The blues, along
with some funk and Zydeco, have never been in better hands than that of
Elvin
Bishop and his 1959 Gibson Stereo ES 345 Guitar, on the release Elvin Bishop - Red Dog Speaks.
The
release contains Elvin's cutting wit, powerful blues grooves, and an
all-star
cast of musicians.
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Long, sultry, summer days require cool refreshment to quench
one's thirst; and the jazz album David Benoit Earthglow,
produced
by five time GRAMMY® nominated composer and pianist David
Benoit and Clark Germain on the Heads Up
International
label, a division of Concord Music Group,
is as satisfying as an ice-cold glass of lemonade on a sweltering day.
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Herbie Hancock - The
Imagine Project shows how music's influences
mirror
cultures and societal times. Assembling an international super group of
musicians, Mr. Hancock allows his music to be the single art form that
brings
different cultures together with a common bond of peace, love, and
caring for
all.
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Jeff Lorber Fusion - Now
is the Time is a look at the
roots of jazz fusion, circa late 1970's to early 1980's, but with the
opportunity to infuse 20+ years of musical influences into a release and
style
that is as much now as it was then. Jeff's arrangements, with the
assistance of
noted musicians such as Jimmy Haslip, The Blood Sweat &
Tears
Horns, Randy Becker, Eric Marienthal, Paul Jackson
Jr.,
and Vinnie Colaiuta, are like a fine wine, the balance is
perfect.
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Max Wild - Tamba is a journey to the roots of music drawing on the influences of the African rhythms and specifically the Zimbabwe beat and their effect on rock-n-roll and jazz. Tamba is an innovative, creative, and refreshing blend of styles and influences with danceable undertones.
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Mindi Abair - In Hi-Fi Stereo
is Mindi's musical back to the future with
10 original tracks influenced by the golden age of Rhythm and Blues,
Soul, and Funk,
the 1960's and 1970's.
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Josefina Sanner - Love
Case
Scenario, the latest release by the Swedish pop singer and
songwriter, is a compilation of short stories told through her creative
arrangements, communicative lyrics, and captivating voice.
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Arturo Sandoval - A
Time for Love is a look at
Arturo's classical influence with a jazz flavor showing that the trumpet
is an
instrument of love as he works his magic in a symphonic setting.
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Jade Ell - Ellen, Mourning This
Morning is a release full of tight lyrics and polished
arrangements,
Jade shines like never before. Through her storytelling, this pop, rock,
folk
diva has recorded an emotionally inspiring and elegant release.
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Shakura
S'Aida
- Brown Sugar is straight ahead sassy blues with a rich sound;
Shakura's vocals take you to the depths of blues despair with a smile on
your
face.
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The release Coco Montoya - I
Want It All Back
melds genres from blues, pop, funk, rock, soul, and rhythm and blues
seamlessly
in creative arrangements and melodies complementing Coco's
distinctive guitar work and vocals.
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The release Johnny A. - One
November Night features
a guitarist who is gifted and blessed with the talent to emulate a
vocalist's
ability for phrasing lyrics through his creative melodies and distinct
chord
changes. From fiery hot licks to touching melodies, Johnny A's guitar
work is
as unique and distinct as you will ever hear.
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Find the Rhythm! A Guide for the
Salsa Dancer
by Alex Wilson and Lee Knights is a must for anyone interested
in learning about and connecting with the music, and not just merely
learning
the dance steps. Alex Wilson is a
Latin musician, composer, arranger, producer, and educator, Lee
Knights is a salsa dancer, salsa instructor, performer, and
choreographer; together they make a formidable team to share the passion
of the
music - Salsa.
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One eskimO is an
eclectic indie release that emphasis the value of a tight group of
musicians to
enhance the presentation of impassioned lyrics, compelling arrangements,
and
the engaging vocals of Kristian Leontiou.
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Gifted pianist Steve Colson rewards his listeners
with an assortment of improvisations and Avant-Garde jazz tracks from
his
catalog of music spanning more than 40 years on the release Steve Colson - The Untarnished Dream.
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Whimsical and creative describes John Ellis & Double-Wide - Puppet Mischief, which uses the band's New Orleans musicianship to turn memoriesfrom John's childhood experiences in to an innovative sound.
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Sean Chambers - Ten Til Midnight is a
hard-driving blend of blues and Rock n' Roll that was arranged and recorded to
reflect the sound of a live concert, and he succeeded in capturing the live
sound with the exception of the rousing audience applause after each track.
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Brazil is the epitome of romance with its rich rhythms and sensual sounds, especially in the talented hands of singer, songwriter, musician Dadi, joined by fellow Brazilians Marisa Monte, Seu Jorge, and Arnaldo Antunes on his album, Bem Aqui released on the Sunnyside Records label.
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The Tommaso Starace Quartet draws from an array of influences from photography, personal occurrences, music legends, and more on the release Don't Forget to forge a progressive blues, jazz, and swing sound.
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Joe Louis Walker, the tireless performer, lets loose with his guitar and vocals using a mix of blues, rock and roll, funk, R&B, and soul on his release Between a Rock and The Blues.
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Ian Shaw - Somewhere Towards Love is a release that provides a framework for this jazz crooner to show his passion and energy using his gifted baritone/tenor voice that he complements seamlessly with his piano work.
