Cory Wong -][- QUARTET – QUINTET – [Cory Wong, 2012 | Review] –

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Arranger, Billy Peterson, Composer, Cory Wong, Dan Musselman, Guitarist, Kevin Gastonguay, Two for The Show, Zach Schmidt

Cory Wong, QUARTET – QUINTET

Cory Wong -][- QUARTET – QUINTET –Mp3– [Cory Wong, 2012 | Review] –

There’s undoubtedly an influx of talented guitarist waiting for the next available opening, and Cory Wong is positively one of them. This multifaceted musician originally from Poughkeepsie, New York is quickly proven to be a worthy honoree of all the accolades that he’s received as a virtuoso and impressive guitarist. In the meantime, this emerging new artist is developing a solid reputation among his peers and music enthusiast alike for being a top-shelve guitarist and likewise an infallible composer in the upper mid-west particularly in the Twin Cities where this accomplished musician is strategically engraving his signature into this massive and musically diverse landscape.

Ffear -][- MIRAGE – [Jazzheads, 2012] –

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Chris Washburne, contemporary classical music, FFEAR (Forum for Electro-Acoustic Research), Jazzheads.com, Ole Mathisen, Two for The Show

Ffear, MIRAGE

Ffear -][- MIRAGE – [Jazzheads, 2012] –

FFEAR (Forum for Electro-Acoustic Research) is an adventurous improvising quartet co-led by long-time collaborators Ole Mathisen and Chris Washburne. FFEAR’s prime objective is to research and explore new sonic possibilities by adopting contemporary classical compositional techniques into an improvisational setting. Conventional uses of meter, tonality, and harmony are replaced with multiple meters, microtonality, and open templates of form to forge novel and unexpected paths in improvised music. FFEAR delights in blending and blurring the divide between jazz and contemporary classical music, as well as the visual and sound arts, producing a truly original voice and approach to improvised music all the while staying true to the centrality of groove.

Charles Compo -][- FOOLISH PLEASURE – [Chads Music, 2012] –

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Chads Music, Charles Compo, entertainment, Guitar, Music, Saxophone, Two for The Show

Charles Compo, FOOLISH PLEASURE

Charles Compo -][- FOOLISH PLEASURE –Mp3– [Chads Music, 2012] –

Jazzy, edgy, moody, cinematic, jammy, creative, hard hitting, cinematic music. This collection of compositions written by Charles Compo was recorded in a couple of days up in the woods at Hal Winer’s Bi Coastal Music. Each song highlights the creativity and energy of a group of musicians that have played together in and around New York in various combinations for over twenty years. The music can be described as expressive contemporary jazz that tells a story.

BFM Jazz Presents 3 Brave Souls Self Titled Album – Available Now

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BFM Jazz, Darryl Jones, John Beasley, Ndugu Chancler, Two for The Show

Beasley, Jones and Chancler Form Funk Power Triumvirate 3 Brave Souls Scheduled for June 12th Release on BFM Jazz

3 Brave Souls, SELF-TITLED

Three generations of Miles Davis alumni having fun playing progressive roots music – keyboardist John Beasley, bassist Darryl Jones and master drummer Ndugu Chancler – join forces in a formidable new funk trio called 3 Brave Souls.

Harnessing Beasley and Ndugu’s hometown earthy undertones of New Orleans and Jones’ Chicago street-funk 3 Brave Souls are knee-deep in the groove on their self-titled debut for BFM Jazz.

Dafnis Prieto -][- PROVERB TRIO – [Dafnis on Music, 2012 | Review] –

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Dafnis on Music, Dafnis Prieto, Jason Lindner, Koykayi, Roberto Occhipinti, Two for The Show

Dafnis Preito Proverbs Trio

Dafnis Prieto -][- PROVERB TRIO – [Dafnis on Music, 2012 | Review] –

In the world of Latin Jazz, music aficionados thoroughly appreciate Dafnis Prieto for his influential cross-cultured beats, virtuoso drumming and enthralling composing skills. With his latest endeavor, the versatile composer scores the breathtaking “PROVERB TRIO.” This impressive gem launches a radically provocative repertoire of music which unmasks a totally anomalous direction for him in 2012.

According to Dafnis, this project is based in improvisation. The multifaceted Proverb Trio is fueled by creativity and embraces the concept of playing quality and unpredictable music. Amazingly this project took only six hours to complete.

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.