Paul Hardcastle -][- 19 BELOW ZERO – [Universal UK, 2012 | Import] –

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Composer, Keyboards, Paul Hardcastle, Producer, Universal UK

Paul Hardcastle, 19 BELOW ZERO

Paul Hardcastle -][- 19 BELOW ZERO – [Universal UK, 2012 | Import]

2012 two CD release from the British keyboardist, songwriter and producer. Paul Hardcastle rose to the top of the charts with his global hit ‘19‘ in the early ’80s. A ground breaking record at the time, Paul’s in-studio experimenting gave him a place in history as a pioneer of electronic production. His classic record ’19’ was #1 in 13 countries and led to the formation of Simon Fuller’s empire, 19 Management.

This double compilation album, which features nine brand new tracks, sees Paul at his best and includes; his sensational collaboration with Marvin Gaye, “Rainforest / What’s Going On”, an as yet unreleased original version of ’19’ and a brand new Sunday Morning mix of the legendary track by Rob Da Bank. The album also introduces his daughter Maxine Hardcastle on vocals. Kick back and take it easy to Disc One with a collection of tracks made to accompany sunrises and sunsets. Disc Two will up the tempo with some smooth tunes perfect for mooching around. Fontana.-[Editorial Review | Amazon.com]-

Kendrick Scott ORACLE -][- CONVICTION – [Concord Jazz, 2013] –

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African American, Alan Hampton, Bandleader, Composer, Concord Jazz, Derrick Hodge, Drummer, Joe Sanders, John Ellis, Kendrick Scott, Mike Moreno, Taylor Eigsti

KENDRICK SCOTT ORACLE – CONVICTION

Kendrick Scott ORACLE -][- CONVICTION – [Concord Jazz, 2013]

With the 2007 release of The Source – his debut recording as a leader – drummer and composer Kendrick Scott established a reputation right out of the gate as an explorer, someone with a generous measure of wisdom and insight to counterbalance his youth and newcomer status.

Nearly six years later, Scott and his band continue to dig beneath the surface to find the deeper truths in Conviction, their new CD scheduled for release on Concord Jazz on March 26, 2013 (international release dates may vary). As the title suggests, Conviction is the vehicle by which Kendrick and company look past the mundane and examine the motivating forces that propel us through life, even in those times when the greater truths are obscured by the tedium of the everyday.

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.

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.

Bob Belden Unveils a Dark Narrative of Manhattan on Second Animation Project, “Transparent Heart,” Available on RareNoiseRecords, September 25

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Animation Project, Bob Belden, DL Media, Jacob Smith, Matt Young, Pete Clagett, RareNoiseRecords, Roberto Verastegui

Animation, Transparent Heart

Streaming Tracks From Transparent Heart

Following on the heels of Animation’s 2010 RareNoiseRecords debut, Asiento, and 2011’s Agemo, saxophonist-composer-bandleader Bob Belden tells his own story on Transparent Heart. With his new Animation lineup consisting of young musicians hired from his alma mater, the University of North Texas (23-year-old keyboardist Roberto Verastegui, 24-year-old bassist Jacob Smith, 29-year-old trumpeter Pete Clagett and 20-year-old drummer Matt Young), Belden unveils a dark narrative as heard through the musical diary he has composed over 29 years of living in Manhattan.

Sans Chichi -][- MUTE N’ MUSE – [Chinchin Records, 2012] –

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Chinchin Records, Distribution 13, Sans Chichi

Sans Chichi, MUTE ‘N MUSE

Sans Chichi -][- MUTE N’ MUSE –Mp3– [Chinchin Records, 2012]

Great movies have great soundtracks… soundtracks, with no frills, but with great feeling and clear melodies being straight to the point. The album Mute N’ Muse from Sans Chichi would not only have the makings of a great soundtrack, it is already one!

It’s a wonderful soundtrack for all occasions. Even without the colorful pictures it has a lot to tell, and creates a unique way in its moods and emotions.

