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Eliane Elias -Made in Brazil
March 31, 2015(Concord Jazz) Made in Brazil the latest production from singer-pianist Eliane Elias truly lives up to its name. The project is her first recorded in her native country since she moved to the U.S. in 1981. The ...
The Jiggs Whigam International Trio – Live at Nighttown: Not So Standards
March 27, 2015(Azica Records) Trombonist Jiggs Whigham, a Cleveland native, returns to his city of origin for a wonderful set of music. Live at Nighttown: Not So Standards is a recording of Whigham and his international trio ...
Naz – Time After
March 24, 2015(Naz) Singer Nazia Chaudry (Naz) brings a welcomed voice to the vocal jazz scene. On Time After, her recording debut, Chaudry brings breathes new life into a set of classic pop standards, approaching them not as ...
Reggie Quinerly – Invictus
March 20, 2015(Redefinition Music) Drummer Reggie Quinerly takes the inspiration from the famous William Ernest Henley poem he learned as a child to power himself, and ultimately, this project. Invictus is the name of that poem ...
Marcus Miller – Afrodeezia
March 17, 2015(Blue Note) Bassist Marcus Miller’s latest recording, his first with Blue Note Records, was heavily influenced by his experiences as UNESCO Artist of Peace and spokesperson for its Slave Route Project. ...
Thana Alexa – Ode To Heroes
March 13, 2015(Jazz Village) Born in New York City, but raised in Croatia, vocalist Thana Alexa discovered her interest in jazz at an outdoor café in Dubrovnik. On her debut recording Ode to Heroes, Alexa demonstrates the ...
Jon Davis – Moving Right Along
March 10, 2015(Positone) Pianist Jon Davis’ own gentle, cool style of swing is at the heart of his latest effort. Moving Right Along finds Davis leading a trio through a nice set of his own originals and a great selection ...
Ted Howe Jazz Orchestra – Pinnacle
March 6, 2015(Hot Shoe Worldwide) Composer Ted Howe pushes the big band sound forward on his latest release. Pinnacle features Howe’s excellent compositions in a large ensemble setting making the music swing, groove and ...
Maureen Budway – Sweet Candor
March 3, 2015(MCG Jazz) Sweet Candor is the wonderful debut and final recording of singer Maureen Budway. While we can lament her loss to breast cancer in January, she and the music left the world on this production will be ...
Ali Bey – My Finest Hour
February 27, 2015(Ali Bey) My Finest Hour from bassist Ali Bey is a showcase of outstanding virtuosity. The Detroit native demonstrates the craftsmanship of a player who his found his voice through much study and commitment. Bey ...
