Rick Braun trumpets the Holidays

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Autism Society of America, Brauntosoarus Music, Dave Koz, David Benoit, Gregg Karukas, Jeffrey Osborne, Kirk Whalum, Mindi Abair, Peter White, Philippe Saisse, Rick Braun, Trumpet

“Swingin’ In The Snow” showcases a stellar cast on timeless seasonal classics with album sales benefiting the Autism Society of America

Rick Braun, SWINGIN’ SNOW

Sherman Oaks, CA (8 October 2012): As cool as a winter’s eve, as warm as a holiday dinner with loved ones, and as beautiful as an exquisitely ornamented Christmas tree , Rick Braun’s “Swingin’ In The Snow” is a celebration of “the most wonderful time of the year” featuring some of the contemporary jazz star’s talented friends. Braun produced the elegant 11-song set that will be released by Brauntosoarus Music on October 16th. The merry band of musical elves who joined the trumpeter-vocalist in his workshop include Mindi Abair, David Benoit, Gregg Karukas, Dave Koz, Philippe Saisse, Kirk Whalum, Peter White, a string quartet and a gospel choir led by R&B crooner Jeffrey Osborne. Braun will donate one dollar from each album sale to the Autism Society of America.

Justin Robinson -][- In The Spur Of The Moment – [WJ3 Records, 2012] –

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African American, Composer, Saxophonist, WJ3 Records

Justin Robinson, In THe Spur of The Moment

Justin Robinson -][- In The Spur Of The Moment – [WJ3 Records, 2012] –

Just one listen to Justin Robinson’s robust, multi-layered alto sax and its easy to tell that Charlie “Bird” Parker, the legendary bebop master, is one of his musical heroes. Yet, it is another titanic figure of jazz, John Coltrane that is reminiscent to the quiet confidence displayed in Justin Robinson’s approach. Indeed, as Coltrane is lauded as one of the most iconic characters in jazz, if not all music, it was Coltrane’s formative years with Miles Davis that not only helped to launch his solo career, but established him as the consummate picture of the sideman. For a good part of Justin Robinson’s career, he has created an impressive image of a sideman, a position he is comfortable and confident playing. -[Excerpt review by Jonathan Eaglin]-

::: SOURCE: irockjazz.com :::