Matt Garrison -][- BLOOD SONG’S – [D Clef Records, 2012 | Review] –

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baritone, Composer, Dezron Douglas, Greg Gisbert, Matt Garrison, Roy Assaf, Saxophones, soprano, tenor, Two for The Show, Ulysses Owens Jr.

Matt Garrison, BLOOD SONGS

Matt Garrison -][- BLOOD SONG’S – [D CLef Records, 2012 | Review] –

There are times we must simply immerse our mind, body and soul into a pool of ingenuous, fertile and uncommonly blissful sounds. You see, that’s exactly what’s been accomplished with “BLOOD SONG’S” the latest project by multitalented woodwind artist, composer and educator Matt Garrison.

“Blood Songs” is a decisive collage of nine post-modern jazz compositions. On his sophomore outing, Garrison pen six originals and adopted three songs by guests composers. These gems are empowered by a dynamic roaster of momentous artists that deploy their symmetrical voices on this vivid collection of songs produced by trombonist Michael Dease.

Leo Gandelman -][- VIP VOP – [Far Out Recording, 2012] –

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Arranger, Far Out Recordings, Leo Gandelman, Producer, Saxophones

“Brilliant! Best straight-ahead blowing jazz this side of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers.” Mark Sampson – (Songlines)

Leo Gandelman, VIP VOP

Leo Gandelman -][- VIP VOP –Mp3– [Far Out Recording, 2012] –

Saxophonist, arranger and producer Leo Gandelman is the son of a classical pianist who by the age of 15 was a soloist for the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra. Combined with a solid classical foundation, Gandelman studied at Berklee College of Music, in the USA, returning to Brazil in 1979 to begin his professional career, which has seen him participate in over 800 recordings to date. He launched his solo career in 1987 taking inspiration from Brazilian music and Jazz, but always with a clear creative versatility.

Hailey Niswanger -][- THE KEEPER – [Calmit Productions, 2012 | Review] –

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Darren Whitfield, Hailey Niswanger, Mark Whitfield Jr., Max Moran, Saxophones, Takeshi Ohbayashi

Hailey Niswanger, THE KEEPER

Hailey Niswanger -][- THE KEEPER –Mp3– [Calmit Productions, 2012 | Review] –

In recent years, through the wavering paradigm shift in the music industry younger jazz musicians it seems have kept their feet to the fire and patiently persevered to achieve their lifelong dream. These fearless titans are paramount in their quest to create an infinite and diverse platform globally by composing, playing and recording original music.

At 19, saxophone virtuoso and Houston, TX native Hailey Niswanger (pronounced “NICE-wonger”) debuted in 2009 with the impressive outing titled “CONFEDDIE.” I’m sure fans waited it seems a lifetime for Hailey to return with her highly anticipated release entitled “THE KEEPER” her sophomore offering with Calmit Productions.

The Brian Landrus Quartet ]|[ TRAVERSE

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Billy Hart, Brian Landrus, Jazz, Lonnie Plaxico, Michael Cain, Saxophones

The Brian Landrus Quartet ]|[ TRAVERSE -(MP3)- [Blue Land Records, 2011] -|- Album Review

The Brian Landrus Quartet - TRAVERSE

Born in 1978 the versatile woodwind artist, composer, arranger, saxophonist and educator BRIAN LANDRUS emerges on the jazz scene in 2011 with his breakthrough debut album “TRAVERSE” on his own record label Blue Land Records features pianist Michael Cain, bassist Lonnie Plaxico and drummer Billy Hart.

As you see, his accompanists alone are well worth the price of admission to engage yourself in the distinguish sounds of “TRAVERSE.” It’s rare to hear an artist groove with the flexibility, intellect and gravity while they’re in pursue of excellence to insure listeners have a wealth of flawless, creative and challenging music to baptize their souls in.

“TRAVERSE” the title piece is out of the box exceptionally smooth, cool, vibrant and deliciously inviting. Wait a minute please don’t let the word, cliché or phrase “Smooth” hinder you. The multifaceted Brian Landrus is much deeper then “smooth” could ever imagine itself being that he changes woodwinds frequently to accent his voice through the intensity of each song.