MICHAEL BELLAR & THE AS-IS ENSEMBLE SHOWCASE ECSTATIC GROOVE DRIVEN IMPROVISATION ON OH NO OH WOW

At its core, the music Michael Bellar & the AS-IS Ensemble creates is ecstatic. It's wide-open improvisation with earthy, percussion-fueled grooves. It's funky and weird. It's expansive and arresting. It will always be in the moment and without apology.

From the opening moment of their latest recording Oh No Oh Wow, you hear the band in mid-laughter, which turns out to be a sure sign that the album got it's title for a reason. It's the very best of everything this band has to offer with grinding vintage keyboards, funky drums, exotic percussion and thumping bass. The musical environs that Bellar takes the band through on the new record are many but never are they disparate. "I'm interested in creating the largest palette I can with a small group so I'm bringing as many sonic colors and different grooves to the table as possible," states Bellar.

The AS-IS Ensemble is the musical home of keyboardist/composer/producer Michael Bellar. As a sideman, Bellar has recorded and toured the world with some of the greatest voices in music today - Amos Lee, Art Garfunkel, Oliver Wood (of the Wood Brothers), Jay Clifford's Rosebud, Jump Little Children, Ryan Montbleau, Wheatus, Howie Day and Euro pop star Giorgia. Oh No Oh Wow features the talents of Bellar's longtime group, which features drummer Brad Wentworth (Melissa Ferrick, Aretha Franklin, Howie Day), bassist Rob Jost (Bjork, Imogen Heap, Tony Scherr), and percussionist Brook Martinez (Brooklyn Qawwali Party, Slavic Soul Party).

Hailed as "GENERATION NEXT" by Billboard Magazine following their first ever New York City show, Michael Bellar & AS-IS Ensemble are known for their joyous, never-the-same-way-twice live musical experiences. Even if they did use a set list, which they don't, the music and flow of their shows would never be the same. "I love bringing a room full of people along for the ride with us and the greatest shows are always the ones when the band and the crowd become a complete circuit. The most common comment I get from people after shows is, 'It's so obvious you really love what you do!' And I say at this point if I didn't love what I do, I would truly be insane.'"

"My life would be a whole lot easier if I could rattle off some cool buzz words that describe this music but on the other hand I'm really glad that I can't. It doesn't fit into any clear genre but I guess that's just a product of who I am as a person and musician - a rock kid who fell in love with improvisation," admits the keyboardist. It's just Bellar - he does things a little different.

For a group that you've never heard of before, Michael Bellar & the AS-IS Ensemble have performed at a wide range of diverse festivals and venues across the country including the NYC Winter Jazz Festival, Brooklyn Bowl, Telluride Jazz Festival, the Kennedy Center, SXSW, A Bear's Picnic, Blue Note Jazz Festival NYC, Avery Fischer Hall (for Habitat for Humanity), San Jose Jazz Festival, Evolve Fest, JVC Jazz Festival, Rockwood Music Hall and spent a summer as the house band at the world famous Blue Note jazz club in New York City. The group has also opened for artists diverse as Robert Randolph & the Family Band, John Scofield, Oliver Wood (of the Wood Brothers), the Everyone Orchestra, Medeski Martin & Wood, Tea Leaf Green, Howie Day, Grant Green Jr. and the Ryan Montbleau Band.

  

Upcoming Michael Bellar & the AS-IS Ensemble Performances:

June 25 / BB King - Lucille's, Blue Note Jazz Festival / New York, NY

July 6 / BRYAC / Bridgeport, CT

July 12 / The Jazz Estate / Milwaukee, WI

July 13 / The Cabooze / Minneapolis, MN

July 14 / Rockwood Music Hall Stage II / New York, NY

July 20 / Sixth and I (solo) opening for Carsie Blanton and Milton / Washington, DC

July 28 / Rockwood Music Hall Stage II / New York, NY

August 1 / Telluride Jazz Festival / Telluride, CO

August 2 / Vine Street Brewery / Denver, CO

August 3 / Mountain Sun / Boulder, CO

August 5 / TBD / San Diego, CA

August 7 / Duende / Oakland, CA

August 9 / Blackbird Cafe, San Jose Jazz Festival / San Jose, CA

August 11 / Rockwood Music Hall Stage I  (w/ special guest Shaun Pelton) / New York, NY

August 25 / Rockwood Music Hall Stage I (w/ special guest Melissa Reaves) / New York, NY

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JAZZ, LATIN & FUNK FROM HENRI PIERRE NOEL - ONE MORE STEP

On moving to Canada from his original home of Haiti, pianist and singer/songwriter Henri-Pierre Noel brought with him much of the tropical island's influences. The "Kompa Funk" sounds of his homeland, along side contemporary North American jazz and disco, ran throughout Henri's 1979 album Piano, re-released by Wah Wah 45s in 2012, and now it's time for a second helping with the re-issue of 1980's dance floor friendly One More Step, both albums having been originally released on very limited private presses and since become holy grails of the back music scene.

Henri-Pierre Noel is an incredibly versatile musican who uses the piano in a very percussive and syncopated way, almost like a drum. This particular technique naturally brings disco and afro-funk elements into hisunique brand of dance floor fusion.

The man himself is still playing in his adopted home of Montreal today, and having been introduced to Wah Wah 45s label boss Dom Serviniby Canadian DJsKobal, Moonstarr and Andy Williams, who were allkeen fans of his early works, it became clear that Noel's finest moments needed to be re-released and re-discovered by a new generation.

Re-mastered from the original multi-track tapes by Kevin Moonstarr in Canada, and featuring seriously foot friendly cuts like "Afro-Funk" Groove, Funky Spider Dance and Latin Feeling,as well as firing female vocals and a plethora of percussion,Henri-Pierre Noel's sophomore LP is finally available to all on heavyweight vinyl, CD and digital formats, including full sleeve notesfrom Reveal Records boss, Peter Riden.

Tracklist: “Afro-Funk" Groove, Latin Feeling, Back Home... Sweet Home, Will Come a Day, Roller Skate Rhapsody, Funky Spider Dance. Joy to Me, A.M. - P.M., Step (Fan), Dialogue, Proud to Be, and Bluesy Mood.

