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Andrea Veneziani | The Lighthouse
October 10, 2023 / No Comments / Tags: Allan Mednard, Andrea Veneziani, Charlie Sigler, Kirk KnuffkeBassist and composer Andrea Veneziani has assembled another gem of a recording with his latest, The Lighthouse. The New York-based musician’s second lead effort features a collection of purely original and engaging compositions that cover the musical gamut from swing to ballad. Veneziani ...
Linda Purl | This Could Be The Start
October 10, 2023 / No Comments / Tags: David Finck, Linda Purl, Nelson Rangell, Ray Marchica, Todd FirthThis Could Be The Start from singer Linda Purl is a lively affair. Purl once again proves that she’s as at ease in a studio as she is on the set of a film or movie as an actress on her sixth recording. The production is a wonderful collection of jazz and pop standards that […]
Michael Ragonese | Stracci
August 29, 2023 / No Comments / Tags: Luca Alemanno, Mark Ferber, Michael Ragonese, StracciStracci by pianist/composer Michael Ragonese is a fantastic second act. The follow-up to his debut production is a wonderful blend of jazz standards and the musician’s own compositions paying homage to his Italian and American heritage. The tunes all fit together nicely and Ragonese ...
Eunmi Lee | Introspection
August 16, 2023 / No Comments / Tags: Alan Ferber, Ari Hoenig, Eunmi Lee, Jody Redhage, John Ellis, Jon Gordon, Joyce Hammann, Lois Martin, Maria Jeffers, Matt Clohesy, Meg Okura, Remy Le Boeuf, Vinicius GomesIntrospection is the outstanding debut recording from New York-based pianist and composer Eunmi Lee. The production is a special one, featuring completely original compositions from Lee that explore interesting combinations of musical moods and instrumentation while remaining thoroughly ...
Anthony E. Nelson | Swinging Sunset
July 28, 2023 / No Comments / Tags: Anthony Nelson Jr., Cecil Brooks III, Kyle KoeherSaxophonist Anthony E. Nelson, Jr.’s Swinging Sunset is fantastic work. The recording is his fifth as a leader and showcases a musician with an impressive tone on the horn at the top of his game. The set is a quality mix of standards by the likes of Stanley Turrentine, Johnny Griffin, ...
Melvin Smith | Perseverance
July 14, 2023 / No Comments / Tags: Corcoran Holt, Greg Lewis, Jeb Patton, Jeremy Warren, Melvin SmithPerseverance is the seventh recording from saxophonist Melvin Smith and it’s a wonderful effort. The production is a mix of compositions by Jimmy Heath, Robert Watson, Jr., Wayne Shorter, and Sam Rivers and originals by Smith who delivers all of it with a nice tone on both the tenor and ...
The Pacific Jazz Group | The Pacific Jazz Group
June 23, 2023 / No CommentsA culmination of pianist Dred Scott’s affinity for the music of the Pacific Jazz music label. Release Date: June 23, 2023 More Info: www.dredscott.com
Chloé Jean | Fairy Tale Fail
June 19, 2023 / No Comments / Tags: Billy Johnson, Charles McNeal, Chloe Jean, Dan Feiszli, David K. Mathews, Jason Lewis, Marc Van Wageningen, Mike Olmos, Norbert Stachel, Peter Horvath, Peter Michael Escovedo, Ray ObiedoBay Area-based vocalist Chloé Jean’s Fairy Tale Fail is a rousing success. Produced by guitar great, Ray Obiedo, the production features a colorful collection of self-penned originals and covers of tunes nicely rendered by Jean with a voice that deftly crosses soulful musical genres. In ...
Michael Costantino | The Song Inside The Tune
June 9, 2023 / No CommentsThe Song Inside The Music is a collection of well-chosen standards, popular classic tunes from TV and pop idioms. Michael Costantino: piano Harvie S: Bass Thierry Arpino: Drums Release Date : June 9, 2023 More here: https://miguelespinozaflamencofusion1.bandcamp.com/album/gabriella
Christian Artmann | The Middle of Life
June 2, 2023 / No Comments / Tags: Christian Artmann, Elena McEntire, John Lockwood, Laszlo Gardony, Youron IsraelFlutist Christian Artmann’s The Middle of Life is a fantastic work. The recording is a tremendous showcase of Artmann’s talents, featuring a complete collection of original compositions that run the full range of moods. Additionally, the wonderful abilities of his fellow musicians ...
