On February 18th RCA/Bluebird will release Freak In, the latest CD from world-renowned trumpeter/composer Dave Douglas. Freak In (Douglas’ twentieth recording as a leader) is the follow up to the Grammy nominated CD, The Infinite, and a tireless pathfinder’s adventurous journey through the world of jazztronica.
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I took a walk on Lonely Street today courtesy of a great blues-rock band named The Dare Ya Blues Band. Well, ya gotta love the name of the band, its original and it tickles your funny bone. Although their name may make you chuckle, make no mistake, they are one serious blues rockin’ band.
John Gilbert
This is basically a trio ensemble, with the exception being the addition
of Toots Thielemans on track 7.
“My Happy Kids” is the highlight of this recording. This tune is done
up tempo with an almost boppish feel and a fine piano solo by pianist /
bassist Richard Drexler gives it a happy lilt.
Available February 19 on RANDOM ACT RECORDS New York, NY – When two of the best musicians on the planet decide to combine their estimable talents to create a band without boundaries, the result is the WOLFF & CLARK EXPEDITION. Dizzy Gillespie famously said that jazz must have “one foot …
Everyone should stand up and take notice as guitarist Ed Cherry returns strongly on the scene to remind everyone that “It’s All Good!” With his first release on Posi-Tone, Cherry unleashes a powerful trio date featuring the solid harmonic foundation of organist Pat Bianchi and the explosive metrics of drummer …
In all my years producing CDs and records, this project ranks in the top ten rewarding and creative experiences of my career, just pure joy. – John Lee “This music is movin’ and groovin’ with historic elegance and euphoric relevance. I am proud to say these are the young ‘Giants …
The city of Baltimore is known for many things, not least of which is jazz wizards Bill Frisell, Billie Holiday, Gary Bartz, and drummer composer, bandleader, and educator Winard Harper. With trumpeter-brother Philip, Winard Harper co-led the Harper Brothers, one of the most successful—artistically and popularity-wise—straight-ahead, hard-boppin’ jazz bands …
Saxophonist and composer Russell Kirk is the one of the new breed of jazz saxophonists being unleashed on the world by innovative saxophonist, composer, new talent developer and record company honcho, Greg Osby. Russell’s stylish compositions are complex but never over the top as displayed on his latest release, To …
“Second Cycle” is Melissa Aldana’s new album. Following the success of “Free Fall” and the positive reviews of this talented sax player by New York as well as international critics, Melissa went on to write new compositions. New York is where Melissa currently lives and where she has entered this …
Saxophonist/Composer Russell Kirk is a distinguished musician, an innovative force who offers a fresh approach that is both evocative and richly balanced. His expressive musical style punctuates his nuanced compositions, and nowhere is it more evident than in his latest release “To Journal Square”, a love letter to the Jersey …
