Tom Randles -][- Destination Music City [Flyjazz Music, 2012]

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African American, Guitar, Jazz, Tom Randles

Tom Randles, Destination Music City

Tom Randles -][- Destination Music City –MP3– [Flyjazz Music, 2012]

Contemporary jazz guitarist Tom Randles gets down to business and back to his soul roots with his fourth CD, DESTINATION MUSIC CITY. Randles, an award winning multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, recorded his latest project in Nashville Tennessee, home to some of the finest musicians and sound recording engineers on the planet, creating an aural landscape you’ll want to explore again and again. Check out Randles’ jazzy version of famous R&B cover tune, PEOPLE MAKE THE WORLD GO ROUND! Fine solo saxophone work by Kenny Anderson (Gloria Estefan, Tom Jones, Larry Carlton, Arturo Sandoval, Bobby Caldwell) and master trumpet player Jim Williamson (Aretha Franklin, Michael McDonald, B.B. King, The Temptations, Randy Brecker) take this project to a whole new level. “I really wanted to work with some great players and I tried to make the most of that opportunity.

Motéma Proudly Releases SOLO The Compelling Solo Piano Recording From LYNNE ARRIALE

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Jazz, Lynne Arriale, Piano

“Lynne Arriale’s brilliant musicianship and bandstand instincts place her among the top jazz pianists of the day” – The New York Times

Lynne Arriale, Solo

Pianist/composer Lynne Arriale’s 2011 recording, Convergence (featuring Bill McHenry, Omer Avital and Anthony Pinciotti), amassed a considerable amount of critical acclaim: it reached #4 on the Jazz Week Radio Chart; was named one of the “Top 50 CDs of 2011” by JazzTimes Magazine; named one of Jazz Police’s 2011 Essential CDs; and is the winner of the SESAC 2012 National Performance Activity Award.

Gregoire Maret -][- Gregoire Maret [Entertainment One, 2012]

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Gregoire Maret, Harmonica, Jazz

Gregoire Maret, Gregoire Maret

Gregoire Maret -][- Gregoire Maret [Entertainment One, 2012]

Prepare yourself for the most important debut jazz recording since Esperanza Spaulding broke through a few years ago. Gregoire Marét is not only a musicians musician as evidenced by the testimonials above but hes a charismatic virtuoso whose musical concepts are at once highly melodic, soulful, swinging, and elegantly exploratory.

On his debut album, Gregoire proves himself to be a master interpreter of works by Chick Corea, Milton Nascimento, Stevie Wonder, Pat Metheny, and others; and also an impressionistic composer of great panache and sophistication in his own right. The selections are extended, diverse, richly textured and always engaging.

Supported by an impressive cast, including vocalists Cassandra Wilson and Raul Midòn, and bassist Marcus Miller, Gregoire Marét has brought forth that rare creation in todays jazz an album that is simultaneously forward-looking and in the moment. State of the art, 2012.

..:: SOURCE: Amazon.com ::..

Guitarist | Composer Will Bernard Releases New Trio CD “OUTDOOR LIVING”

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Guitar, Jazz, Will Bernard

Out March 20th, 2012 on Dreck to Disk | A-Train
Groove-Centric Disc Debuts Bernard’s Touring Trio With Wil Blades (B3) and Simon Lott (Drums)

Will Bernard Trio, Outdoor Living

The life of a touring jazz musician doesn’t involve a lot of what most people would picture as “the great outdoors.” Guitarist Will Bernard’s groove-heavy new organ trio CD Outdoor Living, however, pays tribute to an entirely different kind of landscape. Roads stretching to the horizon viewed from the windows of a van, the cracked pavement of city streets, motel parking lots – this is the scenery that Bernard brings to light on these nine original tunes.

Johnathan Blake -][- The Eleventh Hour [Sunnyside, 2012]

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African American, Drums, Jazz, Johnathan Blake

Greeting’s everyone, it’s great to be back with you. It’s an honor today to introduce another exceptional new voice in jazz. Write it down folks, his name is Johnathan Blake! The Grammy-nominated drummer debuts with “The Eleventh Hour” on Sunnyside Records! If you seriously love modern jazz, don’t miss extraordinary offering by the gifted Johnathan Blake! —Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

“Johnathan Blake is without peer among young drummers for clarity of his beat and incisiveness of his swing.”
– Brian Lynch

Johnathan Blake, Eleventh Hour

Johnathan Blake -][- The Eleventh Hour –MP3– [Sunnyside, 2012]

Grammy-nominated drummer and composer, Johnathan Blake, has been working steadily in the contemporary jazz scene for the past 10 years. He has been a first-call drummer for many notable jazz musicians such as Tom Harrell, David Sanchez, Russell Malone, Kenny Barron, Randy Brecker, and Oliver Lake to name a few. His musicianship, professionalism, and positive attitude are few of the attributes that make him the choice drummer for many. In addition to being a sideman, Johnathan performs with his own group internationally.

Dan Wilensky -][- Back in The Mix [Speechless Productions, 2012 | Review]

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Dan Wilensky, Dean Johnson, Jazz, Mark Soskin, Russ Johnson, Tenor Saxophone, Tony Moreno

Dan Wilensky, Back in the Mix

Dan Wilensky -][- Back in The Mix –MP3– [Speechless Productions, 2012 | Review]

Ann Arbor, Michigan born saxophonist and composer Dan Wilensky joins us with his forth recording to illustrate his virtuosity, hard-working and endless pursuit to score new songs and re-invent the shape of timeless classics meshed together to underscored with precision on his latest “Back in The Mix.”