JERSEY BOYS: MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE AND BROADWAY MUSICAL

To accompany director Clint Eastwood’s big-screen version of the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys, Rhino will release the soundtrack to this highly anticipated film, which premieres on June 20 in theaters nationwide.

Jersey Boys tells the story of Tommy DeVito, Bob Gaudio, Nick Massi, and Frankie Valli, four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons. The story of their trials and triumphs are accompanied by the songs that influenced a generation, including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Dawn,” “Rag Doll,” “Bye Bye Baby,” “Who Loves You,” and many more.

Relive those unforgettable songs with JERSEY BOYS: MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE AND BROADWAY MUSICAL, available June 24 for a suggested list price of $18.98 from Rhino. The album will be available digitally on the same day. Rhino also released the platinum-selling Original Broadway Cast Recording, which won the 2007 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album.

While assembling the album’s 25 tracks, producer Gaudio carefully selected some of the best songs recorded by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons and intertwined them with recordings by cast members from both the film and the stage musical. The soundtrack is full of surprises and makes a perfect audio companion for both new fans discovering the quartet though the film as well as long-time followers of The Four Seasons.

The soundtrack and movie will launch a busy summer for The Four Seasons. On July 1, Rhino will release three additional projects related to the group:

-           Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – The Classic Albums Box is an 18-disc set that includes the vast majority of the group’s albums in mini jackets with original artwork, $99.98.

-           Frankie Valli – Selected Solo Works is an eight-disc set that features many of Valli’s classic solo albums in mini jackets with original artwork, $49.98.

-           Audio With A G: Sounds Of A Jersey Boy, The Music Of Bob Gaudio is a two-disc collection of legendary songs written by hitmaker Gaudio, performed by The Four Seasons and other artists.

JERSEY BOYS: MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE AND BROADWAY MUSICAL

Track Listing

1.         Prelude

2.         “December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night)” – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

3.         “My Mother’s Eyes” – Frankie Valli

4.         “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love” – John Lloyd Young

5.         “A Sunday Kind Of Love” – John Lloyd Young, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

6.         “Moody’s Mood For Love” – John Lloyd Young

7.         “Cry For Me” – Erich Bergen

8.         “Sherry” – John Lloyd Young

9.         “Big Girls Don’t Cry” – John Lloyd Young

10.       “Walk Like A Man” – John Lloyd Young

11.       “My Boyfriend’s Back” – Kyli Rae

12.       “My Eyes Adored You” – John Lloyd Young

13.       “Dawn (Go Away)” – John Lloyd Young

14.       “Big Man In Town” – John Lloyd Young

15.       “Beggin” – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, John Lloyd Young, Ryan Malloy

16.       Medley – John Lloyd Young

            a.         “Stay”

            b.         “Let’s Hang On (To What We’ve Got)”

            c.         “Opus 17 (Don’t You Worry ‘Bout Me)”

            d.         “Bye, Bye, Baby (Baby, Goodbye)”

17.       “C’mon Marianne” – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, John Lloyd Young

18.       “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” – John Lloyd Young

19.       “Working My Way Back To You” – John Lloyd Young

20.       “Fallen Angel” – Frankie Valli

21.       “Who Loves You” – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, John Lloyd Young

22.       Closing Credits: “Sherry”/”December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night)” – John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen, Michael Lomenda, Vincent Piazza

23.       “Sherry” – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

24.       “Dawn (Go Away)” – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

25.       “Rag Doll” – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

From director Clint Eastwood comes the big-screen version of the Tony Award-winning musical “Jersey Boys.” Starring in the film, John Lloyd Young reprises his Tony Award-winning portrayal of the legendary lead singer of The Four Seasons, Frankie Valli. Erich Bergen stars as Bob Gaudio, who wrote or co-wrote all of the group’s biggest hits. Michael Lomenda and Vincent Piazza star respectively as Nick Massi and Tommy DeVito, the other two original members of The Four Seasons. Christopher Walken plays local mobster Gyp DeCarlo.

Eastwood directed “Jersey Boys” from a screenplay and musical book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, song music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe. The film is produced by Eastwood, Graham King and Robert Lorenz, with Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tim Moore, Tim Headington, James Packer and Brett Ratner serving as executive producers.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents a GK Films Production, a Malpaso Production, a film by Clint Eastwood, “Jersey Boys.” Opening nationwide on June 20, 2014, the film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

This film has been rated R for language throughout.

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http://youtu.be/DbURfiUWVtg(trailer)

JONATHAN BUTLER PRESENTS LIVING MY DREAM - NEW 11-TRACK COLLECTION FT. GEORGE DUKE, MARCUS MILLER, ELAN TROTMAN & OTHERS

As Jonathan Butler sings on his forthcoming “Living My Dream,” all eleven songs are “All About Love.” Whether they are R&B vocal tunes or contemporary jazz instrumentals, the original compositions that comprise the set that the two-time Grammy nominee produced are meditations on love of family, country and spirit. Butler deftly weaves words and melodies into compelling real life stories inspired by his own pained journey. Last year’s struggles serve as the theme of the material the singer-songwriter-guitarist serves up on next Tuesday’s (June 24) album release.      

Finally arriving at a place in his life where he felt comfortable saying it, Butler, who grew up living under Apartheid while becoming a recording artist who was the first black artist played on white radio stations in South Africa, embraced his blessings as the fulfillment of his dreams. He entered the House of Blues studios in Los Angeles to record as he used to - live with the band - while receiving a much needed push to write from his daughter and background vocalist Jodie Butler and guitarist-programmer Dennis Dodd Jr. He wrote the spiritually entitled “Be Still” with George Duke and “Let There Be Light” with Marcus Miller, the latter featuring the delicate touch of saxophonist Elan Trotman.

  

Butler’s multihued music has always crossed genres and topped charts in multiple radio formats thus a pair of singles from “Living My Dream” are being highlighted for airplay. On the instrumental side, Butler’s celebratory South African walkabout “African Breeze” is already blowing up the charts while the apologetic paean “Heart and Soul” makes a plea for spins to urban adult contemporary programmers. To support the disc, Butler is touring nationally sharing the stage with Grammy winner Norman Brown and Alex Bugnon. 

