PLAYING FOR CHANGE - LISTEN TO THE MUSIC
Listen to the Music is the fourth star-studded ‘Songs Around
the World’ album and video series from the world-renowned Playing for Change
organization. It features audio recordings of hit rock and world-beat songs,
along with a compelling series of performance videos in which PFC's unique
recording process is documented to great effect. Each song is multi-track
recorded and videotaped in multiple picturesque locations around the world by
visionary producer and philanthropist Mark Johnson. The full 12 song project
features more than 200 Artists an was recorded in 25 different countries. Featured
Stars: The Doobie Brothers / Ellis Hall /Jack Johnson/ Dr. John / Warren Haynes
/ Cyril and Ivan Neville / John Cruz / Preservation Hall Jazz Band (New
Orleans) / TP OK Jazz Band from Congo (Kinshasa) / John Densmore / Bombino /
Buddy Guy / Waddy Wachtel / Roots Gospel Voices of Mississippi /James Gadson /
Reggie McBride / Karl Denson / Roberto Carcasses / Mamadou Diabate / Lee Oskar
/ Anders Osborne / Pancho Amat
JOHN PROULX – SAY IT
Say It is the new CD on ArtistShare by pianist, vocalist,
and composer John Proulx. This is his fourth CD as a leader. He recorded his
previous three albums on the MAXJAZZ label, but after the owner of MAXJAZZ
passed away, he decided it was time to expand his horizons and take his career
along a new and exciting path. Say It is the first album he’s produced
independently. Proulx has always been a sensitive pianist, which is why he’s
often busy working as an accompanist for other vocalists, and he exhibits his
facility with different styles throughout the CD. He can swing hard or he can
play with a gentle subtlety that melds beautifully with his lyrical, tenor
voice. The ten songs on this project are a mix of lesser-known jazz standards
and jazz interpretations of pop songs by a diverse group of composers, plus an
original he co-wrote with Melissa Manchester, who guests on the CD. Proulx
chose these songs because they are beautifully constructed both melodically and
lyrically, lending themselves to a fresh, new sound with updated, modern jazz
arrangements. The result is a CD of great warmth, affection, and
sophistication.
HRISTO VITCHEV QUARTET - OF LIGHT AND SHADOWS
The highly anticipated new album by the Hristo Vitchev
Quartet has been officially released worldwide! "Of Light and
Shadows" marks Hristo's 9th album as a leader and catalogues the evolution
and creative development of the internationally award wining quartet through
its most adventurous and exploratory chapter yet. "Of Light and Shadows" combines Impressionistic
Modern Jazz with elements of Romantic, Classical, and Progressive Rock. "This gifted guitarist and composer brings a new
vitality and globally significant response to jazz! The most exploratory and
creative work to date from the Hristo Vitchev Quartet and a major underline for
the importance of Hristo Vitchev’s meteoric rise."- Amaxon.com; "Truly one of the best jazz compositions you’ll hear in
2018… total JOY!" - Dick Metcalf (Contemporary Fusion Reviews); "Vitchev's latest effort is another jewel in his
growing catalog of widespread genres. Turn it up. There could be a new guitar
hero in jazz town." - All About Jazz
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