Ed Cherry -][- IT’s ALL Good – [Posi-Tone, 2012] –

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Ed Cherry, IT’S ALL GOOD

Ed Cherry -][- IT’s ALL Good –Mp3– [Posi-Tone, 2012] –

Everyone should stand up and take notice as guitarist Ed Cherry returns strongly on the scene to remind everyone that “It’s All Good!” With his first release on Posi-Tone, Cherry unleashes a powerful trio date featuring the solid harmonic foundation of organist Pat Bianchi and the explosive metrics of drummer Byron Landham.

Many jazz fans may already be familiar with Cherry’s earlier work, but now the time has come for a new generation to discover the bold and melodic guitar mastery of Ed Cherry. We are confident that “It’s All Good!” and Ed Cherry’s musical message will surely delight the ears of serious listeners and bring a joyous shout and groovy swing to jazz fans everywhere.

::: SOURCE: Posi-Tone.com :::

Nils -][- CITY GROOVE – [Baja Records, 2012] –

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Alex Al, Baja Records, Clydene Jackson, Daryl Jones, Guitar, Mitch Forman, Nils, Reggie McBride, Ricky Lawson, Simon Phillips

Nils, CITY GROOVE

Nils -][- CITY GROOVE – [Baja Records, 2012] –

Nils new album, City Groove captivates the exciting vibrant sound of the best of today’s jazz grooves. The album includes 12 original compositions featuring some of today’s hottest musicians accompanying Nils on lead guitar. The players include Ricky Lawson and Simon Phillips on drums; Alex Al, Reggie McBride and Daryl Jones on bass; Clydene Jackson and Mitch Forman on keyboards and Oliver Brown percussion.

Nils is also joined by chart topping artist Jeff Golub on a great instrumental duet. Tracks include: City Groove, Casablanca, Sunset Blvd., Let’s Bounce, Funk In Da House and 7 more. -[Editorial Review | Amazon]-

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Masaaki Mizuguchi -][- ALONE TOGETHER -[Bistro Tempo, 2012] –

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Masaaki Mizuguchi, ALONE TOGETHER

Masaaki Mizuguchi -][- ALONE TOGETHER –Mp3– [Bistro Tempo, 2012] –

There is currently no updated information available about guitarist Masaaki Mizuguchi, aptly titled “ALONE TOGETHER” this is his latest release on Bistro Tempo. By chance, if anyone has any info please let us know.

For the optimist out there, if straight ahead or vintage jazz sound is your bag or cup of tea I’m sure you’ll love this sumptuous outing by this talented and engaging guitarist from Japan has the perfect antidote you’ve been looking for. –Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

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Eric Essix -][- SELF-TITLED – [Essential Recordings, 2012] –

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Eric Essix, ERIC ESSIX

Eric Essix -][- SELF-TITLED –Mp3– [Essential Recordings, 2012] –

In 2000, while signed to Zebra Records, Eric Essix decided to explore the soul, R&B, gospel and country music that he grew up listening to in his home state of Alabama. It was the start of a musical journey that began with “Southbound” followed by “Somewhere In Alabama” on his own Essential Recordings label in 2004 and now has brought him full circle with his latest offering, ”Birmingham”.

Eric recorded his debut album as a solo artist in 1988 for Nova Records called “First Impressions” and 15 albums later he is still making music that moves; that captures the imagination…that touches the emotions. Eric’s last three recordings have been particularly revealing and personal, giving the listener an up close look at the man behind the music and the place he calls home. -[Excerpt | Biography]

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Todd Clouser’s A Love Electric -][- Entre: Selections in Garage Jazz – [The Royal Potato Family, 2012] –

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Todd Clouser’s A Love Electric, Selections in Garage Jazz

Todd Clouser’s A Love Electric -][- Entre: Selections in Garage Jazz –Mp3– [The Royal Potato Family, 2012] –

