Myriad3 -][- TELL – [Alma Records, 2012] –

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Alma Records, Bass, Chris Donnelly, Dan Fortin, Drums, Ernesto Cervini, Myriad3, Piano

Myriad3, TELL

Myriad3 -][- TELL –Mp3– [Alma Records, 2012]

A trio of acclaimed jazz musicians is heading to Colwood on what will be their band’s first tour outside of Ontario and only the second time the group has played outside of Toronto.

Featuring pianist Chris Donnelly, Dan Fortin on bass and Ernesto Cervini on the drums, Myriad has stops in Calgary, Vancouver, Kamloops and Clearwater before playing Hermann’s Jazz Club in downtown Victoria and, most importantly, at a Jazz Vesper at the Church of the Advent in Colwood.

“A band like ours, we need to play and we need to play in as many environments as possible to explore our relationship with the music and explore our relationship with the other musicians,” Donnelly said.

Human Spirit -][- Live at the Earshot Jazz Festival (DIALOGUE) – [Origin Records, 2012 | Review] –

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Bass, Drums, Earshot Jazz Festival, Essiet Essiet, Mark Taylor, Matt Jorgensen, Origin Arts, Origin Records, Orrin Evans, Piano, Saxophone, Seattle, Thomas Marriot, Trumpet, Tula’s Jazz Club

Human Spirit, DIALOGUE

Human Spirit -][- Live at the Earshot Jazz Festival (DIALOGUE) –Mp3– [Origin Records, 2012 | Review] –

At a glance, this project has eight pliable originals plus the contributors has fourteen albums among them as leaders and sidemen. Human Spirit is the title from a previous album by trumpeter/composer Thomas Marriot, along with his cohorts Mark Taylor and Matt Jorgensen serve up an engaging brew of bop-influenced modern jazz also features two guest performers Orrin Evans and Essiet Essiet round out the quintet on their latest “Live at the Earshot Jazz Festival” (Dialogue) was recorded two-night engagement at Tula’s Jazz Club in Seattle, WA is currently available on the creative, innovative and eclectic Origin Records.

Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records To Release JESTER from Bassist/Composer ARTHUR KELL

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Arthur Kell, Bass, Brad Shepik, Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records, Composer, Loren Stillman, Mark Ferber, Michael Blake, Red Cat Publicity

Jester features Arthur Kell (bass, compositions), Loren Stillman (alto saxophone), Brad Shepik (guitar) & Mark Ferber (drums)

CD RELEASE CELEBRATION!
Tuesday, June 19 @ 8:30 PM
Arthur Kell Quartet +1
@ The Cornelia Street Cafe
Featuring Michael Blake, tenor sax; Loren Stillman, alto sax; Brad Shepik, guitar; Arthur Kell, bass; Mark Ferber, drums

Arthur Kell , JESTER

Bassist/composer Arthur Kell is one of the most original voices on today’s New York jazz scene. For the past twenty plus years, he has played with an amazing cross-section of the most influential contemporary jazz musicians in NYC and around the world, including Thomas Chapin, Bobbie Previte, Marc Ribot, Billy Bang, Bill McHenry, Guillermo Klein, Christian Howes, Art Baron, Bruce Barth, the Finnish singer, Sanni Orasmaa, Bernard Purdie, Matt Wilson, Allison Miller and many others.

fo/mo/deep -][- A BEAUTIFUL BANG – [Rhmedia LLC – Fo/Mo/Deep, 2012 | Review] –

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African American, Andre Scott, Bass, fo/mo/deep, Keith Newton, Kenneth Pouncey, Kevin Jones, Ron "FatKat" Holmes

fomodeep, A BEAUTIFUL BANG

fo/mo/deep -][- A BEAUTIFUL BANG – [Rhmedia LLC – fo/mo/deep, 2012 | Review] –

If haven’t heard, the word is out Columbus, OH native bassist and composer Ron “FatKat” Holmes the regional ambassador of eclectic grooves, soul and funk jazz is back to serve up another tasty dish in the sphere of eclecticism titled “A Beautiful Bang.” With great anticipation, I’m sure fans of fo/ mo/deep the regions heavy weight champ of jazz and funk have waited patiently and now they’re ready to celebrate the group’s upcoming sophomore release!

