NOTED JAZZ COMPOSER, ARRANGER & PIANIST EZRA WEISS RELEASES BIG BAND ALBUM OUR PATH TO THIS MOMENT

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Available September 4 on Roark Records

“Pianist Ezra Weiss proves himself a confident composer and arranger in the progressive mainstream.” – Nate Chinen, The New York Times

“Weiss is representative of a postmodern generation of young composers.” – Thomas Conrad, Jazz Times

Ezra Weiss, OUR PATH TO THIS MOMENT

Ezra Weiss has one of the most active and creative imaginations of any under-40 jazz musician. He was one of the select few nominated in the latest Down Beat International Critics Poll, and discerning jazz fans know Weiss can be counted on to make superior albums. They also know there’s nothing predictable about the album themes or settings that Portland, Oregon-based Weiss uses to showcase his considerable strengths as a composer, as an arranger, and as a pianist.

Virginia Mayhew Quartet -][- MARY LOU WILLIAMS – The Next 100 Years – [Renma Recordings, 2012] –

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Virginia Mayhew Quartet, MARY LOU WILLIAMS – The Next 100 Years

Virginia Mayhew Quartet -][- MARY LOU WILLIAMS – The Next 100 Years –Mp3– [Renma Recordings, 2012] –

“…a great artist who refuses to stand still.” – Tim Price, Saxophone Journal

Musicians: Virginia Mayhew (tenor saxophone), Ed Cherry (guitar), Harvie S (bass), Andy Watson (drums). Special guest trombonist Wycliffe Gordon.

“Mary Lou Williams – The Next 100 Years” celebrates the 100th year anniversary of Mary Lou’s birth with fresh arrangements by Virginia of eight Mary Lou compositions, including the popular “What’s You Story, Morning Glory?”, material from the “Zodiac Suite” and a surprise find in Mary Lou’s “Meditation” works, plus two new compositions by Virginia inspired by Mary Lou.

Joe Alterman -][- GIVE ME THE SIMPLE LIFE – [Miles High Records, 2012] –

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“Joe Alterman has tremendous taste and a passionate respect for swing and space. His touch on the keyboard is reminiscent of pianists from earlier years who listened carefully, felt expressively and actually cared about what the listener heard. Joe is a remarkable swinger and poet.” —Marc Myers, JazzWax.com

Joe Alterman, GIVE ME THE SIMPLE LIFE

Joe Alterman -][- GIVE ME THE SIMPLE LIFE –Mp3– [Miles High Records, 2012] –

Joe Alterman is a jazz pianist whose playing is a joyous throwback to the keyboard stylists of the 1950s. By merging the patient touch of past pianists with his own contemporary sound, Alterman manages to revitalize the familiar, rekindling memories of why you started listening to jazz in the first place.

Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Joe moved to New York in the fall of 2007 to study music at New York University. He graduated in May of 2012 but is now back to complete his Masters’ degree. While there, he has studied with greats including Don Friedman, Jean Michel-Pilc, Ralph Lalama, Joe Lovano and John Scofield, among others.

Kevin Coelho -][- Funkengruven: The Joy of Driving a B3 – [ALLEGRO CHICKEN COUP, 2012] –

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Old school jazz enthusiast and novice alike, this record is exclusively for you guys. New comer Kevin Coelho organist extraordinaire debuts with “FUNKENGRUVEN: The Joy of Driving a B3.” This young man can absolutely burn, he comfortably rejuvenates the spirit and groove of legends like Earland, Smith, McDuff and many more. If soul jazz is your thang, be sure and check out this emerging new artist! –Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

Kevin Coelho, FUNKENGRUVEN . The Joy of Driving a B3

Kevin Coelho -][- FUNKENGRUVEN: The Joy of Driving a B3 – [ALLEGRO CHICKEN COUP, 2012] –

Discovered and produced by B3 monster Tony Monaco, here comes a 16-year-old organ phenom! Organ prodigy Kevin Coelho started piano study at age six. Over the years, his teachers have included Randy Masters, Wil Blades, and Tony Monaco. He has attended master classes with Bennet Pastor, Larry Goldings, Taylor Eigsti, Joshua Redman, Ndugu Chancler, and Tooty & Jimmy Heath.

Eric Erhardt -][- A BETTER FATE – [Tapestry Records, 2012 | Review] –

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Eric Erhardt, A BETTER FATE

Eric Erhardt -][- A BETTER FATE –Mp3– [Tapestry Records, 2012 | Review] –

The multi-faceted Eric Erhardt arrives with a harmonious palette of eight flavorful and astute originals pushes the envelope of his voicing’s on what is described as “acoustic fusion” on his debut album “A Better Fate.”

Based in the Mile High City (Denver), Eric was mentored by the legendary sax giant Dave Liebman. Erhardt a veteran in his own right is a notable band leader who wrote and arranged all compositions on this recording. This elegant tapestry consists of a blanket stitched and colored with the fibers of Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, rock and 20th century classic.