Jaiman Crunk -][- ENCOUNTERS – [Origin Records, 2012 | Review] –

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Ada Rovatti, Andy Narell, Bill Anschell, Composer, Ernie Watts, Guitarist, Jaiman Crunk, John Patitucci, Kenneth Nash. Ron Carter, Origin Records, Randy Brecker, Take 6, Wallace Roney

Jaiman Crunk, ENCOUNTERS

Jaiman Crunk -][- ENCOUNTERS – [Origin Records, 2012 | Review] –

It’s been awhile since I reviewed any new music; although it’s been a challenging experience it was beginning to be more like work then enjoyment. With that said, on my return, I’m pleased to share with you a new artist named Jaiman Crunk. He’s a guitarist/composer who emerges on the music scene with the blossoming fruits of his latest endeavor simply titled “ENCOUNTERS” his debt on Origin Records.

New Release: Andrea Brachfeld “Lady of the Island” (Zoho) + CD Release@Trumpet’s Oct 18th

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ANDREA BRACHFELD, Bill O'Connell, BOB QUARANTA, Chembo Corniel, Jazz Promo Services, KIM PLAINFIELD, TODD BASHORE, Wallace Roney, Wycliffe Gordon, YASEK MANZANO, ZOHO Music

Andrea Brachfeld, LADY OF THE ISLAND

“Wish it – dream it – do it.” That’s what one of my many car bumper stickers say . Why am I talking about my bumper stickers? Well, because my dream has always been to play jazz, and this record is my dream come true! I just didn’t expect such amazing musicians to play on my record, but here they are, and here I am! Oftentimes life has many circuitous paths we follow in order to get to where we want to be. Our plan is not always God’s plan. I guess mine has been curvaceous as well.

My musical path began when I played my first jazz gig at age 16 at “All Nite Soul,” then found myself with the title of the first woman in the US to play in a Charanga band in 1976. After taking a semi-hiatus for about 15 years in 1998, I put together a Latin Jazz band and recorded and produced my first CD. Now I’ve come full circle to playing my first love, jazz. The hard work, persistence, determination, visualization techniques, the process of letting go, and then hoping that what I want, is my destiny, has paid off.

New Release Cynthia Felton Freedom Jazz Dance STREET DATE: June 1, 2012

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African American, Cynthia Felton, Cyrus Chestnut, Ernie Watts, Female Jazz vocalist, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Patrice Rushen, Robert Hurst, Terri Lyne Carrington, Wallace Roney

Cynthia Felton, Freedom Jazz Dance

Dr. Cynthia J. Felton serves as Artistic Director of The Ethnomusicology Library of American Heritage, a library that features a collection of sources that explores the study of music from a social and cultural aspect.

Currently based in Los Angeles, Cynthia is active as a performer and an educator. Her background prepared her well for both career areas. She has a Bachelor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music, a Master of Arts degree from New York University in Jazz Performance, and a Doctorate in Jazz Studies from the University of Southern California.

Jazz Soul Seven -][- IMPRESSIONS of CURTIS MAYFIELD – [BFM Jazz, 2012 | Review] –

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Bob Hurst, Ernie Watts, Jazz Soul Seven, Master Henry Gibson, Phil Upchurch, Russ Ferrante, Terri Lyne Carrington, Wallace Roney

Jazz Soul Seven, IMPRESSIONS OF CURTIS MAYFIELD

Jazz Soul Seven -][- IMPRESSIONS of CURTIS MAYFIELD –MP3– [BFM Jazz, 2012 | Review] –

There were numerous legendary and unsung artists that climb their way to the top of the music charts nationally and internationally during the sixties. The multi-faceted soul music icon Curtis Mayfield was one of them. Mayfield humbly who stood tall among the giants in the industry and paved the way for an army of inspiring singers-songwriters.

Mayfield was considered the cornerstone of Chicago Soul with his signature falsetto vocal style charm and memorable songs like Gypsy Woman, People Get Ready, and Keep on Pushing that he recorded with the fabulous Impressions. It was only a matter of time before he moved onto to re-invent himself as a solo artist and soon developed a new flavor of soul, creative funk, and movie soundtracks like “Superfly” in the seventies.

Jazz Soul Seven Release “Impressions of Curtis Mayfield” on BFM Jazz

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Bob Hurst, Curtis Mayfield, Ernie Watts, Henry Gibson, Phil Upchurch, Russ Ferrante, Terri Lyne Carrington, Wallace Roney

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB.com) – Curtis Mayfield ranks among the most important and influential artists of the past century, the definition of soul both as leader of the Impressions and as a solo artist. As a singer and musician, his pure tone melted hearts and as a songwriter, he was peerless, a voice of African-American pride as well as a man whose insights into the ways of the heart spoke to generations.

Jazz Soul Seven, IMPRESSIONS OF CURTIS MAYFIELD

Mayfield’s impact on artists of all persuasions is incalculable, and jazz musicians have long found much in his words and melodies to inspire new interpretations. Impressions of Curtis Mayfield (available everywhere April 17th) is a new collection of a dozen reimaginings of some of the late, great soul man’s most potent compositions, recorded by a collective of jazz aces calling themselves the Jazz Soul Seven: Terri Lyne Carrington–-drums, Russ Ferrante—piano, the late Master Henry Gibson—percussion, Bob Hurst—bass, Wallace Roney—trumpet, Phil Upchurch—guitar, and Ernie Watts—saxophone. Each of these players is a giant in his or her own right, who brings to these timeless songs a lifetime of experience and knowledge. Produced by Brian Brinkerhoff, co-produced by Upchurch, and recorded by Andy Waterman at The Bakery in North Hollywood, California, Impressions of Curtis Mayfield forces a rethink of just how rich and durable is the catalog of Curtis Mayfield, who passed away in 1999, more than nine years after suffering a paralyzing accident that never stopped him from spreading his message.

Wallace Roney -][- Home – [HighNote, 2012] –

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African American, Trumpet, Wallace Roney

Get ready Mr. Roney is back to crank up the heat with some rock-solid jams on his latest on Highnote title “Home”! —Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

Wallace Roney, Home

Wallace Roney -][- Home –MP3– [HighNote, 2012] –

Wallace Roney earned the admiration and respect of his colleagues and his elders since age 16. He has been an integral part of the band with Tony Williams, Ornette Coleman, Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Philly Joe Jones, Walter Davis Jr., Herbie Hancock, Jay McShann, David Murray, McCoy Tyner, Sonny Rollins, Curtis Fuller, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Dizzy Gillespie to name a few. He was one of the few musicians in his generation who learned and perfected his craft directly from alliances with Jazz Masters. But his most important and meaningful relationship was with Miles Davis.

Celebrating Miles: Marcus Miller and Wallace Roney at the Palladium April 30, 2011 at 8 pm

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African American, Bass, Jazz, Marcus Miller, Wallace Roney

Marcus Miller

The key to legendary Miles Davis – is innovation! Considered universally as one of the most important figures in music, Miles Davis was tireless in his quest for musical exploration. This evening celebrates his legacy of groundbreaking creativity.

Miles’ electric period is brought to life by multi-Grammy-winning producer and composer Marcus Miller and Wallace Roney, the phenomenal trumpeter and carrier of the Miles Davis torch, pays tribute to the master with an all-star band.

Jazz Roots: A Larry Rosen Jazz Series was created in conjunction with the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami – Dade County.

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