Upcoming NU JAZZ RELEASES for 2013?

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Bernt Rosengren Big Band, Corbin Andrick, Edward Maclean's Adoqué, Gino Rosaria, Hans Ulrik & Lars Jansson Trio, James Saxsmo Gates, Jawanza Kobie, Joe Lovano, KENDRICK SCOTT ORACLE, Los Quemados, Manhattan Vibes, Massoud Godemann Trio, Process Seven, Ray Kelley, Richard D. Ruttenberg, Stephen Scott, Tim Green, Tom Schuman, Wayne Shorter

Greeting’s jazz aficionados, it’s great to be with you at this moment as I wrap up 2012 with a sneak preview of forthcoming jazz recordings for 2013 featuring a variety of artists playing stimulating yet provocative music in various shades, moods and textures hopefully will satisfy your ongoing taste for quality music. In closing, HAPPY NEW YEAR in advance with all the blessings for you not only this coming new year but for years to come. –Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

TIM GREEN, Songs For This Season

WAYNE SHORTER QUARTET ANNOUNCES 2013 U.S TOUR DATES

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Blue Note Records, Brian Blade, Composer, Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Saxophonist, Wayne Shorter

WAYNE SHORTER QUARTET ANNOUNCES 2013 U.S TOUR DATES INCLUDING APPEARANCES AT CARNEGIE HALL IN NYC & DISNEY HALL IN LA.

Wayne Shorter Quartet, Without A Net

The legendary jazz saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter will make his triumphant return to Blue Note Records after 43 years with the February 5, 2013 release of Without A Net, his searing new album with his long-running Quartet featuring pianist Danilo Perez, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Brian Blade. Shorter has revealed the album cover artwork for Without A Net, which features drawings by Shorter himself.

FULL-LENGTH LABEL DEBUT NO BEGINNING NO END SET FOR JAN. 22 RELEASE IT’S ALL OVER YOUR BODY EP

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EMI Blue Note Records, Emily King, Hindi Zahra, Jose James, Pino Palladino, Robert Glasper, Vocalists

FULL-LENGTH LABEL DEBUT NO BEGINNING NO END SET FOR JAN. 22 RELEASE IT’S ALL OVER YOUR BODY EP

José James

Singer-songwriter José James has signed to EMI’s Blue Note Records and is set to release his full-length label debut No Beginning No End on January 22. However, fans need not wait until then to get a taste of James’ intoxicating blend of jazz, hip-hop, and R&B. The vocalist has released the four-track It’s All Over Your Body EP today exclusively through iTunes. “It’s All Over Your Body” is also available now as a single through all other digital retailers and streaming services. iTunes is also currently featuring James’ song “Trouble” as their free Single of the Week.

Tim Warfield -][- EYE OF THE BEHOLDER – [Criss Cross, 2013] –

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Bandleader, Clarence Penn, Composer, Criss Cross, Cyrus Chestnut, Nicholas Payton, Rodney Whitaker, Saxophonist, Tim Warfield

Tim Warfield, EYE OF THE BEHOLDER

Tim Warfield -][- EYE OF THE BEHOLDER – [Criss Cross, 2013]

On Eye Of The Beholder, his seventh recording leader recording for Criss Cross (and 12th label appearance overall), tenor and soprano saxophonist Tim Warfield draws on musical relationships that have shaped his artistry from the very start. Pianist Cyrus Chestnut and drummer Clarence Penn, both of whom appeared on Warfield’s 1994 debut and several other sessions, bring their powerful and sensitive presence to this new quinter date.

Rodney Whitaker provides an unshakable yet flexible foundation on bass. Trumpet great Nicholas Payton, who featured Warfield in his own incendiary quintet of the mid to late ’90, comes on board and contributes brilliant playing as well as original music. -[Editorial Review | Amazon.com]-

Release Date: February 26, 2013

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]-

Takuya Kuroda Sextet -][- SIX ACES – [Takuya Kuroda, 2012] –

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Bandleader, Composer, Takuya Kuroda, Trumpet

akuya Kuroda Sextet, SIX ACES

Takuya Kuroda Sextet -][- SIX ACES –Mp3– [Takuya Kuroda, 2012]

