Lee Ritenour -][- RHYTHM SESSIONS – [Concord Records, 2012] –

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Composer, Concord Records, Dave Grusin, Demetrius Nabors, George Duke, Guitarist, Hans de Wild, hick Corea, Lee Ritenour, Marcus Miller, Michael Feinberg, Producer, Selim Munir, Stanley Clarke, Wesley Ritenour

Lee Ritenour, RHYTHM SESSIONS

Lee Ritenour -][- RHYTHM SESSIONS – [Concord Records, 2012] –

In a career that spans five decades and more than 40 albums, guitarist Lee Ritenour has developed a keen understanding of the symbiotic balance between the frontman and the supporting players, between the wisdom of experience and the enthusiasm of youth. On Rhythm Sessions, he surrounds himself with a cadre of high-profile veterans and promising newcomers all of whom reaffirm the vital role played by the rhythm section in any worthwhile musical endeavor.

Sunnie Paxson -][- BOHEMIAN SUN – [Roxboro Entertainment Group, 2011] –

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Arranger, Berklee College of Music, Composer, Keyboards, Philadelphia, Piano, Producer, Ronald Bruner Jr., Roxboro Entertainment Group, Stanley Clarke, Sunnie Paxson

Sunnie Paxson, BOHEMIAN SUN

Sunnie Paxson -][- BOHEMIAN SUN –Mp3– [Roxboro Entertainment Group, 2011] –

Innovative songwriter, producer, arranger and performer Sunnie Paxson has already proven herself as a talented jazz pianist and recording artist. Paxson has toured with Grammy award winning bassist Stanley Clarke and has recorded and/or shared the stage with many including Justo Almario, Larry Carlton, Danny Gottlieb and Michael Paulo to name a few. Her compositions and performances can be heard in feature films and television including the smash hit “Desperate Housewives.”

Ruslan -][- RUSLAN – [Roxboro Entertainment Group, 2011] –

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Berklee School of Music, Composer, George Duke, Pianist, Roxboro Entertainment Group, Ruslan, Stanley Clarke, Ukraine, Uman

Ruslan, RUSLAN

Ruslan -][- RUSLAN –Mp3– [Roxboro Entertainment Group, 2011] –

The young pianist Ruslan has already traveled the world, playing with some of the biggest names in jazz and pop music. Born in Uman, in what is now Ukraine, Ruslan’s musical heritage comes from a family rich with generations of musicians. He was exposed early in his youth to American Jazz and improvisation, and began to see music as a mission in itself, a source of passion. Ruslan’s family moved to Israel when he was ten, where he continued his music studies.

THEY’RE BAAAACK! Clarke / Duke4 BRING IT! Tour Announced

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African American, George Duke, Stanley Clarke

George Duke and Stanley Clarke

On June 16, 2012, Stanley Clarke and George Duke pick up where they left off musically with the Clarke Duke 4- “Bring It!” Tour.

It’s been six years since they last toured together and both are looking forward to the Clarke remarks, “I’m looking forward to these performances, because the most fun I have touring is with George. We have a good time together. We’re both older and more experienced. Our repertoire is more all-encompassing and much more diverse.”

Jack DeJohnette Continues 70Th Birthday & NEA Jazz Master Celebration with Ambitious International Performance Schedule

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Chick Corea, Dave "Fuze" Fiuczynski, Drums, George Colligan, Jack DeJohnette, Jerome Harris, Stanley Clarke

Debut Trio Performances with Chick Corea & Stanley Clarke, Headlining Newport Jazz Festival and Monterey Jazz Festival, Participation in Pat Metheny Summer Music Workshop, “The Gateway Trio” Reunion, Among Other Appearances

Jack DeJohnette (Credit. Chris Griffith)

Recently Released Critically Acclaimed Album, Sound Travels

Jack DeJohnette Interviews:
Here & Now with Robin Young
The Checkout with Josh Jackson
All About Jazz with John Kelman
The Jazz Session with Jason Crane

Following the launch of his latest critically acclaimed album, Sound Travels (released January 17 on Golden Beams/eOne), as well as being named a 2012 NEA Jazz Master in January, drummer/pianist Jack DeJohnette will continue to celebrate his landmark 70th birthday year with high profile performances, festival appearances, among other activities.

