Brazilian Sensation Céu Hits Road and Announces North American Tour This Summer For New Travel-Inspired Record

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Céu, Female Vocalist

Caravana Sereia Bloom Focuses on Bohemian Journeys and Musical Relationships

Brazilian vocalist Céu

Brazilian sensation Céu announces her North American summer tour in support of her new travel-inspired record, Caravana Sereia Bloom which debuted at #1 on the iTunes Brazilian Chart. After completing the European leg of her tour with stops in France, Germany and the UK where she performed on the legendary program Later…with Jools Holland, Céu returns to play the US and Canada on June 9th. Céu will be joined by fellow Brazilian musician and Six Degrees label mate Curumin, who is releasing his new album Arrocha on June 5th.

Brazilian Star Céu Releases Third Album and Receives Global Recognition for Caravana Sereia Bloom

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Céu, Female Vocalist

São Paulo-based Vocalist and Songwriter Focuses on Bohemian Journeys and Musical Relationships on New Conceptual Album

“FFFree,” a brief one-minute and seven-second interlude found on Céu’s new album, Caravana Sereia Bloom perfectly paraphrases and captures the spirit of this conceptual record. “There is a road inside of me. Don’t know where it’s going to lead. My eyes are closed. Only witness I have is the wind on my cheek, whispering FFFree.” The Brazilian singer envisioned the open road, the existential mythology of travel and the bohemian atmosphere while creating her third album, Caravana Sereia Bloom which is available today via Six Degrees Records.

Brazilian Sensation Céu To Release Third Album Caravana Sereia Bloom on April 3

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Céu, Female Vocalist

São Paulo-based Vocalist and Songwriter Focuses on Bohemian Journeys and Musical Relationships

View/Post Music Video for “Retrovisor”

The open road, the bohemian atmosphere, the existential mythology of travel-these were the visions the Brazilian singer Céu had in mind while creating her latest album, Caravana Sereia Bloom. Numerous road trips from her São Paulo home to Brazil’s Northeast proved to be the perfect inspiration for her new sonic adventure. Caravana Sereia Bloom is due out April 3 on Six Degrees Records.

Oscar Castro-Neves -[|]- Live at Blue Note Tokyo [Zoho Music, 2012]

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AIRTO MOREIRA, Guitar, Jazz, Oscar Castro-Neves

Oscar Castro-Neves, Live at Blue Note Tokyo

Oscar Castro-Neves -[|]- Live at Blue Note Tokyo [Zoho Music, 2012]

Features highlights of seven concert nights with an all-star Brazilian cast including legendary percussionist Airto Moreira and singer Leila Pinhero at the famed jazz club in 2009.

A Brazilian guitarist, arranger, composer, producer, and multiple Grammy winner, Oscar Castro-Neves is a founding figure of the bossa nova. Following tours with Stan Getz and Sérgio Mendes, he went on to work with Yo Yo Ma, Michael Jackson, Barbra Steisand, Stevie Wonder, João Gilberto, and many others.

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Mario Adnet -][- More Jobim Jazz [Adventure Music, 2011]

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Guitar, Jazz, Mario Adnet

Mario Adnet, More Jobim Jazz

Mario Adnet -][- More Jobim Jazz [Adventure Music, 2011]

The second volume of guitarist Mario Adnet’s tribute to the music of the legendary Antonio Carlos Jobim continues to explore the jazz soul of Brazilian music with the same knack for innovative arrangement that resulted in such accolades for his 2007 release as ”…this CD has all the elements of a winner. Adnet captures in it the true spirit of the Bossa Nova movement.” (Latin Jazz Network).

Flux Jazz Essentials for 2011?

