Magnanimus Trio -][- STILL TIME – [Nomeolvides. Co, 2012] –

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Aristotle University, Christos Barbas, Dimitris Tasoudis, Edvard Grieg, European Jazz, Magnanimus Trio, Nomeolvides

Magnanimus Trio, STILL TIME

Magnanimus Trio -][- STILL TIME –Mp3– [Nomeolvides. Co, 2012]

Magnanimus Trio is formed by three friends, Christos Barbas (piano, kaval, voice), Dimitris Tasoudis (drums, piano, voice) and Pavlos Spyropoulos (contrabass, voice) on September 2010. They met back in the 90s when they where co-students in the Music Studies Department in the Aristotle University of their city, Thessaloniki/Greece. Each of them has followed his own road, mixing musicalities and jobs both interesting and diverse.

Makaya McCraven -][- SLIT DECISION – [Chicago Sessions Ltd., 2012] –

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Andrew Toombs, Chicago, Chicago Sessions Ltd., Cold Duck Complex, Composer, Drummer, Hungarian, Makaya McCraven, Nick Eipers, Producer, Tim Seisser, University of Massachusetts, university of massachusetts amherst

Makaya McCraven, SPLIT DECISION

Makaya McCraven -][- SLIT DECISION –Mp3– [Chicago Sessions Ltd., 2012]

Born in Paris October 19th 1983, to drummer Stephen McCraven and Hungarian folk singer Agnes Zsigmondi, Makaya McCraven has internationally toured, performed and recorded with jazz greats such as Bobby Broom, Archie Shepp and Charles Neville. In high school, Makaya was co-founder of the band Cold Duck Complex. They released 3 records and toured throughout the Northeast, opening for major national acts and gaining a loyal fan base. Cold Duck Complex became a campus favorite at the the University of Massachusetts, Amherst where they opened for 50 Cent, Rhazel and Reel Big Fish. As a music major at the University, Makaya played in the University Jazz Orchestra and earned 3 Downbeat student awards.

Claus Waidtløw Quartet -][- FLAVOURS – [Gateway Music, 2012] –

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Alto and Soprano Saxophone, Claus Waidtløw, Composer, Gateway Music, tenor

Claus Waidtløw Quartet, FLAVOURS

Claus Waidtløw Quartet -][- FLAVOURS –Mp3– [Gateway Music, 2012]

At first known as an alto saxophonist, but today he primarily plays the tenor saxophone.

Since his appearance on the scene, he has been a much wanted sideman and his playing can be heard on more than 50 CD´s.

First CD in his own name, Claustrophobia (Stunt Rec.), was released in 1997.

In 2005 he released From the Story Book (Calibrated Rec.) with his new band Claus Waidtløw Group.

In 2001 Waidtløw – together with piano player Nikolaj Hess and drummer Morten Lund – recorded Back and Forth (Music Mecca) in New York, with the great American bass player Christian McBride.

Also in 2001 he toured in Denmark with the American organ and piano player Sam Yahel. -[Excerpt | Biography ‘Translated’]-

Release Date: December 6, 2012

::: SOURCE: Waidtløw.dk :::

Ben Allison -][- UNION SQUARE – [Abeat, 2012] –

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Abeat, Bassist, Ben Allison, Composer, Educator, Michael Blake, Rudy Royston

Ben Allison, UNION SQUARE

Ben Allison -][- UNION SQUARE –Mp3– [Abeat, 2012]

Bassist/composer Ben Allison is one of a few band leaders working in jazz today who has developed his own instantly identifiable sound. Known for his inspired arrangements, inventive grooves and hummable melodies, Ben draws from the jazz tradition and a range of influences from rock and folk to 20th century classical and world music traditions, seamlessly blending them into a cinematic, cohesive whole.

With his groups The Ben Allison Band, Man Size Safe, Peace Pipe, and Medicine Wheel, Ben has toured extensively throughout North America, Europe, and Brazil, winning fans and building new audiences with an adventurous yet accessible sound and a flair for the unexpected.

Allison Au Quartet -][- The Sky Was Pale Blue, Then Grey – [Allison Au Quartet, 2012] –

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Allison Au, composer and arranger, flautist, Humber College, Saxophonist, Toronto

Allison Au Quartet. The Sky Was Pale Blue, Then Grey

Allison Au Quartet -][- The Sky Was Pale Blue, Then Grey –Mp3– [Allison Au Quartet, 2012]

Allison Au is a Toronto-based saxophonist, flautist, composer and arranger. She currently leads the Allison Au Quartet, performing her original music at local venues in the city, such as the Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar, The Emmet Ray, The Gate 403 and the TRANZAC.

In 2011, the Allison Au Quartet was awarded the TD Bank Fellowship in Jazz scholarship to attend the Winter Residency at the Banff Centre. The group returned again for the Winter Residency in February 2012.

Myriad3 -][- TELL – [Alma Records, 2012] –

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Alma Records, Bass, Chris Donnelly, Dan Fortin, Drums, Ernesto Cervini, Myriad3, Piano

Myriad3, TELL

Myriad3 -][- TELL –Mp3– [Alma Records, 2012]

A trio of acclaimed jazz musicians is heading to Colwood on what will be their band’s first tour outside of Ontario and only the second time the group has played outside of Toronto.

