Daniel Stawinski & Clave Azul -][- Looking Inward - [Octason Records, 2012] -

02 Saturday Jun 2012

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Daniel Stawinski & Clave Azul, Lookin Inward

Daniel Stawinski & Clave Azul -][- Looking Inward -Mp3- [Octason Records, 2012] -

CLAVE AZUL is a crucial project for Daniel Stawinski. Not only is he the pianist and leader of the group, but also his compositions make up for the biggest part of its repertoire. The sound of CLAVE AZUL merges the creativity and spontaneity of modern jazz with the energy and rythmic complexity of afro-cuban music.

The multifaceted experiences of the band members in various musical contexts (cuban folkloric music, salsa, avantgarde jazz…) allow for this unique stylistic blend: an original, European interpretation of contemporary Latin Jazz which was awarded the Berlin Jazz&Blues Award 2005. In November 2010 the band had the unique possibility to accompany cuban percussion legend Changuito during his concert in the Werkstatt der Kulturen Berlin. Continue reading »

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

02 Saturday Jun 2012

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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.” Continue reading »

The W.E.S. Group -][- The Story of Humanity (A Human Story) - [H2 Jazz, 2011] –

01 Friday Jun 2012

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Greeting’s music aficionados, the weekend is just around the corner. On this occasion, I have this intriguing new (current) project by The W.E.S. Group. Underscored by lyrically engaging rhythms these compositions are spiritually influenced nuances shaped with a plethora of beautifully crafted melodies. –Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

The W.E.S. Group, The Story of Humanity (A Human Story)

The W.E.S. Group -][- The Story of Humanity (A Human Story) -Mp3- [The W.E.S. Group, 2011] -

The Story of Humanity project is about our evolution from spirit to humanity and from humanity back to spirit. As the saying goes, “we are not just human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human experience.” This album chronicles through music and soundscape, the journey of our spirit from ether to flesh and back to ether again. Continue reading »

Matt Garrison -][- BLOOD SONG'S - [D Clef Records, 2012 | Review] -

01 Friday Jun 2012

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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. Continue reading »

Orrin Evans -][- FLIP THE SCRIPT - [Posi-Tone Records, 2012] -

01 Friday Jun 2012

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Orrin Evans, FLIP THE SCRIPT

Orrin Evans -][- FLIP THE SCRIPT - [Posi-Tone Records, 2012] -

Orrin Evans turns over a new leaf and strides confidently back onto the scene to “Flip the Script.” Evans continues to make a bold statements with a strong piano trio date featuring bassist Ben Wolfe and drummer Donald Edwards. While the session stays straight ahead and features some hard swinging highlights, the music is also elegantly lyrical and clearly suggestive of a modern jazz sensibility.

With an amazing combination of talents, some brilliant performances, and an evocative program of music, including several new original compositions, Evans’ latest release “Flip the Script” is sure to bring bright moments of intense delight to jazz fans everywhere. -[Editorial Review | Amazon]- Continue reading »

Ben Tankard -][- FULL TANK - [Tribute Records, 2012] -

31 Thursday May 2012

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Ben Tankard, FULL TANK

Ben Tankard -][- FULL TANK -Mp3- [Tribute Records, 2012] -

Tankard’s sixteenth studio album, the highly anticipated ” Ben Tankard / Full Tank ” on his revamped Tribute Records (Ben-Jamin’ Universal Music & Film) label. It features music from legendary producer-songwriters, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and special guest appearances by Mark Kibble / Take 6, & Gerald Albright and others. This is the launch pad release that marks his return to the corporate executive chair.

Tribute/Ben-Jamin’ imprint label is also the home to several TV and Film projects Tankard has in development including, ” Ben Tankard’s Faith & Family”, a new reality show that showcases Tankard’s family life, music career, business ventures, passion for aviation, and his role as a motivational speaker with the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records To Release JESTER from Bassist/Composer ARTHUR KELL

31 Thursday May 2012

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Jester features Arthur Kell (bass, compositions), Loren Stillman (alto saxophone), Brad Shepik (guitar) & Mark Ferber (drums)

CD RELEASE CELEBRATION!
Tuesday, June 19 @ 8:30 PM
Arthur Kell Quartet +1
@ The Cornelia Street Cafe
Featuring Michael Blake, tenor sax; Loren Stillman, alto sax; Brad Shepik, guitar; Arthur Kell, bass; Mark Ferber, drums

