Charlie Haden with Paul Motian, Geri Allen -][- ETUDES – [Soul Note, 1988] –

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Bassist, Charlie Haden, Composer, Drummer, Geri Allen, Paul Motian, Pianist, Soul Note

Charlie Haden with Paul Motian, Geri Allen, ETUDES

Charlie Haden with Paul Motian, Geri Allen -][- ETUDES –Mp3– [Soul Note, 1988]

Three of the most sensitive musicians known to the world of jazz have collaborated to make an album that sparkles with creative energy and intuitive sensitivities. From the wonderful rendition of Ornette Coleman’s “Lonely Woman” to some of the lesser known titles, all are done with a high level of expertise and a masterful brilliance. A beautiful album through and through. -[Customer Review | Amazon]-

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Kendrick Scott ORACLE -][- CONVICTION – [Concord Jazz, 2013] –

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African American, Alan Hampton, Bandleader, Composer, Concord Jazz, Derrick Hodge, Drummer, Joe Sanders, John Ellis, Kendrick Scott, Mike Moreno, Taylor Eigsti

KENDRICK SCOTT ORACLE – CONVICTION

Kendrick Scott ORACLE -][- CONVICTION – [Concord Jazz, 2013]

With the 2007 release of The Source – his debut recording as a leader – drummer and composer Kendrick Scott established a reputation right out of the gate as an explorer, someone with a generous measure of wisdom and insight to counterbalance his youth and newcomer status.

Nearly six years later, Scott and his band continue to dig beneath the surface to find the deeper truths in Conviction, their new CD scheduled for release on Concord Jazz on March 26, 2013 (international release dates may vary). As the title suggests, Conviction is the vehicle by which Kendrick and company look past the mundane and examine the motivating forces that propel us through life, even in those times when the greater truths are obscured by the tedium of the everyday.

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

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African American, Bandleader, Cellar Live, Drummer, Educator, Jeremy Pelt, Jimmy Greene, Lewis Nash, PETER WASHINGTON, Renee Rosnes

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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Makaya McCraven -][- SLIT DECISION – [Chicago Sessions Ltd., 2012] –

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Andrew Toombs, Chicago, Chicago Sessions Ltd., Cold Duck Complex, Composer, Drummer, Hungarian, Makaya McCraven, Nick Eipers, Producer, Tim Seisser, University of Massachusetts, university of massachusetts amherst

Makaya McCraven, SPLIT DECISION

Makaya McCraven -][- SLIT DECISION –Mp3– [Chicago Sessions Ltd., 2012]

Born in Paris October 19th 1983, to drummer Stephen McCraven and Hungarian folk singer Agnes Zsigmondi, Makaya McCraven has internationally toured, performed and recorded with jazz greats such as Bobby Broom, Archie Shepp and Charles Neville. In high school, Makaya was co-founder of the band Cold Duck Complex. They released 3 records and toured throughout the Northeast, opening for major national acts and gaining a loyal fan base. Cold Duck Complex became a campus favorite at the the University of Massachusetts, Amherst where they opened for 50 Cent, Rhazel and Reel Big Fish. As a music major at the University, Makaya played in the University Jazz Orchestra and earned 3 Downbeat student awards.

Wolfgang Haffner -][- HEART OF THE MATTER – [ACT Music, 2012] –

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Act Music, Composer, Drummer, Eythor Gunnarsson, Nicolas Fiszman & Dominic Miller, Sebastian Studnitzky, Wolfgang Haffner

Wolfgang Haffner, HEART OF THE MATTER

Wolfgang Haffner -][- HEART OF THE MATTER –Mp3– [ACT Music, 2012] –

The title “Heart of the Matter” by Wolfgang Haffner’s new album is definitely more than a play on words a matter of the heart -. Therefore “a matter of the heart” – his job for Germany was highly decorated, winning among others the Echo Jazz 2010 drummer, since He began his career with 18 years in the band of Albert Mangelsdorff. The following work for numerous national and international stars and the participation of over 400 albums testify. But only since he as ACT artist makes his own albums, he feels the “heart of the matter” close: “I no longer feel only as a drummer, but as a universal musician. I compose, arrange, search and enter worlds of sound, which is ultimately my style. ”

Manu Katché -][- MANU – [ECM Records, 2012] –

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Composer, Drummer, ECM Records, Jim Watson, Manu Katche, Nils Pettter Molvaer, Tore Brunborg

Manu Katche, MANU

Manu Katché -][- MANU –Mp3– [ECM Records, 2012] –

Eponymously-titled album from Manu Katché. On his fourth ECM disc, Manus unique drumming sets the scene and direction, with compositions and arrangements radiating outward from its rhythm-patterns. His strongly propulsive yet relaxed groove is unlike any other drummers, and it lifts up the soloists. Personnel in the ever-changing Katché band currently includes Norwegians Nils Pettter Molvaer and Tore Brunborg, first heard together on ECM in the band Masqualero in the 1980s: they still play most attractively together.

