Eve has assembled a dynamic group steeped in tradition. A stunning work of art presenting songs from her repertoire starting with BIG CITY, a reminiscence of Cannoball Adderley’s stellar arrangement. It draws from a wide musical landscape of standards, Eve’s original, UP HERE IN THE CITY, [conjuring up Eve’s memories …
The Acclaimed Artist Embarks on a Visually Stunning Journey of Redemption, Survival, and the Long Road Home Brian Quinn has released the official music video for his debut Dark County single “Until Fall.” A sweeping cinematic journey through isolation, perseverance, and redemption, the video marks a bold new chapter for …
Jon Schapiro curates a moving architecture of tensions with the third recording by his Schapiro17 musical project, “Best Laid Plans.” Featuring three Schapiro originals set alongside arrangements of Herbie Hancock, Horace Silver, Scott Joplin, Sonny Rollins, and John Coltrane, the program alone signals Schapiro’s ambition to pull older materials through …
Introduction to Stevie Wonder and Barack Obama Stevie Wonder and Barack Obama come from vastly different worlds, yet their stories share common threads of perseverance, vision, and an unwavering desire to create meaningful change. Stevie Wonder, celebrated worldwide for his unmatched musical genius, has used his agency to advocate for …
There’s never enough of Kenny Barron’s music. One set wasn’t enough for me. Earlier this year, I luxuriated in two consecutive sets performed by his trio consisting of recently deceased bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa and drummer Johnathan Blake. Despite the bleak winter weather, the event sold out. Barron always leaves listeners …
Ashes from the Human Flame will Feature Two New Songs and “Forever Friends,” a Haunting Song That Had Only Been Recorded Once Live After decades of silence, Burial Ground—the underground pioneers credited with forging the “Bloodcore” sound that helped shape modern metalcore—have reemerged with purpose. Reuniting earlier this year, the influential Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, …
By now, Zev Feldman has established a well-deserved reputation as this generation’s leading producer of archival jazz recordings. Feldman’s ear for recorded jazz treasures—and the respect he has earned from owners of the original tapes of jazz legends’ heretofore unknown performances—have provided a cornucopia of awaited albums. If the recordings …
Winard Harper was born in Baltimore in 1962, a child prodigy. Although his parents were not musicians they were full of encouragment as they noticed him beating on cans when he was three or four years old. At five years old Winard would sometimes sit in and play his drums in older brother Danny’s …
“The true Father of Mambo and Son Montuno, without Arsenio Rodriguez there is no salsa, Afro-Cuban jazz, and many would even argue, rock and funk. Although his music is timeless, I’ve always envisioned it being interpreted in a big band setting with modern, progressive jazz-oriented arrangements. That vision has now …
A thoughtful composer as well as an original voice on a wide range of woodwind instruments, Dr. Brian Landrus has released an album that may expand upon listeners’ expectations. Landrus’s personal experiences confirm that life itself confounds expectations. His new album, Just When You Think You Know, summarizes Landrus’s deepening …
With a twist of Latin and contemporary jazz flavors, Ray Obiedo puts his signature spin on the guitar. The Oakland-based artist’s latest album, “Slight Accent” on Rhythmus Records, marks his 12th release. Obiedo brings together his talent for composing originals with his flair for reimagining classics like Bill Withers’ classic …
Hidden Beach Recordings is thrilled to announce the release of Unwrapped Vol. 9, the latest in its popular Unwrapped series—a collection that reworks hip-hop and R&B tracks with a fresh take using live jazz instruments. Since its start, the Unwrapped series has been at the crossroads of styles, transforming big …