~ jonathanbutler.com

NEW FROM RICK BRAUN - CAN YOU FEEL IT - COMING JULY 8

Summertime means gathering your friends and throwing on some feel-good music for some carefree fun. That pretty much sums up the sound and spirit of “Can You Feel It,” the first contemporary jazz album in five years from trumpet-flugelhorn star Rick Braun (www.RickBraun.com) that will be released July 8.

  

Turning to his 20-year-old breakthrough hit-filled album, “Beat Street,” for inspiration, Braun packed the new record full of horn section parts and rounded up the boys including Dave Koz, Brian Culbertson, Euge Groove, Jeff Lorber, Philippe Saisse and Elliott Yamin along with some of the finest backing musicians on the contemporary jazz scene. Braun produced his sixteenth album fostering a true live sound by removing all the sequencing except on one track. The result is an organic, buoyant and melodic romp led by Braun’s expressive trumpet and regal flugelhorn harmonies. He even dispenses salvos of valve trombone, which adds distinctive shades of soul. The taut rhythms and grooves on the ten original songs – nine of which were written or co-written by the horn man - are sculpted from blocks of funk, R&B and contemporary jazz while the collection’s lone vocal is a rollicking rendition of the soul classic “Take Me To The River.”

  

“Can You Feel It” is brimful of excitement and energy capturing the trademark Braun sound that his adoring fans across the world know and love. He opens the disc with the title cut that is crammed full of horn section parts with the lyrical trumpet lead riding the crest of a funky R&B groove. Culbertson guests on “Back To Back” featuring the keyboard sensation’s signature sound merged with the trumpet on the brisk energizer. A longtime Al Green fan, Braun invited soul singer Yamin and saxophonist Groove to jam on the jukebox joint “Take Me To The River.” Lingering memories of a romantic vacation with his wife inspired Braun to pen “Mallorca,” a sultry and exotic contemporary jazz tryst. The first radio single, “Get Up and Dance” is a lively frolic with Koz during which the trumpet and sax engage in a playful discourse that bodes to become the 2014 summer anthem. Saisse wrote the stunning “Another Kind Of Blue,” a gorgeous yet somber reflection with a sweeping silver lining chorus. Braun’s evocative flugelhorn conveys layers of emotional depth on the R&B ballad. Braun and keyboard pioneer Lorber join forces on “Delta,” a punchy R&B-funk-jazz hybrid. Tension builds on the gentle “Silk,” one of Braun’s earliest ideas when he started composing material for the set. Speeding from the start, “Radar” is another Braun and Lorber co-write with trumpet blazing the way. The rhythm section carves a nice pocket for Braun’s trumpet lead on “The Dream” that he accentuates with flugelhorn flourishes. The boisterous album closer, “Dr. Funkenstein,” attacks instantly with a monster funk prescription powered by fiery horns, rousing Hammond B3 organ blasts and old school R&B guitar licks. A charismatic entertainer popular on the concert stage, Braun will support the new album with U.S. tour dates through the end of the year.

NEW RELEASES: THE GREAT BRAZILIAN ESCAPE FEATURING NINA MIRANDA; THE JOEY HEATHERTON ALBUM; ORGAN EXPLOSION

THE GREAT BRAZILIAN ESCAPE FEATURING NINA MIRANDA

Under the authorization of Peter Bernstein, son of Elmer Bernstein (Academy Award-winning composer of more than 200 film scores) Far Out Recordings is pleased to present a Brazilian version of The Great Escape. Since the 1963 release of the Steve McQueen film 'The Great Escape', the theme has become a standard for England's football supporters. In the same way Brazil took the English game of football & made it beautiful & sexy this track takes the English fans' ’The Great Escape’ track out of the terraces and turns it into a cool, beautiful & sexy modern anthem. It is the antithesis of old football song clichés like Vindaloo etc & contrived sexualised related tracks from Shakira & J-Lo. It uses some of the most talented musicians in Rio & London with Brazilian Nina Miranda to create a cool beautiful & sexy track that not only captures the heart of the Brazil favelas but the modern game of football too. Out on iTunes Monday, 23rd of June.

JOEY HEATHERTON - THE JOEY HEATHERTON ALBUM

Was there a sexier 70s celebrity than Joey Heatherton? It's hard to think so – and the cover of this one is more than enough proof that she was America's greatest answer to Brigitte Bardot! And while we certainly remember her from countless variety show appearances at the time, it's actually a bit hard to remember her as a singer (something that's due, no doubt, to the fact that we were so busy looking – not listening!) The album's done in a sexy sort of 70s pop mode – slight country touches on a few tunes, but mostly glistening adult-styled backings from the team of Tony Scotti and Tommy Oliver. Tunes include "God Only Knows", "It's Not Easy", "Right Or Wrong", "I'm Sorry", "Gone", "Say Hello", and "Someone To Watch Over Me". ~ Dusty Groove

ORGAN EXPLOSION - ORGAN EXPLOSION

They're not lying with the title of this one – as the group's got a nicely explosive sound on Hammond – a groove that's rooted in old school soul jazz, but which takes on all these funky twists and turns as well! Yet Organ Explosion are definitely more jazz than funk – and really have a fresh feel that's different than the usual retro combo – a groove that's not content to just hang back in classic modes, but which instead draws all their best influences and creates this new fusion of organ, bass, and drums! There's an appeal here that reminds us of the first time we ever heard Medeski Martin & Wood – but without any of the clunkiness that quickly came later – and although a few tracks have guest instrumentation, most of the core grooves come from the trio. Titles include "Dark Heaven", "Kung Fu Funk", "Momi Likes Her Boy", "Organ Explosion Supershow", "Kase", and "Gear Down". ~ Dusty Groove

CUONG VU AND RICHARD KARPEN JOIN FORCES ON ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC PROJECT - INDIGO MIST

Trumpeter-composer Cuong Vu has established himself as a distinctive voice on the new music/improvising scene for his adventurous work over the past 20 years with the likes of guitarist Bill Frisell, Pat Metheny and Laurie Anderson as well as his four recordings as leader.

