NEW RELEASES: CANDIDO - THE AFRO CUBAN SOUND OF CANDIDO; JOE STILGOE - WE LOOK TO THE STARS; CHASTITY BROWN – LONG WAY

CANDIDO - THE AFRO CUBAN SOUND OF CANDIDO (THREE ORIGINAL ALBUMS ON CD)

Cándido de Guerra Camero, generally known as Candido, is credited with being the first percussionist to introduce conga drums into jazz. Indeed, without Candido there would probably not have been the craze for bongos which sprang up in the late Fifties and early Sixties. Although crossover music genres don't always work, this marriage of Cuban Latin rhythms and modern jazz is one that was made in heaven, as our set of CDs amply demonstrates. Tracks include: Mambo Inn, I'll Be Back For More, Stompin' At The Savoy, Poinciana, Jada, Broadway, Perdido, Indian Summer, Candido's Camera, Cheek To Cheek, Swingin' The Blues, Exactly Like You, King Porter Stomp, It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing,  Ain't She Sweet, When The Saints Go Marching In, Honeysuckle Rose, Sweet Sue, Royal Garden Blues, Conga Soul, The Lady Is A Tramp, Toccata, Candi Bar, The Champ, Love For Sale, Big Noise From Winnetka, New Secrets, Lady Eve, Dark Eyes, and Long, Long Summer. ~ Amazon

JOE STILGOE - WE LOOK TO THE STARS

Upon release Joe Stilgoe's second studio album went straight to the top of the jazz charts while pulling in rave reviews from the national press and attracting new fans from Tim Minchin to Chris Evans and Richard Madeley (BBC Radio 2) to Sir Michael Parkinson.The album showcases Stilgoe's expressive and charming voice in an album of (mostly) originals with his trademark catchy hooks and instant familiarity. We Look To The Stars sees Stilgoe accompanied by a swinging band of strings, brass, saxophone and trio which add a traditional jazz sound to his contemporary songs.From album opener, the swinging Let's Begin, to the exuberant We Should Kiss via Now Wasn't That Fun? which shows off his scatting credentials, Stilgoe has crafted an engaging album which is fresh, yet familiar. Stilgoe completes the album with a cover of the Kinks Waterloo Sunset, a simple yet effective piano-vocal rendition which allows Stilgoe's voice and phenomenal piano playing to shine.Joe Stilgoe worked with three times GRAMMY-nominated, BRIT Award-winning producer, trumpeter and mixer James McMillan to create the perfect sound for We Look To The Stars. ~ Amazon 

CHASTITY BROWN – LONG WAY

Long Way follows Chastity Brown on her two-year journey to re-connect with her Southern roots. Each song brings listeners along for the ride, filling their ears with Chastity's unique blend of raw emotion and powerful lyrics that cannot be limited to a single genre. On Long Way, Chastity delivers her beautiful and complex mix of gospel, roots, soul, jazz, blues and country that made her previous album, Back-Road Highways, a success with fans and critics alike. Chastity has again teamed up with Fred Cannon and Paul Buono and a band of some of Nashville's finest pickers to deliver a stunning record with a poignant punch that you can listen to over and over again. ~ Amazon