Two thousand fifteen marks the one hundredth birthday of two legendary singers who surpassed traditional categories: Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday. In his latest album, singer of the millennium José James, whose recordings are capturing increasing attention and acclaim, has suppressed his own vocal personality to honor one of those …
‘My One And Only One’ Is Cross-Cultural Journey of Melody and Emotion Lead Single “The Tango Boy” Features Special Guests Paul Brown and Gregg Karukas Album Includes Covers of Toni Braxton, Shuggie Otis and “Lovesong” by The Cure Record Release Tour In June & July With Fall Festival Dates To …
If patience is a virtue, when you add intuition and long-term vision to the equation, one can set themselves up for a near perfect life. That’s what Bernard Scavellahas exquisitely accomplished. Following 40+ years as a successful pharmacist and Cook County Hospital administrator – a period in which he also …
Blue Canoe Records latest release from Trey Wright is a ripping set of originals that moves from solid, classic jazz to sweet, sympathetic ballads with ease. The compositions on Songs From Oak Avenue deserve notice as does the playing of this group of veterans. Songs from Oak Avenue is Mr. Wright’s second …
Trombonist Ron Westray releases an all original funky jazz CD titled, “MAGiSTERiA“. Produced, composed and performed from this Wynton Marsalis alumni. Featuring Matt Rait (guitar), Ross Macintyre (bass), Anthony Michelli (drums) and Richard Whitman (fender rhodes). Stream now on Spotify Stream now on Rdio Listen on SoundCloud Buy on iTunes Get …
Burak Kaya released his new album Climate Change which was recorded in Istanbul with his trio including classical guitar, double bass and percussions. Overall the album is formed with an acoustic sound that combines the fusion of Anatolian themes, Middle East and Latin rhythms together with the modern jazz. …
Saxophonist Daniel Bennett has been making headlines for the last decade with his quirky blend of modern jazz, pop, and folk music. The Boston Globe calls it, “a mix of jazz, folk, and minimalism.” The maverick New York bandleader plays saxophone, flute, oboe, and clarinet on his forthcoming album, The Mystery at Clown Castle (New York …
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Pianist’s Whaling City Sound Debut in February Features Karrin Allyson on Vocals, With Phil Woods, Ignacio Berroa, Conrad Herwig and Harvie S, Resulting in a Strong Ensemble Performance When pianist and composer Dave Bass was still in his teens, he had his sights firmly set on a career as a …
Following a successful Kickstarter campaign, New York City-based jazz singer/songwriter Ashley Daneman digitally released her debut full-length album, Beauty Indestructible, on January 20, 2015. DownBeat Magazine selected the album as an Editors’ Pick for January 2015, saying that “her full-length debut makes it clear that she is carving out her own …