Composer Richard Karpen has earned accolades for his work in the classical field as well as for being a cutting edge sonic experimenter of the highest order. Joined by innovative bassist Luke Bergman (their faculty colleague at the University of Washington) and Vu's longstanding bandmate, drummer Ted Poor, these two kindred spirits push the envelope in a myriad of provocative ways on That The Days Go By And Never Come Again. An extended suite that pays tribute to the indelible composing team of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn in a most uncompromising fashion, their extraordinary RareNoiseRecords debut under the collective name of Indigo Mist is unlike any Ellingtonia you've ever heard."

Says Vu, "The whole record, to me, is a tone poem that is deeply affected by their music, even to the point where as we were at the apex of experimenting, Duke and Billy were always in the room with us and we had to come to terms with their presence. I feel that we've respectfully paid homage to them by taking our own connection to them and sprinkled that all over the record like a mist."

The unlikely duo of New York-based improviser-bandleader Vu and Seattle academician Karpen crystallized when they met at the University of Washington. As Vu explains, "One of the things that I did when I became a new faculty here was to research my colleagues, mainly just to get to know about the various interests of the School of Music faculty and get a feel for how I would move about within that musical community. Once I started reading about Richard, I was immediately interested because his work was on the forefront of electro-acoustic music as well as being a composer from the Western Classical Art Music tradition.  Much of classical music had such an impact on how I interfaced with music while I was doing my bachelors of music that I've always been interested in working with a serious composer at some point. Then when I heard his music I was completely blown away and knew that I had to work with him, if not to just make music together somehow, then to at least learn from him."

Adds Karpen, "It is very unusual for a 'classically' trained composer like me, with my particular background and continued interest in experimental music and several decades of very deep involvement in the development of computer music both as a composer and as a programmer, to be head of such a School of Music. And it seems to me to be just as unusual for someone coming from a jazz background like Cuong, who is deeply involved in breaking through artificial boundaries through many kinds of experimentation, would be on the a faculty of such a school. The chance that both of us would be at the same place at the same time, and with one of us heading this school, seems to be one chance in millions!                                                                                                                  

The provocative tone poem kicks off with a torrent of drums from Ted Poor entitled "L'Heure bleue." While traversing the kit with power and precision, Poor's drumming is sonically enhanced to give it the effect of rolling thunder, gently falling rain or a phalanx of drummers. 

Poor then switches to mallets for the evocative title track as Karpen and Vu make their entrance into the mysterious soundscape, beginning with Karpen's sparsely plucked notes from inside the piano and continuing with Vu's electronically treated trumpet and Luke Bergman's sparse bass lines. The piece builds to a thunderous crescendo with Karpen's throbbing bass notes and Cecil Tayloresque cascading in the high register of the piano. Poor's potent free drumming fuels the track while Vu's intuitive keening trumpet wails over the top of the fray. This urgent piece gradually morphs into a haunting treatment of Strayhorn's "A Flower is a Lovesome Thing" that has Vu remaining close to the melody as Karpen pushes the harmonic envelope with his probing piano work. It then flows organically into a thoughtful but uncompromising meditation on Strayhorn entitled "Billy."

An element of swing enters the picture on "Duke," which opens with Poor's hip, syncopated playing on the kit in intimate conversation with Vu's unaffected trumpet worked, Bergman and Karpen enter the conversation near the midway mark and extrapolation ensues until they build up to extreme layers of density and dissonance with Vu reaching into his bag of extended techniques on the trumpet to match the pitch of the turbulent proceedings. At their tumultuous peak, Vu and Bergman lay out and Karpen gradually settles into zen-like repose on the piano, setting up for a sublime reading of Ellington's gorgeous "In a Sentimental Mood," which is played beautifully by Vu and underscored with tastefully restraint by Karpen, Bergman and Poor. This gentle but brief bit of Ellingtonia then morphs into the more mysterioso excursion "Charles" (for Mingus), which in turn leads into a highly impressionistic take on Strayhorn's "Lush Life."

Karpen's furious, rolling bass notes and aggressive stabs at the keyboard next come into play on "The Electric Mist," a frenzied improvisation which has the pianist going toe-to-toe in full-out Cecil Taylor mode with drummer Poor augmenting his urgent attack with some powerhouse playing of his own. The piece ends with an electronic barrage that is purely of the 21st century. The album concludes with a spacious, abstract rendition of Ellington's "Mood Indigo" that begins with the sounds of a gong (or singing bowl) and plucked piano strings penetrating the silence before Bergman and Vu enter with a walking-on-eggshells approach. The familiar theme of this final nod to Ellington is hinted at throughout the course of the piece but not truly revealed until near the end of its eight-minutes in the beautifully warm tones of Vu's trumpet. It's definitely the most challenging music I've been engaged in our musical interests and curiosities, I'm at a place in my life right now where it's crucially important for me to make music that is completely honest and without any external pressures.

"We're trying to do something new and different while flipping the whole idea of playing 'jazz' upside down," says Vu of this Indigo Mist project. "And by choosing this music as our primary subject matter or subject of inspiration, we are addressing jazz in a way that I feel is in reverence and trying to add our own perspective of the greatness what jazz really means to me along with the greatness of these two masters."

Musicians:  Cuong Vu (trumpet),  Richard Karpen (piano), Luke Berman (bass), Ted Poor ( 

drums)

Tracks: L'Heure Bleue / Indigo Mist / A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing / Billy / Duke / In A Sentimental Mood / Charles / Lush Life / The Electric Mist / Mood Indigo. 

ORGAN TRIO BAND INTERSTATIC RELEASES "ARISE" THIER MOST INTENSE OFFERING TO DATE

With each successive outing -- first 2011ʼs Anthem followed by their raucous RareNoiseRecords debut, 2013ʼs InterStatic -- the potent Norway-based trio of expatriate Brit organist Roy Powell, Norwegian guitarist Jacob Young and Norwegian drummer Jarle Vespestad has upped the ante on intensity and audaciousness while arriving at a nexus where rock organically meets jazz. Now the powerhouse unit has reached a new level with 2014ʼs superb Arise.

Together these three complementary voices create an organ/guitar trio for the 21st century. "The chemistry between the band members is what it always was," says principal composer Powell. "Itʼs three strong-willed, opinionated people working together to make the best music we can. We have regular discussions and disagreements but thankfully few fist fights. And although I write the majority of the material, it is constantly being honed by the group, which is why live work is so important."

