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Pianist Aaron Diehl To Make Mack Avenue Records and Studio Debut with Captivating New Album, The Bespoke Man’s Narrative ~ Available July 31

14 Monday May 2012

Posted by Rob Young in Improvised Music, Jazz, Mainstream-Traditional Jazz, New Music, Press Release, What's New?

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Aaron Diehl, The Bespoke Man’s Narrative

In fashion circles, the adjective “bespoke” denotes custom-made suits and shirts and signifies the person who designs and constructs them. On The Bespoke Man’s Narrative, his brilliant Mack Avenue Records debut, pianist Aaron Diehl extrapolates this notion to matters of musical invention.

“A smart young pianist with a fastidious grasp of jazz traditions…” – The New York Times

LISTEN TO EXCLUSIVE STREAMING TRACKS FROM THE BESPOKE MAN’S NARRATIVE

“The idea for the metaphor was that the composition and concept were specifically for these musicians,” Diehl says, referring to his working quartet of 30-ish all-stars – vibraphonist (and Mack Avenue artist) Warren Wolf, bassist David Wong and drummer Rodney Green – that interprets the five originals and five arrangements comprising the program. “There’s a sequence, an arc, a beginning, middle and end. Each piece has something to do with my musical development.” Continue reading →

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Florian Hoefner Group -][- Songs Without Words – [OA2 Records, 2012 | Review] –

14 Monday May 2012

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

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Florian Hoefner, Mike Ruby, Peter Kronreif, Piano, Sam Anning

Florian Hoefner Group, Songs Without Words

Florian Hoefner Group -][- Songs Without Words –Mp3– [OA2 Records, 2012 | Review] –

In retrospect, when I think about music particularly jazz I usually hear it from an abstract prospective. In other words, the seed is planted by the author to generate innovative, alluring melodies and stimulating progressions. From this point, creativity follows to develop a sequence of patterns, colors, and shapes. These of course are the essential elements formulated to create a montage of eclectic, cultured and emotional nuances nurtured from the heart, spirit and soul of the writer. With that said, these are among many reasons I’m elated to introduce a remarkably fresh voice in jazz the Florian Hoefner Group and their latest offering fittingly titled “Songs Without Words.” Continue reading →

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Artistic Tribute to Whitney by Justin BUA

14 Monday May 2012

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

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Artist, Justin BUA

Justin BUA -][- I’LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU -[Giclee’ on Canvas]-

Justin BUA, I’LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU

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

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Trumpeter/Composer Dave Douglas Reissues Magic Triangle and Leap of Faith (Dave Douglas Quartet 1995-1999)

14 Monday May 2012

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Ben Perowsky, Chris Potter, Composer, Dave Douglas, James Genus, Trumpet

Out June 5th, 2012 on Greenleaf Music | Featuring Chris Potter, James Genus and Ben Perowsky

Dave Douglas, Magic Triangle and Leap of Faith

Greenleaf Music is proud to reissue Magic Triangle and Leap of Faith, two landmark albums by the always-innovative trumpeter/composer Dave Douglas. Originally recorded in the late 1990s, these two albums comprise the entire catalogue of the Dave Douglas Quartet featuring tenor saxophonist Chris Potter, bassist James Genus, and drummer Ben Perowsky, each of whom have remained crucial voices in the modern jazz world. Both discs highlight Douglas’ gift for dense, multi-hued compositions that draw equally from across the jazz spectrum, creating captivating environments for his collaborators to explore. Continue reading →

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