Darryl Yokley’s Sound Reformation -][- THE VOID – [Artist Recording Collective, 2012] –

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Artist Recording Collective, Chris Hemingway, Composer, Darryl Yokley, Duane Eubanks, George Burton, Luques Curtis, Saxophonist, Wayne Smith J.R.

Darryl Yokley’s Sound Reformation, THE VOID

Darryl Yokley’s Sound Reformation -][- THE VOID –Mp3– [Artist Recording Collective, 2012] –

From playing jazz gigs as a leader/sideman or in a big band to performing classical solo recitals and concerts with chamber groups, Darryl Yokley has enjoyed working with some of the greatest musicians in a variety of genres.

Born and raised in California, Yokley started learning to play the saxophone at the age of 11 and, in the eighth grade, started taking private lessons.

Cool Jazz that you might have missed …

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Aaron Goldberg, African American, Alex Wintz, ‘Lil’ John Roberts, Brandee Younger, Brian Hogans, Jeff Bradshaw, Leon Anderson, Louis Heriveaux, Luques Curtis, Mace Hibbard, Melvin Jones, Michael Burton, Obed Calvaire, Rodney Jordan, Tammy Scheffer, Terreon Gully, trumpeter, Turnaround Records

Greetings jazz enthusiast, as regulars visitors you know I’m always hunting down new, trending and emerging sounds to thrust into the digital hemisphere for you to ponder, embrace and hopefully at some point consider these vibrant artists music worthy to add these gems to your extensive music collection. With that said, I’m pleased to present two emerging new artists trumpeter Melvin Jones and the multifacet Brian Hogans saxophonist/pianist with their debut offerings on Turnaround Records. As time allows, delve into the music of these remarkable young musicians … you want be disappointed. –Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

Melvin Jones, PIVOT

Melvin Jones -][- PIVOT –Mp3– [Turnaround Records, 2011] –

Melvin Jones shines as a modern, consummate jazz artist. His unique style, combined with his superb technical facility, crafts an almost hypnotic tone for audiences, seamlessly creating harmonious jazz compositions drawn from diverse musical genres. Jones, described succinctly as “the real deal” by the famed jazz composer and trumpeter Marcus Printup, already has a distinguished and diverse recording catalog, including sessions with Sonny Emory and the late, great Illinois Jacquet. Jones debut solo album, Pivot, to be released on Turnaround Records in April 2011, represents Jones’ first recording as a band leader. ‘Pivot’ combines diverse sounds of many different genres played by some of the premier performers in the industry.” -[Excerpt | Biography]-

The Band: Melvin Jones (Trumpet & Flugelhorn), Mace Hibbard (Alto & Tenor Saxophones), Louis Heriveaux (Piano), Rodney Jordan (Acoustic Bass), Leon Anderson (Drums)
Special Guests: Michael Burton (Alto & Tenor Saxophones), Jeff Bradshaw (Trombone), Brian Hogans (Piano & Fender Rhodes), Terreon Gully (Drum), ‘Lil’ John Roberts (Drums)

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Ralph Peterson Celebrates 50TH Birthday with Release of, THE DUALITY PERSPECTIVE, Featuring New Fo’Tet and Sextet, Available June 19TH on ONYX MUSIC

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Luques Curtis, New Fo'Tet and Sextet, Ralph Peterson, Sean Jones, Tia Fuller, Walter Smith III, Zaccai Curtis

RALPH PETERSON CELEBRATES 50TH BIRTHDAY WITH RELEASE OF, THE DUALITY PERSPECTIVE, FEATURING NEW FO’TET AND SEXTET, AVAILABLE JUNE 19TH ON ONYX MUSIC

SEXTET LINEUP: TRUMPETER SEAN JONES, SAXOPHONISTS TIA FULLER AND WALTER SMITH III, BASSIST LUQUES CURTIS
AND PIANIST ZACCAI CURTIS

PETERSON FEATURES MENTEEES FROM BERKLEE WITH NEW FO’TET: CLARINETIST FELIX PEIKLI, VIBRAPHONIST JOSPEPH DOUBLEDAY AND BASSIST ALEXANDER L.J. TOTH, ALONG WITH ORIGINAL MEMBER, MARIMBIST BRYAN CARROTT

LISTEN TO EXCLUSIVE STREAMING TRACKS FROM THE DUALITY PERSPECTIVE