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Michael Carvin Experience – Flash Forward
August 22, 2014(Motema) The Michael Carvin Experience is a great experience. Led by drummer Michael Carvin, Flash Forward is a outstanding recording of a master musician collaborating with talented lineup of next gen players. The ...
Bobby Broom – My Shining Hour
August 19, 2014(Origin) Guitarist Bobby Broom once again proves himself the stellar musician on his latest creation. My Shining Hour features Broom and his trio of drummer Dennis Carroll and drummer Makaya McCraven in a session ...
Joe Magnarelli – Lookin’ Up
August 15, 2014(Positone) Trumpeter Joe Magnarelli has an amazing tone that makes listening to him play a real pleasure. This statement also applies to his latest release Lookin’ Up!. The production is mostly comprised of ...
Jua – Colors of Life
August 12, 2014(Chocolate Chi Music) Colors of Life isn’t his debut recording, but the effort does mark a jazz-focused debut for vocalist Jua. The sophomore effort for the North Carolina-based talent makes quite the ...
Kenny Lavender – Conscious Journey Part 1 & 2
August 5, 2014(Kenny Lavender) Trumpeter-composer Kenny Lavender has produced one of the truly outstanding big band productions of the year. Conscious Journey Part 1 & 2 propels Lavender as a significant composer in the ...
Mark Meadows – Somethin’ Good
August 1, 2014(Mark Meadows) Somethin’ Good from pianist/vocalist Mark Meadows establishes the D.C. native as an outstanding talent to watch and listen for. His debut recording is a nice mix of styles, all connected by his ...
Sherie Julianne – 10 Degrees South
July 29, 2014(Azul do Mar) Vocalist Sherie Julianne adeptly demonstrates great versatility on her debut release. 10 Degree South, a fantastic first outing for the Bay Area talent, is a beautiful blend of standards from the ...
Mitch Haupers – Invisible Cities
July 18, 2014(Liquid Harmony Music) Invisible Cities the debut release from guitarist Mitch Haupers is an outstanding effort. Produced by Jimmy Haslip, the recording is a collection of works that blend the jazz and chamber music ...
Hiromi – ALIVE
July 15, 2014(Telarc) Pianist-extraordinaire Hiromi is back with a remarkable work of breadth and depth. Alive has the dynamic pianist working with her trio of recent years, comprised of bassist Anthony Jackson and drummer Simon ...
Larry Goldings|Peter Bernstein|Bill Stewart – Ramshackle Serenade
July 11, 2014(Pirouet) When you bring a trio together like this, how could it be anything but great? The trio in this instance is B-3 organist Larry Goldings, guitarist Peter Bernstein and drummer Bill Stewart. On Ramshackle ...
