Felipe Salles -][- DEPARTURE – [Tapestry Records, 2012 | Review]

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Arranger, Bertram Lehmann, Composer, Felipe Salles, Flute, Keala Kaumeheiwa, Laura Arpiainen, Nando Michelin, proucer, Randy Brecker, saxes, Tapestry Records

Felipe Salles, DEPARTURE

Felipe Salles -][- DEPARTURE –Mp3– [Tapestry Records, 2012 | Review]

At a glance, our passion for music is driven by individual taste, knowledge, maturity and genre as we wide through this life altering process to satisfy our ongoing hunger for the music we love.

With this release, I’m elated to meet for the first time multifaceted woodwind artist Felipe Salles from Sao Paulo, Brazil. He emerges with a fresh palette of jazz from an international perspective that’s relevant, creative and artistically fruitful yet innovative sound which deepens his imprint on his current offering on Tapestry Records appropriately titled “DEPARTURE” his fifth recording as a leader.

Jaiman Crunk -][- ENCOUNTERS – [Origin Records, 2012 | Review] –

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Ada Rovatti, Andy Narell, Bill Anschell, Composer, Ernie Watts, Guitarist, Jaiman Crunk, John Patitucci, Kenneth Nash. Ron Carter, Origin Records, Randy Brecker, Take 6, Wallace Roney

Jaiman Crunk, ENCOUNTERS

Jaiman Crunk -][- ENCOUNTERS – [Origin Records, 2012 | Review] –

It’s been awhile since I reviewed any new music; although it’s been a challenging experience it was beginning to be more like work then enjoyment. With that said, on my return, I’m pleased to share with you a new artist named Jaiman Crunk. He’s a guitarist/composer who emerges on the music scene with the blossoming fruits of his latest endeavor simply titled “ENCOUNTERS” his debt on Origin Records.

Inspired bassist Sean O’Bryan Smith and a stellar ensemble pause for “REFLECTION”

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Bassist, Chuck Loeb, Frank Catalano, Gerald Albright, Great Scott Productions, Groove Therapy Records, Jeff Franzel, Lisa Hearns, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Randy Brecker, Rich Krainak, Sean O’Bryan Smith, Tommy Ogle

The soul, jazz and gospel album scheduled for release July 17 will be prefaced by the radio single “Blessed Be Your Name”

Nashville, TN (29 May 2012): A beatific album of hymns and inspired originals shepherded by bassist Sean O’Bryan Smith and anointed by an accomplished minion of 23 musicians, “Reflection” will be released July 17th on Groove Therapy Records. Smith produced and arranged the offering of soul, contemporary jazz and gospel selections that comprise the second solo album from the in-demand bass player. Previewing the 12-song disc, the rousing rocker “Blessed Be Your Name” featuring guitarist Chuck Loeb, saxophonist Tommy Ogle and pianist-songwriter Jeff Franzel (Taylor Swift, *NSYNC, Clay Aiken) goes for radio adds June 11th.

Richard Sussman Quintet -][- CONTINUUM – [Origin Records, 2012 | Review] –

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Composer, Jeff Williams, Jerry Bergonzi, Mike Richmond, Origin Records, Pianist, Randy Brecker, Richard Sussman

Richard Sussman Quintet, CONTINUUM

Richard Sussman Quintet -][- CONTINUUM –Mp3– [Origin Records, 2012 | Review] –

Known for his proficiency as a musician, Richard Sussman is revered among his peers as an accomplished pianist, composer and arranger. On this occasion, he arrives with “CONTINUUM” his latest and long-awaited debut album on Origin Records. It’s evident from the onset, Sussman produce a tempting dish extracted from the womb of traditional jazz yet he skillfully unwinds this sinuous palette by sowing multifaceted harmonies and decisive threads of continuity to further establish his esteemed voice in the evolving chasm of modern jazz.

Montreal International Jazz Festival announces first batch of concerts for 32nd Edition

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Dianne Reeves, Lizz Wright, Milton Nascimento, Montreal International Jazz Festival, Randy Brecker

Angélique Kidjo, Dianne Reeves and Lizz Wright, Paco de Lucia, Milton Nascimento, Pink Martini, Madeleine Peyroux, Holly Cole, George Wein and the Newport All Stars featuring Randy Brecker, Anat Cohen, Lew Tabackin and Howard Alden, as well as the now-classic Battle of the Bands, with the Glenn Miller Orchestra and the Artie Shaw Orchestra

Christmas gifts for summer!

Tickets on sale Saturday, December 11 at noon
Exclusive pre-sale for Infolettre Spectra subscribers starts today!

Montreal, Tuesday, December 7, 2010 – Finally: here’s the first batch of concerts in the forthcoming 32nd edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal presented by TD in collaboration with Rio Tinto Alcan! So forget the tacky ties and other dodgy seasonal gifts-try out these magnificent holiday favours, whether for family, loved ones, friendsŠ or even yourself! Fans of jazz, folk, sultry rhythms or vintage swing: everyone will find something great to go under the tree with this exciting foretaste of the next edition of the world’s biggest and best celebration of jazz, which will be held from June 25 to July 4, 2011. Tickets for these concerts go on sale this Saturday, December 11 at noon.

