ANTONIO
JACKSON – STEPPIN’ OUT
Hope you
like a little thump in your jazz. This self-produced album by saxophonist,
Antonio Jackson has saxophone written all over it. Antonio steps into the
cutting edge of production by turning funky tidbits and suggestions into big
original compositions to give the listener a collection of funky but jazzy
grooves and melodies. It's bass heavy with an inspirational and spiritual
perspective. Known for his engaging live performances, this saxophonist makes
it a point to capture that same feel on the melodies and improvisation by using
the first recording take on most of the tunes in order to stay true to the
initial energy of the songs. Antonio is at first a jazz musician, but keeps it
simple and in the pocket in order to drive the groove. While the album is
heavily produced, the recording is raw, uncut and sincere. If you like that
'live album' feel then you will appreciate this one. ~ CD Universe
MICHELLE
WALKER – SLOW DOWN
Her
arrangements of straight-ahead standards and contemporary pop tunes blend
genres effortlessly and with a fresh level of originality that is solidifying
her own distinctive sound. Dave Nathan at AllAboutJazz.com says, Walker
demonstrates an extraordinary degree of musicality. Michelle is often compared
to Cassandra Wilson, Nina Simone and Betty Carter in style and tone. Based in
New York City, Michelle Walker is a versatile singer blessed with a beautifully
distinctive voice. This charismatic jazz vocalist uses an artful blend of
blues, bebop, swing and soul that provides a musical playground for her and her
band mates. With playful rhythmic expressiveness, Walker brings a level of
sophisticated musicality to her lyrical phrasing that reveals her appreciation
for mentor Mark Murphy. Yet, it is in her live performances where you hear the
influences of Carter, Simone and Wilson. All seem to have provided her with a
musical foundation but her study of them does not seem to have skewed her
journey to find a singular voice. ~ Amazon
INNERVISION RADIO GOLD VOLUME 1 (VARIOUS ARTISTS)
Innervision Records has packaged together a specially priced sampler of previously
released radio chart hits from the Innervision catalog including tracks by Will
Donato - Funkability; Blake Aaron - Bumpin' On The Wes Side; Bona Fide - Mitch Mitch; Jack Prybylski - Down To It; Craig Sharmat - A Day In Paris; Patrick Yandall - My Lady; JJ Sansaverino - Gravy Train; Dee Brown - Natural Love; Phillip "Doc" Martin, Chip Shearin - Truth Be Told; and
Aysha - Stay With Me.
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