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Elsa Nilsson -Jon Cowherd | After Us
November 9, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Elsa Nilsson, Jon Cowherd, thejazzpage.comFlutist Elsa Nilsson and pianist Jon Cowherd have produced a beautifully intimate recording with After Us. The duo winds their way through an array of subtle and exploratory original compositions, primarily written by Nilsson. The songs’ wonderful gentility works perfectly in this ...
Johnaye Kendrick | Flying
November 6, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Adore Oliver, Chris Symer, D'Vonne Lewis, Dawn Clement, Johnaye Kendrick, Michael Nicolella, Nola Oliver, thejazzpage.comFantastic vocals and and fresh compositions are the magic on Flying, the outstanding second album from singer Johnaye Kendrick. In addition to fantastic delivery of the lyrics, Seattle-based Kendrick also wrote 6 of the compositions and brings wonderfully refreshing arrangements to tunes by ...
Roy Hargrove Dies at 49
November 3, 2018 / No CommentsRoy Hargrove, a virtuoso trumpeter who became a symbol of jazz’s youthful renewal in the early 1990s, and then established himself as one of the most respected musicians of his generation, died on Friday in Manhattan. He was 49. Read More
Bobby Broom & The Organi-sation | Soul Fingers
October 26, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Andrew Toombs, Ben Patterson, Bobby Broom, Chris Rogers, Filipe Fraga, Justin Thomas, Kobie Watkins, Luciano Antonio, Matt Jones Orchestra, Ron Blake, Sammy Figueroa, Sergio PiresSoul Fingers from Bobby Broom & The Organi-sation is a truly soulful excursion. The Chicago-based guitarist and his bandmates, Hammond B3 organist Ben Patterson and drummer Kobie Watkins deliver some truly enjoyable renderings of classic popular songs. The eclectic set includes tunes ...
Randy Waldman | Superheroes
October 23, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Arturo Sandoval, Bob McChesney, Carlitos Del Puerto, Chick Corea, Eddie Daniels, George Benson, James Brolin, Jeff Goldblum, John Travolta, Josh Groban, Michael Bublé, Michael O'Neill, Olivia Newton-John, Rafael Padilla, Randy Brecker, Randy Waldman, Steve Gadd, Take 6, Till Brönner, Vinnie Colaiuta, Wayne Bergeron, Wynton MarsalisOn Superheroes, pianist, trumpeter and arranger Randy Waldman, enlists super musical figures to cover the themes of some favorite television and film action heroes. A star-studded lineup regenerates the music associated with the likes of Superman, Batman, Spiderman, Underdog and more. Waldman ...
NYT: The Harlem Jazz Club Where the Spirit of Billie Holiday Lives On
October 5, 2018 / No CommentsTaking our orders at Minton’s Playhouse, the Harlem jazz club, our French waiter, improbably named Karl Smith, says that when he got to New York, he was determined “to do something very American.” More
Lorraine Feather | Math Camp
October 5, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Dan Higgins, Fred Hersch, Gilad Hekselman, Grant Geissman, James Genus, Lorraine Feather, Michael Shapiro, Mike Valerio, Russell Ferrante, Shelly Berg, Terri Lyne CaringtonVocalist Lorraine Feather’s witty, acerbic approach to song and story is always a pleasure to hear. Math Camp, her latest, produced with principal arranger Eddie Arkin, is one of her best. The recording has a range and depth both lyrically and musically. The set is funny, reflective, ...
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Dani Gurgel – Voou [feat. Ingrid Jensen]
September 26, 2018 / No Comments“Voou” composed by Daniel Santiago & Dani Gurgel, dedicated to Ingrid Jensen. Recorded by Thiago Rabello at Da Pá Virada, São Paulo-BR
Jazz band breaks new ground
September 26, 2018 / No CommentsA local jazz band, WVC Jazz, is hoping the global fame of the film Crazy Rich Asian will help them enter the international music scene. WVC Jazz Ensemble saxophonist Julian Chan, 40, said it was a great opportunity for the band to play a part in the movie. Read more here
Dave Anderson | Melting Pot
September 21, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Bryan Davis, Dave Anderson, David Restivo, Ehren Hanson, Hans Glawischnig, Itai Kriss, Memo Acevedo, Neel Murgai, Roberto QuinteroMelting Pot is saxophonist Dave Anderson’s beautiful musical response to the recent wave of intolerance towards immigration For this inclusive effort, Anderson called on the diverse artists of the New York City’s creative music community to craft his musical celebration. The ...