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African American, Ambrose Akinmusire, Bass, Ben Williams, Christian Scott, David Binney, David Sanchez, Drums, Eric Harland, Fabian Almazan, Female Vocalist, Flux Jazz Essentials 2011, Flux Music Essentials, Gerald Clayton, Gretchen Parlato, Hiromi, Itai Kriss, Joshua Redman, Miguel Zenón, Miles Español, Piano, Rez Abbasi, Saxophone, Sean Jones, Stefon Harris, Terri Lyne Carrington, Trumpet, Yellowjackets

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to my fellow jazz enthusiasts, as always it’s great to be with you. Although, it’s been an extremely stressful year economically and politically for so many globally I’m thankful regardless for those of us who are still here despite the mayhem that’s currently causing all this strife and pain. With that said, as a optimist times like this has a tendency to draw us closer to our love ones, make new friends and on the entertainment side of the spectrum expand our music collection to give us a positive outlet to delve into. In this case, as music goes so far this has been an exceptional year jazz wise. Therefore, this among many reasons led me to return and share with you a few of my favorite jazz albums that I stumbled into this year. If you haven’t, I hope that you find time to listen some of these titles (their well worth your effort). If not, please share with us some of your favorite recordings you’ve embraced this year. Thanks in advance, I’ll be delighted to hear from you!

The following selections in no particular order are some of my favorite Jazz albums for 2011!

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In my absence, I appreciate those of you who drop by and followed me on Twitter at your convince. One thing for sure, I plan to return in the near future to continue sharing with you some of the finest jazz, news, and reviews available.

Until then, take care and God bless.

Rob Young |The Urban Flux [… is jazz with abstract xpressions shaped by vibrant and unique voices!]

Jessie Marquez -[|]- ALL I SEE IS SKY [Carena Records]

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Cuban Jazz, Female Vocalist, Jazz, Jessie Marquez

Being that it’s Mother’s Day Weekend, I couldn’t resist taking time to talk about this extremely talented vocalist named Jessie Marquez. Wow, what a joy to listen too her latest album “ALL I SEE IS SKY.” This recording captures the warmth, beauty and the overall sensibilities of who she is as an artist from the opening melodies of the enchanting “Dime, Amor (Tell Me, Love).” Her lyricism and impeccable style is absolutely intoxicating. Jessie’s encompassing Cuban heritage is delightful, sexy, cool and inviting. Kudos to Jessie Marquez for inviting us into her world with this gorgeous album filled with attractive and stimulating music for enthusiast to enjoy. —Rob Young | The Urban Flux

Jessie Marquez - ALL I SEE IS SKY

Jessie Marquez -[|]- ALL I SEE IS SKY -(MP3)- [Carena Records, 2011]

While a trip to La Habana might be out of range for most Northwest music lovers, singer Jessie Marquez can get you there fast and without the red tape.

Marquez has sung in clubs, cabarets, theaters, street parties, and on television and radio throughout Cuba. Her soothing vocals are a mix of North American harmony and Latin emotion that embody the Cuban genre called filin (a play on the word “feeling”).

An offshoot of the romantic bolero, filin draws from North American jazz, Brazilian bossa nova, and the Cuban familiarity with the many shades of love and longing.

Marquez, whose father was raised in Havana, grew up eating her grandmother’s Cuban cooking and hearing stories about the family’s days on the island. She first visited her father’s childhood home in 1996. Right away, she says, “there was something very familiar about it –the way people spoke, their gestures, their attitudes. I felt at home.” –Jessie Marquez | BIOGRAPHY

..:: SOURCE: Jessie Marquez.com & Two For the Show ::..

