Virginia Mayhew Quartet -][- MARY LOU WILLIAMS – The Next 100 Years – [Renma Recordings, 2012] –

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Virginia Mayhew Quartet, MARY LOU WILLIAMS – The Next 100 Years

Virginia Mayhew Quartet -][- MARY LOU WILLIAMS – The Next 100 Years –Mp3– [Renma Recordings, 2012] –

“…a great artist who refuses to stand still.” – Tim Price, Saxophone Journal

Musicians: Virginia Mayhew (tenor saxophone), Ed Cherry (guitar), Harvie S (bass), Andy Watson (drums). Special guest trombonist Wycliffe Gordon.

“Mary Lou Williams – The Next 100 Years” celebrates the 100th year anniversary of Mary Lou’s birth with fresh arrangements by Virginia of eight Mary Lou compositions, including the popular “What’s You Story, Morning Glory?”, material from the “Zodiac Suite” and a surprise find in Mary Lou’s “Meditation” works, plus two new compositions by Virginia inspired by Mary Lou.

Urban Flux Presents: Kerream Jones as the Featured Artist of the Week

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ALTHOUGH THE TERM “STARVING ARTIST” DOES NOT APPLY TO THE PAINTER KERREAM JONES, the hunger of the self-described visual griot is evident in the sensual depths of his paintings, the relentless drive of his business ventures, and in his appreciation for all things creative, expressive, and true. -[Excerpt | Biography]-

Kerream Jones -][- KEYNOTES – [Oil On Wood] –

Kerream Jones, KEYNOTES

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Cameron Ross -][- NEW PERSPECTIVE – [Cameron Ross Music, 2012] –

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Cameron Ross, NEW PERSPECTIVE

Cameron Ross -][- NEW PERSPECTIVE –Mp3– [Cameron Ross Music, 2012] –

Cameron, a native of Osceola, AR, comes from a heritage deeply rooted in God and music. As a child, he always knew that he had a place in music, but didn’t know exactly where. That all changed when he entered the 6th grade. Determined to play the drums, he signed up for middle school band. However, his parents told him that he had to play saxophone.

“I didn’t want to play it because it had too many buttons.” After being tired of always getting last chair in band class, he decided to take his sax home and actually practice it. This resulted in him getting first chair and he has been soaring since. -[Excerpt | Biography]-

“Some of the earliest memories that I can remember are the ones that involve music.” —Cameron Ross

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Alfio Origlio -][- RICORDO – [La Cigogne, 2011] –

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Alfio Origlio, RICORDO

Alfio Origlio -][- RICORDO –Mp3– [La Cigogne, 2011] –

Alfio Origlio has followed the path of an eclectic career which has allowed him to play with international artists such as Henri Salvador or Salif Keita or more recently with the famous Paris Jazz Big Band.

Born on the 16th of April 1967 in Gap, Alfio Origlio is an outstanding pianist. He is a musical explorer and a subtle
composer. He has performed with the most notorious jazzmen and musicians : Salif Keïta, Bobby McFerrin, Manu Katché, Chris Potter, Daniel Humair, Keziah Jones, Henri Salvador, Didier Lockwood… One of the best pianists of all time!

He has recorded many albums as a soloist: Ricordo, Live Five, Passeggiata, Ascendances, Tribute to The Headhunters, Wings and Notes.

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