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Guitarist and composer Phil Sargent presents his long-awaited third album, “Sons”, a reflection on fatherhood and the timeless importance and wonder therein

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. – Guitarist and composer Phil Sargent is a name to be reckoned with in the Boston and New York music scenes. Described as a musician who “is cognizant of the tradition but thinks outside of the box” (All About Jazz) and who “incorporates melodic hooks into …

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Trombonist and Composer Brian Scarborough Releases “We Need The Wind,” an Autobiographical Reflection on the Process of Rebuilding and Healing as an Artist

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. – Brian Scarborough is a standout trombonist who has made a mark for himself both as a performer and composer. With music described as “…simultaneously stimulating and accessible, refreshingly modern and rooted in tradition,” (Chicago Jazz Magazine), Scarborough continues his trend of blending tradition with innovation …

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Composer, Saxophonist, and Organist Drew Zaremba’s “Reunion” is an Eclectically Jubilant Take on the Big Band Genre

For immediate release “Reunion” is a jubilant take on the big band genre that unites a cast of manifold brilliance around the joyful genius of composer, saxophonist, and organist Drew Zaremba’s music NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. – Drew Zaremba is saxophonist, organist, and rightfully lauded powerhouse of an arranger and …

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Sun Ra Arkestra veteran Drummer Wayne Smith Jr. releases “Be Still”, a powerful venture in emotion and tranquility

NEW YORK, NY – Wayne Smith Jr. is a drummer, composer, and educator with a multifaceted palette of soundscapes and genres at his disposal. Having toured across three continents, performed throughout the New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. music scenes, and currently working as a staple member of the legendary …

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Drummer and composer Johnny Steele crafts a creative comparison between the strategy and improvisatory brilliance of music and chess with “The Game”

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. – During the varied quarantines and lockdowns of the past two years, drummer and composer Johnny Steele found himself – like so many others – caught with an unexpected excess of time on his hands. Rather than squander what could be a rare opportunity for learning, …

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New Album: June 24th, 2022 | Simeon Davis Group: Of Narratives & Nocturnes

With a career spanning two continents before he was 20, arrangements that received awards from both Downbeat (2021) and the American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers (2021) while still a student, and compositions described as “on a scale with Everglades by Terence Blanchard,” (Gary Lowe, WUNH), composer, bandleader, and saxophonist Simeon Nathanael Davis makes a profound compositional debut with “Of Narratives & Nocturnes.”

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South Korean pianist Yoonmi Choi’s programmatically composed trio album “7 Days” masterfully melds classical craftsmanship and expression with the diverse colors of jazz to paint the beauty and complexity of Creation.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. – Pianist and composer Yoonmi Choi is no stranger to the stage, and certainly not to pioneering her unique creative voice. From performing at over 300 venues in Europe, to receiving international acclaim across three continents, playing almost every major jazz festival, and directing the “Girl …

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Lara Solnicki’s Cinematic New Vocal Project “The One and the Other”

The Canadian composer, singer, and poet unveils a confident collection  of ‘tone poems’ – her own post-modern mix of jazz, free improvisation,  ‘contemporary’ classical, poetry, and film music elements.  The singer, composer, and poet Lara Solnicki is praised for her “boldly unique style” (All About Jazz). Solnicki’s third album, The One and …

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Saxophonist and composer David Detweiler’s “Astoria Suite” pensively reflects on the familiar with a new perspective brought by time and distance

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. – Familiar places and scenes can rekindle memories, revive friendships, and renew passions. For saxophonist and composer David Detweiler, returning to New York did this and more, as his time away from a place that he previously called home brought about fresh perspective. David Detweiler is …

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Saxophonist Joseph Herbst blends speech and song to highlight the intersectionality of environmental and social justice with This Is Our Environment

New York City, N.Y. – Joseph Herbst is a saxophonist and composer, but more than that, he is an activist who uses his artistry to speak up alongside the people, places, and causes whose voices are often overlooked. This Is Our Environment, Herbst’s debut album, uses this artistry to do …

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NYC Jazz Label Outside in Music Celebrates its catalog with new Limited Edition Vinyl Re-Release Series!

To be re-released in hand-numbered, very limited quantities (100 each!) Danny Janklow – Worlds Collide Roxy Coss – Quintet Nick Finzer – Cast of Characters New York, New York: Over the last three years, NYC Jazz Record Label and Media Company Outside in Music has managed to produce more than …

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Saxophonist and composer “Moments of Inspiration” as he reflects on seven years of music

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. – Saxophonist, composer, and Thelonious Monk Competition Semi-Finalist Dean Tsur is a musician whose career is marked by constant growth. Whether it is the shifting nature of where home is found, musical development through a flowing cast of mentors and colleagues, or introspective reflection on the …

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Saxophonist and composer Andrew Gutauskas with his sophomore album, “Look Out!”

“‘Look Out’ [is] a multifaceted exclamation that reminds listeners to widen their view and celebrate life, camaraderie, and truth, while simultaneously advising caution over where we place our attention.” Andrew Gutauskas Saxophonist, composer, and GRAMMY Award-winner Andrew Gutauskas is an individual who has learned to see beauty in the everyday …

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Dan Liparini’s Tessellations” bridges the gap between paying homage to the legacy of the past and staying true to one’s own voice.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. – Guitarist, composer, and bandleader Dan Liparini is a musician whose identity has been shaped by a plethora of influences, spanning genres, generations, and styles. With Tessellations, Liparini reconciles these varied influences together, birthing a voice whose sound is irrefutably drenched in jazz history while maintaining …

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