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Jacam Manricks – Cloud Nine
October 12, 2012(Positone) Saxophonist Jacám Manricks latest Cloud Nine is a showcase for his extraordinary compositional skills. Manricks’ tunes are like stories without words. There’s a compelling sound to his music ...
Kurt Elling – 1619 Broadway -The Brill Building Project
September 25, 2012(Concord Jazz) Chicago’s native son Kurt Elling pays tribute to New York, the city he’s called home for the past 4 years, on his latest recording 1619 Broadway – The Brill Building Project ,yet ...
Amikaeyla – Being In Love
September 18, 2012(RootsJazz) Vocalist Amikaeyla new release, Being In Love, is a simply gorgeous record that only gets better with each song. The singer’s vocals are resonant and thoroughly captivating, and the song ...
Orrin Evans – Flip The Script
August 31, 2012(Posi-Tone) The inventive and bold pianist Orrin Evans is back with a new project called Flip The Script. On this effort, Evans heads a fantastic trio, which includes Ben Wolfe on bass and Donald Edwards on drums. ...
Connie Evingson – Sweet Happy Life
August 28, 2012(Minnehaha Music) Among the numerous bossa nova-flavored recordings released this year, Connie Evingson’s Sweet Happy Life definitely stands out. The Minneapolis-based vocalist distinctive, honey-toned voice ...
Branford Marsalis Quartet – Four MFs Playin’ Tunes
August 10, 2012(Marsalis Music) In a year that has seen the creation of some great recordings, the latest release by Branford Marsalis stands as one of our favorites of 2012, and perhaps, a favorite of all of Marsalis’ ...
Marcus Miller – Renaissance
August 7, 2012(Heads Up) Marcus Miller is first and foremost a true musician–one with an ear for what works musically, as his latest release, Renaissance, does quite well. The project which pays homage to several ...
Michael Pedicin – Live @ The Loft
August 3, 2012(The Jazz Hut) Veteran saxophonist Michael Pedicin delivers a fantastic tribute to musical heroes and friends on his latest effort, Live @ The Loft. Recorded at the Sandi Pointe Bistro in Somers Point, NJ, Pedicin ...
Brittni Paiva – Tell U What
July 28, 2012(Brittni Paiva Music) On her latest recording, 23 year old, Hawaii-born, Brittni Paiva demonstrates the incredible of range of the ukelele. Tell You What showcases Paiva pushing the instruments to the edge, in a ...
Bob Mintzer Big Band – For The Moment
July 27, 2012(MCG Jazz) On For The Moment, Bob Mintzer channels the sounds and energy of Brazil into his big band setting. Recorded live at the Manchester Craftsmen Guild in Pittsburgh, this is a power-packed set of music. ...