Yellowjackets and The Jeff Lorber Fusion featuring Randy Brecker & Eric Marienthal

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Eric Marienthal, Jazz, Randy Brecker, The Jeff Lorber Fusion, Yellowjackets

San Francisco Jazz Festival - 2010

Sunday, November 7, 7PM Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

One of the major jazz-fusion bands born in the ‘70s, the Yellowjackets have continued to evolve and create great new music across three decades. The group features original members Russell Ferrante (keyboards) and Jimmy Haslip (bass), along with world-class saxophonist Bob Mintzer and the return of drummer Will Kennedy. With imaginative compositions, powerhouse chops and deep funk grooves, they are among the premier working bands in jazz history.

Keyboardist Jeff Lorber emerged during the same period with six albums that he now calls “second generation fusion.” Always a phenomenal player and composer, Lorber’s trademark sound became widely emulated and he is also a respected record producer. For this SFJAZZ date, Lorber returns to his soulful, funk-laden brand of electric jazz. Joining Jeff in this contemporary all-star band are legendary trumpeter Randy Brecker (of Brecker Brothers fame) and saxophonist Eric Marienthal (Chick Corea Elektric band). Along with the Yellowjackets, this show is truly a slammin’ double-bill! –SFJAZZ Festival 2010

SFJAZZ Collective Band

You may also checkout the SFJAZZ Collective Band, featuring Miguel Zenón, Mark Turner, Avishai Cohen, Robin Eubanks, Stefon Harris, Edward Simon, Matt Penman and Eric Harland.

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the weekend spin … with trumpeter Randy Brecker kickin’ it on 34th N Lex

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Jazz, Randy Brecker, Trumpet

Greetings jazz enthusiast, I hope everyone has a safe, wonderful and prosperous Labor Day Weekend. Trumpet legend Randy Brecker of the famed Brecker Brothers is my featured artist for the weekend spin this holiday weekend. His second effort 34th N Lex on German based label ESC Records is my favorite solo project by him. Enjoy and do have a blast this weekend. —Rob Young | The Urban Flux

Randy Brecker - 34th N Lex

Randy Brecker -][- 34th N Lex – [ESC Records, 2003]

[Originally Reviewed in 2003]:

I’ll must admit, I haven’t been the biggest fan of the trumpet as lead instrument. Frankly, I found the tone imposing and quite abrasive at times. However, after having a few informative conversations, I promptly returned to the music room with a few borrowed copies in hand by Miles Davis, Donald Byrd, Freddie Hubbard, and Lee Morgan and most recently, I was introduced to a phenomenal trumpeter named Kenny Dorham.

After this rejuvenating experience, I’ve changed my mind. Therefore, I’ve succumb to the reality that jazz isn’t the same without the lineage of the aforementioned artist as soloists and headliners. Recently in my quest to discovered new music my thought process was redirected to trumpeter “Randy Brecker’”, his name strategically woven within a list of new projects with a cleverly titled record called “34th N Lex”!

The Brecker Brothers | Return of The Brecker Brothers

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Jazz, Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, Saxophone, Trumpet

The Return of the Brecker Brothers is strapped with a festive attitude programmed with hot and tasty beats packed in this delicious recording under the helm of Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen at GRP Records. Out of the box, the legendary saxophonist Michael Brecker and his talented brother Randy on trumpet wrapped their voices together to meet the demands of vigorous interplay while engaged to the elements of jazz meets rock to become a full-blown fusion excursion. Therefore, the BB’s remained bonded as one to their musical prowess became a dynamite duo on the music scene. Meanwhile, the talented duo armed themselves through various mood changes in the music industry to raise the bar as a-lists players on virtually thousands of recordings filled with fiery jazz coupled with their own signature of funk induced horn play. ~ The Urban Flux

The Brecker Brothers | Return of The Brecker Brothers – [GRP Records, 1992] – Weekend Spin

The Brecker Brothers, Return of

By the 1990s, smooth jazz had become such a commercial powerhouse that some established jazz artists were tripping over themselves to get in on the action. It had its own format on the radio, and records were selling briskly. Spyro Gyra, Grover Washington, Jr., George Howard, Gerald Albright, Jeff Lorber, and countless others were knocking out near platinum discs almost without trying. As a band, the Brecker Brothers were part of the initial contemporary jazz flowering in the late ’70s and early ’80s, with their seamless, driving mélange of jazz, funk, pop, soul, and fusion.

Saxophonist Michael and trumpeter Randy had issued a slew of records between 1975 and 1982 as the Brecker Brothers, but studio and touring commitments with other units and individuals kept them from recording as a band again for 12 years. Return of the Brecker Brothers was released in 1992 on Dave Grusin’s GRP imprint. Michael on saxophones and the Akai EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument) and Randy on trumpet and flügelhorn were supported by a rhythm section that included drummer Dennis Chambers, George Whitty on keyboards, and bassist James Genus. The set’s guests include guitarists Dean Brown and Michael Stern, percussionist Don Alias, saxophonist David Sanborn, and bassist Will Lee. This star-studded affair delivers an excellent jazz-funk record that has far more teeth than other smooth jazz efforts of the period. —Thom Jurek

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