Nate Kimball -][- WARRIOR’S JOURNEY – [TNC Recordings, 2012] –

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Brian Triola & Steve Flora, Composer, Downbeat Award-Winning UNLV Jazz Program, Joe Lano, Larry Aberman, Nate Kimball, TNC Recordings, Trombone

Nate Kimball, WARRIOR’S JOURNEY

Nate Kimball -][- WARRIOR’S JOURNEY –Mp3– [TNC Recordings, 2012]

Nate Kimball, a 27-year-old Las Vegas native, is a Graduate of the Downbeat Award-Winning UNLV Jazz Program with dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Jazz Trombone Performance and Jazz Composition. In addition to currently studying at UNLV for his Master’s degree in Jazz Composition, Nate Kimball performs full-time as trombonist and back-up bassist with Cirque du Soleil’s Zumanity show at the New York New York Hotel and Casino.

Verve/Universal Artist Brian Culbertson Nominated for 2012 Soul Train Music Award – Best Contemporary Jazz Artist

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Brian Culbertson, Composer, Keyboardist, Mint Condition, Multi-instrumentalist, Noel Gourdin, Producer, Rex Rideout, Soul Train Music Awards, Stokley Williams, Trombone, Verve/Universal, Vivian Green

ALONGSIDE CASSANDRA WILSON AND ESPERANZA SPAULDING

Brian Culbertson

This past summer, award winning R&B musician and Smooth Jazz multi-instrumentalist Brian Culbertson debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Selling Jazz Albums with his thirteenth album Dreams, featuring the lead singles “Your Smile” and “Still Here” f/ Vivian Green which found themselves in Top 10 at Smooth Jazz and Urban Adult Contemporary radio.

(Los Angeles, California – September 25, 2012) On November 25th at 9pm Centric TV will air the 2012 Soul Train Music Awards from Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, hosted by Cedric the Entertainer. Contemporary jazz artist and multi-instrumentalist Brian Culbertson has been nominated for Best Contemporary Jazz Artist/Group alongside Esperanza Spaulding, Cassandra Wilson, Ben Tankard and Peter White.

Natalie Cressman & Secret Garden -][- UNFOLDING – [Cressman, 2012] –

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Cressman Music, Female Vocals, Natalie Cressman, Trombone

Natalie Cressman & Secret Garden, UNFOLDING

Natalie Cressman & Secret Garden -][- UNFOLDING –Mp3– [Cressman, 2012] –

New York-based trombonist/singer/composer Natalie Cressman has won acclaim for her ability to play fluently in a variety of musical styles, and at 21 years old she’s honed a preternaturally worldly conception of her own. Hailed a “velveteen-voiced brass-blower” by the Denver Post, Cressman has sought to stretch across stylistic boundaries with every project she takes on, each time striking listeners with the depth of her musicianship and her ability to blend seamlessly into so many different musical settings. From Carnegie Hall to the House of Blues, from the Apollo to Lincoln Center, Natalie’s versatility and enthusiasm for new music has propelled her into a richly diverse musical career.

Sandro Marinoni -][- NUMBER FOUR – [Frames Music, 2012] –

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European Jazz, Flute, Frames Music, Italian, Sandro Marinoni, Saxophonist, Trombone

Sandro Marinoni, NUMBER FOUR

Sandro Marinoni -][- NUMBER FOUR –Mp3– [Frames Music, 2012] –

Stefano Roncarolo is a young and virtuoso Italian bass player and Sandro Marinoni is a saxophone, flute and trombone player.

At your leisure, visit his label Frames Music and Marinoni’s site for more details.

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More Zero -][- Between Two Conclusions – [More Zero Music, 2012] –

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CDBaby.com, Chris Stover, Composer, More Zero, More Zero Music, Trombone

More Zero, Between Two Conclusions

More Zero -][- Between Two Conclusions –Mp3– [More Zero Music, 2012] –

Chris Stover is a trombonist, composer, and theorist that specializes in Cuban and Brazilian music, creative improvisation, and new music. He has performed recently with Eddie Palmieri, Charlie Hunter, Wayne Horvitz, Robin Holcomb, Tom Varner, Jovino Santos Neto, and Michael Spiro, and he has toured internationally with Pablo Moses, Apple Gabriel, Quasinada, Jumbalassy, and the Harry James Orchestra, as well as his own solo and group projects.

Marcus Lewis -][- FACING EAST – [Sharp 11 Records, 2012] –

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African American, Marcus Lewis, Trombone

Marcus Lewis, FACING EAST

Marcus Lewis -][- FACING EAST –MP3– [Sharp 11 Records, 2012] –

Marcus Lewis is a musician creating Jazz/Improvised music in the now with integrity and passion that resonates with the human experience. His melodies are lyrical, expressive and will have you singing after hearing them. Described as soulful, fiery and intuitive, Marcus focuses on the musical journey and conversational aspects of the jazz/improvised music genre.

Marcus is currently celebrating the April release of “Facing East” which features a world class line-up including Logan Richardson on Alto Sax, Adam Larson on Tenor Sax, Pablo Masis on Trumpet, Andrea Kester on Vocals, Sam Harris on Piano, Aidan Carroll on Bass, and Tommy Crane on Drums. Aside from touring with the Marcus Lewis Band, Marcus is currently touring with Janelle Monae and Sugarfoot’s Ohio Players.

