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Peter Brendler – Outside The Line
May 20, 2014(Positone) Outside The Line is an outstanding showcase of bassist-composer Peter Brendler’s talents as a writer, arranger and musician. On this, his debut as a leader, the songs and performances brim with ...
David White Jazz Orchestra – The Chase
May 16, 2014(Mister Shepperd Records) Trombonist/composer David White returns with the second recording of his amazing 17-piece orchestra. The Chase highlights the dexterity of White as a writer and that of he and his ensemble ...
Shirazette Tinnin – Humility: Purity of My Soul
May 13, 2014(Hot Tone Music) Drummer Shirazette Tinnin brings a fresh approach to music on her debut recording. Humility: Purity of My Soul is a collection of Tinnin’s original compositions and refreshing covers of tunes ...
Russ Nolan – Relentless
May 9, 2014(Rhinoceruss Music) Relentless from saxophonist Russ Nolan latest is another great showcase of his fantastic tone and songwriting and arranging excellence. The music is fresh and contemporary, with a great voice ...
Yolanda Duke – Te Llevo Bajo La Piel
May 6, 2014(Amigos) Vocalist Yolanda Duke brings new life to classics from the Great American Songbook with her recording Te Llevo Bajo La Piel. With the aid of a brilliant big band, Duke, who co-produced this effort, channels ...
Newsday: Hofstra’s ‘Jazz Cafe’ radio show host traded news for music
May 2, 2014By DANIEL BUBBEO After reporting some of the biggest stories of the 20th century during his more than 40 years in radio broadcasting, there’s one standout accomplishment that fills John Bohannon with the most ...
The Omar Hakim Experience – We Are One
May 2, 2014(OZmosis Records) Eight years in the making, We Are One ,the new effort from drummer-extraordinaire Omar Hakim takes the listener on a fantastic multi-layered journey. The music blends elements fusion, rock, jazz ...
Curtis Stigers – Hooray For Love
April 29, 2014(Concord Jazz) Vocalist Curtis Stigers knows his way around a song, something he makes quite clear with his latest effort. Hooray For Love finds Stigers creating an album of songs, from or inspired by the American ...
Jared Gold – JG3 + 3
April 25, 2014(Positone) On his 7th release, Hammond B3 organist Jared Gold augments a core organ trio with a three piece brass section and the result is outstanding. JG3 + 3 sounds the way a big league jazz recording is supposed ...
Steve Picataggio – Two Feet On The Ground
April 22, 2014(Steve Picataggio) Two Feet on The Ground marks the impressive recording debut of drummer Steve Picataggio. With solid chops and an ear for swing, Picataggio teams with the album’s producer Ulysses Owens, Jr. ...