British keyboardist Jim Watson also makes a strong showing with minimalistically-insistent as well as lyrical piano and thick, swirling organ. Recorded March 2012 in the South of France, and issued on the eve of a major European tour. -[Editorial Review | Amazon]-

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Stephane Belmondo -][- The Same As It Never Was Before – [Sunnyside, 2011] –

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Composer, Drummer, Flügelhorn, Stephane Belmondo, Sunnyside Records, Trumpet

Stephane Belmondo, The Same As It Never Was Before

Stephane Belmondo -][- The Same As It Never Was Before –Mp3– [Sunnyside, 2011] –

Stephane Belmondo (born Hyères, Var, July 8, 1967) is a French jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist and drummer. Including recordings made with his brother Lionel Belmondo and Yusef Lateef,[1] he won the best French album category (L’Album français de l’année) in 2003, 2004 and 2005,in the French Victoires du Jazz awards.

Along with his brother he is noted for tribute albums that involve the musicians being honored.

ikiz -][- CHECKING IN – [C.A.R.E. Music Group, 2012] –

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Composer, Drummer, Percussionist, Robert Mehmet Sinan Ikiz

ikiz, CHECKING IN

ikiz -][- CHECKING IN –Mp3– [C.A.R.E. Music Group, 2012] –

Ikiz aka Robert Mehmet Sinan Ikiz is an extremely versatile drummer, percussionist and composer. His repertoire ranges from jazz to funk to pop. As early as elementary school students played Ikiz, who was born in Istanbul and grew up in Stockholm, in the group Straight Ahead. After studying in Los Angeles, among others Joe Porcaro, he toured with various groups around the world. Twice he was honored by the Royal Swedish Music Academy for best drummer. In 2004 he received the Jazz Award from the Academy!

Charlie Hunter and Scott Amendola -][- Not Getting Behind Is The New Getting Ahead – [Baboon Strength, 2012] –

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Baboon Strength, Charlie Hunter, Composer, Distribution 13, Drummer, Guitarist, Scott Amendola

Charlie Hunter and Scott Amendola -][- Not Getting Behind Is The New Getting Ahead –Mp3– [Baboon Strength, 2012] –

Charlie Hunter and Scott Amendola, Not Getting Behind is The New Getting Ahead

Not Getting Behind Is The New Getting Ahead, guitarist Charlie Hunter’s new duo recording with drummer Scott Amendola, is an album that’s easy to get behind. A complete departure from last year’s Public Domain —a true solo album — and the previous year’s Gentlemen, I Neglected to Inform You You Will Not Be Getting Paid — which incorporated two trombones and trumpet into Hunter’s instrumental arsenal — Not Getting Behind Is The New Getting Ahead is Hunter’s first recording of original compositions in three years.

Reggie Quinerly -][- MUSIC INSPIRED BY FREEDMAN TOWN – [Redefinition Music, 2012] –

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Antione Drye, Clinician, Composer, Corey King, Drummer, Educator, Enoch Smith Jr., Gerald Clayton, Houston TX, Marr Parker, Mike Moreno, Redefinition Music, Reggie Quinerly, Sarah Elizabeth Charles, Tim Warfield, Vicente Archer

Reggie Quinerly, MUSIC INSPIRED BBY FREEDMAN TOWN

Reggie Quinerly -][- MUSIC INSPIRED BY FREEDMAN TOWN – [Redefinition Music, 2012] –

Originally from Houston, Texas, Reggie Quinerly began playing the drums at an early age. His dedication and curious nature led his parents to search out private instructors Lester Grant and Samuel Dinkins III who would challenge and hone his musical skills.

After graduating from the renowned High School for the Visual and Performing Arts (HSPVA) he made his transition into the New York jazz scene, continuing his studies at the New School University. Since relocating in 1999 he has performed with the likes of saxophonist Joe Lovano, NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman, Branford Marsalis, Seamus Blake, James Spaulding, Greg Osby, trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and pianist John Hicks. He has also had the fortune of learning from master drummers Jimmy Cobb, Joe Chambers, Michael Carvin, Lewis Nash and Kenny Washington. Another recent achievement includes the completion of his Master’s degree from The Juilliard School’s Jazz division.