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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 ...
Skyler Floe | Abstraction
October 11, 2021 / No Comments / Tags: Chris Parker, Greg Ward, Nick Tucker, Samantha Louise, Sean Imboden, Skyler Floe, Steve AlleeAbstraction is the thoroughly impressive debut of trumpeter and composer Skyler Floe. The Seattle area, New York-based musician has a wonderful way with notes and tone, as both a writer and player. The set is comprised completely of nine compelling original tunes that go from uptempo swing to ...
Lorraine Feather | My Own Particular Life
October 1, 2021 / No Comments / Tags: Charlie Bisharat, Dave Grusin, Eddy Arkin, Grant Geissman, Jacob Braun, Lorraine Feather, Michael Shapiro, Russell Ferrante, Shelly BergMy Own Particular Life is singer/songwriter Lorraine Feather’s latest epic addition to her prolific library. Her intricately woven pieces of life are again as engaging as ever, with words and notes working together to create wonderfully original musical short stories. Feather’s ...
Billy Test Trio | Coming Down Roses
September 24, 2021 / No Comments / Tags: Billy Test, Evan Gregor, Ian Froman, thejazzpage.comComing Down Roses by the Billy Test Trio is a wonderful musical ride. The recording colorfully mixes beautiful winding ballads with straight-ahead swing tunes in a lovely display of collective and individual artistry. The unit is lead by Billy Test on piano, Evan Gregor on bass, and Ian Froman ...
