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Coming June 2022!
David Francis "David Francis Sings Songs Of The Twenties"
David Francis is the premiere Seattle-based singer of traditional pop standards, big band and show tunes, and jazz. He sings songs made famous by singers like Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Mel Torme, Joe Williams, Bing Crosby, Tony Bennett, Louis Prima, Louis Armstrong, Johnny Hartman, Perry Como, The Ink Spots, The Mills Brothers, and Louis Jordan.
Erich Cawalla "The Great American Songbook"
Pennsylvania native Erich Cawalla is an extremely versatile recording artist, vocalist, saxophonist, educator, and artist manager. featuring a traditional 17-Piece Big Band with String Orchestra in 2022. The highly anticipated album showcases legendary Grammy-winning Trumpeter Randy Brecker, Violin Virtuoso Karen Briggs, and some of the Northeast's most-gifted musicians including Marko Marcinko, Steve Rudolph, Bennie Sims, Andrew Neu, Larry McKenna, Eddie Severn, David Cullen, Rob Stoneback, and many more.
Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra "Take It All"
"The MJO is a smart, kicking ensemble that covers a wide range of moods, textures and zones on Take It All while swinging authoritatively and flashing some virtuosity along the way." Bill Milkowski, DownBeat contributor and author of “Ode to a Tenor Titan: The Life and Times and Music of Michael Brecker”
Kelly Eisenhour "I Just Found Out About Love" with Jeff Hamilton - FEB!
"Another member of the too-large club of superior jazz vocalists deserving of widespread popularity..." with a "...seductive voice that is at once cognac smooth and espresso rich." JazzTimes
Yuko Mabuchi "The Caribbean Canvas"
LA based Japanese pianist, Yuko Mabuchi's “The Caribbean Canvas” is a blend of a few of the many genres of Caribbean music into a unique musical tapestry. It is a tribute to the music, majestic landscapes...and the many diverse cultures that make the Caribbean not only beautiful, but magical!
Caribbean music genres are diverse, a syntheses of African, European, Indian and Indigenous influences, largely created by descendants of African slaves, who were taken out of the “Land of The Sun” on an incredible journey to a new world, overcoming the travesty of slavery, their spiritual roots continue to flourish.
Caribbean music genres are diverse, a syntheses of African, European, Indian and Indigenous influences, largely created by descendants of African slaves, who were taken out of the “Land of The Sun” on an incredible journey to a new world, overcoming the travesty of slavery, their spiritual roots continue to flourish.
Gary Dial & Jay Anderson
"Living A Dream We're Not In" Steeplechase Records
Garry has performed with Red Rodney, Dick Oatts, Dizzy Gillespie, Gerry Mulligan, Roy Haynes, Mel Lewis, Nat Adderly, Joe Lovano, and Jerry Bergonzi. Jay Anderson has performed/recorded with Woody Herman, Carmen McRae, Michael Brecker, Paul Bley, Bob Mintzer, John Abercrombie, Dave Liebman, Maria Schneider, John Scofield, Lee Konitz, Red Rodney, Ira Sullivan, Mike Stern, Anat Cohen, andToots Thielemans.
Cecilia Sanchietti
"Postcard From Gamla Stan"
Cecilia Sanchietti, drummer, composer, awarded as the New Italian Jazz Talent 2019, with her new original work proposes a path in continuity with her previous music, a new stage, which makes kindness a virtue and an important tool of democracy and transformation, of the world, as well as self-affirmation. Kindness, a concept far removed from the commonplace of goodness, but experienced as a capacity for openness towards others and return in terms of new paths, relationships, new possibilities.
Collin Sherman
“Suitable Benchmarks Of Reform” Extol Recordings
NYC Saxophonist/Composer Colin Sherman. Free improvisation is a search for truth and transcendental beauty. Although that search will never end, through this music, hopefully, we may all come a little closer to knowing that truth which we seek.
