Larry Willis -][- This Time The Dream’s On Me – [Highnote Records, 2012] –

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African American, Highnote Records, Larry Willis, Piano

Pianist Larry Willis is a living legend an unsung hero who can easily be viewed as one of the most beautiful players of our time, his newest solo album “This Time The Dream’s On Me” is a signature recording by him. —Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

Larry Willis, This Time The Dream’s On Me

Larry Willis -][- This Time The Dream’s On Me –Mp3– [Highnote Records, 2012] –

The art of solo jazz piano has a long and illustrious history which actually predates the art form we have come to call ‘jazz.’ From the earliest ragtime solos of Scott Joplin through to the avant garde jazz ruminations on classical themes of Uri Caine, the list is as extensive as it is star-studded. Larry Willis sits down in the famed Fazioli piano showroom in Italy for his latest HighNote recording which highlights his inexhaustible imagination, the stunning sound of the Fazioli piano and songwriting abilities of the composers represented here.

Daniel Stawinski & Clave Azul -][- Looking Inward – [Octason Records, 2012] –

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Composer, Daniel Stawinski, Diego Pinera, Marcel Krömker, Octason Records, Philipp Gropper, Piano, Robby Geerken

Daniel Stawinski & Clave Azul, Lookin Inward

Daniel Stawinski & Clave Azul -][- Looking Inward –Mp3– [Octason Records, 2012] –

CLAVE AZUL is a crucial project for Daniel Stawinski. Not only is he the pianist and leader of the group, but also his compositions make up for the biggest part of its repertoire. The sound of CLAVE AZUL merges the creativity and spontaneity of modern jazz with the energy and rythmic complexity of afro-cuban music.

The multifaceted experiences of the band members in various musical contexts (cuban folkloric music, salsa, avantgarde jazz…) allow for this unique stylistic blend: an original, European interpretation of contemporary Latin Jazz which was awarded the Berlin Jazz&Blues Award 2005. In November 2010 the band had the unique possibility to accompany cuban percussion legend Changuito during his concert in the Werkstatt der Kulturen Berlin.

THEY’RE BAAAACK! Clarke / Duke4 BRING IT! Tour Announced

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George Duke and Stanley Clarke

On June 16, 2012, Stanley Clarke and George Duke pick up where they left off musically with the Clarke Duke 4- “Bring It!” Tour.

It’s been six years since they last toured together and both are looking forward to the Clarke remarks, “I’m looking forward to these performances, because the most fun I have touring is with George. We have a good time together. We’re both older and more experienced. Our repertoire is more all-encompassing and much more diverse.”