Celebrated NYC Jazz Guitarist Launches Second Studio Album on Kickstarter New York–Jazz musician and composer Matt Panayides announces the launch of his group’s second album which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. “I’m excited about this release because the band has had an opportunity to perform this music live and …
MONTREAL, QC (CANADA) — On June 18, 2014, Jazz from Rant will re-issue their pivotal recording, Lonely Universe, à la plage, one of the first recordings produced on the label, originally released in 1993. It features Jeannette Lambert performing her poetry along with Michel Lambert, drums, and Michael White, trumpet …
Adding an exciting new chapter to Earth, Wind & Fire’s highly influential four and a half decade legacy in pop and R&B music, the iconic band’s founder Maurice White is pleased to announce the highly anticipated re-launch of his label, Kalimba Music (www.kalimba-music.com), after a several year hiatus. The label’s …
Sticks in your head. That’s what Stacey Kent’s singing does. It sticks in your head. Yesterday, while I was involved in some home improvement duties, I couldn’t get her song, “Changing Lights,” out of my head. Intriguingly enough, Kent is neither dramatic nor dynamic in her singing. She is calm …
Music writers often find themselves stumped as to quantify an artist’s work, seemingly defaulting to the ‘eclectic trump card’ way too frequently. As to the works of jazz pianist, singer and songwriter, Rachel Eckroth – eclectic is most apropos, however, Rachel’s music is obvious – from its’ roots and influence, …
“Jackie does more than sing the words… Allen crawls inside a lyric and gets comfortable. My Favorite Color is stunning! 5 stars.” Brent Black, Critical Jazz “This is a good-to-be-alive set that shimmers, bubbles, and spreads the good vibes from a bottomless well.” Chris Spector, Midwest Record My Man’s Gone …
Hi, It’s Dave Sanborn here in New York. I’m getting ready to start recording my next studio album and I’d like to involve you in the process. First let me tell you a little about the new record. As most of you probably know Marcus Miller and I have worked …
Dawn Holt Lauber was hailed as ÒexquisiteÓ by Howard Reich of The Chicago Tribune for the world premiere performance of William RussoÕs Jubilatem with the Chicago Jazz Ensemble. Lauber also performed with the CJE in RussoÕs Chicago Suite 2 and Duke EllingtonÕs Sacred Concerts. The soprano first performed EllingtonÕs Sacred …
Curtis Stigers is back with his eighth Concord album, and this time his subject is that universal inspiration for lyrics and music: love. With so many song titles to choose from, which ten does he narrow it down to? Well, there’s the stand-by, “Our Love Is Here to Stay,” which …
24-year old pianist Kris Bowers and his music defy categorization. In the last several years, he has performed alongside a diverse array of musicians, from José James to Aretha Franklin to Wynton Marsalis to Marcus Miller to Jay-Z to Kanye. After winning the prestigious Thelonious Monk award at the end …
