Multi-talented Emerging Artist BRIA SKONBERG Makes U.S. Debut With SO IS THE DAY On Random Act Records

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Bria Skonberg, Female Vocalist, ictor Goines, Jeff Lashway, John Pizzarelli, Kelly Friesen, MICHAEL DEASE, Randy Johnston, Roland Guerrero, Trumpet, Ulysses Owens Jr., Wycliffe Gordon

Bria Skonberg, SO IS THE DAY

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Less than two years ago, trumpeter-vocalist-composer-bandleader Bria Skonberg uprooted from Western Canada and arrived in New York City. Lured by the music and those who play it so well, the already-seasoned musician hoped to thrive and to learn in the jazz mecca. The city landscape and abundance of clubs proved to be a stark contrast to the hobby farm Skonberg was raised on in Chilliwack, British Columbia, but the young musician dove in head-first, ready to make an impact with her unique, modern take on the traditional jazz and hot swing the scene was built on. Soon, in the spring of 2011, she found herself performing a highly successful first solo concert at New York’s renowned Symphony Space for the Sidney Bechet Society. During the performance, Skonberg announced that one of her resolutions for the year was to record a new album of mostly original material. With nine freshly-minted originals and three equally intriguing interpretations of well-known pieces, So Is The Day, her debut for Random Act Records, is that album.

New Music [Jazz] Releases for 2/23/2010

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African American, Cindy Blackman, Jazz, John Pizzarelli, Mark Whitfield, Miles Davis

It’s hard to imagine, but February is coming to and end. Spring is just around the corner calling us to get ready for some exciting music and events waiting in the mist for us to embrace. We’re excited with another week of new titles beckoning us to check them out with artist like Cindy Black, John Pizzarelli, guitarist Mark Whitfield and a new Box-set from Prestige Records featuring trumpeter and jazz legend Miles Davis recordings from the label. Do enjoy, and whatever you do keep the spirit of jazz alive as you go about your daily activities!

Featured Album of the Week

Cindy Blackman | Another Lifetime – [Four Quarters Ent, 2010]

Cindy Blackman - Another Lifetime

Miles Davis called him a “little genius” and “the fire, the creative spark” of his ’60s quintet, which arguably featured the best rhythm section jazz has ever known. The rhythmic instigator was Tony Williams-only a teenager when he joined the group-who went on to become one of the greatest drummers-if not the greatest-of all time. When he tragically died at the age of 51 in 1997 in the midst of continuing to speed ahead with new compositional projects, he left in his wake a drummer who counted him an invaluable mentor and close friend whose career has been a testament to Williams’ legacy. Cindy Blackman is not only one of contemporary music’s most creative drummers but also a passionate witness to the role model Williams provided to her.