A fantastic
little package – one that not only features music by the Hypnotic Brass
Ensemble, but also a DVD that tells the story of the group's unique legacy too!
The story of the ensemble has been told before – they are all sons of the
legendary Phil Cohran, of Artistic Heritage Ensemble fame – and growing up
together, they not only absorbed their father's sense of spiritual jazz, but
also his individuality as well! There's few groups we could imagine making a
set of brass instruments sound this great – and the accompanying film shows
just how much thought and dedication go into their music. The album features some
live tracks – "Balicky Bon", "Jupiter", "Indigo",
and "Mars" – and studio tracks "Navigator", "Touch The
Sky", and "Kryptonite" – plus "Black Boy", which also
features Phil Cohran. DVD features performances by the group, plus appearances
by Mos Def, Damon Albarn, and Prince! (DVD is NTSC, Region 0.) ~ Dusty Groove
AS IS - ALAN SCHULMAN / STACEY SCHULMAN - HERE’S TO LIFE
Here’s To
Life, the newest CD by As Is, featuring jazz guitarist Alan Schulman and jazz
vocalist Stacey Schulman, is an eclectic mix of tunes that showcases Alan’s
soulful acoustic and electric jazz guitar playing and Stacey’s versatile vocal
stylings. The CD is a testament to the creativity and exploratory resilience of
artists who refuse to settle for hackneyed tropes. Surprises abound on this CD.
Whether the duo tackles pop tunes like “Save Your Love for Me,” Janis Ian’s
“Some People’s Lives,” Stevie Wonder’s “Overjoyed,” or music by Gershwin or
Dizzy Gillespie, Stacey and Alan imbue each song with their own highly original
musical perspectives
GOGO PENGIUN – A HUMDRUM STAR
Different
sonic worlds have always collided in the sound of GoGo Penguin. The UK trio
conjures richly atmospheric music that draws from their shared love of
electronica, their grounding in classical conservatories & jazz ensembles
alongside indie bands. Over the past few years, it has earned them rapturous
responses all over the world and proved that they're just as at home playing to
muddy festival goers as jazz fans. GoGo Penguin's vivid new album A Humdrum
Star comes out Feb. 9. Hear the single "Bardo" now.
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