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.

Erimaj -][- Conflict Of A Man – [Don’t Cry Recordings, 2012] –

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Burniss Earl Travis, Chris Turner, Corey King, Don't Cry Recordings, Erimaj, Jamire Williams, Jason Moran, John Ellis, MacAuthor Genius, Matthew Stevens, Vicente Archer

Erimaj, CONFLICT OF A MAN

Erimaj -][- Conflict Of A Man –Mp3– [Don’t Cry Recordings, 2012] –

From the abstract mind of world-renowned drummer Jamire Williams, ERIMAJ is a progressive new band stirring up the NYC scene. This group is comprised of some of the most honored and respected musicians in music today. Spearheaded by the collaborative writing style of Williams and Corey King, the band features talented vocalist Chris Turner, the dynamic guitarist Matthew Stevens along with bassist Vicente Archer and Burniss Earl Travis. Extensions of the band include MacAuthor Genius Award winner Jason Moran and staple saxophonist John Ellis. With a new sound and experimental attitude towards the art form ERIMAJ is focused on breaking down the genre walls while still capturing the hearts of the true listener. -[Biography]

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Producer Rio Sakairi Presents – HOME – Gift of Music – A Collaborative Manifesto of Hope Through Song for Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami Victims

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Adam Rogers, Alan Hampton, Becca Stevens, Ben Williams, Bill Campbell, Chris Tordini, Claudia Acuña, Danton Boller, Dayna Stephens, DL Media, Doug Wamble, Gretchen Parlato, John Ellis, Johnathan Blake, Leron Thomas, Producer, Records, Rio Sakairi, Ryan Scott, Sachal Vasandani, Taylor Eigsti, The Jazz Gallery

Available September 11 on Sunnyside Records

Various Artists, HOME – Gift of Music

Singer-Songwriter Leaning Album Features:
Claudia Acuña, John Ellis, Alan Hampton,
Gretchen Parlato, Becca Stevens, Leron Thomas,
Sachal Vasandani, Doug Wamble, Dayna Stephens,
Taylor Eigsti, Adam Rogers, Ryan Scott, Danton Boller,
Chris Tordini, Ben Williams, Johnathan Blake and Bill Campbell

All Album Proceeds Donated to
Habitat for Humanity Japan

“News of unprecedented disaster that hit Japan last year has come and gone but the need for relief remains. I am sending this music into the world as an ambassador for people in Japan. I also hope that these songs will bring some comfort and light in your dark moments and help you reconnect with your own humanity.” – Rio Sakairi

Stream Tracks From HOME – Gift of Music

John Ellis -][- IT’S YOU I LIKE – [Criss Cross, 2012] –

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Aaron Goldberg, John Ellis, Matt Penman, Mike Moreno, Rodney Green, Saxophone

John Ellis, IT'S YOU I LIKE

John Ellis -][- IT’S YOU I LIKE – [Criss Cross, 2012] –

Melody and groove are the watchwords on John Ellis’ masterful Criss Cross debut, which mixes optimistic songs composed by the iconic children’s television host, Fred (a.k.a. ‘Mister’) Rogers, himself a fine jazz pianist, and dark ones by the late singer-songwriter Elliott Smith.

Joined by New York A-listers Mike Moreno (guitar), Aaron Goldberg (piano), Matt Penman (bass), and Rodney Green (drums), Ellis – playing mostly tenor saxophone and a bit of bass clarinet – addresses the repertoire with a surefooted time feel, gorgeous tone,and abiding melodicism. -[Amazon | Editorial Reviews]-

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Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records Announces The Release of Poetry Of Earth from Anne Mette Iversen

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Acoustic Bass, Anne Mette Iversen, Christine Skou, Dan Tepfer, Female Vocals, John Ellis, Maria Neckam, Piano, Wind Instruments

Poetry by Grøn, Keats, Housman, Hardy & others

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Anne Mette Iversen, Poetry of Earth

Poetry of Earth features:

Anne Mette Iversen (acoustic bass, compositions), Maria Neckam, Christine Skou (vocals), Dan Tepfer (piano), John Ellis (ten. saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet & flute)

CD Release Concerts for Poetry of Earth:
March 15, 8:30 PM: The Cornelia Street Café, NYC, www.corneliastreetcafe.com

March 17, 4:00 PM: Special concert & discussion with Ms. Iversen @ The Danish Seamen’s Church, Brooklyn, NY, http://www.dskny.com

March 18, 5:00 & 7:00 PM: An Die Musik, Baltimore, MD, www.andiemusiklive.com