Chelsey Green and The Green Project -][- Still Green: The EP – [Chelsey Alyse Green, 2012] –

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African American, Chelsey Green, Composer. Violinist, Marcus J. Moore

Chelsey Green and The Green Project, STILL GREEN . THE EP

Chelsey Green and The Green Project -][- Still Green: The EP –Mp3– [Chelsey Alyse Green, 2012] –

Standout Track: No. 3, “Pizzicato,” a calming concoction of light drum taps and ambient keys, on which violinist Chelsey Green piles layers of fluid string work. This song—the last one recorded for her Still Green EP—is classical meets contemporary, blurring the line between jazz and R&B. While Green’s playing is the clear centerpiece, it occasionally gives way to Aaron Hardin’s rolling piano chords and Brian “Spyda” Wheatley’s escalating percussion. “I like to call it ‘classical, shaken and stirred,’” says Green, 26.

Branford Marsalis Quartet -][- FOUR MFS PLAYIN’ TUNES – [Marsalis Music, 2012] –

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Branford Marsalis Quartet, FOUR MFS PLAYIN’ TUNES

Branford Marsalis Quartet -][- FOUR MFS PLAYIN’ TUNES –Mp3– [Marsalis Music, 2012] –

Legendary saxophonist Branford Marsalis and his tight-knit working band invite audiences into their world of musical cohesion with the release of Four MFs Playin’ Tunes. On this nimble and sparkling album, the band respects the emotional intent of each song and executes that intent with musicianship focused solely on serving the purpose of each tune.

Jessica Williams -][- SONGS OF EARTH – [Origin Records, 2012] –

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Arranger, Composer, Jessica Williams, Origin Arts.com, Origin Records, Pianist

It wasn’t until recently had the honor to listen too pianist Jessica Williams play for the first time. With that said, her latest recording “SONG OF EARTH” is simply stunning accomplishment for her. In fact, I have a tendency of shying away from solo recordings but I’m reminded with this lovely offering by Williams of the importance of artists recording solo projects. Moreover, I’m still in awe by the fluidity of her compositions, ambient tone and commanding yet graceful dexterity that’s absolutely unparalleled. Maybe it’s because the songs selected for this album where from “live performances” at The Triple Door, Seattle, WA? Perhaps it really doesn’t matter if it’s live or studio, Jessica Williams has more then enough music to get acquainted with. In the meantime, I do challenge listeners to become familiar with the composers warm, complex and distinct voice. –Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

Jessica Williams, SONGS OF EARTH

Jessica Williams -][- SONGS OF EARTH –Mp3– [Origin Records, 2012] –

Refusing to declare itself of any genre, Jessica Williams‘ new collection of solo piano works was mostly composed on the spot over several performances at Seattle’s Triple Door. The collection formed itself through Williams’ countless listenings of the raw recordings with the separate pieces becoming a single story in her mind.

It’s a novel written in public and the theme, while oceanic in scope, is musically subtle as the intention of it did not exist during its performance. Containing very few pre-rehearsed lines – a stellar rendition of John Coltrane’s “To Be” and sketches of two original works – it exists only for the symphonic nature of the solo piano. -[Origin Records]-

Recorded on a Steinway Model ?D? Grand Piano Selections chosen from live solo performances, 2009-2011 at The Triple Door, Seattle, WA

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Stephane Wrembel -][- ORIGINS – [Water Is Life Records, 2012] –

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Stephane Wrembel, ORIGINS

Stephane Wrembel -][- ORIGINS –Mp3– [Water Is Life Records, 2012] –

French-born, New York-based composer/guitarist Stephane Wrembel has released one of the great instrumental albums of the past decade. “Origins” finds the guitar virtuoso at the top of his form, leading his band and the listeners through a journey from the Gypsy Camps of France guided by the towering presense of hero Django Reinhardt, to the Arabian Desert, to the smokey jazz clubs that once were blessed by the magistery of Coltrane, to the psychedelic shores of Pink Floyd.

All originals, Wrembel weaves his many influences in these 14 tunes into a fresh sound all his own. Finding that perfect blend between composition and improvisation is the hallmark of great jazz and other instrumental forms, and Wrembel and his mates have found that on this album. These guys can flat out play. –Hasjman | Customer Review | Amazon

::: SOURCE: Amazon.com :::