Monday, April 25, 2016

Jack DeJohnette’s first solo piano record, Return

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Most musicologists agree that the piano is a percussive instrument as well as a melodic and harmonic instrument. Based on this widely ac...

Vibraphonist Warren Wolf Leads All-Star Band on Convergence; Album Produced by Christian McBride and Features Jeff "Tain" Watts, Brad Mehldau, and John Scofield

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For a follow-up to his superb sophomore release Wolfgang, rising star vibraphonist and composer Warren Wolf finds himself alongside some...

Saxophonist Frank Catalano Pays Tribute to Von Freeman and Eddie Harris on Bye Bye Blackbird: Blowing In From Chicago For Von And Eddie; Album Features David Sanborn, Nir Felder, Jimmy Chamberlin and Demos Petropoulos

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Chicago has a rich tradition of nurturing and producing bold and innovative tenor saxophonists. Gene Ammons, Johnny Griffin, Fred Anders...
Friday, April 15, 2016

SATURDAY, APRIL 16TH IS RECORD STORE DAY 2016! PARTICIPATING INDIE RECORD STORES WILL HOST HUNDREDS OF IN-STORE ARTIST APPEARANCES

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On April 16, record stores across the country will take part in the ninth annual party known as Record Store Day. The celebration of the...

Guitarist Tomas Doncker's "The Mess We Made Live" (Soul, Funk, Jazz, R&B)‏

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A potent release inspired by the Charleston Massacre; guitarist Tomás Doncker's "The Mess We Made" is a racially charged e...

BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2016 LINEUP

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With over 100 events in 10 venues throughout New York City, the 2016 Blue Note Jazz Festival will take place June 1-30. Ticket informati...

Dominick Farinacci's "Short Stories" Features All-Star Band Including: Christian McBride, Steve Gadd, Larry Golding, Jacob Collier, Jamey Haddad and Gil Goldstein - Produced by Tommy LiPuma

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Dominick Farinacci is set to release his Mack Avenue Records debut, Short Stories--a compelling suite of music with a repertoire that span...

Bob Baldwin & Friends Benefit Concert in Support of Victor Bailey

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 A message from Bob Bob Baldwin:  As you know, I have been a staunch supporter of causes,  using music as the ultimatevehicle....  2010 - ...
Thursday, April 14, 2016

NEW MUSIC: NAKA FORUM – WE ARE THE WORLD; FUMACA PRETA – IMPUROS FANATICOS; CHARLES EARLAND – COMING TO YOU LIVE

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NAKA FORUM – WE ARE THE WORLD A record that's got a lot more going on than you'd expect from the cat video innocence of its ...

NEW MUSIC: BENNY GOLSON – HORIZON AHEAD; PRESSURE 75 – MELTDOWN; GOGO PENGUIN – FANFARES

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BENNY GOLSON – HORIZON AHEAD Rock-solid work from the legendary Benny Golson – part of an amazing run of late-life sessions that hav...

NEW MUSIC: MARCUS STRICKLAND – NIHIL NOVI; THE POWER QUINTET – HIGH ART; ATLANTIS JAZZ ENSEMBLE – OCEANIC SUITE

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MARCUS STRICKLAND – NIHIL NOVI The reed talents of Marcus Strickland hit the sound of the new Blue Note – with wonderful results! Th...

Jazz Bassist Cedric Napoleon Announces New Studio Album 'Yesterday Today"

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Yesterday Today is Cedric Napoleon's first solo album and represents a new beginning for the renowned jazz bassist, an opportunity t...
Wednesday, April 13, 2016

SOUL TITAN WILLIAM BELL RETURNS TO STAX FOR FIRST MAJOR RELEASE IN DECADES WITH THIS IS WHERE I LIVE

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Legendary soul singer and songwriter William Bell has returned to his original home, Stax Records, for the appropriately titled This Is ...