz unveiled by the folks at D Clef Records.

Like many aspiring musicians Andrew started his quest off at an early age. In fact, as a fifth grader he began in a new school and joined the school’s band program. Andy pursed his gift with persistence and paid off for him after a conversation with the band director Swift ultimately decided that he wanted to play drums and of course the rest is history.

Upper Left Trio -][- Ulternative – [Origin Records, 2012] –

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Upper Left Trio, ULTERNATIVE

Upper Left Trio -][- Ulternative – [Origin Records, 2012] –

Upper Left Trio plays a unique form of original music that pays homage to the tradition of the jazz piano trio, while looking to the future for inspiration. Incorporating elements both conventional and bold, Upper Left Trio creates a distinctive sound in which the virtuosity of the individual musician serves the song via each player’s ability to hear and respond to any and all sonic events.

“Upper Left Trio can boast being one of the more articulate and thoughtful new trios to emerge in the mainstream in the 21st century.”
 –All About Jazz.com

Upper Left Trio is composed of Clay Giberson on piano, Jeff Leonard on bass, and Charlie Doggett on drums.

For more information, see Origin Records.

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Johannes Enders -][- Billy Rubin – [Yellowbird Records, 2012] –

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Good morning jazz aficionados, today is new release day so watch out for Wallace Roney, Grégoire Maret, Vijay Iyer, Peter White, Chano Dominguez, Lynne Arriale and many more!

Johannes Enders, Billy Rubin

Johannes Enders -][- Billy Rubin –MP3– [Yellowbird Records, 2012] –

Johannes Enders is one far beyond the borders of Germany to become the best jazz musicians and arguably most experimental of his profession. The tenor saxophonist from Weilheim, who studied in Munich, Graz and New York, is a go-getting creative spirit whose immense artistic output is full of surprises. With the Tied & Tickled Trio and his studio project Enders Room, both characterized by constantly changing instrumentation, the 44-year-old musician explores primarily the broad area of ​​conflict between electronic and jazz, experimenting there as a multi-instrumentalist with a particular sound atmospheres.