Saxophonist/Composer/Educator TIA FULLER Marks Her Deep-Rooted Evolution on Widely Anticipated Third Album, “Angelic Warrior”

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Available September 25 on Mack Avenue Records

Album Features John Patitucci, Terri Lyne Carrington, Dianne Reeves, Shamie Royston, Mimi Jones, and Rudy Royston

Fuller Currently Serving as Assistant Musical Director for Esperanza Spalding’s Radio Music Society Tour

TIA, ANGELIC WARRIOR

“Fuller is a modernist who incorporates touches of funk, gospel and R&B into her sound. Nevertheless, it’s all articulated through a language that is rooted in postbop.” – JazzTimes

Stream Tracks From Angelic Warrior

Ralph Peterson Celebrates 50TH Birthday with Release of, THE DUALITY PERSPECTIVE, Featuring New Fo’Tet and Sextet, Available June 19TH on ONYX MUSIC

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RALPH PETERSON CELEBRATES 50TH BIRTHDAY WITH RELEASE OF, THE DUALITY PERSPECTIVE, FEATURING NEW FO’TET AND SEXTET, AVAILABLE JUNE 19TH ON ONYX MUSIC

SEXTET LINEUP: TRUMPETER SEAN JONES, SAXOPHONISTS TIA FULLER AND WALTER SMITH III, BASSIST LUQUES CURTIS
AND PIANIST ZACCAI CURTIS

PETERSON FEATURES MENTEEES FROM BERKLEE WITH NEW FO’TET: CLARINETIST FELIX PEIKLI, VIBRAPHONIST JOSPEPH DOUBLEDAY AND BASSIST ALEXANDER L.J. TOTH, ALONG WITH ORIGINAL MEMBER, MARIMBIST BRYAN CARROTT

LISTEN TO EXCLUSIVE STREAMING TRACKS FROM THE DUALITY PERSPECTIVE

Saxophonist Tia Fuller – EPK and Performance!

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Greeting’s jazz enthusiasts on this Valentine’s eve, if you haven’t heard or familiar with Mack Avenue recording artist Tia Fuller’s latest album (Decisive Steps), then you might want to take a moment and get to know this incredible artist up close and personal.

Tia Fuller – EPK with Performance from Mack Avenue on Vimeo.

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What are Your ‘FAVORITE JAZZ ALBUMS’ for 2010?

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Cheers and seasons’ greetings my fellow jazz aficionados, “Happy Holidays“! As you know, this year end is rapidly coming to and end. Some may argue, but I must say this has been a very good year musically. With that said, I usually don’t put much thought into what album is the best or not. However, after receiving a few e-mails in reference to what I considered the “Top Jazz Albums for 2010?” I decided to scroll through the pages and withdraw some info from what’s been posted here and see what I can come up with.

Keep in mind, this list of albums are just some of my favorite recordings which by the way they’re not in a particular order. Just for the fun of it, be sure and post your favorite jazz albums in the comments section of this post.

-))- Esperanza Spalding, CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY
-))- Billy Childs Ensemble, IN MOVING PICTURES
-))- Tia Fuller, DECISIVE STEPS
-))- Maurice Brown, THE CYCLE OF LOVE
-))- Kurt Rosenwinkel and OJM, OUR SECRET WORLD
-))- Kenneth Whalum III, To Those Who Believe (Added: 2/3/11)
-))- Jason Moran, TEN
-))- Christian Scott, YESTERDAY YOU SAID TOMORROW
-))- Chucho Valdes and Afro Cuban Messengers, Chucho’s Steps (Added: 2/3/11)
-))- Gregory Porter, WATER
-))- Myron Walden In This World, WHAT WE SHARE
-))- Danilo Perez, Providencia (Added: 2/3/11)
-))- Suresh Singaratnam, LOST IN NEW YORK
-))- Buselli & Wallarab Jazz Orchestra, Mezzanine (Added: 2/3/11)
-))- Howard Wiley, 12 GATES TO THE CITY
-))- Kevin Eubanks, ZEN FOOD
-))- Brad Mehldau, HIGHWAY RIDER
-))- Manu Katché, THIRD ROUND
-))- Justin Janer, FOLLOWING THE SIGNS
-))- Stanley Clarke, THE STANLEY CLARKE BAND
-))- Vijay Iyer, SOLO

Check out these valuable resources below for their perspective of what the TOP JAZZ RECORDS for 2010 are …

Anthony Branker & Ascent -][- “Dance Music” [Origin Records]

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Anthony Branker & Ascent - Dance Music

Anthony Branker & Ascent -][- “Dance Music” – [Origin Records, 2010]

“With a unique combination of depth and accessibility, Branker is able to put forth a jazz perspective steeped in soulful optimism.” – All About Jazz

Inspired by the desire to infuse his compositions with the spirit and sensibility of dance, Anthony Branker here gathers an A-list of modern jazz masters and applies his own brand of fire and infectious rhythm to a set of ten new compositions, several featuring vocalist Kadri Voorand. With the frontline of saxophonists Tia Fuller and Ralph Bowen, Clifford Adams Jr. on trombone, along with the rhythm section of Jonny King, Kenny Davis and Adam Cruz, Branker creates a powerful and energizing recording, further strengthening the claim made by All About Jazz that “Branker is crafting some of today’s finest compositions.

Flux Music Essentials … [Fuller, Metheny, Mahogany, Green & Tebar]

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Jimmy Green, Kevin Mahogany, Pat Metheny Group, Tia Fuller, Ximo Tebar

Flux Music Essentials

Greeting’s everyone, I’m back this week with another serving of who’s who in the world of jazz from the shelves of “Flux Music Essentials.”

