The W.E.S. Group -][- The Story of Humanity (A Human Story) – [H2 Jazz, 2011] –

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Greeting’s music aficionados, the weekend is just around the corner. On this occasion, I have this intriguing new (current) project by The W.E.S. Group. Underscored by lyrically engaging rhythms these compositions are spiritually influenced nuances shaped with a plethora of beautifully crafted melodies. —Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

The W.E.S. Group, The Story of Humanity (A Human Story)

The W.E.S. Group -][- The Story of Humanity (A Human Story) –Mp3– [The W.E.S. Group, 2011] –

The Story of Humanity project is about our evolution from spirit to humanity and from humanity back to spirit. As the saying goes, “we are not just human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human experience.” This album chronicles through music and soundscape, the journey of our spirit from ether to flesh and back to ether again.

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Matt Garrison -][- BLOOD SONG’S – [D Clef Records, 2012 | Review] –

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Matt Garrison, BLOOD SONGS

Matt Garrison -][- BLOOD SONG’S – [D CLef Records, 2012 | Review] –

There are times we must simply immerse our mind, body and soul into a pool of ingenuous, fertile and uncommonly blissful sounds. You see, that’s exactly what’s been accomplished with “BLOOD SONG’S” the latest project by multitalented woodwind artist, composer and educator Matt Garrison.

“Blood Songs” is a decisive collage of nine post-modern jazz compositions. On his sophomore outing, Garrison pen six originals and adopted three songs by guests composers. These gems are empowered by a dynamic roaster of momentous artists that deploy their symmetrical voices on this vivid collection of songs produced by trombonist Michael Dease.

Orrin Evans -][- FLIP THE SCRIPT – [Posi-Tone Records, 2012] –

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Orrin Evans, FLIP THE SCRIPT

Orrin Evans -][- FLIP THE SCRIPT –Mp3– [Posi-Tone Records, 2012] –

Orrin Evans turns over a new leaf and strides confidently back onto the scene to “Flip the Script.” Evans continues to make a bold statements with a strong piano trio date featuring bassist Ben Wolfe and drummer Donald Edwards. While the session stays straight ahead and features some hard swinging highlights, the music is also elegantly lyrical and clearly suggestive of a modern jazz sensibility.

With an amazing combination of talents, some brilliant performances, and an evocative program of music, including several new original compositions, Evans’ latest release “Flip the Script” is sure to bring bright moments of intense delight to jazz fans everywhere. -[Editorial Review | Amazon]-