Los Angeles-based jazz collective TRITONE ASYLUM’s newest album, THE HIDEAWAY SESSIONS, comprises an eclectic mix of original jazz compositions penned by the group’s founders, EVI player PHIL TOPPING and bassist PETER SEPSIS. Topping and Sepsis wanted to create an album that is both accessible for the average listener and appealing …
Juan Escovedo has released his first solo CD, THE J, on November 8, 2021, at his official record release party with two sold-out shows in Oakland. This CD elevates your soul with a masterfully crafted sound and rhythm meticulously created with an orchestra of seasoned sound that promises to take …
“A LATIN JAZZ MUSIC LEGEND”– Jimmy Smits Legendary Percussionist Pete Escovedo is an artist who broke down the barriers between Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Latin Jazz and contemporary music. His name has been synonymous in the music industry for more than 50 years. Pete Escovedo is known worldwide for his live …
Virtuoso trombonist ERIC GOLETZ is releasing A NEW LIGHT, his second CD as a leader. After a 30-year career as a studio musician and first-call horn player in New York City, Goletz released his debut CD, Into the Night, in March of 2021. Brimming with ideas and unstoppable energy, Goletz …
A lot of people say that music is their life; for trombonist and vocalist Ron Wilkins, it’s the absolute truth. In 2020, Ron came down with COVID while traveling and went into a medically induced coma. Doctors predicted the worst, and much to everyone’s delight and amazement, he woke up …
SING A SONG OF BIRD is a collaboration of four New York jazz vocalists who are passionate about Charlie Parker’s music and have rendered new lyrics to six of his compositions. This is the 15th recording for Grammy-nominated vocalist ROSEANNA VITRO, who conceived and guided this project but chose not …
Singer-Songwriter Lisa Jeanette’s latest album JELLYFISH ON THE MOON has hit #4 on the Folk AllianceInternational Folk DJ Radio Charts for the month of March and that she was the #6 Most Played Artist for the same month. Her single “Don’t Blame Me (Jolene’s Reply)” also charted at #13. The record’s break-out advance track “Mrs. Claus” (featuring iconic folk artist Vance Gilbert), debuted at #1 in December.
Mike Longo – March 19, 1937 – March 22, 2020 Title: To My Surprise Artist: Mike Longo Trio +2 Release Date: 2011 – 2021 Label: Consolidated Artist Productions Catalog number: CAP 1030 Track Listing: *Written by Mike Longo (Consolidation Artist Publishing) A Picture of Dorian Mode – 5:30 * Still …
AND THEN IT RAINED, the fifth and newest release by reed master MICHAEL O’NEILL, is a beautiful compilation of original compositions brought to life by some of the best musical talent around. O’Neill, who is a mainstay on the San Francisco Bay Area jazz scene, is a creative improviser with …
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 …
