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Andrea Wolper – Parallel Lives
September 20, 2011(Jazzed Media) Brookyln, NY-based singer Andrea Wolper has a warm, earthy, slightly-bluesy voice that can not be ignored. Her latest recording, Parallel Lives is the kind of music that you might hear while out ...
Giacomo Gates – The Revolution Will Be Jazz
September 16, 2011(Savant) Vocalist Giacomo Gates was the first choice of producer Mark Ruffin, when he decided to produce a tribute to genius and genuineness of the late Gil Scott-Heron and his work. The Revolution Will Be Jazz is ...
Tineke Postma – The Dawn of Light
September 14, 2011(Challenger) The Dawn of Light is some of saxophonist Tineke Postma’s best work to date. Evident in this, her fifth album, is her expansion as a composer as well as a musician. She continues to forge a path ...
Armen Donelian – Leapfrog
September 9, 2011(Sunnyside) A prolific creator of music, pianist Armen Donelian’s latest recording Leapfrog is a continued foray into the interplay of musicians. Donelian has a terrific touch at the keys and notes, writing ...
René Marie – Voice of My Beautiful Country
September 6, 2011(Motema) Voice of My Beautiful Country is vocalist René Marie’s beautiful tribute to the music that shaped and informs her Americanness. A wide cross-section of songs from pop to traditional, covering an aural ...
Stefon Harris / David Sanchez / Christian Scott – Ninety Miles
September 2, 2011(Concord Picante) Ninety Miles is the collaboration of the incredible talents of vibraphonist Stefon Harris, saxophonist David Sanchez and trumpeter Christian Scott in a recording made in Cuba with some of that ...
Sean Jones – No Need For Words
August 30, 2011(Mack Avenue) Trumpeter-extraordinaire Sean Jones’ latest recording, No Need For Words is a contemplation on the various aspects and kinds of love, from romantic to familial. This is no mere collection of ...
Jay Ashby / Steve Davis – Mistaken Identity
August 26, 2011(MCG Jazz) Trombonists Jay Ashby and Steve Davis have played together in various jazz ensembles over the years. Their physical, biographical and musical similarities have lead to many instances of being confused for ...
Chuck Loeb – Plain ‘n’ Simple
August 19, 2011(Tweety Records) Plain ‘n’ Simple, Chuck Loeb’s latest release, harkens back just a bit to his days in the guitar chair with jazz great Stan Getz. This project has the virtuosic Loeb swinging away ...
Tom Harrell -The Time of The Sun
August 16, 2011(Highnote Records) Flugelhorn and trumpet player Tom Harrell delivers again with his latest effort, The Time of The Sun. The project has the veteran musician performing new material with a terrific lineup of talents ...