“A Beautiful Bang” embodies an assorted boutique of thirteen jams for the discerning ears of contemporary, urban, soul and smooth jazz lovers to taste, stir and savor with each spin. Out of the box, the groove begins with a tune pen by the dynamic duo Holmes and Newton on the uniquely titled “Jawjacka’.” This chart poppin’ groove opens with funky bass licks supplied by the versatile Ron Holmes, accompanied by the ensemble they pound away relentlessly too reinforce the upbeat rhythms accentuate their accessible and distinct sound.

Sam “Bassman” Jenkins -][- PROJECT 37 – [UniversalCMG World Entertainment, 2012] –

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African American, Bass, Sam "Bassman" Jenkins

Sam 'Bassman' Jenkins, PROJECT 37

Sam “Bassman” Jenkins -][- PROJECT 37 –MP3– [UniversalCMG World Entertainment, 2012] –

A native of South Carolina, Samuel Jenkins a jazz bass guitarist graduated from Benedict College in Columbia, S.C. where he majored in Criminal Justice with a minor in Music. He contributed many years of performing with the renowned “Benedict Gospel Choir”, and attended and performed in many recitals at the USC School of Music as well as with the S.C. Philharmonic Orchestra”, while completing his education.

“Bassman” Sam Jenkins currently attends RIGHT DIRECTION CHRISTIAN CENTER under the spiritual leadership of Pastors, Drs. Herbert and Marcia Bailey.

Amanda Ruzza -][- This is What Happened – [ Amanda Ruzza, 2012 | Review] –

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Alex Nolan, Amanda Ruzza, Bass, Chris Stover, Cliff Korman, David Binney, Lucas Pino, Mamiko Watanabe, Mauricio Zottarelli

Amanda Ruzza, This is What Happened

Amanda Ruzza -][- This is What Happened –MP3– [Amanda Ruzza, 2012 | Review] –

When new music crosses my path one of the first things I do besides listen is checkout the liner notes to see the track titles, song length and if there is anyone that I’m familiar with playing on the recording. “This is What Happen” is the sophomore album by electric bassist Amanda Ruzza born in São Paulo, Brazil enlisted a stellar cast of musicians which includes: Mauricio Zottarelli (drums and percussion), Alex Nolan (electric and acoustic guitars), Mamiko Watanabe (Rhodes), Cliff Korman (piano), Lucas Pino (tenor and soprano saxophones), Chris Stover (trombone) and David Binney (alto sax).

Amanda Ruzza -][- This is What Happened – [Amanda Ruzza, 2012] –

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Amanda Ruzza, Bass

Amanda Ruzza, This is What Happened

Amanda Ruzza -][- This is What Happened –MP3– [Amanda Ruzza, 2012] –

The debut release from bassist/composer Amanda Ruzza titled “This is What Happened” explores the incredible dynamics and musicianship of this young phenom of the bass guitar. Amanda has performed with many in the industry, and has now brought her own amazing playing and compositional skills to the public.

Joined by some of the music world’s top players like David Binney and Cliff Korman, Ruzza shows why her schedule is full. From the opening track “Larry & I” to the title track “This Is What Happened,” the listener is graced with Brazilian flavor to hard funk driven by the extraordinary technique of this bass master. If “This Is What Happened” we all blessed to listen.

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Tom Kennedy -][- Just For The Record -[Tom Kennedy Music, 2011]-

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Bass, Bob Albanese, Charles Blenzig, Dave Weckl, Jay Oliver, Jazz, Mike Stern, Nathan Childers, Sarina Suno, Tom Kennedy

If you’re not familiar with the voice of this highly anticipated release by the versatile Tom Kennedy, the time is now to fine-tune your ears to hear this exceptional bassist. Kennedy honed his skills with the best in the industry and now he’s armed and fully loaded to set the world on fire with his latest contribution to genre bending melodies of contemporary jazz, fusion and funk laced grooves titled “Just For The Record.” —Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

Tom Kennedy, Just For the Record

Tom Kennedy -][- Just For The Record –MP3– [Tom Kennedy Music, 2011] –

Bassist extraordinaire Tom Kennedy’s “Just For The Record” (his 3rd CD) is one of the most anticipated releases of 2011. Tom is best known for his work with Tania Maria, Bill Connors, Dave Weckl and Mike Stern. Weckl and Stern return the favor with their generous contributions to this new recording.