Fueled by the remarkably flexible drummer Vespestad (known for his work with Tord Gustavsen, Silje Nergaard, Supersilent, and Farmers Market), Arise shifts nimbly from grungy anthems like "Doozy Mugwump Blues" and "Alexa" to intricate numbers like "Caerbannog" (named after the cave protected by the killer rabbit in the absurdly comedic 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail) to the swinging "Alpha Dog." Powellʼs "Frankʼll Fix It," full of challenging stop-time phrases, is dedicated to one of his major influences, Frank Zappa. "I was lucky enough to be introduced to the music of Zappa and Miles Davis at exactly the same time when I was 13 years old hanging with my hip pen-pal´s family in Germany in ´79," he recalls. "I heard Bitches Brew and Roxy & Elsewhere and my mind opened up and remained that way as I searched for those recordings and others by Frank and Miles when I got back to the UK. I listen regularly to Zappa to this day and probably will never stop, just like I have been reading William S.Burroughs for 30 years and still find profound truths in his work."

Powellʼs dynamic "Wonderfall" carries the influence of the pioneering fusion band Lifetime featuring UK guitar hero John McLaughlin and Newark, New Jersey-based organist Larry Young. "I was never drawn to the Jimmy Smith organ trio sound from his Blue Note Records days in the early ʻ60s," says Powell. "It was only when listening to Larry Young that organ became a serious interest for me and as I grew up listening to jazz-rock, the whole idea of being locked into a previous eraʼs aesthetic did not appeal. Instead, I loved the sense of freedom and risk-taking that I heard on Lifetimeʼs Emergency!"

For the outstanding, genre-bending guitarist Jacob Young, Arise represents a complete departure from his more pristine outings as a leader on the ECM label. His unhinged wah-wah and distortion solos throughout Arise provide the some of the most explosive moments on this very audacious trio outing. "InterStatic is entirely a different kind of group and differs from my ECM outings in several ways," says the Oslo-based guitarist. "On my ECM albums we strive for a cleaner, more natural acoustic sound on each instrument. InterStatic is sound-wise almost an opposite to my ECM group. I love both ways of working with improvised music.

  

Young, Powell and Vespested represent a powerful triumvirate on their third record together overall and second for RareNoise Records. "We have developed a deep respect for each other over the course of our three albums," says Young. "We are three different guys that happen to play some music together, sometimes we have a blast doing it too. Sometimes we disagree, and we can discuss angles of maybe a mix or a tempo or a certain way of how to play a tune, but we have headroom to handle this. In a way, we have learned to deal with each otherʼ s quirks, strengths and moods and we get good at reading each other in the process."

  

"Open-mindedness should be a pre-requisite of all musicians so we just play whatever we feel like," adds Powell, who also plays organ in the RareNoise group Naked Truth. "At the time of our first release, Anthem, we were mixing the repertoire of a modern jazz organ trio with no distorted sounds with some more rock sounds. We took this further on InterStatic and now on Arise  the gloves are off. We get a real kick out of performing the more intricate compositions to audiences as nothing beats some well coordinated weirdness together with some heavy grooving and soloing!"

All of those elements come together in righteous fashion on Arise, InterStaticʼ s most thunderous and freewheeling outing to date.

Musicians: Ray Powell (Hammond Organ), Jacob Young (Electric Guitar), Jarle Vespestad (Drums)

Tracks: Doozy Mugwump Blues / Caerbannog / Alpha Dog / Iwato / Frank'll Fix It / In The Beginning / Doozy (Reprise)

Arise is available on August 4, 2014 through Rare Noise Records.

DIANA KRALL TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM OF SONGS FROM BOB DYLAN, THE EAGLES, ELTON JOHN, THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS, PAUL MCCARTNEY

Five-time Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall will release her new studio album on Verve Records on September 9.  The new release is entitled "Wallflower" and is a collection of songs from the late 60's to present day that inspired Krall in her early years.  Produced by 16-time Grammy® Award-winning producer David Foster, the album finds Krall breaking new ground with her interpretations of some of the greatest pop songs of all time.  

"It was a nice change for me to be in the vocal booth with pretty much only David's superb piano accompaniment and orchestrations," said Diana Krall.

Diana Krall's unique artistry has not only made her one of the most recognizable artists of modern jazz but it has also transcended any one particular style of music.  Krall has sold more albums than any other female jazz artist in the last 30 years, establishing herself as one of the best-selling artists of her generation.  The new album is the next chapter in her incredible songbook, bringing her signature style to some of the greatest songs of our time, including The Eagles' "Desperado," The Mamas & The Papas' "California Dreamin," Elton John's, "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word," and Harry Nilsson's "Everybody's Talkin'," amongst others.

"The songs Diana performs on this album are the ones she grew up hearing on the radio and listening to on vinyl," said David Foster.  "What makes this album so special is the way Diana re-imagines each tune and the way she puts her heart and soul into every syllable."

The new album marks Krall's first studio effort since 2012's "Glad Rag Doll," produced by T Bone Burnett, which debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and at No. 1 on the Jazz Albums chart.  Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. To date, she has won five Grammy®  Awards, eight Juno®  Awards and has also earned nine gold, three platinum and seven multi-platinum albums.

http://www.dianakrall.com/           

NEW RELEASES - SERGIO MENDES - MAGIC; MARCO DI MARCO - SELECTION SELECTED BY JAZZTRONIK; ALON NECHUSHTAN - VENTURE BOUND

SERGIO MENDES - MAGIC

Sérgio Mendes, the most successful Brazilian musician of all time had released a new album entitled Magic. Sérgio is a man of many facets – from his work on the soundtracks for the animated movies Rio and Rio 2 to performing with the young and hip as well as with the legends of almost all musical genres. He always remains true to himself and his musical vision – all this is stated in his new album Magic. The Brazilian artist recorded the songs on the album in Los Angeles and Salvador with a host of friends and special guests. The album starts with a powerful Song called “One Nation” featuring Carlinhos Brown, which is a homage to global football and to its fans, with an appealing and catchy theme. Other guests artists performing on on the album include original Brasil '66 vocalist Gracinha Leporace, Maria Gadu, Scott Mayo, Seu Jorge, Aila Menezes, Ana Carolina, and Milton Nascimento. John Legend and Will.I.Am. – old friends of Sergio, were also on hand to collaborate on some tracks. “My My My My Love” is a modern pop oriented song that Sérgio and Will perform with an infectious groove, and John Legend delights with beautiful lyrics and vocals on “Don’t Say Goodbye”. “Simbora” and “Sou Eu” are two very rhythmic and percussive songs which convey the Brazilian groove that makes you move. Besides upbeat pop-related songs, the album also presents some more leisurely numbers: “When I Fell In Love” is a wonderful song performed by Sérgio’s wife, Gracinha Leporace, who is also the singer in his live shows. Ana Carolina’s interpretation of “Atlantica” is a touching ballad which is beautifully arranged and performed. Connecting all of these songs on his album is the ‘voice’ of Sergio Mendes’ piano and the original sound of his arrangements – always full of life and delivered with a smile.