Thus far, I’m pleasantly surprised with Wilensky’s crisp and vibrant tonality, he noticeably enunciates his sound through the vine of nine lively and abstemious tunes which in essence solidifies his presence for new and seasoned listeners alike.
Out of the gate, I immediately hear why the legendary Ray Charles added Wilensky (who at the time just graduated from high school) as lead alto player for his big band. Wilensky called his analogous colleagues Mark Soskin on piano, Dean Johnson – bass, Tony Moreno plays drums and Russ Johnson on trumpet is here to serve up a palette of scrumptious grooves.

Vocalist Halie Loren Makes Justin Time Records Debut With HEART FIRST

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Female Vocals, Halie Loren, Jazz

MIX OF ORIGINALS AND STANDARDS PRESENTED WITH WARM TONES AND A YOUNG PERSPECTIVE ON LOVE

Halie Loren, Heart First

Some singers sing to themselves, some sing to crowds. When listeners hear singer, composer, and instrumentalist Halie Loren weave her genre-spanning magic, they are convinced that she is singing just to them alone, with authenticity and emotional maturity. As she makes music with her voice, she understands the deepest meanings of the lyrics and communicates them with great intimacy. Still in her twenties, Loren has released several albums and toured the world singing jazz and pop. Her new album, Heart First (Justin Time Records), features long-time collaborator and co-producer Matt Treder on piano, Mark Schneider on bass, William Seiji Marsh on guitar, Brian West on drums, Sergei Teleshev on accordion, Rob Birdwell on flugelhorn and trumpet, Hank Shreve on harmonica, and Dale Bradley on cello.

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Roc Calvet -][- Other Worlds: A Tribute to Wayne Shorter [Whatabout Jazz, 2012]

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Guitar, Jazz, Roc Calvet

Roc Calvet, Other Worlds (A Tribute to Wayne Shorter)

Roc Calvet -][- Other Worlds: A Tribute to Wayne Shorter –MP3– [Whatabout Jazz, 2012]

Born in Terrassa (Barcelona) in 1978. Guitarist and composer of jazz, rock, blues, country, funk and soul. Guitar teacher since 1998, he’s a graduate of “l’Aula de música moderna i jazz de Barcelona” and ESMUC.

He is currently playing in various jazz and improvised music groups with musicians such as Philippe Haffligen, Matthew Simon, Josep Maria Farràs and Federico Mazzanti, performing all over Spain. In 2010 he released a CD with the band Eliptic Project, “Six Tunes Below Zero” (Quadrant Corners) .

This CD contains six compositions of contemporary jazz influenced by the off-mainstream jazz community.
”Other Worlds, a tribute to the music of Wayne Shorter” is his debut as a leader. It is a set of arrangements based on the compositions of the early Blue Note 1960. -[Biography]-

..:: SOURCE: Whatabout-music.com ::..

The Vintage Modernists -][- Cityscape [The Vintage Modernists, 2012]

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Cameron Hicks, Daniel Weidlein, Erik Miron, Jazz

Greeting’s modernists, fusionist and enthusiast alike! As always, it’s a pleasure to share some of the latest new voices in the world of jazz with you. On my usual quest to discover new music I stumbled into this refreshing new group with a impressive, complex and unique sound by “The Vintage Modernists.” From what I heard, I believe these guys will be well worth time to check out. Do have a safe and fab weekend, Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

The Vintage Modernists, Cityscape

The Vintage Modernists -][- Cityscape –MP3– [The Vintage Modernists, 2012]

The Vintage Modernists are Daniel Weidlein (saxophones, EWI, effects), Erik Miron (guitar, effects), and Cameron Hicks (drums). Based in Los Angeles, but all hailing from the Rocky Mountain West, this eclectic group combines post-modern jazz with elements of the avant-garde, funk, and post-rock music. The band has performed regularly around the Los Angeles area and is finishing up its debut album. For more information on the group, please visit www.reverbnation.com/vintagemodernists.

Nat Radley -][- The Big Eyes [Fresh Sound Records, 2011]

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Guitar, Jazz, Nat Radley

Nat Radley, The Big Eyes

Nat Radley -][- The Big Eyes –MP3– [Fresh Sound Records, 2011]

Nate Radley is Brooklyn-based guitarist and composer who leads his own group, can be heard with a variety of collaborative projects, and works as a sideman in numerous bands both in the New York area and around the world.

Nate’s first cd as a leader “The Big Eyes” came out in January of 2012 on the Fresh Sound/New Talent label. The cd includes nine of his original compositions performed by Nate on guitar, Loren Stillman on saxophone, Pete Rende on fender Rhodes, Matt Pavolka on bass, and Ted Poor on drums.

In addition to leading his own band Nate performs frequently with the collaborative band “Bad Touch” which includes Loren Stillman and Ted Poor, as well as Gary Versace on organ. This band has recorded one cd under its own name “Like a Magic Kiss” and a second “Winter Fruits” under the name of the Loren Stillman quartet. Together the band has toured Europe in 2011 and the U.S. in 2009. Excerpt from -[Biography]-

..:: SOURCE: NateRadley.com ::..