Featuring pianist Chris Donnelly, Dan Fortin on bass and Ernesto Cervini on the drums, Myriad has stops in Calgary, Vancouver, Kamloops and Clearwater before playing Hermann’s Jazz Club in downtown Victoria and, most importantly, at a Jazz Vesper at the Church of the Advent in Colwood.

“A band like ours, we need to play and we need to play in as many environments as possible to explore our relationship with the music and explore our relationship with the other musicians,” Donnelly said.

Falb Fiction -][- AROUND THE WORLD – [Sessionwork Records, 2012] –

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Austrian Modern Jazz, Christian Wendt, Fa lb Fiction, Herbert Pirker, Jazz Werkstatt Records, Philipp Jagschitz, Sessionwork Records, Viola Falb

Falb Fiction, AROUND THE WORLD

Falb Fiction -][- AROUND THE WORLD –Mp3– [Sessionwork Records, 2012]

“FALB FICTION… around the world“ is the third release (Autumn 2012) of the exciting Austrian Jazz Formation FALB FICTION. In 2009 Viola Falb left her hometown Vienna to live abroad for a while and get inspired from other cities and traditions. And FALB FICTION toured a lot in all kind of different countries… all those fascinating impressions of Bangkok, Berlin, Brüssel, Svalbard, Papua New Guinea, Kyrgyzstan, New York, … influenced Viola Falb´s composing and playing a lot, which causes for the audience: a tour around the world.

Paulette Dozier -][- IN WALKED YOU – [Pf&E, 2012] –

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Jazz Promo Services, Mike Levine, Paulette Dozier, Pf&E, Vocalist

Paulette Dozier, IN WALKED YOU

APAP CONFERENCE
January 11th – 15th
APAP Conference
New York, NY
DOMENICI Enterprises Inc. Booth #225

NEW SOLO ALBUM “IN WALKED YOU” ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

“An unforgettable, sultry voice with innovative phrasing that is truly dynamic and exciting. She is a torch singer unparalleled on two continents.” – Nexus Magazine

Paulette Dozier -][- IN WALKED YOU –Mp3– [Pf&E, 2012]

Renowned jazz singer and priceless stage jewel Paulette Dozier returns with the third full-length solo album of her career –the deeply affecting “In Walked You”, set for release on September 8, 2012 from PF&E. Like much of her earlier work, the album highlights a number of unforgettable compositions from the jazz canon, but she makes sure to grace listeners here with the heart-stopping original title track, penned with longtime collaborator Mike Levine.

Pamela York -][- Lay Down This World: Hymns and Spirituals – [Jazzful Heart, 2012] –

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Andre Hayward - trombone, Arranger, Berklee College of Music, Composer, Great American Jazz Piano Competition in Jacksonville, Jazzful Heart, Lynn Seaton - bass, Mary Lou Williams Jazz Piano Competition, Pamela York, Pianist, Sebastian Whittaker - drums

Pamela York, Lay Down This World – Hymns and Spirituals

Pamela York -][- Lay Down This World: Hymns and Spirituals –Mp3– [Jazzful Heart, 2012]

Now in 2012, Pamela offers the listener an exciting journey with Lay Down This World: Hymns and Spirituals, a beautiful collection of sacred music which precedes the 20th century. Each melody has been reharmonized and reinvented into a modern context. Whether playing the ancient Celtic melody of “Be Thou My Vision,” Martin Luther’s famous Reformation hymn, “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” or the moving spiritual, “Deep River,” Pamela creates an atmosphere that is sometimes reflective, sometimes rousing, but always breathtaking. Using her tradition as a jazz pianist she tackles these traditional songs with imagination and conviction, proving her salt as a skilled arranger who can inventively breathe new life into these timeless traditionals.

Euan Stevenson & Konrad Wiszniewski -][- NEW FOCUS – [Whirlwind Recordings, 2012] –

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Alina Bzhezhinska, Alyn Cosker, Composer, Euan Stevenson, Konrad Wiszniewski, Michael Janisch, Pianist, Saxophonist, The Glasgow String Quartet, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Whirlwind Recordings

Euan Stevenson & Konrad Wiszniewski, NEW FOCUS

Euan Stevenson & Konrad Wiszniewski -][- NEW FOCUS –Mp3– [Whirlwind Recordings, 2012] –

“Original music that exists virtually in a world of its own”
(The Herald of Scotland, 5 Stars)

Glasgow based Saxophonist Konrad Wiszniewski joins forces with fellow Scottish compatriot pianist/arranger Euan Stevenson in launching their award winning, genre-bending musical adventure ‘New Focus‘ on Whirlwind Recordings Ltd. Featuring a unique amalgamation of classical string quartet meets jazz quartet plus harp, ‘New Focus’ showcases a cinematic soundscape of through-composed melodies meeting cutting edge improvisation, drawing upon influences from across the musical spectrum. This hefty nine-piece ensemble excitedly features The Glasgow String Quartet, (comprising some of the finest virtuosos from The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and Scotland’s leading string quartet), alongside Stevenson on piano leading the first call drum and bass team of Alyn Cosker (drums) and Michael Janisch (bass), Wiszniewski at the helm on saxophones, and Alina Bzhezhinska on harp. [Excerpt | Biography]

::: SOURCE: Whirlwind Recordings :::