On May 10, 2011 | Motéma Music Releases MOJAVE from NILSON MATTA & RONI BEN-HUR

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Bass, Guitar, Jazz, Motéma Music, Nilson Matta, Roni Ben-Hur

CD Release Celebrations For Mojave:

Nilson Matta & Roni Ben-Hur - MOJAVE

May 25 @ 7:00 PM – SOKA University – Roni Ben-Hur (guitar), Nilson Matta (bass), Peter Sarik (piano), Juli Fabian (vocals, debut American performance!), David Hodek (drums)
Campus Green Stage, http://www.Soka.edu

May 27 @ 7:00 PM – Dizzy’s @ The San Diego Wine & Culinary Center – Roni Ben-Hur (guitar), Nilson Matta (bass), Peter Sarik (piano), Juli Fabian (vocals), David Hodek (drums)
Harbor Club Towers @ 2nd Avenue & J Street, San Diego, CA, http://www.Dizzysjazz.com

Eliane Elias -]|[- Light My Fire [CONCORD PICANTE]

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Female Vocalist, Jazz, Light My Fire, Piano

Eliane Elias - LIGHT MY FIRE

Eliane Elias -][- Light My Fire – [CONCORD PICANTE, 2011] – May 31th Release Date –

Since the mid-1980s, pianist/vocalist Eliane Elias (pronounced eh-lee-AH-neh eh-LEE-ahs) has grafted various elements of jazz, pop, soul and other styles to her deep Brazilian roots to create a hybrid groove that exists comfortably on any hemisphere. Borrowing from an array of sources and singing in a variety of languages, Elias consistently forges a sound that appeals to listeners of every geographic locale and cultural persuasion.

Her new album, Light My Fire, wields this universal sound to explore the various corners of the human heart – from romance and passion to the shared joy of being alive and embracing everyone into the dance of life. Along with four compositions written or co-written by Elias herself, the album also includes covers of familiar works by songwriters as diverse as Jim Morrison and the Doors, pop icon Stevie Wonder and jazz saxophonist Paul Desmond. Elias weaves it all together into a cohesive whole by injecting each of the twelve songs with distinctly Brazilian grooves that alternate effortlessly between the fiery and passionate to the cool and sophisticated.

“Some of the tunes are cool and laid back, but others are quite rhythmic and joyful,” says Elias. “And they have some different grooves. I tend to gravitate toward romance – beautiful melodies, beautiful harmonies and rhythms with a great feel. But more than anything else, I’m singing about love on this record in its different aspects and dimensions.”

BIANCA ROSSINI’S “KISS OF BRASIL” IS DESTINED TO BECOME ONE OF BOSSA NOVA’S NEW CLASSICS

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Bianca Rossini, Brazilian Music, Female Vocalist, Jazz

Multi-talented singer/songwriter Bianca Rossini will seduce you with the pulse of Brazil.

Bianca Rossini - KISS OF BRASIL

Los Angeles, CA – Producer Peter Roberts of BDM Records announced today the release of multi-talented, singer and songwriter Bianca Rossini’s debut album, Kiss of Brasil. The evocative original songs of Kiss of Brasil are destined to become Bossa Nova classics alongside of those written by João Giberto and Antonio Carlos Jobim; the “fathers” of Bossa Nova. Kiss of Brasil’s intoxicating beat is the new extended genre of Brazilian music that’s taking over the cool jazz movement.

Kiss of Brasil offers mesmerizing songs, like: Ipanema Paraiso, Nós Dois, and Corazón de Oro, that are destined to become hits. The album contains songs which were co-written with Marilyn Berglas, Harvey Mason, Peter Roberts, Ken Hirsch, Steve Rawlins and Patrick Lockwood. The album also includes performances by Grant Geissman, Grecco Buratto, Roberto Montero, Marco Tulio, and Sandro Feliciano.

Taking a cue from her friend and co-writer, music critic Don Heckman, Bianca created an album that is sure to fan the flames of romance. Bianca grew up with international musical influences, and has always had a gift for composing lyrics and music. She has co-written with Brazil’s leading composer and singer Sergio Santos, Claudio Nucci and Andre Mehmari. In the LA area, Bianca has also written with Dana Kaproff, Jon Gilutin, Don Heckman and Glenn Scott Lacey. Bianca has stopped counting after writing more than 350 songs in less than 2 years! –Press Release | Bianca Rossini.com

..:: SOURCE: Bianca Rossini.com ::..