MARCO DI MARCO - SELECTION SELECTED BY JAZZTRONIK

One of our favorite pianists ever – presented here in a selection of classics that are hand-picked by Jazztronik! The mix of talents is no surprise – given the huge influence that Marco's had on global scenes over the years – first making big waves in Paris in the 70s, then reaching some big attention in London during the 90s, and even touching folks as far away as Japan with his work! Di Marco's got this wonderful mix of lyricism and rhythm that's unlike anyone else we can think of – a style that might be somewhere in the territory of American players like Horace Silver, Cedar Walton, or Jack Wilson – but which also has its own sort of European twist, thanks to superb rhythmic accompaniment on most numbers from Jacky Samson on bass and Charles Saudrais on drums. The range of tracks is wonderful – all of Marco's best groovers in one set, including some Fender Rhodes tracks as well – and titles include "Scufflin Along", "I Miei Ricordi", "Le Chat Qui Peche", "Dopo", "Par Avion", "You Caught Me", "Bossa With Regards", "Camparenda", and "Theme For Ginerva". ~ Dusty Groove

ALON NECHUSHTAN - VENTURE BOUND

Pianist Alon Nechustan has a really deft tone on this set – a record that's filled with vibrant rhythms, exotic elements, and some strong tenor lines that are almost as great as the work from the leader! All the tunes are originals, with a really personal, poetic feel – yet they also bristle with this strong sense of soul that makes plenty of space for individual expression from tenorists Donny McCaslin and John Ellis – each of whom shine on different tracks, sometimes with strong soulful solos, sometimes with more exotic tones. Nechustan gets especially nice rhythmic support from Chris Lightcap on bass and Adam Cruz on drums – who help the album bounce along in a really forward-moving line – and two tracks feature trumpet from Duane Eubanks, and one more soul oud from Brahim Brigbane. Titles include "L'Avventura", "The Gratitude Suite", "Dark Damsel", "FAQ", "Snow Flow", and "Serpentrails" ~ Dusty Groove

NEW RELEASES: THE RIPPINGTONS FEATURING RUSS FREEMAN - FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH; RARE PSYCH, MOOGS & BRASS; MATTHEW CONNOR - SMOKE SIGNALS

THE RIPPINGTONS FEATURING RUSS FREEMAN - FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

Rippingtons leader Russ Freeman returns with a new collection of guitar driven songs that will continue to thrill the audience of one of Jazz s most compelling brand name bands. The music crafted by, Freeman will not only please a fan base that has been culled over a 25 year career, but will also entice an new fan base of guitar hero fans all over the world. The Rippingtons, have indeed, on this record, found the Fountain Of Youth! To quote Russ: If you happen upon the thought, while listening to this record, that you are hearing a lot of guitars, you are not mistaken. This is The Rippingtons Guitar Heaven CD. ~ Amazon.com. Tracklist includes: Spice Route; Rivers Of Golf; North Shore; We Will Live Forever; The Sun King; Fountain Of Youth;; Emerald City; Soul Riders; Waterdalls Of Bequia; and Garden Of The Gods.

RARE PSYCH, MOOGS & BRASS - MUSIC FROM THE SONOTON LIBRARY

This new release features18 rare & unreleased tracks from the Sonoton library on 12" vinyl . It’s a compilation of rare and previously unreleased music featuring big band grooves, moog synths, pyschedelic funk, dub disco & more produced between 1969 & 1981, and compiled by Alan Gubby & Jonathan Radford.  Tracks include: Walter Rauxel - Vision Receiver; Gerhard Narholz - UFO Invasion; Sammy Burdson - Action One; Walt Rockman – Newcomer; John Fiddy & Sammy Burdson - Working Break; John Fiddy & Sammy Burdson - Moving Along; John Fiddy & Sammy Burdson – Powerdrive; Sammy Burdson - O' Mane; Otto Sieben - 70s Fun Pop (A); Helmuth Brandenburg - Big Brother Is Watching You; Sven Perner - High Tension; Gerhard Narholz – Towerstreet; Otto Sieben - 70s Fun Pop (B); John Fiddy & Sammy Burdson - Life In The Fast Lane; Sammy Burdson - New Design; Sammy Burdson - Moog & Brass; Herman Langschwert & Wolfgang Killian - Crime & Glamour; and Sammy Burdson & John Fiddy - Spaces In Time.

MATTHEW CONNOR - SMOKE SIGNALS

Haunting and hypnotic, modern-day chamber-pop artist Matthew Connor is giving crooning a dark, mysterious and eclectic edge. A sound built on thoughtful music theory and powered by Connor's emotive lyrics and booming baritone,  Connor is an evocative blend of today’s Portishead and Daughn Gibson with yesterday’s legends like Elvis and Sinatra. He is currently preparing to release his first full-length album, Farewell Motel, in October 2014. There are those who choose to play music, and then there are masterminds like modern day chamber-pop artist Matthew Connor, who are born for it. Composing before he could even write his name, Connor’s lifelong dedication to achieving excellence in writing and producing has transformed him into a gutsy, bold and original solo artist. Connor is currently preparing to release his first full-length album, Farewell Motel, in October 2014. A darker, modern twist of the old-fashioned crooner aesthetic, the new album is a forte of lush instrumentation, surprising beats and of course, Connor’s stage-stealing vocals. The first single, "How Is July Already Over?" will debut this summer and will be accompanied by an eerily beautiful, stop-motion music video shot by New York-based photographer Marc McAndrews. The harmonious marriage between classical music’s intricate details and contemporary music’s edge, Farewell Motel, in all, is the brilliance, that is Matthew Connor. Smoke Signals includes remixes from Andre Obin, Troels Abrahamsen, and more.

