Sean Haefeli -][- RISE – [Sean Haefeli, 2012] –

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CDBaby.com, Composer, Keyboardist, Lyricist, Rap, Sean Haefeli, Vocalist

Sean Haefeli, RISE

Sean Haefeli -][- RISE –Mp3– [Sean Haefeli, 2012] –

Sean Haefeli is a forward-thinking musician, skilled as a pianist, vocalist, lyricist and composer. His music represents a convergence of sensibilities and aesthetics, as jazz, soul, and poetic lyricism intersect, creating a distinctively modern sound.

Throughout his youth, Sean trained as a classical pianist, and later, a vocalist, while primarily listening to hip-hop and r&b. He continued to navigate seemingly disparate worlds, entering Depaul University as an opera major, and graduating with a degree in English literature. He cultivated an appreciation for a diverse range of poets, and regularly appeared on Chicago’s spoken word scene. After graduation, he immersed himself in jazz and improvisation, working in a range of performance mediums and styles, while further widening his listening sphere. -[Excerpt | Biography]-

Niels Klein Quartet -][- RISE – [Fuhrwerk Musik, 2012] –

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CDBaby.com, Cologne, Composer, Fuhrwerk Musik, Germany, Jonas Burgwinkwel, Niels Klein, Pablo Held, Robert Landfermann, Saxophonist

Niels Klein Quartet, RISE

Niels Klein Quartet -][- RISE –Mp3– [Fuhrwerk Musik, 2012] –

Contemporary Jazz from well experienced reed player Niels Klein from Cologne, Germany. His rhythm section is formed by the now famous Pablo Held Trio, with Pablo Held on piano, Robert Landfermann on bass and Jonas Burgwinkwel on drums. That swings!

German sax-player Niels Klein, who has got great experience in writing even for Big Bands and classical orchestras is gifted with a very individual and colorful sound-language. With his very personal album RISE he shows – once again – his big talent for writing compositions in the actual jazz language. Flavoured with surprising sound-changes, his melodic approach – both in his compositions and in his improvisations – is always very expressive. The whole quartet impresses with a big range from quiet, sensitive moments to very energetic explosions. -[Album Notes | CDBaby.com]-

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Philip Baker -][- HIGHER and HIGHER – [Lmg Records, 2012] –

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African American, CDBaby.com, Keyboards, Philip Baker

Philip Baker, HIGHER and HIGHER

Philip Baker -][- HIGHER and HIGHER –Mp3– [Lmg Records, 2012] –

This project is my first since my mother passed in 2007. The melodies here tell a story of healing and realizations I have come to embrace along this to culmination. There is so much legacy here, reflecting the deposit she made into my siblings (8 of us) and I through the years. This project includes music that my son Samuel wrote when he was 13 years of age, as well as songs he helped produce/critique. It also includes the executive direction and consultation of one of my mentors John Stevenson. Also, it includes the creative foresight of another artist Bill Parrish, a great musician and songwriter.

The melodies here in this project as always are dedicated back to my Heavenly Father, but also to my mother as well. R.I.P. DBC! We desire that you enjoy this music while you drive, relax, and live your life to the fullest with much success! Life Music! Live a Life of Success! -[Album Notes | CDBaby]-

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Frank Herzberg Trio -][- HANDMADE – [FHStudio, 2011] –

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Alexandre Zamith, CDBaby.com, FHStudio, Frank Herzberg, Zé Eduardo Nazario

Frank Herzberg Trio, HANDMADE

Frank Herzberg Trio -][- HANDMADE –Mp3– [FHStudio, 2011] –

Handmade Coming to Brazil 14 years ago was a kind of adventure that I expected to last only a couple of years. But private plans and destiny very often do not agree with each other. Now I’m married to my beautiful wife Marta, have three great kids: Stefan, Luisa and Clara, and I have met many marvelous people here. I am lucky to play with many of the very best Brazilian musicians and I’ve been learning a great variety of new musical styles and ways to play.

Zé Eduardo Nazario and Alexandre Zamith became my partners almost 10 years ago and we continue to find opportunities to maintain our musical and personal friendship. I’m very pleased we managed to document some of the artistic material we’ve created during these years. –[Album Notes | CDBaby]-

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David Caldwell-Mason -][- COLD SNAP – [David Caldwell-Mason, 2012] –

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Ari Hoenig, CDBaby.com, Composer, David Caldwell-Mason, Kellen Harrison, Modern Creative Jazz, Pianist

David Caldwell-Mason, COLD SNAP

David Caldwell-Mason -][- COLD SNAP –Mp3– [David Caldwell-Mason, 2012] –

David’s sophomore effort features Ari Hoenig on drums and Kellen Harrison on bass. A ambitious collection of original music, “Cold Snap” is punctuated with lucid dream-state reimaginings of Beyonce’s “Single Ladies,” and The Bird and the Bee’s “Meteor.”

This latest album is a collection of mostly original music that I’ve been cultivating in the trio setting for the last five years. I see it as a documentation of my development as a pianist and composer, as I continue to become more firmly rooted in my influences. The goal of this process as I see it is to internalize those influences to the point where they become part of one’s musical “identity.” Then it becomes possible to transcend regurgitation, and make music in a more honest, powerful way.

EQ -][- TO SPEAK – [Vorticity Music, 2012] –

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Australian, CDBaby.com, Chris Bieniek, Chris Broomhead, Daniel Gassin, entertainment, EQ, Kit Riley, Music, Vorticity Music

EQ, TO SPEAK

EQ -][- TO SPEAK –Mp3– [Vorticity Music, 2012] –

2012 sees Australian jazz-fusion group EQ release their long awaited second album. Following up from 2007’s self-titled release this powerhouse trio returns to offer a bold new step in their music, the addition of keyboards, and creative yet true fusion compositions.

This new recording features the explosive playing of Chris Bieniek (guitar), Chris Broomhead (drums), Kit Riley (bass) and special guest Daniel Gassin (piano & keys), and is the must-have album of the Australian jazz-fusion scene for 2012!

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Frank McComb -][- THE LIVING ROOM – [Boobeescoot Music, 2012] –

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African American, Anthony Crawford, Boobeescoot Music, CDBaby.com, entertainment, Frank McComb, Keyboadist, Male Vocalist, Music, rhodes pianos, Robert Miller

Frank McComb, THE LIVING ROOM

Frank McComb -][- THE LIVING ROOM –Mp3– [Boobeescoot Music, 2012] –

My original plan was to release a “Best Of” CD but it just didn’t come together quite the way I wanted it to so I decided to do an “unplugged” live CD. This CD, to me, is by far the most organic and raw project I’ve ever done as I’m not afraid to take chances. I’ve decided to take this chance with my LA based trio and record a CD with no production (2 track mix -no multi tracking), no overdubs (just a few edits), no backing vocals, no bells and no whistles. Instead, I welcome the mistakes, the voice cracks, the wrong notes on piano, microphone squeals and anything else that can go wrong in concert.

More Zero -][- Between Two Conclusions – [More Zero Music, 2012] –

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CDBaby.com, Chris Stover, Composer, More Zero, More Zero Music, Trombone

More Zero, Between Two Conclusions

More Zero -][- Between Two Conclusions –Mp3– [More Zero Music, 2012] –

Chris Stover is a trombonist, composer, and theorist that specializes in Cuban and Brazilian music, creative improvisation, and new music. He has performed recently with Eddie Palmieri, Charlie Hunter, Wayne Horvitz, Robin Holcomb, Tom Varner, Jovino Santos Neto, and Michael Spiro, and he has toured internationally with Pablo Moses, Apple Gabriel, Quasinada, Jumbalassy, and the Harry James Orchestra, as well as his own solo and group projects.

Mychael Pollard -][- PLETHORA – [Mychael Pollard Music, 2012] –

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African American, CDBaby.com, Composer, Keyboardist, Multi-instrumentalist, Mychael Pollard, Pianist

Mychael Pollard, PLETHORA

Mychael Pollard -][- PLETHORA –Mp3– [Mychael Pollard Music, 2012] –

Mychael Pollard plays with grace, style and passion. The Washington, DC native is a Pianist/Keyboardist & multi-instrumentalist who fell in love with music at a very young age. From singing in the school glee club to learning to play the flute, Mychael’s foray into music also led him into mastering the piano and, at the age of 12, composing his first set of songs.

Mychael describes his music as adventurous, creative, original and spiritual. His musical style is in the vein of jazz/rock fusion. Mychael has goals to be an incredible producer, music teacher, and an innovator in music. His influences in music are an eclectic mix of Classical, R&B, Rock, Progressive Rock, Jazz Fusion & more. Mychael has connected with fans by performing regionally and beyond.

The W.E.S. Group -][- The Story of Humanity (A Human Story) – [H2 Jazz, 2011] –

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CDBaby.com, The W.E.S. Group

Greeting’s music aficionados, the weekend is just around the corner. On this occasion, I have this intriguing new (current) project by The W.E.S. Group. Underscored by lyrically engaging rhythms these compositions are spiritually influenced nuances shaped with a plethora of beautifully crafted melodies. —Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

The W.E.S. Group, The Story of Humanity (A Human Story)

The W.E.S. Group -][- The Story of Humanity (A Human Story) –Mp3– [The W.E.S. Group, 2011] –

The Story of Humanity project is about our evolution from spirit to humanity and from humanity back to spirit. As the saying goes, “we are not just human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human experience.” This album chronicles through music and soundscape, the journey of our spirit from ether to flesh and back to ether again.