Luis Verde -][- WORLD OF DISTRACTIONS – [Youkali Music, 2012]

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Ander Garcia, Ariel Bringuez, Composer, Luis Guerra, Luis Verde, Michael Olivera, Roberto Pacheco, Saxophonist, Youkali Music

Luis Verde, WORLD OF DISTRACTIONS

Luis Verde -][- WORLD OF DISTRACTIONS –Mp3– [Youkali Music, 2012]

With a brief, but intense career behind him, saxophonist Luis Verde Extremadura, a key part of some of the most exciting musical projects of the moment (Citric Trio, The Wachisneis, Ander García Quintet, Orchestra Afrodisian …) and one of the musicians promising of the new – and hyper – National Jazz generation, now confirms best wishes with “World Of Distractions“, his personal debut. A warm and close work, deeply marked by the Mediterranean light, the Afro-Cuban rhythmic pulse and the patent devotion legends as Thelonious Monk, or closer in time as Avishai Cohen, Miguel Zenon, Guillermo Klein … Magnificently assisted by a select group of young Spanish and Cuban jazz (Ariel Bringuez on tenor, Roberto Pacheco on trombone, Luis Guerra at the piano, Ander Garcia on bass and drummer Michael Olivera) Luis Verde is postulated with this debut definitely one of the more sensible voices, personal and innovative Spanish Jazz today. The future is here … -[Excerpt | Biography Translated to English]-

Release Date: November 5, 2012

::: SOURCE: Youkali Music :::

Christian Meyers Quintet -][- EAST AUTUMN – [Neuklang, 2012] –

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Andi Maile, Bauer Studios GmbH, Christian Meyers, Eckhard Stromer, Jens Loh, Neuklang, Ull Möck

“Meyers, while swinging hard shows an incredible dynamic range complimented with the lyrical nuances of bassist Loh for a ballad that much like ‘A Glimpse Of Past Events’ is a tune likely to get stuck in your head on more than one occasion. (…) Old school becoming new cool has the Christian Meyers Quintet nailing it straight through. A one word review of East Autumn may best be described as ‘addictive’.” Criticaljazz.com 10/12 (Brent Black)

Christian Meyers Quintet, EAST AUTUMN

Christian Meyers Quintet -][- EAST AUTUMN –Mp3– [Neuklang, 2012] –

Nachdem Christian Meyers immer wieder den klassischen Quintettsound mit Trompete, Tenorsaxofon, Piano, Kontrabass und Drums im Ohr hatte, und über die Jahre immer mehr Stücke dafür schrieb, war die Konsequenz, das Christian Meyers Quintet zu gründen. Auf EAST AUTUMN finden sich all diese Stücke wieder: Es groovt wie in A Glimpse Of Past Events, es swingt wie in Jim’s Jump, aber es gibt auch ruhige Stücke wie Still Around, und mit Berlin Pancake sogar einen augenzwinkernden Calypso. Der Herbst ist dem in Berlin lebenden Meyers die liebste Jahreszeit, und mit dem gewählten Albumtitel trägt er der Tatsache Rechnung, dass der Berliner Herbst oft relativ kalt ist.

Musicians:
Christian Meyers – trumpet, flugelhorn; Andi Maile – tenor sax; Ull Möck – piano; Jens Loh – double bass; Eckhard Stromer – drums

::: SOURCE: bauerstudios.de :::

Brand new music from Jackiem Joyner!

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African American, Flutist, Jackiem Joyner, Mack Avenue Records, Saxophonist

Jackiem Joyner

Renowned saxophonist Jackiem Joyner presents his latest album, Church Boy, a collection of gospel- and jazz-inspired songs that bring together his childhood, his faith, and his devotion to music.

Manu Katché -][- MANU – [ECM Records, 2012] –

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Composer, Drummer, ECM Records, Jim Watson, Manu Katche, Nils Pettter Molvaer, Tore Brunborg

Manu Katche, MANU

Manu Katché -][- MANU –Mp3– [ECM Records, 2012] –

Eponymously-titled album from Manu Katché. On his fourth ECM disc, Manus unique drumming sets the scene and direction, with compositions and arrangements radiating outward from its rhythm-patterns. His strongly propulsive yet relaxed groove is unlike any other drummers, and it lifts up the soloists. Personnel in the ever-changing Katché band currently includes Norwegians Nils Pettter Molvaer and Tore Brunborg, first heard together on ECM in the band Masqualero in the 1980s: they still play most attractively together.

British keyboardist Jim Watson also makes a strong showing with minimalistically-insistent as well as lyrical piano and thick, swirling organ. Recorded March 2012 in the South of France, and issued on the eve of a major European tour. -[Editorial Review | Amazon]-

::: SOURCE: Amazon.com :::

Christoph Stiefel -][- LIVE – [BASHO MUSIC, 2012] –

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Christoph Stiefel, Composer, Pianist

Christoph Stiefel, LIVE!

Christoph Stiefel -][- LIVE –Mp3– [BASHO MUSIC, 2012] –

Live! is the first UK album from top Swiss pianist Christoph Stiefel’s Inner Language Trio. It is the first time Basho has released music from an all-European ensemble. Many of Stiefel’s pieces use the compositional device of Isorhythms, a concept dating from the middle ages but which leads to a very contemporary sound.

‘Live!’ captures the trio liberated from the restrictions of the studio in Saalfelden, Amburg and Munchen. The album summarises and builds on eight years of work and finds the musicians reaching remarkable levels of empathy and interaction. -[Editorial Review | Amazon]-

::: SOURCE: Amazon.com :::

Bill Laswell -][- Means of Deliverance – [INNERHYTHMIC, 2012] –

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Bassist, Bill Laswell, INNERHYTHMIC, Producer, visionary

Bill Laswell, Means of Deliverance

Bill Laswell -][- Means of Deliverance –Mp3– [INNERHYTHMIC, 2012] –

Over the course of his illustrious career, visionary bassist-producer Bill Laswell has been one of the most prolific and restlessly creative forces in contemporary music. A sound conceptualist who has always been a step ahead of the curve, he has put his inimitable production stamp on a stunning range of important recordings by such stars as Mick Jagger, Iggy Pop, Public Image Ltd, Laurie Anderson, Brian Eno, Bootsy Collins, Motorhead, Sting, Carlos Santana, just to name a few. Probably most notable was Herbie Hancock, who co-wrote with Laswell the pivotal 1983 worldwide smash-hit single Rock-It, which introduced scratching to the mainstream, inspired a generation of turntablists and gave the great jazz pianist instant street credibility among the burgeoning hip-hop cognoscenti.

Free Jazz Saxophonist IVO PERELMAN Releases Three Albums: “Living Jelly,” “The Clairvoyant,” and “The Gift,” Available November 13 on Leo Records

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DL Media, Gerald Cleaver, Ivo Perelman, Joe Morris, Leo Records, Matt Shipp, Michael Bisio, Sao Paulo, Saxophonist, Whit Dickey

Ivo Perelman, RELEASES THREE ALBUMS

“One of today’s most prolific and adventurous tenor saxophonists. A master of extended techniques with a robust tone, his supple embouchure and intrepid virtuosity facilitates a wide range of expression.” – Troy Collins, All About Jazz

New Christmas CD: JASON PAUL CURTIS “Lovers Holiday”

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Jason Paul Curtis, Jazz Promo Services, John Dahlman, Male Vocals, Ray Mabalot, Woody Hume

Jason Paul Curtis, Lovers Holiday

Eric Jones -][- JOURNEY OF TIME – [Lugo Music, 2012] –

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African American, Composer, Eric Jones, Pianist, Teacher

Eric Jones, JOURNEY OF TIME

Eric Jones -][- JOURNEY OF TIME –Mp3– [Lugo Music, 2012]

Studied formal piano for 15 years. I been playing for 25 yrs. I have a BA in Piano Performance. I love different styles of music. I have played with some accomplished artists such as Stewart Copeland and Esperanza Spalding.

I look forward to meeting creative, positive artists and musicians.

:::: SOURCE: reverbnation.com ::::

New Release: Will Scruggs Jazz Fellowship “SONG OF SIMEON: A Christmas Journey” (indie 008) Street Date 10/25/2012

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Brian Hogans, Dan Baraszu, Jazz Promo Services, Joe Gransden, Kinah Boto Ayah, Marlon Patton, Tommy Sauter, Will Scruggs

Will Scruggs Jazz Fellowship, SONG OF SIMEON

My vision for this recording was to create a musical journey through the deeper themes of the Christmas narrative. Using ancient canticles, hymns, and folk melodies, I chose eleven pieces to formulate a layered chronology that illustrates the profound, spiritual mystery of the radical biblical story of the birth of Christ. Together the eleven tracks make up a programmatic suite in two parts, organized around a line from the biblical Song of Simeon that describes the miracle of Christmas: “A light to enlighten the nations and the Glory of your people Israel.” (Luke 2:22-35)