Tia Fuller - Decisive Steps

Tia Fuller -|- Decisive Steps – [Mack Avenue Records, 2010]

The astonishingly gifted, Colorado-born, alto / soprano saxophonist / flautist Tia Fuller is at home at all points of the musicverse – from her show-stopping solos as a member of superstar Beyoncé’s all-female band, to her scintillatingly swinging jazz dates and recordings. Her newest Mack Avenue release Decisive Steps, is the long-awaited follow-up to her 2007 label debut Healing Space. It features her Beyoncé bandmate, drummer Kim Thompson; bassist Miriam Sullivan; Fuller’s sister, Shamie Royston on piano and Fender Rhodes; with special guests, trumpeter Sean Jones and bassist Christian McBride (both Mack Avenue label mates); vibraphonist Warren Wolf; and tap dancer Maurice Chestnut.

AVAILABLE TODAY ON MACK AVENUE, DECISIVE STEPS THE NEW CD BY SAXOPHONIST TIA FULLER

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Alright jazz fans, do your ears a favor … be sure and pick up “Decisive Steps“ the fascinating new release by the extraordinary and multifaceted reed player Tia Fuller … immediately, you want regret it! —Rob Young

Tia Fuller - Decisive Steps

Today, Mack Avenue Records releases Decisive Steps, the sophomore CD by alto/soprano saxophonist-flautist Tia Fuller. It features drummer Kim Thompson; bassist Miriam Sullivan; Fuller’s sister, Shamie Royston on piano and Fender Rhodes; with special guests, trumpeter Sean Jones and bassist Christian McBride (both Mack Avenue label mates); vibraphonist Warren Wolf; and tap dancer Maurice Chestnut.

“It’s a continuation of Healing Space (her 2007 debut for the label), evolving from a stationary place of healing to steps of action,” Fuller says. “I’ve been in the mindset of really moving forward to the next level in my life, constantly being in the mindset of greatness, relentless in my pursuit and progressing with purpose by embracing my talents, recognizing my strengths and improving upon my weaknesses…but also in not being afraid of change; stepping forward in faith and not in fear.”

New Music [Jazz] Releases for 3/16/2010

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Brad Mehldau, Jazz, Ken Navarro, Kirk Whalum, Tia Fuller

Greeting’s fellow jazz aficionados, we’re back with another lists of what’s hot this week in jazz featuring Brad Mehldau, Ralph Towner, Kirk Whalum, Ken Navarro, Anthony Jackson and featured album of the week by saxophonist Tia Fuller.

Featured Album of the Week

Tia Fuller | Decisive Steps – [Mack Avenue, 2010]

Tia Fuller - Decisive Steps

The astonishingly gifted, Colorado-born, alto / soprano saxophonist / flautist Tia Fuller is at home at all points of the musicverse – from her show-stopping solos as a member of superstar Beyoncé’s all-female band, to her scintillatingly swinging jazz dates and recordings. Her newest Mack Avenue release Decisive Steps, is the long-awaited follow-up to her 2007 label debut Healing Space. It features her Beyoncé bandmate, drummer Kim Thompson; bassist Miriam Sullivan; Fuller’s sister, Shamie Royston on piano and Fender Rhodes; with special guests, trumpeter Sean Jones and bassist Christian McBride (both Mack Avenue label mates); vibraphonist Warren Wolf; and tap dancer Maurice Chestnut.

New Music Releases

Below we have and extended list of this weeks releases, also check out Amazon.com for even more imports and re-issues.

Saxophonist TIA FULLER Takes “DECISIVE STEPS”

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ON HER MARCH 16 RELEASE For MACK AVENUE RECORDS

Tia Fuller - Decisive Steps

The astonishingly gifted, Colorado-born, alto / soprano saxophonist / flautist Tia Fuller is at home at all points of the musicverse – from her show-stopping solos as a member of superstar Beyoncé’s all-female band, to her scintillatingly swinging jazz dates and recordings. Her newest Mack Avenue release Decisive Steps, is the long-awaited follow-up to her 2007 label debut Healing Space. It features her Beyoncé bandmate, drummer Kim Thompson; bassist Miriam Sullivan; Fuller’s sister, Shamie Royston on piano and Fender Rhodes; with special guests, trumpeter Sean Jones and bassist Christian McBride (both Mack Avenue label mates); vibraphonist Warren Wolf; and tap dancer Maurice Chestnut.

“It’s a continuation of Healing Space, evolving from a stationary place of healing to steps of action,” Fuller says. “I’ve been in the mindset of really moving forward to the next level in my life, constantly being in the mindset of greatness, relentless in my pursuit and progressing with purpose by embracing my talents, recognizing my strengths and improving upon my weaknesses…but also in not being afraid of change; stepping forward in faith and not in fear.”

Tia Fuller | Decisive Steps – (Advance Preview)

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Tia Fuller | Decisive Steps – [Mack Avenue Records, 2010]

Tia Fuller - Decisive Steps

From being a “Pillar of Strength,” to finding a “Healing Space” and currently on tour as Beyonce’s saxophonist. The multi-facet Spelman College grad Tia Fuller, is back to offer listener’s and advance preview of her upcoming sophomore release “Decisive Steps” due in the spring of 2010 on Mack Avenue Records.”

Tia Fuller

Don’t be fooled, this incomparable young artist is no pop music idol … she’s the absolute real deal!

Go here, to see and interview, also and in studio performance by the gifted artist Tia Fuller.

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