Sound wise, the CD covers many genres from Bop and Latin to Fusion and Funk with an allstar musician lineup: Tom Kennedy, acoustic, fretless and electric bass; Mike Stern, guitar; Dave Weckl, drums; Charles Blenzig, keyboards; Jay Oliver, keyboards; Sarina Suno, violin; Bob Albanese, keyboards & Nathan Childers, sax. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!!

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Electric Bass Virtuoso LORENZO FELICIATI Gathers Friends From The Road For New Project ‘FREQUENT FLYER’ – Available March 27 on RARENOISERECORDS

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Bass, Bob Mintzer, Cuong Vi, DJ Skizo, Jazz, LORENZO FELICIATI

ALBUM FEATURES TRUMPETER CUONG VU, YELLOWJACKETS SAXOPHONIST BOB MINTZER AND TURNTABLIST DJ SKIZO, AMONG OTHERS

Lorenzo Feliciati, Frequent Flyer

Italy’s Lorenzo Feliciati has been one of the best kept secrets on the European modern jazz scene for the past decade. On Frequent Flyer (RareNoiseRecords), his third solo outing, the Jaco Pastorius-inspired electric bassist fronts an all-star lineup that includes his Naked Truth bandmates — Seattle trumpeter Cuong Vu (who has worked with artists such as Laurie Anderson, Dave Douglas, Bill Frisell and Pat Metheny), British jazz keyboardist Roy Powell and longtime King Crimson drummer Pat Mastelotto – along with Yellowjackets saxophonist-composer Bob Mintzer and a host of players on the Italian prog-rock-jazz scene including fellow electric bassist Patrick Djivas (of the group Premiata Forneria Marconi), keyboardist Aidan Zammit, Hammond organist José Fiorilli, violinist Andrea Di Cesare, guitarist Daniele Gottardo, drummers Lucrezio De Seta, Roberto Gualdi, Maxx Furian, Pier Paolo Ferroni, Stefano Bagnoli and Daniele Pomo, Peruvian percussionist Paolo La Rosa, and turntablist DJ Skizo.

LISTEN TO EXCLUSIVE STREAMING TRACKS FROM FREQUENT FLYER

Frank Caruso & Eddie Gomez -][- Analea [Caruso/Gomez, 2102]

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Bass, Eddie Gomez, Frank Caruso, Piano

Frank Caruso & Eddie Gomez, Analea

Frank Caruso & Eddie Gomez -][- Analea –MP3– [Caruso/Gomez, 2012]

Pianist Frank Caruso played with the US Navy Jazz Band the FRANK CARUSO: Piano Performed with the Commodores in Washington D.C., and was a featured performer at the White House birthday party for Duke Ellington. Since then, he has appeared with many well-known musicians, such as Luciano Pavarotti, Henry Mancini, Louis Bellson, Maynard Ferguson, the Count Basie Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. His most recent albums “Heart of the City,” in collaboration with saxophonist Mark Colby, and “Songs from the Kingdom of Jazz,” with saxophonist Jim Massoth, have all received wide critical acclaim. He has recently co-written with Karl Mollison a jazz piano method book, “Piano Improvisation—A Powerful Practical System.”

Legendary bassist EDDIE GOMEZ has been on the cutting edge of music for over four decades. The Latin GRAMMY® award-winner’s impressive resumé includes performances with jazz giants such as Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Bill Evans, Gerry Mulligan and Benny Goodman. Eddie’s unique sound and style can be heard on hundreds of recordings spanning the worlds of jazz, classical, Latin jazz, rhythm & blues, popular and contemporary music. -[Biographies]-

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