Three New Jazz Releases from Innova Recordings

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Jeremy Long, John Yao, Marc Rossi, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone

Marc Rossi, MANTRA REVEALED

Artist:Marc Rossi
Title: Mantra Revealed
innova #: 816
Personnel: Marc Rossi (piano), Lance Van Lenten (saxophone and flute), Bill Urmson (electric bass), Mauricio Zottarelli (drums), Prassana (guitar on 1), Geetha Ramanathan Bennett (voice on 2, 3), Bruce Arnold (guitar on 4, 6)
Street date: 1/31/12

Description: Consider Boston-based pianist/composer Marc Rossi and the members of the Marc Rossi Group as ambassadors from an exotic locale where the dizzying modal runs of South and North Indian music swirl and blend with jazz and Afro-Latin forms. As a student of both Hindustani and Carnatic Indian music and a professor of piano and jazz composition at Berklee College of Music, Rossi has been a vital part of the Boston music scene for the past two decades, and he’s assembled an all-star cast for Mantra Revealed. The album’s rich panoply of colors and textures comes from the interplay of Rossi’s own distinctive compositions and the players’ absorbing improvisational skills. It’s become commonplace to refer to an album as a “journey” these days, but few navigate a path as wide-ranging, engaging and multi-hued as Mantra Revealed.

Soundcloud: Listen to samples by the Marc Rossi Group

Jeff Bradshaw -][- Bone Appetit (Vol. 1 and 2) – [Hidden Beach, 2012] –

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African American, Jeff Bradshaw, Jill Scott, Trombone

Jeff Bradshaw, Bone Appetit (Vol. 1 and 2)

Jeff Bradshaw -][- Bone Appetit (Vol. 1 and 2) – [Hidden Beach, 2012] –

Bone Appetit is Jeff Bradshaw’s long-awaited sophomore release on Hidden Beach and features not one but two volumes of musical surprises. Bone Appetit plays like a modern-day version of the seminal album by Quincy Jones – The Dude, with Jeff serving as maestro while both singing and playing his horn. Guest artists include Marsha Abrosius who joins Jeff on the lead single and video for “Got Til It’s Gone,” Raheem DeVaughn turns up the heat on “Til Tomorrow,” Coko from SWV fuels the spirit with the inspirational “So Thankful,” and Kindred the Family Soul represent with “All Day Loving” and a solo turn by Fatin Dantzler on a decidedly jazzy version of Mos Def’s Hip Hop classic, “Umi Says.”

Dennis Rollins Velocity Trio -][- The 11th Gate [Motéma Music, 2011]

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Arranger, Composer, Dennis Rollins, Jazz, Motéma Music, Producer, Trombone

At the end of 2011, there where some exception jazz recordings released. Case in point, this remarkable funk laced gem by trombonist Dennis Rollins Velocity Trio debuts with his extraordinary album on Motéma Music titled “The 11th Gate.” I’m sure that most listener’s that encounter “The 11th Gate” is stunned by the power, finesse, dexterity, and energy released throughout these electrifying voices on this dynamic new recording by Dennis Rollins. As music aficionados, you simply don’t want to miss out on this jewel!–Rob Young | The Urban Flux

Dennis Rollins Velocity Trio, The 11th Gate

Dennis Rollins Velocity Trio -][- The 11th Gate (MP3) – [Motéma Music, 2011]

On his Motéma debut, the torrentially talented multi-award winning British-Jamaican jazz and funk star, Dennis Rollins (of Maceo Parker band fame), and his Velocity Trio, unleash their imaginations on The 11th Gate , with compositions ranging from terra- firma straight-ahead jazz, funk and ‘choral gospel’ horns.

“Irresistible: take The 11th Gate at the first opportunity” – Jazzwise

[Biography] – Born in Birmingham, England in 1964 of Jamaican parents, Dennis cut his teeth at the age of 14 studying and performing with The Doncaster Youth Jazz Association. After years of concentrated study Dennis moved to London where his unique approach to the instrument was immediately and appreciatively recognized resulting in numerous offers of work.

David White Jazz Orchestra -[|]- FLASHPOINT [Mister Shepherd Records]

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African American, David White, Jazz, Trombone

David White Jazz Orchestra - FLASHPOINT

David White Jazz Orchestra -[|]- FLASHPOINT – [Mister Shepherd Records, 2011]

FLASHPOINT is the debut CD of the David White Jazz Orchestra.

Orchestra Personnel: David White (composer, arranger, conductor, solo trombone); Andrew Gould, Omar Daniels, Sam Taylor, Sam Dillon, Stephen Plekan (saxophones); Miki Hirose, Volker Goetze, Alicia Rau, Michael Irwin (trumpets); Melissa Gardiner, Rick Parker, Barry Cooper, Robert Statel (trombones); Nick Consol (piano); Doug Drewes (bass); Paul Francis (drums)

Trombonist, Composer, Arranger David White is a highly versatile musician who is building a strong reputation on the New York jazz scene. In addition to leading his own band, the David White Jazz Orchestra, he has had the honor of sharing the stage with Jon Faddis, Slide Hampton, James Weidman, Frank Lowe, Todd Coolman, Valery Ponomarev, Charli Persip, Delfeayo Marsalis, Junior Mance and Kenny Burrell among others. In a review of one of his recent performances, Jazz Inside NY Magazine praised David s work saying: