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

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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]

Chick Corea and Gary Burton -][- HOT HOUSE – [Concord Jazz, 2012] –

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Chick Corea and Gary Burton, HOT HOUSE

Chick Corea and Gary Burton -][- HOT HOUSE – [Concord Jazz, 2012] –

Pianist Chick Corea and vibraphonist Gary Burton became a collaborative team almost by accident. Their first musical encounter took place at a jazz festival in Germany in 1972, when they performed together in a spur-of-the-moment encore. The results were so satisfying not only to the audience but to the artists themselves that the two musicians reconvened in a recording studio a couple months later to record the intricate yet highly melodic Crystal Silence, their first of several collaborative studio projects.

Chrysler named 2012 Detroit Jazz Festival Presenting Sponsor

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“The world’s largest free jazz festival branded “Imported from Detroit”

Today the Detroit Jazz Festival announced that the Chrysler brand will be the official presenting sponsor for the 2012 festival. The sponsorship is an extension of its successful “Imported from Detroit” campaign, celebrating the spirit and determination of Detroit and its residents.

2012 Detroit Jazz Festival Announces Star-Studded Lineup

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2012 Detroit Jazz Festival, Antonio Sanchez, Ben Williams, Brian Blade, Chick Corea, Chris Potter, Danilo Pérez, Gary Burton, Harlem String Quartet, John Patitucci, Pat Metheny Unity Band, Sonny Rollins, Wayne Shorter Quartet, Wynton Marsalis Quintet

World’s top jazz artists among the headliners for this year’s festival

The 33rd annual Detroit Jazz Festival, the world’s largest free jazz festival, will feature the most celebrated names in jazz including: Sonny Rollins; Wynton Marsalis Quintet; Pat Metheny Unity Band featuring Chris Potter, Antonio Sanchez, and Ben Williams; Chick Corea and Gary Burton with the Harlem String Quartet; and the Wayne Shorter Quartet featuring Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci and Brian Blade.

Jack DeJohnette Continues 70Th Birthday & NEA Jazz Master Celebration with Ambitious International Performance Schedule

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Chick Corea, Dave "Fuze" Fiuczynski, Drums, George Colligan, Jack DeJohnette, Jerome Harris, Stanley Clarke

Debut Trio Performances with Chick Corea & Stanley Clarke, Headlining Newport Jazz Festival and Monterey Jazz Festival, Participation in Pat Metheny Summer Music Workshop, “The Gateway Trio” Reunion, Among Other Appearances

Jack DeJohnette (Credit. Chris Griffith)

Recently Released Critically Acclaimed Album, Sound Travels

Jack DeJohnette Interviews:
Here & Now with Robin Young
The Checkout with Josh Jackson
All About Jazz with John Kelman
The Jazz Session with Jason Crane

Following the launch of his latest critically acclaimed album, Sound Travels (released January 17 on Golden Beams/eOne), as well as being named a 2012 NEA Jazz Master in January, drummer/pianist Jack DeJohnette will continue to celebrate his landmark 70th birthday year with high profile performances, festival appearances, among other activities.

Return To Forever -][- THE MOTHERSHIP RETURNS – [Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2012] –

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Return to Forever, THE MOTHERSHIP RETURNS

Return To Forever -][- THE MOTHERSHIP RETURNS -(3 DISC-SET) – [Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2012] –

Return To Forever are one of the most innovative and successful jazz/rock fusion bands. Originally formed in the early seventies, they had reunions in 1983 and 2008 before the current line-up got together in 2010 with the arrival of new members Jean-Luc Ponty and Frank Gambale. This set contains a double live CD recorded in 2011 plus a bonus DVD containing the Inside The Music feature which combines live footage with the band discussing the tracks performed on the CD.

Chick Corea -[|]- The Continents [DG, 2012]

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Pure genius, brilliant, prolific, and virtuoso master pianist, composer and musician Chick Corea delivers another enthralling recording once again! For all of you that’s followed his career you might agree, there’s simply no one else like him! —Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

Chick Corea, The Continents

Chick Corea -[|]- The Continents –MP3– [DG, 2012]

An NEA Jazz Master, 16-time Grammy® winner, prolific composer and undisputed keyboard virtuoso, Chick Corea has attained living legend status after four decades of unparalleled creativity and an artistic output that is simply staggering.

From straight ahead to avant-garde, bebop to fusion, children’s songs to chamber music, along with some far-reaching forays into symphonic works, Chick Corea has touched an astonishing number of musical bases in his illustrious career while maintaining a standard of excellence that is awe-inspiring. A tirelessly creative spirit, Chick Corea continues to forge ahead, continually reinventing himself in the process.

Corea, Gomez and Motian -][- Further Explorations [Concord Jazz, 2012]

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Corea, Gomez and Motian, Further Explorations

Corea, Gomez & Motian -][- Further Explorations -(MP3)- [Concord Jazz, 2012]

Produced by Corea, Further Explorations was recorded May 4-17, 2010, live at the Blue Note in New York City. (2011 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Evans’ original Explorations LP with Motian and bassist Scott LaFaro on the Riverside label.) In preparation, Corea, Gomez and Motian examined the entire Bill Evans discography. Rather than approach the music as a tribute, his material provides more of a template. Each musician also contributes original material. The results are inspired, as this elevated piano trio plays with near-telepathic empathy and a remarkable blend of ingenuity and emotional depth.

Various Artists -[|]- Miles Espanol [Entertainment One Music, 2011 | Review]

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Alex Acuna, Antonio Sanchez, Bob Belden, Carles Benavent, Chick Corea, Edsel Gomez, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Jack DeJohnette, Jazz, Jerry Gonzalez, John Scofield, Ron Carter, Sammy Figueroa

Greetings jazz enthusiasts, the weekend has finally arrived for some of us we’re entangled in the chill of this winters bliss. As always, thanks a bunch for hanging out with us at The Urban Flux!

Various Artists, Miles Espanol

Various Artists -[|]- Miles Espanol -(MP3)- [Entertainment One Music, 2011 | Review]

Even though we’re midway into the first month of the year, I’m honored to reflect on some recordings I have spent time on numerous occasions last year. For instance, being that I love adore new music I was blessed to immerse myself in this riveting, fresh yet approachable Latin influenced project that paid tribute to the legendary Miles Davis.

Although marginally restructured the compositions on this rendition of “Sketches of Spain” are persevered to retain its original content yet they are challenged to explore uncharted territory. Interestingly enough, you’ll find a welcome twist of multifaceted nuances underscored in the fabric of these gems will keep you returning for more. Appropriately titled “Miles Espanol,” this project is evenly shaped and divided from a Latin Jazz perspective was conceived, mended and produced by the incomparable Bob Beldon.

“Spain” by the Akoustic Band

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Akoustic Band, Chick Corea, Dave Weckl, Jazz, John Pattitucci, Piano

Greetings jazz enthusiast, if you haven’t revisited or heard “Spain” by the electrifying Chick Corea “Akoustic Band” now’s the time to indulge in one of the finest if not the greatest composition recorded by the phenomenal Chick Corea.

Chick Corea - Akoustic Band

Link: Sound Cloud.com

At your leisure, please check out Chick’s Facebook page. To the left, Chick Corea joins forces with bassist John Pattitucci and drummer Dave Weckl to form the Akoustic Band their fascinating debut as a trio in 1990 on GRP Records.

Here’s a link to a review by the Jazz Writer of the forthcoming album by supergroup Return to Forever, appropriately titled “FOREVER” due out this summer on Concord Records!

..:: SOURCE: Chick Corea.com ::..