Nicky Schrire -][- FREEDOM FLIGHT – [Circavision Productions, 2012 | Review]

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Arranger, Brian Adler, Composer, Female Vocalist, Jake Goldbas, Jay Rattan, Nick Paul, Nicky Schrire, Paul Jones, Peter Eldridge, Producer, Sam Anning

Nicky Schrire, FREEDOM FLIGHT

Nicky Schrire -][- FREEDOM FLIGHT – [Circavision Productions, 2012 | Review] –

As music enthusiasts and jazz lovers are you ready to delve into the one of the most anticipated releases of the year featuring the compelling and prolific artistry of songwriter, arranger and producer Nicky Schrire? Born in London and reared in South Africa, with her abiding hunger to create music Nicky found her way to the entertainment mecca of the world New York. She’s armed with a spirited, soulful and rousing debut appropriately “Freedom Flight.” Perhaps much like you, I had no earthly idea who Nicky Schrire was until this meeting this project. Of course now, I’m thrilled to become acquainted with the unrivaled music, style and versatility of this prolific new artist named Nicky Schrire.

Kerong Chok -]|[- GOOD COMPANY – [Kerong Chok, 2012 | Review] –

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Jake Goldbas, Kerong Chok, Lucas Pino, Matt Holman

Kerong Chok, Good Company

Kerong Chok -]|[- GOOD COMPANY –MP3– [Kerong Chok, 2011 | Review] –

Depending on what circles in the jazz community you dwell in you might be missing out on one of the most cherished, significant and beloved instruments that hasn’t necessarily moved progressively into the millennium in this genre … the Organ. In this case, “Good Company” arrives in the nick of time by an incredible young composer, pianist and organist named Kerong Chok who exhibits the intellect, zeal and embodies texturally stimulating fundamentals that surge with the remnants of boldness.

Singapore Native KERONG CHOK Makes Debut AS A Leader on GOOD COMPANY Available April 3

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Jake Goldbas, Kerong Chok, Keyboardist, Lucas Pino, Matt Hollman, Michael Valeanu

“Even though he rates as one of Singapore’s most exciting young jazz keyboardists, it’s taken Kerong Chok nine years to come up with his debut album. But what an album it is… Get this and you’ll realize that you’re really in good musical company indeed.” – Christopher Toh, TodayOnline

Kerong Chok, Good Company

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When people think of Singapore – the small island, city-state in Southeast Asia – images of a well-ordered, literate, socially disciplined, technologically advanced, multicultural entrepot easily come to mind. Musically, the country is known for its brilliant classically trained prodigies. Now there’s another great musical talent coming from that part of the world – jazz organist, composer, and bandleader Kerong Chok. He’s a graduate of the distinguished Manhattan School of Music and has played with a number of jazz stars including Frank Wess, Steve Wilson, and John Riley.