Arthur Kell , JESTER

Bassist/composer Arthur Kell is one of the most original voices on today’s New York jazz scene. For the past twenty plus years, he has played with an amazing cross-section of the most influential contemporary jazz musicians in NYC and around the world, including Thomas Chapin, Bobbie Previte, Marc Ribot, Billy Bang, Bill McHenry, Guillermo Klein, Christian Howes, Art Baron, Bruce Barth, the Finnish singer, Sanni Orasmaa, Bernard Purdie, Matt Wilson, Allison Miller and many others. Continue reading »

Franz von Chossy -][- When the World Comes Home - [Jazz Sick Records, 2012] -

31 Thursday May 2012

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Franz von Chossy Quintet, When the World Comes Home

Franz von Chossy -][- When the World Comes Home -Mp3- [Jazz Sick Records, 2012] -

Franz von Chossy was born in Munich, where he started playing the piano as a six-year-old. Through his mother he came to know classical music and his Ukrainian grandmother encouraged him to play folk music on the accordion.

Von Chossy moved to the Netherlands to study at the conservatory of Amsterdam with Rob Madna, Karel Boehlee and Rob van Bavel in 1999.

In 2003, he moved to New York to study at the Manhattan School of Music, where he was taught by Kenny Barron, Garry Dial, Dave Liebman, John Taylor and Kenny Werner, among others. In New York Franz also studied film composition with Edward Green.
Franz leads a trio under his name with which he won the “Dutch Jazz Competition 2006″ because of his ‘original, dynamic and often virtuoso (inter)play’. Franz won the “Best Soloist” award during the same competition for his ‘subtle, spatial and personal play’. In 2009, he won 2nd prize in the international Montreux Jazz solo Piano Competition. In January 2010 he released his 2nd trio album called “Pendulum”, which has been praised by the press. Continue reading »

Brian Culbertson -][- DREAMS - [Verve Records, 2012] -

30 Wednesday May 2012

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Brian Culbertson, DREAMS

Brian Culbertson -][- DREAMS - [Verve Records, 2012] -

In the gentle lull of sleep, we re often enraptured in a vivid sequence of thoughts, images, and sensations. A lifelike realm where radiant colors, sounds, and illusions intersect, creating the most vibrant experience. This spring, prolific R&B/Jazz musician Brian Culbertson invites you to close your eyes, open your ears, and fall deep into a lush world of musical fantasy with his breathtaking thirteenth album Dreams. With the help of lauded guest vocalists Noel Gourdin, Vivian Green, and Stokley Williams of Mint Condition, Dreams masterfully melds jazz sensibility with an R&B flair in a wondrous mélange of enchanting grooves.

Last summer, I just started having these really vivid dreams, Culbertson says. I started waking up inspired to get into the studio and write songs. Songs that made me feel like those dreams. It s really strange for me, because I ve never written songs about being inspired by dreams. That s why this record is quite different. Continue reading »

BFM Jazz Presents Steve Smith and Vital Information “Live! One Great Night” – Available Now

30 Wednesday May 2012

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Steve Smith & Vital Information LIVE! ONE GREAT NIGHT -(CD+DVD)-30th Anniversary Tour (May 31-June 27)

Steve Smith and Vital Information, LIVE! One Great Night

LIVE! One Great Night – a CD + DVD set to be released May 29, 2012 on the BFM Jazz label – captures Vital Information in their natural habitat: A packed club with an audience of music lovers and the band in high gear, pulling out all the stops for the entire set. The all-star lineup of keyboardist Tom Coster (Santana/Gabor Szabo), bassist Baron Browne (Jean-Luc Ponty/Billy Cobham), guitarist Vinny Valentino (Bill Evans/Jimmy McGriff) and drummer Steve Smith (Journey/Hiromi /Steps Ahead) serve up a veritable banquet of sounds, from slamming funk and syncopated second-line grooves to seriously swinging, up-tempo B-3 burners, South Indian inspired jams and sizzling fuzoid romps. Steve Smith has this to say about Vital Information’s philosophy, “Our music allows for individual expression and re-invention. We thrive on swing, groove, and creativity. We want to surprise each other every night on the bandstand with new ideas and in the process keep our audience ‘in the moment’ with us.” Continue reading »

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