Saxophonist/Composer TIM GREEN to Release Debut Album, “Songs From This Season,” Available February 12

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2008 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition, African American, Gilad Hekselman, Obed Calvaire, Orrin Evans, Rodney Green, Saxophonist, Tim Green, True Melody Music, Warren Wolf

TIM GREEN, Songs For This Season

Featuring Orrin Evans, Warren Wolf, Gilad Hekselman,
Rodney Green and Obed Calvaire, Among Others

First Runner-Up in the 2008 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition

“Tim Green is a dynamic musician. If you make a checklist of everything you’d want in a musician, Tim has it all.” – Christian McBride

“Green’s a player to watch…fully capable of emerging as yet another of the artists who have used a second or third place finish in the Monk competition as a springboard to outstanding careers.” – JazzTimes

“Tim Green is one of the brightest saxophonists on the scene. He combines the tradition with forward-thinking sensibility and makes a substantial statement. Keep your eye/ear on Tim!” – Bob Mintzer

Stream (3) Tracks From Songs From This Season

John Ellis -][- IT’S YOU I LIKE – [Criss Cross, 2012] –

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Aaron Goldberg, John Ellis, Matt Penman, Mike Moreno, Rodney Green, Saxophone

John Ellis, IT'S YOU I LIKE

John Ellis -][- IT’S YOU I LIKE – [Criss Cross, 2012] –

Melody and groove are the watchwords on John Ellis’ masterful Criss Cross debut, which mixes optimistic songs composed by the iconic children’s television host, Fred (a.k.a. ‘Mister’) Rogers, himself a fine jazz pianist, and dark ones by the late singer-songwriter Elliott Smith.

Joined by New York A-listers Mike Moreno (guitar), Aaron Goldberg (piano), Matt Penman (bass), and Rodney Green (drums), Ellis – playing mostly tenor saxophone and a bit of bass clarinet – addresses the repertoire with a surefooted time feel, gorgeous tone,and abiding melodicism. -[Amazon | Editorial Reviews]-

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Jazz Charmer Melissa Stylianou Conveys Intimate, Evocative Stories in Song with “Silent Movie”

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Anat Cohen, Female Vocalist, Gary Wang, Gene Bertoncini, James Shipp, Jamie Reynolds, Melissa Stylianoun, Pete McCann, Rodney Green, Yoed Nir

Jazz Charmer Melissa Stylianou Conveys Intimate, Evocative Stories in Song with “Silent Movie”

Melissa Stylianou, Silent Movie

The singer’s fourth album – to be released in March 2012 by Anzic Records – presents her fresh takes on beloved jazz standards and left-field songs from Johnny Cash to Joanna Newsom, backed by top New York players.

“Melissa Stylianou has it all – a gorgeous instrument, superb musicianship and great taste.” – pianist Fred Hersch

“Silent Movie” NYC CD Release Concert @ Jazz Standard (116 E. 27th St)
Tuesday, April 3, 7:30 & 9:30 PM, www.jazzstandard.net

Featuring: Melissa Stylianou, Jamie Reynolds (piano), Pete McCann (guitar), Gary Wang (bass), Mark Ferber (drums), and special guests Anat Cohen (clarinet & saxophone) & Gene Bertoncini (guitar)