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Kevin Harris and The Solution - with Donald Harrison, Will Lee, Mike Clark, Jerry Z
Jazz, Funk, Blues! New York via San Francisco Actor, Singer, Writer, Producer and Vocal Coach to the Stars, Kevin Harris has distinguished himself as one of the most versatile singers in music. Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Legit Broadway, Negro Spirituals, Funk or R&B. The list of artists he’s worked with is a “Who’s Who” of legendary Musicians.
Peter Smith Trio - Dollar Dreams
Peter is an accomplished pianist, composer, arranger, songwriter, and music director, and his career has flourished on both coasts. The primary accompanist Natalie Cole prior to her passing, he has been traveling the world as Molly Ringwald’s pianist/MD,
Jeremy Manasia Trio -Butcher Block Ballet
Pianist Jeremy Manasia has been a fixture on the New York City jazz scene for over 20 years, as an in-demand sideman, bandleader, composer, recording artist, and educator. His 6 records as a leader spotlight more than 40 compositions, and his bebop rooted, soulful, impressionistic sound on the piano.
Michelle Coltrane "Awakening"
The only daughter of John and Alice Coltrane. A vocalist of extreme talent and integrity.
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.
Steve Blane - "Songs For New York Lovers"
Steven Blane is a Pop-Jazz Singer-Songwriter Poet in the style of Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, and Barry Manilow. He plays piano, guitar, and ukulele and has released nine albums to date. The New York singer-songwriter has carved out a style and signature of his own through a string of exquisite albums and singles, incorporating elements of folk, jazz, blues, and rock’n’roll into his brand of Americana. His latest offering, entitled “Songs for New York Lovers,”
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Joey Locascio - Crooner with AAA of artist on board.
Joey DeFrancesco – organ, trumpet, ARR
Paul Bollenback – guitar, Greg Artry – drums
Carlos Garcia – percussion, Victor Garcia – trumpet
Andy Baker – trombone & arr., Eric Schnider - tenor/alto
Rich Corpolongo - clarinet, tenor/alto, Ben Swartz - tenor/alto Jim Gailloreto – tenor, Jacob Slocum - bari
Scott Daniels - Violin/arr, Norman Palm -Vc harmonies arr
Jay Cohen - Pocket trumpet, George Aparo - PERCUSSION
Joey DeFrancesco – organ, trumpet, ARR
Paul Bollenback – guitar, Greg Artry – drums
Carlos Garcia – percussion, Victor Garcia – trumpet
Andy Baker – trombone & arr., Eric Schnider - tenor/alto
Rich Corpolongo - clarinet, tenor/alto, Ben Swartz - tenor/alto Jim Gailloreto – tenor, Jacob Slocum - bari
Scott Daniels - Violin/arr, Norman Palm -Vc harmonies arr
Jay Cohen - Pocket trumpet, George Aparo - PERCUSSION
Paulette McWilliams - A Woman's Story
You have already heard her voice. For a significant part of her career, its sound graced the recordings of Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, Luther Vandross and Celine Dion, among others. A Woman’s Story, her most recent recording, brings her voice to the foreground – showcasing her brilliance as an interpreter of beautifully meaningful songs. Her incredible musicianship is enveloped by the arrangements and production of two-time Grammy winner, Kamau Kenyatta. Drummer Terreon Gully (Dianne Reeves, Stefon Harris and David Sanborn), harmonica player Grégoire Maret (Herbie Hancock and Pat Metheny) and Grammy winning trumpeter Curtis Taylor (Gregory Porter and Billy Childs) also help to create an elegant musical environment for Paulette’s one-of-a-kind artistry. “A Woman’s Story” reimagines the music of Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway and Luther Vandross – all musical partners from Paulette McWilliams’ storied career. Among the other composers she interprets are Janis Ian and Phoebe Snow. Her exquisite and personal reading of their melodies and lyrics is not to be missed…
Sarah Bernedtte - "Sad Poems On My Phone"
Sarah Bernadette is a New Jersey-born singer-songwriter whose music fuses pop, jazz, and R&B influences to create a unique sound. Roots Music Report says "“With its mix of highly original cabaret-style jazz-pop vocals, Sarah Bernadette's 2023 CD/EP - Sad Poems On My Phone - successfully introduces the young Ms. Bernadette to a new generation of music fans.
Collin Sherman “Organism Made Luminous”
Experimental Electro-Acoustic Jazz, Ambient, Drone, Noise - On my fourteenth release, Organism Made Luminous, I use the same process I have used on past releases, where I play all of the instruments myself and overlay the parts. This album is more synth- and electronics-heavy than my last several albums
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.
Michael Morreale Stories of Recent Vintage-Vol 4
Michael recorded six albums and toured the world as a member of the Joe Jackson Band. He is the head of the Jazz Dept at College of Staten Island, City Univ of New York.
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.
Chris Poland "Resistance" Ropeadope Records
Chris Poland is an American jazz fusion guitarist and creator/cofounder of the the Heavy Jazz/Rock/Fusion power trio OHM. Poland was a early member Megadeth and recently was inducted into the Heavy Metal Hall Of Fame.
Emily Mazzella - Awakening
"Emily is a beautiful singer. It's a joy to know that we have beautiful, young, and talented singers keeping' this incredible music alive..."- Sheila Jordan. Emily is currently studying Jazz Voice at the esteemed Conservatory of Music at Purchase College; the program led by the renowned Saxophonist David Dejesus. Emilywas rewarded the end of her freshman year with the prestigious Manitou Jazz Studies Scholar scholarship, granting her with her entire sophomore year of
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Chanda Rule + Sweet Emma Band - "Hold On"
Work songs, chants, gospel, blues and NU-grooves. A brand new program with a deep Southern Rock and Blues feeling. A new development and reworking of the soul music of the southern states and always open drum grooves. PAO Records
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.
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”
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.
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."
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
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.
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