Todd Clouser is a Baja, Mexico-based guitarist whose genre-defying compositions and passionate live performances have earned the praise of musicians, critics, and lovers of jazz and rock alike. His newest full-length release Todd Clouser’s A Love Electric, released February 1, 2011 on indie jazz tastemaker label Ropeadope, is an intuitive blend of 70’s rock, Curtis Mayfield groove, and modern jazz, featuring eleven original compositions and two covers: Harry Nilsson’s “One” and Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”

Charles Compo -][- FOOLISH PLEASURE – [Chads Music, 2012] –

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Charles Compo, FOOLISH PLEASURE

Charles Compo -][- FOOLISH PLEASURE –Mp3– [Chads Music, 2012] –

Jazzy, edgy, moody, cinematic, jammy, creative, hard hitting, cinematic music. This collection of compositions written by Charles Compo was recorded in a couple of days up in the woods at Hal Winer’s Bi Coastal Music. Each song highlights the creativity and energy of a group of musicians that have played together in and around New York in various combinations for over twenty years. The music can be described as expressive contemporary jazz that tells a story.

Guitarist & Vocalist Lionel Loueke Returns on August 28 with ‘Heritage’

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Lionel Louke

On August 28, the acclaimed West African jazz guitarist/vocalist Lionel Loueke will release Heritage, his dynamic third Blue Note album, which was co-produced by label mate Robert Glasper. Heritage finds Loueke—who was hailed by The New York Times as “a gentle virtuoso”—exploring a more electric sound with a new trio featuring Derrick Hodge on electric bass and Mark Guiliana on drums. The album presents seven new compositions by Loueke, two by Glasper, and one co-written by the two. Glasper also contributes piano and keyboards to six tracks, while singer Gretchen Parlato provides background vocals on two tracks.

BROOKLYN JAZZ UNDERGROUND RECORDS To Release BOOM-BAP!TISM From Guitarist/Composer ISAAC DARCHE

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Available May 15 at www.BJURecords.com and www.IsaacDarche.com

Isaac Darche, BOOM-BAP!TISM

A great sense of excitement and joy permeates the music on Boom-Bap!tism (BJURecords, May 15), the sophomore CD release from guitarist/composer Isaac Darche, featuring Darche on guitar, Sean Wayland on Hammond B3, and the ubiquitous Mark Ferber on drums. “I think the mojo, or the special sauce, of this session was excitement. Sean, Mark and I were just really going for it. We were having so much fun in the studio and the results exceeded our expectations”, said Darche. “I believe this album reflects my values as a musician. I try to respect and extend the jazz guitar tradition from inside its own logic, and produce a product that is original and new in some way. I give 110% everyday, trying to constantly improve, and I believe this is what it takes to create something that inspires people and opens their imaginations to new possibilities.”

Bobby Broom -][- UPPER WEST SIDE STORY – [Origin Records, 2012 | Review] –

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Bobby Broom, UPPER WEST SIDE STORY

Bobby Broom -][- UPPER WEST SIDE STORY –Mp3– [Origin Records, 2012 | Review] –

We’ve come to meet another chapter in the life of affluent guitarist, composer and producer Bobby Broom. What a joy it is to take the plunge, relax and listen to one of the most unique voices on jazz guitar. Throughout his music career, considered a prodigy at sixteen until now the native New Yorker with perseverance he has propelled upward through generations of great musicians to hone his skills and develop the essential qualities generated the fruits of his love for music are eloquently communicated on the “Upper West Side Story” his tenth and current recording on Origin Records.

Allan Holdsworth -][- HARD HAT AREA – [Moonjune Records, 2012] –

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Allan Holdsworth, HARD HAT AREA

Allan Holdsworth -][- HARD HAT AREA – [Moonjune Records, 2012] –

Bookended by the quasi-orchestral compositions Prelude and Postlude, the music on Hard Hat Area was in some respects simply a logical extension of the ultra-sophisticated and highly idiosyncratic style of jazz-fusion that Allan Holdsworth had developed on his previous seven albums. But in other respects it was quite different, perhaps the most significant difference being that it was recorded by the guitarist’s touring band, which had refined the material by performing it live before entering the studio. ”It was more of a band record than my previous two, which were almost more like solo records,” says Holdsworth.”