KENNY
WERNER - COALITION
Coalition
will mark Kenny Werner's eighth release for Half Note, a catalog that includes
his masterwork No Beginning No End, which was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship
in 2010. A consummate "musician's musician," Werner may be best known
for his hugely influential instructional guide on improvisation, Effortless
Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within, original published in 1996.
While countless student musicians have benefited from the book's teachings,
Levenson recounts an encounter where he overheard musical geniuses Quincy Jones
and Herb Alpert excitedly discussing its merits. Coalition
is the title of the studio album and Werner's new quintet. It was formed out of
the pianist's desire to work with Benin-born guitarist/vocalist Lionel Loueke
and Puerto Rican alto saxophonist and composer Miguel Zenón, two leaders of the
younger generation of multi-cultural jazz artists. He also enlisted Danish
saxophonist Benjamin Koppel and Hungarian bassist Ferenc Nemeth to create some
of the most forward-thinking music of his career, a set of music alive with diverse
rhythms and wide-ranging approaches featuring collaborative contributions from
the group. "Coalition
is indicative of Werner's approach," Levenson says. "In each of his
projects he attempts to place himself in a setting that will expand his reach,
provide a challenge and create a context that will help him develop as an
artist." Kenny
Werner's Coalition is set for release on September 16, 2014.
CONRAD
HERWIG FEATURING JOE LOVANO - THE LATIN SIDE OF JOE HENDERSON
Since the release of his tribute to John Coltrane in 1996, Conrad Herwig's The Latin Side of... recordings have become one of the most revered collections in jazz, focused on reimagining the compositions of seminal jazz musicians', showcasing them within the framework of an Afro-Cuban and Afro-Caribbean perspective. Born in Oklahoma and reared in Hawaii, Herwig started his career under the tutelage of Clark Terry, Cab Calloway and Buddy Rich, and honed his passion for Latin Jazz with his long and ongoing association alongside legendary pianist Eddie Palmieri. Those influences can be heard throughout his Latin Side... albums. The Latin Side of Joe Henderson is the sixth entry in the series and the fifth to be released on Half Note, following tributes to Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, and two albums dedicated to Miles Davis. On this latest album, special guest Joe Lovano joins Herwig's stellar ensemble paying homage to one of the greatest of all tenor men. Release date is September 16, 2014. www.conradherwig.com
Since the release of his tribute to John Coltrane in 1996, Conrad Herwig's The Latin Side of... recordings have become one of the most revered collections in jazz, focused on reimagining the compositions of seminal jazz musicians', showcasing them within the framework of an Afro-Cuban and Afro-Caribbean perspective. Born in Oklahoma and reared in Hawaii, Herwig started his career under the tutelage of Clark Terry, Cab Calloway and Buddy Rich, and honed his passion for Latin Jazz with his long and ongoing association alongside legendary pianist Eddie Palmieri. Those influences can be heard throughout his Latin Side... albums. The Latin Side of Joe Henderson is the sixth entry in the series and the fifth to be released on Half Note, following tributes to Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, and two albums dedicated to Miles Davis. On this latest album, special guest Joe Lovano joins Herwig's stellar ensemble paying homage to one of the greatest of all tenor men. Release date is September 16, 2014. www.conradherwig.com
Jordana Talsky’s debut album, Standard Deviation, marks the arrival of a serious young talent in Canadian jazz. The vocalist/songwriter has been turning heads (and ears) on the Toronto scene for the last three years, and her musical career now takes a giant leap forward with this superb solo record, to be released to coincide with a performance at the prestigious Toronto venue, Jazz Bistro. Standard Deviation features a seamless mix of pop and jazz material. Jordana succinctly describes the style of the record as “jazzy takes on pop songs and poppier takes on jazz songs. I am always attracted to new combinations, rather than strictly sticking to a genre.” Musicians on the album are Scott Metcalfe on keyboards, Brownman Ali on trumpet, Paul Metcalfe on saxophone and flute, Ross MacIntyre on bass and Eric St. Laurent on guitar. Talsky brings a welcomed and fresh new voice to the music.Talsky’s passion for and proficiency at singing was displayed at an early age. As a member of the Canadian Children’s Opera Chorus, she performed with several ensembles, among them the Canadian Opera Company, Toronto Symphony and National Ballet of Canada, gaining experience in radio, TV, and theatre en route.Tracks include: Black Velvet, Murder By Numbers, Old Devil Moon, Whogonnahold, Love Me (Lovefool), Devil May Care, Panta Niwas, and When The Sun Comes Out.
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