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Nicole Henry | Time To Love Again
December 23, 2021 / No Comments / Tags: Aaron Lebo, Camilo Velandia, Dan Warner, David Chiverton, Eduardo Rodriguez, Eric England, Gregoire Maret, Jean Caze, John Michalak, Nicole Henry, Peter Wallace, Richard Bravo, Troy RobertsTime To Love Again is singer Nicole Henry’s eighth album release and what a wonderful production it is. The 9-track set replete with fresh arrangements of tunes across many generations of song. The menu includes compositions by Joan Armatrading, James Taylor, Richard Rodgers and Lorenz ...
Elena Maque | Feel Again
December 22, 2021 / No Comments / Tags: Alexey Nikolaev, Brad Dutz, D'Vonne Lewis, Darrius Willrich, Elena Maque, Gary Novak, Hadrien Feraud, Katisse, Logan Kane, Michael Glynn, Scott KinseyVocalist/saxophonist Elena Maque is a dynamic talent as aptly demonstrated on her debut effort. Feel Again is a nicely constructed production featuring six tunes composed by Maque alongside several covers of tunes by Antônio Carlos Jobim, John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and Jimmy Davis, Roger ...
Dave Meder | Unamuno Songs and Stories
December 22, 2021 / No Comments / Tags: Dave Meder, Marty Jaffe, Michael Piolet, Miguel Zenón, Philip DizackUnamuno Songs and Stories is the latest album from pianist and composer Dave Meder. The release references sociopolitical challenges in the United States, using the writings of Spanish Civil War-era philosopher Miguel de Unamuno as a historical analogy. Meder is joined by bassist Marty Jaffe, ...
Paul Jost Quartet | While We Were Gone
November 23, 2021 / No Comments / Tags: Dean Johnson, Jim Ridl, Lorin Cohen, Martin Wind, Paul Jost, Tim HornerWhile We Were Away is a live and truly engaging 2-disc recording by the Paul Jost Quartet. Jost on vocals and harmonica leads the group through an eclectic set of compositions including nicely re-imagined covers and substantive originals. Recorded at the Soapbox Gallery in Brooklyn, New York, ...
Alexis Cole | Songs From My Tour of Duty
November 15, 2021 / No Comments / Tags: Alexis Cole, Bob Sheppard, David Finck, Derrick James, Jeff Jarvis, Paul MeyersSongs From My Tour of Duty is a gem of a recording from singer Alexis Cole. The title references Coles’ service as a singer with U.S. Army bands. Cole’s experience in such big band settings contributes greatly to her outstanding delivery on this effort. The set features a ...
Adonis Rose and The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra feat. Cyrille Aimée | Petite Fleur
October 29, 2021 / No Comments / Tags: Adonis Rose, Cyrille Aimée, New Orleans Jazz OrchestraPetite Fleur is a beautiful celebration of the historic connection between New Orleans and France. The magnificent collaboration between singer Cyrille Aimée and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra came about as a result of the singer reaching out to the director and drummer Adonis Rose. Aimée, a ...
Roseanna Vitro | Sing A Song of Bird
October 22, 2021 / No Comments / Tags: Alan Broadbent, Alvester Garnett, Bill Goodwin, Bob Dorough, Dean Johnson, Gary Bartz, Jason Teborek, Marion Cowings, Mark Gross, Paul Wickliffe, Roseanna Vitro, Sheila JordanSing A Song of Bird is not only Roseanna Vitro’s tribute to one of jazz’s greats, but also an incredible collaboration with three legendary figures who are the singer’s vocal mentors. Vitro invited vocal stalwarts Sheila Jordan, Bob Dorough and Marion Cowings to join her in ...
David Finck | Bassic Instinct
October 20, 2021 / No Comments / Tags: Barry Danielian, Bob Mann, Cliff Almond, David Finck, Kelly Mittleman, Kevin Winnard, Laura Conwesser, Meg Ruby, Melissa Errico, Mike Davis, Nelson Faria, Phillipe Saisse, Quinn Johnson, Ryan Dudley, Ted Firth, Téka Peneteriche, Teo Lima, Trist CurlessBassist and composer David Finck returns with Bassic Instinct, a colorful, Latin-flavored production, featuring a nice selection of original and re-arranged covers. In addition to Finck’s contributions, the production includes compositions by Lalo Schifrin, Jerome Kern and Johnny Mandel, ...
Cathy Segal-Garcia | Social Anthems, Volume 1
October 12, 2021 / No Comments / Tags: Anthony Wilson, Cathy Segal-Garcia, Edwin Livingston, Josh Nelson, Lorca Hart, Mon David, Paul JostSinger Cathy Segal-Garcia’s Social Anthems, Volume 1 is a meeting place for songs that speak to challenges of any time but feel especially resonant in the current world climate. The singer delivers each song soulfully and with an emotional depth all her own. Featured are compositions by ...