With his brilliant tone and soulful, passionate delivery, it’s no wonder that young Japanese trumpeter Takuya Kuroda continues to thrive in New York City, the world’s most competitive arena for live performance. Originally from Kobe, Takuya came to the U.S. in 2003 to study at the New School Jazz and Contemporary Music Program. Since arriving to New York, he has become a fixture on the working musician scene, performing alongside living legends (Junior Mance, Terumasa Hino), acknowledged masters (Greg Tardy, Francisco Mela, Pino Palladino) and the rising stars of his generation (Jose James, Ben Williams, Kris Bowers, Jamire Williams). Takuya can be seen and heard performing at music festivals worldwide (Java Jazz, Rio Das Ostras, River to River, Vitoria Jazz) and at some of the most important venues for live performance in the country (The Blue Note, The Jazz Standard, Radio City Music Hall, The Village Underground). -[Album Notes | CDBaby]-

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Stanley Cowell -][- IT’S TIME – [SteepleChase, 2012] –

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African American, Bandleader, Composer, Pianist, Stanley Cowell, SteepleChase

Stanley Cowell, IT’S TIME

Stanley Cowell -][- IT’S TIME –Mp3– [SteepleChase, 2012]

An excellent modern, mainstream pianist who is adaptable to many acoustic jazz settings, Stanley Cowell has long been underrated except among knowing musicians. He studied the piano from the time he was four, and Art Tatum made an early impact. After attending Oberlin College Conservatory and the University of Michigan, Cowell (who had played with Rahsaan Roland Kirk while at Oberlin) moved to New York in 1966. He played regularly with Marion Brown (1966-1967), Max Roach (1967-1970), and the Bobby Hutcherson-Harold Land quintet (1968-1971).

In the early ’70s, Cowell worked in Music Inc. with Charles Tolliver, and they co-founded the label Strata East. He played regularly with the Heath Brothers during 1974-1983, and since 1981 has been a busy jazz educator. Cowell has recorded as a leader for Arista-Freedom (1969), ECM (1972), Strata East, Galaxy, Unisson, DIW, Concord, and SteepleChase. –[::: iTunes.apple.com | Biography :::]–

Jeremy Pelt -][- WATER & EARTH – [High Note Records, 2013] –

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African American, Bandleader, Composer, Highnote Records, Jeremy Pelt, Trumpet

Jeremy Pelt, WATER & EARTH

Jeremy Pelt -][- WATER & EARTH – [High Note Records, 2013]

From his first professional gig with the Mingus band through his 10 CDs as a leader, Pelt has maintained remarkable forward momentum. His bands have been lauded for their intense interplay which calls to mind Wayne Shorter and Tony Williams.

It is the spirit 1969-70 Miles Davis that is conjured with this, Jeremy’s 2013 ensemble recording. Using some electronics – including Rhodes, Prophet and trumpet effects – the band defies categorization and, in Jeremy’s words, “isn’t about a change in direction as much as it’s about strengthening my commitment to my art at present.” -[::: Editorial Review | Amazon.com :::]-

Track Listings
1. Reimagine the World
2. Mystique
3. In Dreams
4. Boom Bishop
5. Meditations on a Conversation We Had
6. Stay
7. Pieces of a Dream
8. Prior Convictions
9. Butterfly Dreams

Paradoxical Frog -][- UNION – [Clean Feed Records, 2012] –

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Clean Feed Records, estrugamng.com, KRIS DAVIS, ngrid Laubrock, Paradoxical Frog, Tyshawn Sorey

Paradoxical Frog, UNION

Paradoxical Frog -][- UNION –Mp3– [Clean Feed Records, 2012]

This exciting trio sees drummer Tyshawn Sorey, pianist Kris Davis and reedist Ingrid Laubrock, all extremely thoughtful and engaging composer-improvisers, join forces.

The group started at a session Kris Davis called. They played for about and hour and Tyshawn Sorey suggested to turn it into collaboration. They have developed an almost telepathic way of interacting really deconstruct and improvise with the sometimes long and involved compositions. Everything is possible and each one of them is kept on his/her toes all the time.

All three musicians contribute their own unmistakable compositions to the group’s sound. “AllAboutJazz” has described their unique interplay as “a taut set, as if they’d agreed to avoid the easy way to make a fire and instead rubbed sticks telekinetically”. -[::: estrugamng.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.