Thursday, September 04, 2014

New Releases: FRANK BARHAM & BRAZILIAN FUSION - Levitating; ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY - From Sassy To Divine: The Sarah Vaughan Project; LAURA ANTONIOLI - The Music of Joni Mitchell

FRANK BARHAM & BRAZILIAN FUSION - LEVITATING

The many musical influences on the music of Frank Barham can be heard on this EP. Blues, Jazz, and Funk were all part of the fabric of the sounds of the Southeastern U.S. where Frank grew up and you can hear it when he plays his Chromatic Harmonica, but you hear more than that too. His fascination with rhythm led to his study of West African and Senegalese rhythms with world renowned percussionist Mor Thiam. While studying with Mor Thiam, Frank met drummers from the Ballet Folklorica de Bahia, and was introduced to Samba. The energy and passion of the music and the interaction between the dancers and drummers was magical; Frank was hooked. These musical forms are threads in the tapestry that has become the sound of this band. Passion, energy, and soul...you'll hear and feel it all when you listen to Frank Barham & Brazilian Fusion! ~ CD Universe

ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY - FROM SASSY TO DIVINE: THE SARAH VAUGHAN PROJECT

Tony nominee, Platinum Award winning songwriter and Theater World Award winner, Jazz/Cabaret diva Ann Hampton Callaway is at the height of her vocal powers, and for one magical night those magical powers were on full display at the world famous Jazz At Lincoln Center s Dizzy s Club Coca Cola. Ann s loving tribute to the great Sarah Vaughan channels the spirit of The Divine One as no other living vocalist can. BroadwayWorld.com awarded Ann with Tribute Show of the Year as well as Best Band for Ann s all star quintet, featuring Ted Rosenthal at the piano, Dean Johnson on bass, Tim Horner on drums, Warren Oatts on sax and flute and Randy Sandke on trumpet and flugelhorn. Highlights include Ann s inspired interpretation of Sarah Vaughan s signature songs, the Erroll Garner classic, Misty and Stephen Sondheim s classic Send In The Clowns and many other favorites long associated with Sarah such as the brilliant Someone To Watch Over Me, A Night In Tunisia, Poor Butterfly and much more! ~ Amazon

LAURA ANTONIOLI - SONGS OF SHADOW, SONGS OF LIGHT: THE MUSIC OF JONI MITCHELL

With her latest project, Bay-area vocalist Antonioli plumbs new emotional depths exploring her earliest musical inspiration, the vividly confessional songs of Joni Mitchell. An internationally acclaimed jazz singer and influential educator, Antonioli doesn't just interpret Mitchell's music, she unveils unexpected emotional insights and uncovers submerged musical ideas while turning each song into her own revelatory tale. Tracks include: Rainy Night House, People’s Parties, Eastern Rain, Both Sides Now, Hissing of Summer Lawns, Woman of Heart and Mind, and This Flight Tonite. ~ Amazon



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