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

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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

Lewis Nash Quintet -][- The Highest Mountain – [Cellar Live, 2012] –

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Lewis Nash Quintet, The Highest Mountain

Lewis Nash Quintet -][- The Highest Mountain –Mp3– [Cellar Live, 2012]

“Universally recognized as the great drummer of his generation — resourceful, inventive, subtle and infallibly tasteful.” – The Village Voice

A veteran of the international scene, Nash has played with many jazz greats, from Betty Carter and Dizzy Gillespie to Diana Krall and Branford Marsalis. He rose to particular prominence during his decade in Tommy Flanagan’s trio. Noted for his subtle, melodic playing, Nash is also an accomplished bandleader and educator.

Musicians:
LEWIS NASH – drums
PETER WASHINGTON – bass
RENEE ROSNES – piano
JIMMY GREENE – tenor & soprano saxophone
JEREMY PELT – trumpet & flugelhorn

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

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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.

Hurricane Sandy Jazz Benefit Concert Sponsored by Truth Revolution Records, Revive Music Group, Motema Music, and DL Media – Thursday, November 8 at Le Poisson Rouge

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Truth Revolution Records, Revive Music Group, Motéma Music and DL Media are proud to join forces to bring the jazz community together for one night to raise much needed funds for the victims of Hurricane Sandy in the outer boroughs. The concert is being sponsored by the Jazz Foundation of America to offer support to the many jazz musicians that have been directly affected. Please join us at Le Poisson Rouge (158 Bleeker St., between Sullivan & 5th Ave.) this Thursday, November 8, 2012 from 9PM to 2AM where a number of musicians from the New York community and beyond, including David Weiss & Point of Departure, Julian Lage, Gregory Hutchinson, Jesse Fischer, Philip Dizack, Manner Effect, Richie Barshay and many others, will come together in an evening filled with music that will inspire and touch many to give generously for Hurricane Sandy victims.

Available Now: NEA Jazz Master Bobby Hutcherson Returns with Somewhere in the Night on Kind of Blue Records

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First Release in Three Years Continues Vibraphonist
Partnership With Organist Joey DeFrancesco

**Streaming Tracks From Somewhere In The Night **

Bobby Hutcherson, Somewhere In The Night

New York City is the jazz capital of the world and Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola in Jazz at Lincoln Center is one of the music’s greatest venues. On October 10, 2009, over the course of two sold-out sets, legendary vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson recorded what would become Somewhere In The Night. The album, which is being released on Kind of Blue Records on September 25, also features the Joey DeFrancesco Trio — guitarist Peter Bernstein and drummer Byron Landham as well as its organist namesake.

Mark Gross -][- BLACKSIDE – [Jazz Legacy Productions, 2012] –

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Mark Gross, BLACKSIDE

Mark Gross -][- BLACKSIDE – [Jazz Legacy Productions, 2012] –

Mark Gross swings and sings with soul and rhythm along today’s jazz vanguard. He constantly pushes the music forward, while staying true to the elements of the classic sound. Mark Gross has recorded on over 80 notable jazz recording, including 2 GRAMMY AWARD winning projects by the Dave Holland Big Band – ‘What Goes Around’ on ECM Records, and ‘Overtime’ on Dare 2 Records. Mark’s recordings ‘Preach Daddy’ on King Records and ‘Riddle of the Sphinx’ on J Curve Record have received rave reviews.

Cool Jazz that you might have missed …

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Aaron Goldberg, African American, Alex Wintz, ‘Lil’ John Roberts, Brandee Younger, Brian Hogans, Jeff Bradshaw, Leon Anderson, Louis Heriveaux, Luques Curtis, Mace Hibbard, Melvin Jones, Michael Burton, Obed Calvaire, Rodney Jordan, Tammy Scheffer, Terreon Gully, trumpeter, Turnaround Records

Greetings jazz enthusiast, as regulars visitors you know I’m always hunting down new, trending and emerging sounds to thrust into the digital hemisphere for you to ponder, embrace and hopefully at some point consider these vibrant artists music worthy to add these gems to your extensive music collection. With that said, I’m pleased to present two emerging new artists trumpeter Melvin Jones and the multifacet Brian Hogans saxophonist/pianist with their debut offerings on Turnaround Records. As time allows, delve into the music of these remarkable young musicians … you want be disappointed. –Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

Melvin Jones, PIVOT

Melvin Jones -][- PIVOT –Mp3– [Turnaround Records, 2011] –

Melvin Jones shines as a modern, consummate jazz artist. His unique style, combined with his superb technical facility, crafts an almost hypnotic tone for audiences, seamlessly creating harmonious jazz compositions drawn from diverse musical genres. Jones, described succinctly as “the real deal” by the famed jazz composer and trumpeter Marcus Printup, already has a distinguished and diverse recording catalog, including sessions with Sonny Emory and the late, great Illinois Jacquet. Jones debut solo album, Pivot, to be released on Turnaround Records in April 2011, represents Jones’ first recording as a band leader. ‘Pivot’ combines diverse sounds of many different genres played by some of the premier performers in the industry.” -[Excerpt | Biography]-

The Band: Melvin Jones (Trumpet & Flugelhorn), Mace Hibbard (Alto & Tenor Saxophones), Louis Heriveaux (Piano), Rodney Jordan (Acoustic Bass), Leon Anderson (Drums)
Special Guests: Michael Burton (Alto & Tenor Saxophones), Jeff Bradshaw (Trombone), Brian Hogans (Piano & Fender Rhodes), Terreon Gully (Drum), ‘Lil’ John Roberts (Drums)

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Jazz for Obama 2012: The Jazz Concert for America’s Future – October 9 at Symphony Space

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Masaaki Mizuguchi -][- ALONE TOGETHER -[Bistro Tempo, 2012] –

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Masaaki Mizuguchi, ALONE TOGETHER

Masaaki Mizuguchi -][- ALONE TOGETHER –Mp3– [Bistro Tempo, 2012] –

There is currently no updated information available about guitarist Masaaki Mizuguchi, aptly titled “ALONE TOGETHER” this is his latest release on Bistro Tempo. By chance, if anyone has any info please let us know.

For the optimist out there, if straight ahead or vintage jazz sound is your bag or cup of tea I’m sure you’ll love this sumptuous outing by this talented and engaging guitarist from Japan has the perfect antidote you’ve been looking for. –Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

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Bassist-Composer Brandi Disterheft Shows “Gratitude” on Her Third Release as a Leader for Justin Time Records, Available September 11

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Anne Drummond, Bassist, Brandi Disterheft, Composer, Gregory Hutchinson, Justin Time Records, Ranee Rosnes, Sean Jones, Vincent Herring

All-star Crew Features Renee Rosnes, Vincent Herring, Gregory Hutchinson, Sean Jones and Anne Drummond

“She has the same lope or ryhthmical pulse as my late bass player, Ray Brown. She is what we call serious .” – Oscar Peterson

Brandi Disterheft, GRATITUDE

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