In 1987, Tom Graf co-wrote, “Yes,” as performed by soul great Merry Clayton, for the Dirty Dancing soundtrack, which sold more than 32 million copies worldwide. Now, over 35 years later, he presents Struttin’, his 8th release as a Jazz Songwriter and first since 2020. Tom credits his local Bay …
The original idea for Rainmaker was to throw a party in a Paris recording studio in honor of my 80th birthday. I saw it as a way to celebrate the survival of so many things, including myself, a life without borders, and my friendship with so many musicians abroad. I …
The follow-up to Pillow’s critically acclaimed 2018 release contains an added section of French Horns to bring different colors to yet more relatively unknown 70’s era Miles’ music. The band features soloists from a who’s who of NYC musicians including tenor saxophonist Jimmy Greene, trombonist Alan Ferber and trumpeters Scott …
Featured soloists: Carl Saunders, trumpet; Wayne Bergeron, trumpet; Pete Christlieb, tenor sax; Scott Whitfield, trombone; Rusty Higgins, saxes and flute; Christian Jacob, piano ———– LA’s finest are on hand for the ‘ride’! An extremely enjoyable collaboration that ended in a ‘tight’, world-class large ensemble project with incredible charts & solos…In addition to playing great solos, the …
Brubeck Editions announces the release of The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Live from The Northwest, 1959.This collection of recordings from two electrifying concerts is a celebration of the iconic Quartet’s singular sound and stellar output in the 1950’s. The legendary Mr. Brubeck’s pianistic refrains dance with alto saxophonist Paul Desmond’s fluid …
PEOPLE documents two compelling lineups fronted by tenor saxophonist Ray Blue: one his deeply swinging working band, the other a special collaboration with the great Kenny Barron on piano. Barron and Blue play due on Ellington’s “In A Sentimental Mood”, and their refined chemistry tells you all you need to …
Bass player DEWAYNE PATE is so busy working as a sideman that it has taken him 14 years and a pandemic lockdown to find the time to record his second album as a leader. ON THE UPSIDE comprisesfunk, blues, and fusion jazz tunes performed with a variety of instrumentations. Besides …
Vince Ector Organatomy Trio+ – Live at the Side Door:This is the newest release from esteemed jazz drummer and composer Vince Ector. A follow up to thecritically acclaimed Theme For Ms.P, this album captures the stellar Philadelphia bred/NY based jazzoutfit’s January 2020 performance at the iconic Side Door Jazz Club …
Grammy winning singer-songwriter Leo Sidran’s eighth solo record.The title track “What’s Trending “was inspired by Leo’s 11 year-old daughter,Sol, who he says, “is the ultimate trend follower, always showing me some newmeme, dance or Internet phenomenon…” Sol appears on the track as well as a handful of others and sings …
I’ve always had a fondness for the sound of the human voice accompanied by guitar. Be it Bing Crosby and Eddie Lang, Frank Sinatra and Tony Mottola, Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass or Tuck & Patti, there’s something visceral about the intimacy of this combination that invites the audience to …
