Concord-Telarc Division of Concord Music Group Receives 18 Grammy® Nominations

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Arturo Sandoval, Billy Vera, Chick Corea, Chuck Loeb, Concord Jazz, Concord Picante, Concord Records, Eddie Gomez, Esperanza Spalding, Gerald Albright, Gordon Goodwin, Heads Up International, Kurt Elling, Norman Brown, Paul Motian, Pilar Sanz, Shemekia Copeland, Telarc, Thara Memory, Vince Mendoza, Wally Minko

Cleveland, OH – The Concord-Telarc Division of Concord Music Group received 18 GRAMMY® nominations, as announced by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) on December 5, 2012. All nominations were for albums released from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012. Winners will be announced at the 55th Annual GRAMMY® Awards on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 8:00 PM ET/PT from Staples Center in Los Angeles, airing live on the CBS Television Network.

The Concord-Telarc Division nominations are:

Best Pop Instrumental Album:

24/7

Gerald Albright & Norman Brown

[Concord Jazz]

Curtis Macdonald (Saxophonist, Sound Artist) Releases Three-Song EP, TWICE THROUGH THE WALL February 12, 2013

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Adam Jackson, Chris Tordini, Composer, Curtis MacDonald, David Virelles, Douglass Street Music Collective, Greenwich House Music School, Jeremy Viner, Saxophonist, Sound Artist

Curtis Macdonald, Twice Through the Wall

Featuring David Virelles (piano), Chris Tordini (bass), Jeremy Viner (saxophone), Adam Jackson (drums)

Canadian-born jazz composer and sound artist Curtis Macdonald’s new EP, Twice Through the Wall, explores the hidden potential of everyday experiences and the way those experiences can be altered and fine-tuned through metaphysical disciplines, such as classical yoga, meditation and lucid dreaming.

Calvin Johnson -][- JEWEL’S LULLBY – [Alma Records, 2012] –

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African American, Alma Records, Calvin Johnson, Composer, Saxophonist

Calvin Johnson, JEWEL’S LULLABY

Calvin Johnson -][- JEWEL’S LULLBY –Mp3– [Alma Records, 2012]

Music has flowed mellifluously through Calvin Johnson’s veins as far back as he can remember. He was born into a rich musical heritage where Jazz, Classical and Funk/Soul artists on both sides of his family have paved the way. While Calvin is a multi instrumentalist, he primarily plays the tenor saxophone. His adopted philosophy of perseverance and a respect for the creative force of music allows him to expand on his natural talent instead of taking it for granted. Musical expression, to Calvin, is a constantly evolving process that’s strengthened through hard work and an undying reverence for every note played.

Joe Gilman -][- RELATIVITY – [Capri Records, 2012] –

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American River College, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, Composer, Educator, Joe Gilman, Nick Frenay, Pianist, Zach Brown

“Joe Gilman is certainly one of the greatest pianists I’ve ever heard.” – Dave Brubeck

Joe Gilman, RELATIVITY

Joe Gilman -][- RELATIVITY –Mp3– [Capri Records, 2012]

Dr. Joe Gilman is Artist in Residence at the Brubeck Institute, a full-time professor of music at American River College in Sacramento, and an adjunct professor of jazz studies at CSU Sacramento. Joe was the music director of Capital Jazz Project from 1997 to 2011. He has received bachelor’s degrees in classical piano and jazz studies at Indiana University, a master’s degree in jazz and the contemporary media from the Eastman School of Music, and a doctoral degree in education from the University of Sarasota.

Nate Kimball -][- WARRIOR’S JOURNEY – [TNC Recordings, 2012] –

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Brian Triola & Steve Flora, Composer, Downbeat Award-Winning UNLV Jazz Program, Joe Lano, Larry Aberman, Nate Kimball, TNC Recordings, Trombone

Nate Kimball, WARRIOR’S JOURNEY

Nate Kimball -][- WARRIOR’S JOURNEY –Mp3– [TNC Recordings, 2012]

Nate Kimball, a 27-year-old Las Vegas native, is a Graduate of the Downbeat Award-Winning UNLV Jazz Program with dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Jazz Trombone Performance and Jazz Composition. In addition to currently studying at UNLV for his Master’s degree in Jazz Composition, Nate Kimball performs full-time as trombonist and back-up bassist with Cirque du Soleil’s Zumanity show at the New York New York Hotel and Casino.

Saxophonist/Vocalist GRACE KELLY Showcases Versatility on Debut Live Album, “Live at Scullers,” Available February 5

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Berklee College of Music, Chantale Sterling, Eric Law, Grace Kelly, Jaime Woods, Jason Palmer, Mark Walker, Paquito D'Rivera, Pete McCann, Saxophonist, Scullers Jazz Club, Vocals, Zach Brown

Album Focuses on Original Compositions and Features Jason Palmer and Zach Brown … among others

Grace Kelly, Live at Scullers

“It’s a blessing from the gods, this kind of talent, and when we see it in someone young, we marvel at the contrast…” – Todd Leopold, CNN

::: Stream Tracks From Live at Scullers :::

There are snapshots in the family photo album of Grace Kelly at Scullers Jazz Club at the age of six, falling asleep in her father’s arms. When she began studying saxophone at the tender age of ten, she dreamed of one day performing on that very same stage. In those childhood visions, it was a much older Grace Kelly that she envisioned on the bandstand, but she made her Scullers debut at thirteen and held a CD release concert there the following year.

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 :::

Trombonist Ryan Keberle (Sufjan Stevens, Darcy James Argue, Maria Schneider, Escort) Releases “Music is Emotion” Feb 19, 2013

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Alternate Side Records, Composer, Eric Doob, Jorge Roeder, Michael Rodriguez, Ryan Keberle, Scott Robinson, Trombonist

Releases His Third Album, Music is Emotion (Alternate Side Records) February 19th, 2013

Ryan Keberle, MUSIC IS EMOTION

Featuring Michael Rodriguez (trumpet), Jorge Roeder (bass) and Eric Doob (drums) Plus Special Guest Scott Robinson (tenor sax).

Pre-Release at the Jazz Gallery Thursday, December 6th 9:00 and 10:30PM sets

Thirteen years after arriving in New York City, trombonist/composer Ryan Keberle has performed with a jaw-dropping roster of legendary musicians across a vast array of styles. At 32, his resume is more eclectic and impressive than that of many musicians twice his age.