ROOTS REGGAE ICON LUCIANO RELEASES UNIQUE NEW SINGLE IN CONJUNCTION WITH TWENTY CITY U.S. TOUR

Jamaica’s Luciano, the foremost singer of roots reggae to have emerged during the past twenty years, celebrates the release of My Soul,  a brand-new inspirational single, with a coast to coast U.S. tour which runs through June and into July. My Soul, released on Shanachie Entertainment June 5th, is an inspirational ballad which adds another flavor to Luciano’s already diverse palette, including a rock-style guitar solo. Produced by C & I Productions, the team who produced Luciano’s 2005 album JAH WORDS, My Soul is a conscious attempt to deliver his message in a musical setting that will be accessible to a wide variety of listeners, not just reggae fans.

"Over the years I have listened to other international icons like Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, and Jim Reeves," relates Luciano.  By listening to all these great brothers, I have learned to appreciate other works and see that there are no barriers in music. Although I am well known as a cultural reggae singer, I have an International message and so I cannot deliver it just to reggae fans. I have to extend it to people from all walks of life"

My Soul showcases the evocative timbre and extraordinary power of Luciano’s singing, showing that his talent and ability to touch people’s hearts transcends genre.  With the ongoing controversy over the lack of substance and often negative lyrical content on recordings coming out of Jamaica today, Luciano’s consistent presence as both a touring and recording artist gives badly-needed substance to music fans hungry for uplifting music.

As great as his recordings are, Luciano truly reaches higher heights when performing live, which has enabled him to be one of the most active touring reggae artists in the world today. With the release of My Soul, Luciano demonstrates his continued commitment to artistic growth and musical quality!

SOUL LEGEND LEE FIELDS RETURNS WITH "EMMA JEAN"

Soul legend Lee Fields has re-teamed with The Expressions for new album Emma Jean, on Brooklyn’s Truth & Soul Records. Coming at a time when many new artists are trying to emulate the soul and swagger of the 1960s, Mr. Fields showers us with authenticity on the 11-track set, highlighted by first single “Magnolia.”

Since releasing his first album in 1969, Fields has continued to make music for the last 45 years. And having been on the road, touring non-stop for the better part of the last decade, it’s evident that Fields has hit an elevated stride both as a recording artist and live performer.

Emma Jean is the follow up to Fields’ widely praised first two Truth & Soul albums-2009′s My World and 2012′s Faithful Man. Lee Fields & The Expressions have forged a distinct soulful sound and a grown style with this album. They’ve pushed their sound in new directions, moving from being content as contemporary soul music royalty and instead delving into and exploring its next steps.

There’s a sharper wisdom in the songwriting–from the having loved, lost, and learned vibe of “Don’t Leave Me This Way,” backed by crooning guitar and wailing horns, to the sophisticated arrangements and studio acumen that’s pared with Lee’s straightforward sincerity in “Just Can’t Win.” Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys wrote “Paralyzed,” and having Emma Jean mixed and partially recorded at his Nashville studio, country soul and bluesy rock are immediately noticeable. It brings a different kind of strut to the album, but Fields–born and raised in North Carolina–is right at home with the Southern soul sound. In fact, it feels like a natural progression: an organic, refreshingly pure next step.

Like past releases from this matchless pairing of Fields’ warm-and-raw growl and The Expressions’ switched-on and sharp musicianship, Emma Jean takes soul music in a familiar but updated direction. “He’s 63 years old,” notes the album’s producer and co-owner of Truth & Soul Leon Michels, “he’s so focused, and has been working non-stop–he’s singing the best he ever has.

Tracklisting: 01. Just Can’t Win / 02. Magnolia / 03. Paralyzed / 04. Standing By Your Side

05. Eye To Eye / 06. In The Woods / 07. All I Need / 08. Still Gets Me Down / 09. Talk To Somebody / 10. Stone Angel / 11. Don’t Leave Me This Way.

~ grooveattack.com

FROM NORTH-EAST TO RIO DE JANEIRO WITH TOCO ON HIS NEW RELEASE "MEMORIA"

“From North-East to Rio De Janeiro: the new album by Toco.” – Toco’s words briefly depict the musical content of Memoria. This work represents his artistical growth from the previous album “Outro Lugar”, which was partially recorded in Rio de Janeiro with Roberto Menescal and other musicians from the carioca scene and highlighted elements of bossa and samba jazz from the 60s. “Guarapiranga”, a song from that album, has been recently featured in the soundtrack of the movie “Silver Linings Playbook”, which received 7 nominations and one award at the 2013 Academy Award ceremony. In this album the artist doesn’t abandon that tradition nor his passion for Rio De Janeiro and its pictoresque musicians, but explores the musical world of artists that influenced him and had inspired his artistical path: Edu Lobo, Milton Nascimento, Arthur Verocai, Geraldo Vandré, Sergio Ricardo e Dorival Caymmi.

“Minas”, a poetic hommage to Minas Gerais, opens this magical chapter, followed by gems recalling the life in the northeast, the geographical distance between the inland and the litoral as the distance of an old friendship or a lost love. “Cigana”, “Versos Perdidos”, “O Tempo è Aqui”, “Vendeval”, Rainha”: here is the inner Brazil, far from the sea and not always jolly. Toco brings us on a journey that ideally culminates in “Divino” and “Bate”, intimate and romantic original compositions. But he reminds us that Brazil means party as well, samba, joy of life, with tracks like “Meu Rio”, “Manè”, “Sem Par” and “Breque Bom”.

The artist banded together with several musicians from his country: Robert and Eduardo Taufic from Natal, a city located in the northeast of Brazil, Mauro Martins, Edu Hebling, Marquinho Baboo, Ligiana Costa and Selton. Nina Miranda, already known to the public for her collaboration with Smoke City and Da Lata, joined this cast of amazing artists. The album has been produced by Stefano Tirone, the mind behind S-Tone Inc. After the previous collaborations on “Instalaçao Do Samba” (Schema, 2004) and “Outro Lugar” (Schema, 2007) this album confirms the artistical compatibility and affinity between the two artists.

