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Manner Effect -][- ABUNDANCE – [Manner Effect, 2012] –

16 Monday Apr 2012

Posted by Rob Young in Biography, Eclectic, Independent Music, Jazz, New Music, Vocals, What's New?

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Caleb Curtis, Josh Davis, Logan Evan Thomas, PJ Roberts, Sarah Elizabeth Charles

“Manner Effect is a collection of new voices on the jazz scene in New York. Together they’re creating new music that is inspiring, pleasant and promising. The writing is excellent and so are the musicians. An outstanding band, they bring new sparkles to the music while keeping an ear for the tradition.” — Vincent Herring (internationally renowned saxophonist)

Manner Effect, ABUNDANCE

Manner Effect -][- ABUNDANCE –MP3– [Manner Effect, 2012] –

Manner Effect is a New York City based band that formed in 2009. Combining several musical bags and diverse upbringings, they united around a shared musical vision: to perform music they are passionate about and they know people can feel. “We decided as a band that we wanted to make our music aesthetically pleasing,” says pianist Logan Thomas. “It’s not so much about the solos but about the song itself.”

In the pursuit of clarity, each song undergoes a dramatic editing and sculpting process. Since the band’s formation, a weekly residency at a Times Square venue, a two-week tour throughout the Midwest, and a run through New England has helped them hone their style. Continue reading →

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Scott Tixier -][- BROOKLYN BAZAAR – [Sunnyside, 2012 | Review] –

16 Monday Apr 2012

Posted by Rob Young in Improvised Music, Jazz, Modern Jazz, Music Reviews, New Music, What's New?

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Arthur Vint, Douglas Bradford, Jesse Elder, Massimo Biolcati, Scott Tixier, Violin

Scott Tixier, BROOKLYN BAZAAR

Scott Tixier -][- BROOKLYN BAZAAR –MP3– [Sunnyside, 2012 | Review] –

It’s a new day in music, some agree, some may not. As we move through the axiomatic wave of sonic transitions musically we meet an abundant of charismatic new voices along the way. Born in Montreuil, France this self-taught violinist & composer Scott Tixier debuts with an extraordinary recording fittingly titled “Brooklyn Bazaar” on Sunnyside Records. In the meantime, Tixier is currently residing in what it described as the most livable, challenging and culturally diverse region in the Big Apple in the borough of Brooklyn. Continue reading →

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The latest piece of art ‘WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY SLEEPS’ by Justin BUA

16 Monday Apr 2012

Posted by Rob Young in African American Art, Art, Urban Art, What's New?

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Groundbreaking artist Justin BUA is internationally known for his best-selling collection of fine art posters–The DJ being one of the most popular prints of all time. –Justin BUA

Justin BUA -][- WHILE MY GUITAR SLEEPS – [Giclee on Canvas – Limited Edition]

Justin BUA, While My Guitar Sleeps

..:: SOURCE: Justin BUA.com ::..

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Sam “Bassman” Jenkins -][- PROJECT 37 – [UniversalCMG World Entertainment, 2012] –

16 Monday Apr 2012

Posted by Rob Young in Biography, New Music, Urban Jazz, What's New?

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African American, Bass, Sam "Bassman" Jenkins

Sam 'Bassman' Jenkins, PROJECT 37

Sam “Bassman” Jenkins -][- PROJECT 37 –MP3– [UniversalCMG World Entertainment, 2012] –

A native of South Carolina, Samuel Jenkins a jazz bass guitarist graduated from Benedict College in Columbia, S.C. where he majored in Criminal Justice with a minor in Music. He contributed many years of performing with the renowned “Benedict Gospel Choir”, and attended and performed in many recitals at the USC School of Music as well as with the S.C. Philharmonic Orchestra”, while completing his education.

“Bassman” Sam Jenkins currently attends RIGHT DIRECTION CHRISTIAN CENTER under the spiritual leadership of Pastors, Drs. Herbert and Marcia Bailey. Continue reading →

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