Posts by Gabrielle Howarth
AVAILABLE NOW: Victor Gould’s “Thoughts Become Things” via Blue Room Music
AVAILABLE NOW on Blue Room Music: Pianist/Composer Victor Gould Reaches New Melodic and Conceptual Heights on Thoughts Become Things Joined by Stellar Cast Including Jeremy Pelt, Godwin Louis, Dayna Stephens, Anne Drummond, Vicente Archer & Rodney Green Gould Weaves Intricate Textures on Third Outing as a Leader Hailed as “a composer of great ambition and skill” from All…
Read MoreGeorge Coleman | “The Quartet” | Available September 27 via Smoke Sessions Records
Tenor Saxophone Legend George Coleman Finally Leads Longstanding Group into the Studio on Majestic New Album, Showcasing Two Decades of Scintillating Chemistry The Quartet, out September 27 via Smoke Sessions Records, Teams the NEA Jazz Master with Harold Mabern, John Webber & Joe Farnsworth NEA Jazz Master George Coleman has been involved with notable bands throughout his…
Read MoreIvo Perelman & Matthew Shipp | “Efflorescence Vol. 1” | Available July 26 via Leo Records
A Continuum in Collaboration: Ivo Perelman & Matthew Shipp Set to Release Summer & Fall Consecutive 4 Disc Sets — Efflorescence Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 –Celebrating Perelman’s 30th Anniversary and Tireless Push Past 100 Albums Efflorescence Vol. 1 Available July 26 Tenor saxophonist Ivo Perelman and pianist Matthew Shipp have both attested frequently to their remarkably close relationship, which has invited comparisons…
Read MoreVeronica Swift | “Confessions” | Available August 30 via Mack Avenue Records
Rising Young Vocalist Veronica Swift Shines Light on Oft-Overlooked Songs with Relatable Meaning on New Album, Confessions Available August 30 via Mack Avenue Records Album Features Bands Led by Benny Green and Emmet Cohen At just 25 years old, Veronica Swift has built a résumé that even many late-career jazz singers would envy: tours as a featured vocalist…
Read MoreAVAILABLE NOW: Al Foster’s “Inspirations & Dedications” on Smoke Sessions Records
AVAILABLE NOW via Smoke Sessions Records Legendary Drummer Al Foster Pays Tribute and Offers Thanks To Loved Ones and Mentors Like Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis on Heartfelt New Album Inspirations & Dedications Features a Superb Quintet with Jeremy Pelt, Dayna Stephens, Adam Birnbaum and Doug Weiss Inspiration comes from many sources. For legendary drummer Al Foster,…
Read MoreAVAILABLE NOW: Guitarist Pasquale Grasso’s “Solo Standards Vol. 1” on Sony Masterworks
Available Today: First Installment of Sony Masterworks’ Digital EP Series from Virtuosic Guitarist Pasquale Grasso Solo Standards Vol. 1 – Available Now Digitally Guitarist’s Pianistic Approach Melds Bebop and Classical Technique Into an Unprecedented Signature Mastery Forthcoming Releases: Solo Ballads Vol. 1 – Available Digitally August 23 Solo Monk – Available Digitally October 11…
Read MoreVictor Gould | “Thoughts Become Things” | Available July 12 via Blue Room Music
Pianist/Composer Victor Gould Reaches New Melodic and Conceptual Heights on Thoughts Become Things Available July 12 on Blue Room Music Joined by Stellar Cast Including Jeremy Pelt, Godwin Louis, Dayna Stephens, Anne Drummond, Vicente Archer & Rodney Green Gould Weaves Intricate Textures on Third Outing as a Leader Hailed as “a composer of great ambition and…
Read MoreVince Mendoza | “Constant Renaissance” | Available August 2 via BCM&D Records
Temple University Commissions New Work From GRAMMY® Award-winning Composer Vince Mendoza, Constant Renaissance, Inspired by Philadelphia Jazz Greats Album Available August 2 via BCM&D Records Six-time GRAMMY® Award-winning composer, arranger and conductor Vince Mendoza was at Temple University and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts this past March as part of a week-long residency with students at the…
Read MoreSmoke Sessions Records Celebrates Jazz Masters in 2019
Smoke Sessions Records Celebrates Jazz Masters in 2019 Forthcoming Releases from George Coleman, Nicholas Payton, and Gary Bartz/Vincent Herring/Bobby Watson 2019 has marked a momentous year for the New York’s Smoke Sessions Records. As the young label continues to grow, they’ve not only expanded their roster but continued to produce high quality recordings featuring some of…
Read MoreAVAILABLE NOW: Charnett Moffett’s “Bright New Day”
AVAILABLE NOW via Motéma Music Bassist/Composer Charnett Moffett Breaks New Ground & Debuts Exceptional New Quintet on Bright New Day Compositions Explore the Relationship Between Form and Freedom and Writes a New Chapter in Moffett’s Music and Humanity Upcoming Charnett Moffett Performances: June 26 | Birdland Theater | New York, NY July 9 | Catalina’s | Los Angeles, CA July…
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