Return To Forever -][- THE MOTHERSHIP RETURNS – [Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2012] –

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Chick Corea, Frank Gambale, Jean-Luc Ponty, Lenny White, Stanley Clarke

Return to Forever, THE MOTHERSHIP RETURNS

Return To Forever -][- THE MOTHERSHIP RETURNS -(3 DISC-SET) – [Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2012] –

Return To Forever are one of the most innovative and successful jazz/rock fusion bands. Originally formed in the early seventies, they had reunions in 1983 and 2008 before the current line-up got together in 2010 with the arrival of new members Jean-Luc Ponty and Frank Gambale. This set contains a double live CD recorded in 2011 plus a bonus DVD containing the Inside The Music feature which combines live footage with the band discussing the tracks performed on the CD.

Stanley Clarke Set To Be Honored At Montreal Jazz Festival With Esteemed Miles Davis Award June 26

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African American, Bass, Jazz, Stanley Clarke

Stanley Clarke will be the 18th recipient of the Miles Davis Award at the Montreal Jazz Festival June 26, 8:00 p.m., Salle Wilfrid-Peiletier venue. The Miles Davis Award was created in 1994 to honor a great international jazz musician for the entire body of his or her work and for that musician’s influence in regenerating the jazz idiom.

Stanley Clarke

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB June 17, 2011) Stanley Clarke will be the 18th recipient of the Miles Davis Award at the Montreal Jazz Festival June 26, 8:00 p.m., Salle Wilfrid-Peiletier venue. The award will be presented before his festival performance with Return To Forever. The Miles Davis Award was created in 1994 to honor a great international jazz musician for the entire body of his or her work and for that musician’s influence in regenerating the jazz idiom.

“Awards such as this make me remember and appreciate all the work I’ve done over the past forty-plus years. Personally, I have to thank those who gave me opportunities such as Horace Silver, Stan Getz, Art Blakey and Dexter Gordon,” says Clarke. “I also thank my early collaboration with Chick Corea for laying the foundation to who I am today as a musician. It is an honor to now be included among such an acclaimed group of past winners of the Miles Davis Award.”

Stanley Clarke Band and Victor Wooten Band Tour Together In March 2011

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African American, Bass, Jazz, Stanley Clarke, Victor Wooten

The Stanley Clarke Band hits the road in a co-bill tour with Victor Wooten’s Band. Although they are part of the same tour each band will perform its own set.

Stanley Clarke Band and Victor Wooten

Here are the current dates for tour:

Grammy Winning Stanley Clarke Band jams at Ronnie Scott’s

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Bass, Hiromi, Jazz, Piano, Stanley Clarke

Congratulations to one of my favorite musicians of all-time Stanley Clarke for winning a Grammy Award for “Best Contemporary Jazz Album”! Below, I’ve posted a video of The Stanley Band @ Ronnie Scott’s in London while on tour last summer (2010)! If you don’t have his Grammy winning effort, it’s well worth your time to check it out!

While you’re here, check out Stanley’s Blog for more engaging videos!

..:: SOURCE: StanleyClarke.com ::..

53rd Annual Grammy Award WINNERS JAZZ for 2011

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Chucho Valdes, Esperanza Spalding, Herbie Hancock, James Moody, Jazz, Stanley Clarke

New Artist: Esperanza Spalding

Traditional Pop Vocal Album: “Crazy Love,” Michael Buble

Latin Jazz Album: “Chucho’s Steps,” Chucho Valdes and The Afro-Cuban Messengers

Contemporary Jazz Album: “The Stanley Clarke Band,” The Stanley Clarke Band

Jazz Vocal Album: “Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie With Love From >Dee Dee,” Dee Dee Bridgewater

Jazz Instrumental Album: “Moody 4B,” James Moody

Improvised Jazz Solo: “A Change is Gonna Come,” Herbie Hancock

Large Ensemble Jazz Album: “Mingus Big Band Live at Jazz Standard,” Mingus Big Band

Pop Collaboration With Vocals: “Imagine,” Herbie Hancock and Larry Klein, arrangers (Herbie Hancock, Pink, Seal, Jeff Beck, India.Arie, Konono No 1 & Oumou Sangare)

Pop Instrumental Album: “Take Your Pick,” Larry Carlton and Tak Matsumoto

..:: SOURCE: CBSNEWS.com ::..