 Jazz drummer and composer Jeff "Tain" Watts' latest release, Family, released on the Dark Key Music label is a celebration of family, friends, and life, which is apropos, given his recent marriage to fellow musician, jazz trumpeter Laura Kahle. The 9-track album features all new material composed by Jeff "Tain" Watts and is pure jazz genius.
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 Trumpeter, composer, arranger Laura Kahle makes her debut release as a leader with Circular, on the Dark Key Music record label. The 11-track album of original compositions makes the most of the talents of Laura Kahle, Orlando le Fleming, husband Jeff"Tain" Watts, Yosvany Terry, JD Allen, Claudia Acuña, and Monte Croft.
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 Sultry Singer
Songwriter Dana Fuchs adds another notch to her impressive
credentials with Dana Fuchs - Love to Beg, her debut Ruf Records
label release. A stunning rocker with a voice reminiscent of the legendary Janis
Joplin, Dana Fuchs captivates with her lyrics and music
co-written with Jon Diamond and her powerful delivery.
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 Bluesman
extraordinaire Al
Basile clearly delivers on
his eighth release, Al Basile - The
Goods. Joined by an impressive team of Duke Robillard,
Brad Hellen, Bruce Bears, Mark Teixeira, Doug James,
and The Blind Boys of Alabama - Jimmy Carter, Ben
Moore, Joey Williams, Al Basile - The Goods
will have blues lovers' scrambling to pick up a copy to add to their
collections.
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 Ian Shaw, two time BBC Jazz Awards winner for Best Jazz Vocalist, presents a compilation of creatively arranged jazz, pop, and blues classics on Ian Shaw - The Abbey Road Sessions. Honed from a series of live sessions, the release showcases Ian Shaw's mastery of arrangements layered against his striking vocals.
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 With her fifth solo release Jude Johnstone - Quite Girl, Jude
Johnstone has crafted another memorable chapter in her library of songs
written as short stories with musical accompaniment. Imposing lyrics,
emotionally charged arrangements, and a guest list of musicians such as Emmylou
Harris, Clarence Clemons, Maxayn Lewis, Jimmy LaFave, Susan
Cowsill, John Cowsill, and John David Souther, makes this
release one for the collectors of music with heart, soul, and depth.
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 Gordon Johnson's latest release, Gordon Johnson - Trios No. Five
is his fifth release in his series of jazz trios that features some of the
brightest talents on piano and drums, and backed by Gordon's extraordinary bass
work.
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 Big Joe Maher and The Dynaflows are back at
it again with their latest release Big Joe and the Dynaflows - You Can't
Keep a Big Man Down, which
combines blues, jazz, Chicago blues, a bit of New Orleans, Texas
blues, and more on this animated release that sings about neighbors, cousins,
troubles, love, and survival.
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 The GRAMMY® Winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra's
latest release, Spanish Harlem Orchestra - Viva La
Tradicion, has the
orchestra in fine "voice" on this energetic and passionate Latin jazz release.
Move the furniture before you start playing Viva La Tradicion, you will need
room to dance.
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 Cassandra Wilson surprises everyone with her
latest release Cassandra Wilson - Silver Pony
where she includes a selection of live tracks, something she has not done since
1991, and adds in special guests Ravi Coltrane and John
Legend on a release that crosses genres with some Jazz, Blues, and
Delta Blues.
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 Marcus Miller - A Night in Monte-Carlos featuring Marcus Miller, Roy
Hargrove, Raul Midón, and the L'Orchestre
Philharmonique De Monte-Carlo was a evening of surprises, musical
magic, jazz, blues, pop, rock, and more; as you know with Marcus Miller, there
is no status quo.
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 Sue Richardson - Fanfare is
fifteen original tracks and a walk through a selection of genres from jazz,
samba, swing, rock and more. British jazz artist, singer, songwriter, trumpeter
Sue Richardson shines like never before, and her vocals are as powerful and
captivating as her trumpet.
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 Saxophonist Tommaso Starace's release Tommaso Starace Quartet - Blood and
Champagne is a fusion of jazz and blues that was inspired by everyday
events and books he read, and the resultant arrangements are influential,
expressive, and perceptive.
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 Stanley Abernathy - It Ain't
Easy Bein' Me is a reflection of the times, traveling, and personal
beliefs, each of which has shaped the music and the person behind Stanley
Abernathy. The release is a little bit of blues, a little bit of jazz, and a
whole lot of Stanley's
horns.
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 Ray Blue's latest release Ray
Blue - Berries and Blues melds Ray's love of blues, jazz, and African
folk rhythms into a tight sound with soul and feeling. Ray has an uncanny
ability to capture everyday experiences and project them through his music.
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 The latest release from Joe
Louis Walker - Joe Louis Walker's Blues Conspiracy -
Live on the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise is another in a long
line of must have releases. Recorded live with a long list of multi-talented
musicians the release rocks from the opening track and cruises on through track
eleven; they must have had to issue lifejackets during the sets as the group
had the boat rocking and rolling.
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 Lee Ritenour's 6 String
Theory is more than a tribute to the guitar, it is
a testament to how versatile and fluid the instrument is in the hands of
twenty
of the most talented guitarists in the world including Lee
Ritenour, Taj Mahal, John Scofield,
George
Benson, Keb' Mo', Joey Bonamasso, Mike
Stern, B.B. King, Slash,
Neal Schon, and Pat Martino to name but a
few of the
many talents on this super-star album released on the Concord Music Group
label.
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 Dwight Twilley - Green
Blimp is 12 rock and pop infused tracks that
reprise the creative lyrics, strong melodies, and progressive
arrangements that
have become the standard of the legendary rocker Dwight Twilley.
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 Jane Monheit is at home with her latest release Home
where she imparts her interpretation of some of her favorite jazz
standards,
and along with a special group of musicians, they have crafted a release
from
the heart, for the heart.
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 Sultry Jazz Vocalist
Jane Monheit takes time
out from
touring to speak with Luxury Experience
about
her latest 12-track album, Home, released on the Concord Records
label.
Aptly named Home, the jazz standard album has a
comfortable,
cozy, feel to it, like sharing an evening with a dear friend.
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 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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