To Friends… This holiday season, I wanted to share with you my gift of music. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas recorded as an intimate musical duet features the very fine pianist, Lafayette Harris and myself on tenor saxophone. The sound is velvet and melodic with a message that embraces love and …
The Covid-19 pandemic has upended the lives of almost all Americans. For the multi-talented JOHN DAVERSA, the quarantine has been a time of reflection about the importance of family and the interconnectedness of people who enrich our lives. CUARENTENA: WITH FAMILY AT HOME is an homage to familial love and …
For KENNY WASHINGTON fans across the country and around the world, it’s about time that this admired vocalist is releasing his first studio album. Aptly titled, WHAT’S THE HURRY comprises Washington’s impressive renditions of standards from the Great American Songbook. The tunes are delivered with a burnished, warm voice that …
It’s not easy to choose which of CLIFTON DAVIS’ many accomplishments is most noteworthy, although writing “Never Can Say Goodbye,” made famous by The Jackson 5 and recorded by dozens of other artists, maybe the one most people are familiar with. Now, after a long and enviable career, the singer, …
immy Heath has long been recognized as a brilliant instrumentalist and a magnificent composer and arranger. Jimmy is the middle brother of the legendary Heath Brothers (Percy Heath/bass and Tootie Heath/drums), and is the father of Mtume. He has performed with nearly all the jazz greats of the last 50 …
“Scattered Diamonds is the 9th studio album from Latin Grammy-winning producer, percussionist, composer, and writer Barrett Martin. This time around, Barrett is featuring his collaborations with artists from around the world, from countries such as Iraq, India, Senegal, and Ghana, and including well-known rock and jazz musicians from Seattle, WA …
TOUCH & GO, the newest release by SUSAN TOBOCMAN, is a showcase for the admired vocalist’s considerable talents as a composer, lyricist, and arranger. The album is a collection of Tobocman’s original compositions, well-known standards, and tunes off-the-beaten jazz track. This is Tobocman’s fourth CD as a leader. With her …
LATIN GRAMMY WINNING PERCUSSIONIST, COMPOSER, & PRODUCER BARRETT MARTIN RELEASES HIS 8TH ALBUM, INDWELLINDWELL is a collection of Barrett’s original compositions, which are built around exotic percussion patterns and sparse, mantra-like horn melodies. Envisioned as a stand-alone album, as well as a soundtrack to go with a holistic health regimen, …
There are countless ways to express gratitude. For David K. Mathews, the veteran Bay Area pianist, organist and keyboardist , the recording studio seemed like the ideal vehicle for crafting an extended love letter to the scene that’s nurtured and inspired him for four decades.A companion to 2017’s critically hailed …
Jazz, R&B and Gospel Influenced Singer Releases New Single “Hold On Stay Strong” As An Emergency Song, Known predominantly for her work with the iconic Ray Charles, Cynthia has traveled the world as an American jazz Ambassador. Her Career has taken her music to four continents with concert and night club …
