Anthony Branker and Ascent -][- TOGETHER – [Origin Records, 2012] –

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African American, Anthony Branker, Composer, Donald Edwards, Jonny King, Kenny Davis, Mark Gross, Music Director, Princeton Professor, Producer, Ralph Bowen

“With a unique combination of depth and accessibility, Branker is able to put forth a jazz perspective steeped in soulful optimism.” – ALL ABOUT JAZZ

Anthony Branker and Ascent, TOGETHER

Anthony Branker and Ascent -][- TOGETHER – [Origin Records, 2012]

Composer and Princeton Professor Anthony Branker brings together saxophonists Mark Gross & Ralph Bowen, pianist Jonny King, bassist Kenny Davis, and drummer Donald Edwards for a powerful, swinging quintet date on his fourth Origin release.

Driven by an infectious rhythmic sensibility, lyrical melodies, and sophisticated harmonic underpinnings, this recording of soulful performances is another outstanding addition to Branker’s fast growing and musically rich discography.

Produced by Anthony Branker

::: SOURCE: Originarts.com :::

Mark Gross -][- BLACKSIDE – [Jazz Legacy Productions, 2012] –

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African American, Educator, Jazz Legacy Productions, Mark Gross, Saxophonist

Mark Gross, BLACKSIDE

Mark Gross -][- BLACKSIDE – [Jazz Legacy Productions, 2012] –

Mark Gross swings and sings with soul and rhythm along today’s jazz vanguard. He constantly pushes the music forward, while staying true to the elements of the classic sound. Mark Gross has recorded on over 80 notable jazz recording, including 2 GRAMMY AWARD winning projects by the Dave Holland Big Band – ‘What Goes Around’ on ECM Records, and ‘Overtime’ on Dare 2 Records. Mark’s recordings ‘Preach Daddy’ on King Records and ‘Riddle of the Sphinx’ on J Curve Record have received rave reviews.

JazzReach, Inc. Receives Major Performing Arts Recovery Grant From The Open Society Foundations

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JazzReach

Nationally Recognized JazzReach, Inc., Among Seventy-Nine Music, Dance & Theater Organizations Across New York City’s Five Boroughs To Receive A Significant Infusion of Funding

Photo Credit: Mike DiDonna

NEW YORK, July 22, 2010 — To give a boost to New York City arts organizations hard hit by the financial crisis, the Open Society Foundations announced $11 million in grants to support community and educational arts initiatives.

“The arts–and arts education–are a vital part of the fabric of New York City,” said George Soros, chairman of the Open Society Foundations. “This funding will help organizations that have been under severe strain because of the economic crisis.”

The $11 million investment is made through the Performing Arts Recovery Initiative, a special one-time grant program sponsored by the Open Society Foundations and managed by the Fund for the City of New York. The program is focused on supporting nonprofit music, dance, and theater groups that are recognized for the quality of their artistic work, their strong educational programs for young people, their employment of artists and their other contributions to the vibrancy of New York City’s cultural life.