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Carol Bach-y-rita – Minha Casa/ My House
January 17, 2017 / No Comments / Tags: Bill Cantos, Carol Bach-y-rita, Dudu Fuentes, John Leftwich, larry koonse, Mike Shapiro(Record Label) Carol Bach-y-rita is incredibly versatile and engaging singer. On Minha Casa/My House , the singer moves easily between various styles from Brazillian to pop standard with great ease. There’s a clarity and honesty to her delivery combine with lovely tone that’s ...
Andrea Claburn – Nightshade
January 13, 2017 / No Comments / Tags: Alan Hall, Andrea Claburn, Erik Jekabson, mads tolling, Matt Clark, Sam Bevan, Terrence Brewer, thejazzpage.com(Lot 49 Labs) Andrea Claburn has a warm and ear-pleasing voice and style of delivery. Her outstanding recording debut Nightshade is a wonderfully versatile showcase for her dynamic vocal talents. Comprised of a nice blend of standards and enjoyable self-penned originals, the production is top ...
Mads Tolling & The Mads Men – Playing The 60s
January 10, 2017 / No Comments / Tags: Colin Hogan, eric garland, Kalil Wilson, Kenny Washington, mads tolling, Sam Bevan, Spencer Day, stanley clarke, thejazzpage.com(MadsMan Records) Even though violinist Mads Tolling was born in the 1980s, his appreciation for the profound the cultural and musical contributions of the 1960 were the inspiration for his latest recording. Playing the 60s features songs that were part of the television, radio and film ...
Audrey Silver – Very Early
December 20, 2016 / No Comments / Tags: Alex Pope Norris, Audrey Silver, bruce barth, Gary Versace, Lewis Nash, Paul Beaudry, Ron Affif, thejazzpage.com, Tom Beckham(Messy House Productions) Very Early, singer Audrey Silver’s third release is a pure delight. The combination of Silver’s warm and crystal clear vocals, an excellent song selection and fantastic musicianship makes this an outstanding recording. The eclectic set aptly showcases ...
Jerome Jennings – The Beast
December 16, 2016 / No Comments / Tags: Christian McBride, Dion Tucker, Howard Wiley, Jazzmeia Horn, Jerome Jennings, Sean Jones, thejazzpage.com(Iola Records) Cleveland native-turned-New Yorker Jerome Jennings, makes a powerful debut with The Beast. The nine-track production presents the virtuosity of the high-demand drummer in a set of eclectic compositions inspired by romantic to the socio-political matters. Jennings wrote four on ...
Ray Charles Orchestra – Swiss Radio Days: Zurich 1961
December 9, 2016 / No Comments / Tags: Bruno Carr, David Newman, Dickie Wells, Don Wilkerson, Edgar Willis, Elbert Forrest, Keg Johnson, Lenny Cooper, Marcus Belgrave, quincy jones, Ray Charles(TCB Records) The genius of Ray Charles is on full display in this previously unreleased recording. Swiss Radio Days: Ray Charles Orchestra: Zurich 1961 captures Charles at a moment just before his ascendancy into popular music fame on a returning tour across Europe in 1961. The production is a ...
Marcello Pellitteri – Aquarius Woman
December 6, 2016 / No Comments / Tags: Gabrio Bevilacqua, George Garzone, Lauren Kinhan, Marcello Pellitteri, Marcello Todaro, Nedleka Prescod, Orazio Maugeri, Salvatore Bonafede, thejazzpage.com, Yvonnick Prene(Marpel Music) Drummer, composer and arranger Marcello Pellitteri once again transforms grief into a fantastic musical tribute. Aquarius Woman is Pellitteri’s second homage to his daughter who passed away in 2014. The production is a mix of originals and covers reflects the father’s ...
Enoch Smith, Jr. – The Quest: Live at APC
December 2, 2016 / No Comments / Tags: Andrew Atkinson, Emily Braden, Enoch Smith Jr., John Davis, Mimi Jones, Noah Jackson, Sarah Elizabeth Charles, thejazzpage.com(Misfitme Music) Pianist/ composer Enoch Smith, Jr. brings jazz back to its church roots with his latest effort. The Quest: Live at APC is the product of two performances at the Allentown Presbyterian Church in Allentown, NJ. We’re reminded with this effort that Smith’s gift as a ...
Variety: Jazz and Blues Musician Mose Allison Dies at 89
November 16, 2016 / No CommentsRenowned jazz blues pianist, singer and songwriter Mose Allison died Tuesday at his home in Hilton Head, S.C. He was 89. A native of Mississippi, Allison grew up on his grandfather’s farm, where he started taking piano lessons at age 5 and shortly after began writing his own songs. His musical ...
Leonard Cohen, legendary singer-songwriter, dies aged 82
November 14, 2016 / No CommentsLeonard Cohen, the legendary singer-songwriter whose work inspired generations, has died at the age of 82. A post to his official Facebook page on Thursday 10 November announced the musician’s passing in Los Angeles. “It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet, songwriter and ...