Craigology "A Time To Chill
There should always be time to chill, and this latest release by the artist Craigology is the perfect tool with which to do that with, filled with exciting beats, but calmed with a sublime touch of serenity and sublime artistry. A Time to Chill by Craigology is a truly fascinating release, filled with rich textures and colours, fluent tones and sounds, it is a compilation of songs that will find their way into the hearts and minds of all who listen to it, and it will then refuse to leave, its qualities and depths bring the listener something new fresh and very chilled, with every second played.” Steve Sheppard – One World Music
Josie Falbo " A Jazzy Interlude with Josie Falbo"
The 4 song recording features new arrangements of classic holiday songs (The Christmas Song, A Child Is Born and The Christmas Waltz) arranged by Marshall Vente and Carey Deadman (Arranger of Josie's critically CD,"You Must Believe in Spring,) and a new cover version of "Christmas Eve Is Coming Soon," by Chicago based composer/songwriter, Richard Knight, Jr.
"A Jazzy Interlude with Josie Falbo" is an intimate musical set recorded for this special time in our lives. Having grown up on many holiday favorites, Josie wanted to share them with you. The inclusion of "Christmas Eve is Coming Soon" showcases Josie's love of new material; songs which she wanted to introduce to her audiences. After hearing the new version, Knight exclaimed: Exquisite! I am humbled by Josie's artistry and the gorgeous arrangement."
"A Jazzy Interlude with Josie Falbo" is an intimate musical set recorded for this special time in our lives. Having grown up on many holiday favorites, Josie wanted to share them with you. The inclusion of "Christmas Eve is Coming Soon" showcases Josie's love of new material; songs which she wanted to introduce to her audiences. After hearing the new version, Knight exclaimed: Exquisite! I am humbled by Josie's artistry and the gorgeous arrangement."
Renaissance Heart
"Merry Christmas Mother Earth" - The Single
Renaissance Heart is the new global music project that merges the artistry of two time Grammy-winning vocalist Hila Plitmann, L.A. session ace, guitar chameleon Shea Welsh, and world renowned tabla master Aditya Kalyanpur. Along with special guests, they create organic, reimagined connections between classical, jazz, folk, rock and world music genres. Their deep love for Mother Earth and all of her beings is the catalyst used to open doorways to the spirit connecting all of life, and to that which gives further expression to the beauty that encompasses and surrounds us all.
Al Pascua "Brang It!" feat. Senri Kawaguchi - drums
Michael Paulo - sax - The Single
THE AL PASCUA PROJECT is the perfect band name for the palpable presence of Al Pascua. Hawaiian - born, Los Angeles based Al Pascua is the band leader, keyboardist, vocalist and composer for “The Al Pascua Project”: a progressive, improvisational jazz band that performs an electrifying mix of Funk, Smooth Jazz and R&B instrumentals and vocals to an exhilarating multi- ethnic and multi- generational audience. On this releasee Al features the young Japanese star drummer Senri Kawaguchi who has played with David Sanborn, Lee Ritinour, and Marcus Miller and has several well received CDs herself.
Brother Robby and Twistgirl "Peppermint Twist" - THE SINGLE
Robby Robinson is the music director for Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons since 1978. As the head of his new label, Robby’s Records Robby has teamed up with vocal superstar Sara Nemietz for a very cool, very campy, and very contemporary version of the 1960's megahit PEPPERMINT TWIST. The duo goes under the artist moniker BROTHER ROBBY & TWISTGIRL.
Vinyl Hampding "RED"
The All-Star Super Group Vinyl Hampdin is simply one of the most exciting bands on the planet. Made up of Grammy and CCMA-Winning musical virtuosos, this stunning ensemble runs the gamut from stone-cold funk to sticky-fun pop and rocked out epic adventures. With original music and stunning covers composed and arranged by multiple Grammy-nominated composer, producer, and trombonist Steve Wiest, Vinyl Hampdin is an electrifying modern horn band with an amazing lead vocalist in Lisa Dodd Watts.
Mike Cohen "Winter Sun"
Mike Cohen is a versatile saxophonist and woodwind player based in New York City. He has performed with the Duke Ellington Band, Eric Person big band, Ray Vega, Hank Jones, Harvey S, Jeff “Tain” Watts and Eddie Allen to name a few. Cohen performs throughout the country in venues as diverse as Lincoln Center, the Blue Note, Dizzy’s Coca Cola, Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall , the Sarasota Opera House and Core Center arena in Philadelphia. He has also been heard in many pit orchestra’s on and off Broadway.