“Memory doesn’t age, it always remains the same. “Memoria” is an album about my memories, my hometown, the scent and flavours of my childhood, things I’ve read, movies I’ve watched at the cinema and my love for music. It’s about going back home, re-establishing a link with the past and recalling cheerful and happy memories. “Memoria” refers specifically to the regions of Minais Gerais and the Brazilian northeast, its hot climate, the religiousness of the people and its faith in miracles, calling to mind images of mysterious and surreal popular tales, where time flows slowly in an intimate dimension.” – Toco

~ grooveattack.com

NEW RELEASES: DAMIEN MARLEY - BONNAROO LIVE '06; WALT WEISKOPF - OVERDRIVE; BARBARA MORRISON FEATURING HOUSTON PERSON - I LOVE YOU, YES I DO

DAMIEN MARLEY - BONNAROO LIVE '06

“Bonnaroo Live” is ‘Jr. Gong’s full live set from the Bonnaroo Festival in 2006. It includes many of his greatest hits and covers of some of his father’s most famous songs. Any fan of Damian Marley and reggae music will love this live concert, as he puts forth a performance that only a true Marley can. 

Damian Marley, youngest son of legendary reggae artist and pop icon Bob Marley & Cindy Breakspeare (Miss World 1976), was thrust into the reggae music scene at birth. Although his father passed away when he was only 2-years-old, Damian grew up and upheld his family name, which is synonymous with reggae music in Jamaica. Damian, or ‘Junior Gong’ as he is known to many, garnered mainstream success with the hit song “Welcome To Jamrock” in 2005. He was well-known and well-respected way before 2005, though, as is evidenced by the Grammy Award he won in 2002 for best reggae album, “Halfway Tree”. Damian went on to merge reggae with rap when he released “Distant Relatives” with hip hop artist Nas in 2010. The critically acclaimed album was extremely well received by both fans and press alike, and in 2011 he joined the group Superheavy alongside Mick Jagger. Tracks include: Rebel Music/Jammin; Confrontation; More Justice; Hey Girl; Where Is The Love; Beautiful; There For You; Punky Reggae Party/Love & Unity/New Wave Chant; War (Cover); Move; In 2 Deep; Khaki Suit; Could You Be Loved; Crowd Interlude; Bob Marley Medley; Road To Zion; and Welcome To Jamrock. ~ grooveattack.com

WALT WEISKOPF - OVERDRIVE

Bold, soulful sounds from tenorist Walt Weiskopf – a player who not only really knows his place as a soloist, but who also comes across as a great leader on a date like this! The whole group's got a focus that comes through right away – Walt's bold horn in the lead, but fused with these strong piano lines from Peter Zak, guitar from Yotam Silberstein, and vibes from Behn Gillece – instruments that really pull together a lot of sound and tones when used this well, creating a sense of force that really drives the album along. All tunes are originals by Weiskopf, save one – and the whole thing's got this unified vision from the start to the finish – a really great step forward for Walt. Titles include "Like Mike", "The Path Is Narrow", "Night Vision", "Waltz For Dad", "Four Horsemen", "Midwinter Night's Dream", and "No Biz". ~ Dusty Groove

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BARBARA MORRISON  FEATURING HOUSTON PERSON - I LOVE YOU, YES I DO

A great old school vocal jazz set from Barbara Morrison – done with small combo backing from tenorist Houston Person – in a mode that's similar to his classic records with Etta Jones! Morrison's a singer we've always liked, but it often depends on the setting – and this time around, she's got just the right showcase – an easygoing groove from the combo, which leaves plenty of room for inflections that are soulful, mellow, and never too over the top. Barbara's a singer who's never going to hit you over the head with her talents – which are many – and when she shines, she really shines brightly – as you'll hear on tunes that include "Trust In Me", "I Didn't Know What Time It Was", "Who Can I Turn To", "And I Love Him", and "For The Love Of You". ~ Dusty Groove

MAXI PRIEST IS BACK WITH "EASY TO LOVE" FIRST STUDIO ALBUM IN 5 YEARS

Maxi is back with his first new studio album in five years titled “Easy To Love”. The new album is a fine representation of lovers’ rock, an effortless blend of reggae, R&B and dancehall with universal appeal. The sophistication he brings to these tracks is the mark of true quality. His delivery and phrasing are impeccable, and his choice of material and collaborators are strategic and brilliant.

Lead single “Easy To Love” was a No. 1 hit on reggae charts last summer, evidence that Maxi Priest has a gift for staying fresh. The song features the legendary Jamaican drum and bass duo Sly & Robbie, who’ve played on some of Maxi’s biggest hits, including “Wild World,” “Some Guys Have All The Luck,” “Close To You,” and “Housecall” (featuring Shabba Ranks) as well as the new album track “Every Little Thing.”

Maxi’s been tugging on women’s heartstrings ever since the mid-80′s. New and long-term fans alike will relish hearing irresistible tributes of enduring affection like “Loving You Is Easy,” “Holiday,” “Still In Love,” and “Gravity” written originally by John Mayer. The soulful “Without A Woman” features Jamaican legend Beres Hammond and even echoes the themes and intensity of James Brown’s “It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World.”

There are many more highlights on the Easy To Love. While “Hearts Across The World” is a song for our times and pleas for people of all races to love one another, other tracks like “Fire In The Skies” simply defy categorization and are living proof of Maxi Priest’s musical versatility.” The delicate, aching need of “Angel Wings” also demonstrates just how far reggae has evolved in the new era.

Maxi Priest says “this album is about time, and a moment,” and with his most refined and chic collection to date, his timing could not be better.

  

Tracklisting:

01. Easy To Love

02. Loving You Is Easy

03. Every Little Thing

04. If I Gave My Heart To You

05. Gravity

06. Without A Woman feat. Beres Hammond

07. Holiday

08. Bubble My Way feat. Assassin aka Agent Sasco

09. Your Love To Me feat. Delarose

10. I Could Be The One

11. Hearts Across The World

~ grooveattack.com