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Ornette Coleman | “Genesis of Genius: The Contemporary Albums” | Vinyl Now Available April 22 via Craft Recordings

ORNETTE COLEMAN BOX SET  GENESIS OF GENIUS: THE CONTEMPORARY ALBUMS SET FOR DIGITAL AND CD RELEASE ON MARCH 25 AND VINYL ON APRIL 22   Continuing Craft Recordings’ 70th Anniversary Celebration of Contemporary Records   180g 2-LP and 2-CD box sets contain newly mastered audio by Bernie Grundman of the legendary jazz saxophonist’s albums Something Else!!!! and Tomorrow Is the Question!…

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Steve Davis | “Bluesthetic” | Available May 27 via Smoke Sessions Records

Master Trombonist Steve Davis Assembles Remarkable Sextet with a Three-Decade Shared History on New Album, Bluesthetic   Album Features Peter Bernstein, Steve Nelson, Geoffrey Keezer, Christian McBride, and Willie Jones III Due Out May 27 from Smoke Sessions Records On each of his three previous releases for Smoke Sessions Records, trombonist Steve Davis assembled a stellar sextet featuring some…

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Kenny Garrett Wins at 53rd NAACP Image Awards

Saxophonist and Composer Kenny Garrett’s Critically Acclaimed Sounds from the Ancestors Wins “Outstanding Jazz Album – Instrumental” at 53rd NAACP Image Awards “I would like to thank The NAACP for this prestigious award. I’m honored to be part of the pantheon of Artists who have received this special tribute and I congratulate the NAACP for the…

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REMINDER: Nicholas Payton | “Smoke Sessions (Remixed)” | Available March 8 via Smoke Sessions Records

Innovative Trumpeter, Keyboardist and Composer Nicholas Payton Transforms the Music from Latest All-Acoustic Trio Album on New Remix EP   Smoke Sessions (Remixed) Due Out March 8, 2022 via Smoke Sessions Records EP Features Genre-Blending Remixes by Karriem Riggins and Tomoki Sanders and Special Guest Isaiah Sharkey   Though it’s never simple (or advisable) to pin Nicholas…

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Andy James | Rhythm in New York | Available April 15 via Le Coq Records

Vocalist Andy James Celebrates One Of The Greatest Cities In The World, And The Mecca of Jazz, On Her Wide-Ranging New Album   Rhythm in New York, Due Out April 15 On Le Coq Records, Features An All-Star Band Including John Patitucci, Jon Cowherd, Chris Potter, Marcus Strickland, Terell Stafford, Nate Smith, Marcus Gilmore, Adam…

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AVAILABLE NOW: Kit Downes | “Vermillion” | ECM

  Available Now via ECM Records   Pianist Kit Downes Continues to Push New Concepts through a Trio Format in his Latest Release Vermillion After his widely acclaimed ECM leader-debut Obsidian saw Kit Downes exploring a broad spectrum of organ timbres and the chamber-toned follow-up Dreamlife Of Debris substantially expanded the instrumental pallet, Vermillion now introduces us to Kit’s exceptional pianistic qualities in a…

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AVAILABLE NOW: The Jazz All Stars Vol. 2 | Le Coq Records

Available Now via Le Coq Records Le Coq Records Kicks Off its Second Star-studded Year with an Amazing Ensemble of Virtuoso Musicians on Le Coq Records Presents The Jazz All Stars Vol. 2   The Follow-up to the Imprint’s Inaugural Release Features a Roster of Revered Modern Jazz Musicians Including John Patitucci, Bill Cunliffe, Chris…

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Ornette Coleman | “Genesis of Genius: The Contemporary Albums” | Available March 25 via Craft Recordings

ORNETTE COLEMAN BOX SET GENESIS OF GENIUS: THE CONTEMPORARY ALBUMS SET FOR RELEASE MARCH 25   Continuing Craft Recordings’ 70th Anniversary Celebration of Contemporary Records   180g 2-LP and 2-CD box sets contain newly mastered audio by Bernie Grundman of the legendary jazz saxophonist’s albums Something Else!!!! and Tomorrow Is the Question!   Includes expanded booklet with archival photos and extensive…

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