Marieann Meringolo "I Am Blessed" The Single
“I Am Blessed” composed by Marsha Malamet Grammy nominated | Multi-Platinum Songwriter, Lyrics by Mark Mueller. Marieann Meringolo is a native New Yorker who has been called “One of the circuit’s most powerful singers” and Time Out New York claimed, “If k.d. lang’s DNA were to get whipped together with Barbra Streisand’s in a genetics lab specializing in divas, the result might well be Marieann Meringolo.”
Raul De Souza Generations Band "Plenitude"
The Brazilian virtuoso trombonist Raul de Souza is a world Jazz phenomenon whose unparalleled career spans six decades. Early success in his home territory was followed by stardom in the USA with Sweet Lucy, part of a long and storied discography that has included collaborations with other pre-eminent musicians of his and later generations in Brazil (where he enjoys legendary status), as well as many others around the world.
Violinist Diane Delin feat. pianist Jodie Christian "Chicago Standard Time"
violinist, composer, recording artist and educator. Her jazz work has earned her the Downbeat Magazine’s Critics’ Poll “Rising Star” category four times. She has also received such comments as: “Her elegance and expertise are always obvious,” from Jazz Times Magazine and “She’s really a fine player with exquisite taste” from Boston’s jazz critic Fred Bouchard.
Air Craft feat Doug McKeehan “Divergent Path”
Progressive Jazz Rock.
"...music that is acoustic, electronic, jazzy, folky and incorporates classical and pop elements, Eastern and Latin influences, exotic instrumentation and environmental sound effects.” Journalist Steven Rea
"...music that is acoustic, electronic, jazzy, folky and incorporates classical and pop elements, Eastern and Latin influences, exotic instrumentation and environmental sound effects.” Journalist Steven Rea
Serafin Lariviere - "Unravel"
The Pop side of Canadian vocalist Serafin Lariviere. Charting on Adult Contemporary PlayMPE Chart
Keyna Wilkins "Jazz Reverie"
is a pioneering Australian/British composer-musician. She was one of three finalists for the Australian Art Music Awards for Individual Excellence in 2021 and 2018 (APRA/AMCOS). She has written over 60 art music compositions that are published by Wirripang and performed internationally and self-released 8 albums of original music. As an innovative solo artist performing her own works/improvisations/reinterpretations, and leader of cutting-edge chamber groups, her music is characterized by a fascination with astronomy, Indigenous First Nations culture, jazz, dance forms and intuitive improvisation. She has performed around the world. Wilkins is an Associate Artist with the Australian Music Centre and has five tunes in the Australian Jazz Realbook. She also writes music for films and theatre including short film "Remote Access" which won Best Short Film at the Imagine This International Film Festival in New York 2019 and her composition New Galaxy has been recorded by and featured on ABC.
Serafin Lariviere - "Because You're Mine"
Serafin LaRiviere, With a career spanning nearly three decades and a voice that spans five octaves running the gamult from tender to tempest, Serafin has become a household name in Canadian Jazz. Serafin LaRiviere has cultivated a cross-genre audience that embraces Jazz, Torch, Adult-contemporary and even Classical music.
Paul Silbergleit "The Hidden Standard"
Veteran guitarist Paul Silbergleit and a stellar crew of up to nine musicians present a cornucopia of songs, most of them unusual for a jazz setting, that have been brilliantly re-imagined to work within the genre. The Hidden Standard is an eclectic mix of Beatles, Elton, Broadway, Bacharach, Joe Henderson, Prince, Monk, television, and folk—all delivered with taste, groove, and fire by the core sextet of Paul with trumpeter Eric Jacobson, saxophonist Eric Schoor, pianist Mark Davis, bassist Jeff Hamann, and drummer Dave Bayles
Danny Lerman "Steely Eyes" The Single
Steely Eyes, the video has 250,000 views on YouTube! “Lerman's saxophone takes center stage, presenting melodies while snappy drum beats, bass pulses and keyboard swirls back him up. He embellishes, builds each piece, and works in improvised fire...”
L.A. Jazz Scene
L.A. Jazz Scene
The Paul Colombo Trio - "Rio Crystal"
Paul is a Philadelphia based jazz guitarist, composer and vocalist who has performed and recorded with Grammy winners such as Neil Sedaka, Peter Nero, and The Delfonics and American Idol winner Taylor Hicks.