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Blues for Tony, a 2 disc live performance tribute to the legendary 70's fusion sound created by Tony Williams and the New Tony Williams Lifetime band, include original members Allan Holdsworth and Alan Pasqua with guest musicians Jimmy Haslip and Chad Wackerman weaving their way through blues, jazz, rock, funk and more during an electric evening of music.
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Maria Muldaur and Her Garden of Joy is an assembly of a Who's Who from American roots and jug bands, which is the perfect format to create a lighthearted musical departure during these troubled times.
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The debut release Four Letters by British born songwriter, singer, performer Cariad Harmon uses stirring lyrics and compelling arrangements of jazz, pop, and blues to paint real life situations that her audience can feel.
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The posthumous release Jeff Healey - Songs from the Road is an eclectic set of covers that captures the energy and musicianship that became synonymous with a Jeff Healey performance.
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The seventh solo release by Al Basile, Soul Blue 7, forms a tighter bond between his poetic and storytelling lyrics and his soulful and bluesy vocals and music. He has the unique ability to affect the desired emotion from his music to complement his lyrics.
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Welcome to the debut release White Sugar by the very talented and passionate blues and rock guitarist / singer / songwriter/ Joanne Shaw Taylor. The release contains 10 original songs that blur the lines of soul, blues, and rock that are performed with a conviction beyond her 23 years.
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Jazz vocalist / songwriter Luba Mason takes time out from performing to speak with Luxury Experience about touring and about her new album, Krazy Love released on the Sunnyside Records label.
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When a trio such as Stanley Clarke on bass, Lenny White on drums, and Hiromi Uehara on piano combine their talents on the all acoustic release The Stanley Clarke Trio with Hiromi & Lenny White - Jazz In The Garden, it should come as no surprise that the result is tight, rich in melodies, and filled with layers of sounds and style.
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The release Chico Hamilton - Twelve Tones of Love features 15 original songs written by Chico that project new levels of emotion and elements of a sound that is the signature style of the living legend Chico Hamilton.
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The tribute release Resonance Big Band Plays Tribute to Oscar Peterson featuring pianist Marian Petrescu goes beyond a tribute release as it captures the essence, style, and flare that was the signature of Oscar Peterson.
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Louisiana Red - Back to the Black Bayou is vintage Red and vintage blues and Mississippi Blues covering a selection of songs from Red's songbook spanning more than 40 years.
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Marion Meadows - Secrets is straight ahead unfettered smooth jazz with a mix of background harmonizing vocals, featuring four different lead vocalists to complement his funk style on saxophone.
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Spyro Gyra - Down the Wire is a return to the band's beginning as they record the release in Buffalo, New York where it all started for them musically with their free flowing and straight ahead improvisational jazz.
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Liane Carroll and Brian Kellock - Live at the Lampie is a production that lets the live performance speak for itself as it captures the raw power of two of the United Kingdom's top Jazz artists.
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Passion, emotion, and two of music's icons come together on the release Herb Alpert and Lani Hall (Live) - Anything Goes, which is a jazz infused look at a selection of American Standards and Brazilian Classics.
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Sally Kellerman's release Sally grabs you from the opening song and will keep you captivated as she works her way through new music, classics, and standards across jazz, blues, pop, and rock-n-roll.
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They say that Kermit Ruffin is New Orleans music, and through his lyrics and unique sound on the release Livin' a Tremé Life, that he named after the neighborhood and lifestyle essential to the music and cultural history of New Orleans, he has brought together his awareness, understanding, and feeling of the area.
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Between 2 Worlds is the latest release from jazz guitarist extraordinaire Chuck Loeb; he brings together elements of his life, family, and influences, and lets the music be his voice.
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Brazilian singer Patricia Talem uses her enchanting voice to reflect on her current life on her debut self-titled release, which is a compilation of songs across genres, generations, styles, and languages.
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Duke Robillard has assembled a superb group of talented musicians featuring Sunny Crownover on vocals as they cover a selection of songs from the 20's, 30's, and 40's from the Great American Songbook on the release Introducing... Sunny and Her Joy Boys.
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Walter Beasley's latest jazz release, Free Your Mind, is music to help you let go and lose yourself in the moment.
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The release At Last, by Ann Hampton Callaway, is a mélange of songs to cast a spell on the world to fall in love, and it has succeeded.
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A jazz release that is clean, crisp, and straight ahead music; this is Pieces of a Dream's release Soul Intent.
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Luba Mason brings Brazilian swagger and jazz rhythms together on her release Krazy Love.
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Storyteller, musician, and entertainer Lipbone Redding and The Lipbone Orchestra are at it again with the release of Party On The Fire Escape. |
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Improvisational percussion extraordinaire Jeff "Tain" Watts' release Watts is a compilation of feelings, thoughts, emotions, statements, and outstanding jazz.
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Spyro Gyra with their distinct sound celebrates the Holiday Season with a mix of classic and soon to be classic songs on A Night Before Christmas, which is destined to become a traditional spin for holidays to come. |
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A Swingin Session with Duke Robillard captures different genres and eras of American music from jump blues, big band, jazz, and more.
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