Gonzalo Rubalcaba -][- XXI CENTURY – [5Passion, 2012 | Review] –

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Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ignacio Berrora, LIONEL LOUEKE, Marcus Gilmore, Matt Brewer, Pedro “Pedtrito” Martinez

Gonzalo Rubalcaba, XXI Century

Gonzalo Rubalcaba -][- XXI CENTURY –Mp3– [5Passion, 2012 | Review] –

Unknown by most of us at the time, the unanticipated arrival of soon to be Grammy Award winning pianist Gonzalo Julio Gonzalez Fonseca native Cuban landed on the shores of US some twenty-five years ago. Since then of course pianist, improviser and songwriter recorded dozens of jazz recordings to his credit. With his latest project, the multi-facet virtuoso embarks on an unequalled journey with enchanting lyricism in the spirit of innovation he unleashes the exhilarating “XXI Century.” On this outing, his compositions swells from the womb of his beloved Afro-Cuban heritage and merges these voicings within the body of ten sumptuous and ambitious songs to pay tribute to two piano icons Bill Evans and Lennie Tristanto gives me reason to believe this is probably his best recording to date.

Mike Moreno -][- Another Way -[World Culture Music, 2012]-

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Aaron Parks, Guitar, Matt Brewer, Mike Moreno, Ted Poor, Warren Wolf

Do you know this guy? If not, get to know the prolific voice of guitarist Mike Moreno and his stunning new project “Another Way” on World Culture Music. —Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

Mike Moreno. Another Way

Mike Moreno -][- Another Way –MP3– [World Culture Music, 2012]-

Originally from Houston, Texas, Mike began studying music formally at the Houston High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, a school that is renowned for its musical alumni, which include names as Jason Moran, Robert Glasper, Beyonce, Brian Michael Cox, Eric Harland, Chris Dave, and Kendrick Scott.

After graduating High School, Mike quickly moved to New York City to attend the New School University with the highest scholarship the school had ever given to a guitar player. He soon began playing gigs, working his way into the New York Jazz scene. After several years of paying dues with many bands around town, Mike gained the recognition needed to be called to perform and tour with some of the biggest names in the jazz world. -[Biography]-

..:: SOURCE: www.mikemoreno.com ::..

Trumpeter/Composer Shane Endsley Celebrates The Release of His New Recording @ The Cornelia Street Cafe on May 4!

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Craig Taborn, Jazz, Kneebody, Matt Brewer, Nate Wood, Shane Endsley, Trumpet

“an excellent new quartet that will have its first album out next month. The band played through irregular grooves beautifully. . . . strong and controlled . . .” – The New York Times
(on The Music Band’s performance at The 2011 Winter Jazzfest)

Shane Endsley and The Music Band - Then The Other

” . . . a joyous tribute to music – jazz and otherwise” – All About Jazz
(on The Music Band’s performance at The 2011 Winter Jazzfest)

“Jazz keeps slowly widening, and the young trumpeter Shane Endsley is working calmly and effectively at the perimeter.” – The New York Times

On May 4 at The Cornelia Street Cafe, Shane Endsley celebrates the release of his new recording on Kneebody’s new label, Low Electrical Records, Shane Endsley and The Music Band – Then The Other. Endsley will be appearing with Craig Taborn (piano), Matt Brewer (bass), and Nate Wood (drums).

In addition to his work with the Grammy-nominated band Kneebody, and leading The Music Band, Endsley has been working with some of today’s most exemplary and hippest musicians, including Chris Speed, Charlie Hunter and Ben Allison. With the release of Then The Other, featuring Craig Taborn (piano), Matt Brewer (bass) and Ted Poor (drums), Endsley once again hits the ground running as a bandleader with an album of acoustic quartet music that switch-hits with tunes that are lively and euphonious, to music that posseses a hushed qui vive.