::: SOURCE: Distribution 13 :::

Listen to two tracks by keyboardist Brian Culbertson from his New CD ‘DREAMS’

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Brian Culbertson, Keyboardist, Verve Records, Vivian Green

Brian Culbertson, DREAMS

Greeting’s music enthusiasts, we have two full-length tracks courteous of HELIO PR from Brain Culbertson’s new album “DREAMS.”

* Still Here (feat. Vivian Green)

* Your Smile [Instrumental]

While you’re here be sure and checkout Mp3 samples by keyboardist Brian Culbertson at Amazon.com

::: SOURCE: HELIO PR :::

Hot Club of Detroit Adds Avant-Garde, Pop and Groove Based Elements to the Django Reinhardt Resurgence on New Mack Avenue Records Release, Junction, Available August 14

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Avant-Garde, DL Media, Hot Club of Detroit, Mack Avenue Records

Album Features New Bassist Shawn Conley, Saxophonist Jon Irabagon, and Special Guests, Vocalist Cyrille Aimée and Saxophonist/Clarinetist Andrew Bishop

Listen to Exclusive Streaming Tracks From Junction

Hot Club of Detroit, JUNCTION

Following up It’s About That Time, Night Town and the eponymous 2006 debut Hot Club of Detroit – Hot Club of Detroit expands its sonic and compositional horizons with Junction. Retaining its original lineup of reeds, two guitars, accordion, upright bass and no drums, this is the band’s fourth release for Mack Avenue Records. There are personnel changes, however, and for the first time, the Hot Club of Detroit is joined (on three tracks) by a vocalist: French musician Cyrille Aimée, a native of Django Reinhardt’s hometown and third-place winner of the 2010 Thelonious Monk International Vocal Competition.

Sean Khan -][- SLOW BURNER – [Far Out Recordings, 2011] –

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Laurie Lowe, Mike Edmonds, Saxophonist, Sean Khan, Susan Allotey, Tim Lapthorne

Sean Khan, SLOW BURNER

Sean Khan -][- SLOW BURNER –Mp3– [Far Out Recordings, 2011] –

Alto/soprano saxophonist Sean Khan is a multi instrumentalist visionary mixing classic jazz and incredible improvisation skill. The band leader of cult British soul-jazz outfit SK Radicals, Sean Khan’s debut solo record ‘Slow Burner’ is soulful, eclectic, stand-out jazz. Paying homage to Khan’s jazz heroes the album comes packed with pulsating grooves that mix contemporary urban sounds with classic jazz.

‘Slow Burner’ features some of the best young jazz musicians on the London and European jazz scene Laurie Lowe (drums), Mike Edmonds (double bass), Susan Allotey (vocals) and Tim Lapthorne (piano).

..:: SOURCE: Far Out Greenbag.com ::..

Contemporary Jazz Greats GERALD ALBRIGHT and NORMAN BROWN Join Forces On New Concord Album 24/7 set for release on June 19, 2012

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African American, Byron Miller, Charles Streeter, Gerald Albright, Guitarist, Herman Jackson, Jay Williams, Norman Brown, Ramon Yslas, Rick Watford, Saxophonist, Tracy Carter

Gerald Albright and Norman Brown, 24-7

As listeners, we like to enjoy music 24 hours a day, seven days a week. So it’s a good thing that contemporary jazz greats Gerald Albright and Norman Brown have been working overtime to produce 24/7, their first album together. This June 19, 2012 release on Concord Jazz, a division of Concord Music Group, offers ten killer soul-jazz tracks of music that never sleeps.

Ever since the debut of Norman Brown’s critically acclaimed 2002 album, Just Chillin’ – which won a GRAMMY® in the prestigious Best Pop Instrumental Category – this innovative and original guitarist has been front and center in the fast evolving fusion of pop, R&B and jazz that has captured the imagination of true music aficionados across the country and around the world.

Listen to: Gerald Albright & Norman Brown – 24/7