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AVAILABLE 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 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 MoreSaxophonist Steve Cole | “Gratitude” | Available July 26 via Artistry Music
Saxophonist Steve Cole Shows Appreciation for Supporters with Healing Energy on Gratitude, Co-Produced by Longtime Collaborator David Mann Album Available July 26 on Artistry Music It’s during the times when we’re confronted with life’s hardest struggles that we learn to appreciate the humanity around us. On his latest album, Gratitude, saxophonist Steve Cole offers thanks for the people who’ve…
Read MoreAVAILABLE NOW: Michel Camilo’s “Essence”
OUT TODAY on Resilience Music Alliance Legendary Pianist Michel Camilo Celebrates 25th Album as a Leader with Stunning All-Star Big Band Release, Essence Camilo Revisits Original Compositions From Remarkable Career with Dazzling New Arrangements For his landmark 25th album as a leader, iconic pianist, composer and bandleader Michel Camilowanted to do something truly special. That’s saying something,…
Read MoreJimmy Cobb | “This I Dig Of You” | Available August 16 via Smoke Sessions Records
Iconic Drummer Jimmy Cobb, at 90 Years Old and as Vital as Ever, Releases His New Album This I Dig of You, Featuring his Rich, Classic Swing Longtime Miles Davis Collaborator is Last Surviving Player from Momentous 1959 Album, Kind of Blue Available August 16 on Smoke Sessions Records on the 60th Anniversary of the Historic Miles…
Read MoreMichel Camilo | “Essence” | Available June 7 via Resilience Music Alliance
Legendary Pianist Michel Camilo Celebrates 25th Album as a Leader with Stunning All-Star Big Band Release Essence — Available June 7 via Resilience Music Alliance Camilo Revisits Original Compositions From Remarkable Career with Dazzling New Arrangements For his landmark 25th album as a leader, iconic pianist, composer and bandleader Michel Camilowanted to do something truly special. That’s…
Read MoreAVAILABLE NOW: Mary Stallings’ “Songs Were Made to Sing” via Smoke Sessions Records
AVAILABLE NOW on Smoke Sessions Records Vocalist Mary Stallings Reflects on 80 Years of Life in Music on Songs Were Made To Sing Acclaimed Singer Tells Her Personal Story Through 13 Classics with Stellar Band Featuring David Hazeltine and Eddie Henderson Not a single lyric on Songs Were Made To Sing was written by Mary Stallings, but each…
Read MoreAVAILABLE NOW: Eric Reed’s “Everybody Gets the Blues”
Available Now on Smoke Sessions Records Eric Reed Finds Solace in Shared Experience on Everybody Gets the Blues, Reimagining the Music of Cedar Walton, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, John Coltrane and Freddie Hubbard Veteran Pianist Reaches New Heights in his Lifelong Pursuit to Revitalize the Gospel Roots Intrinsic to Jazz Whenever problems arise, it’s always…
Read MoreHerlin Riley | “Perpetual Optimism” | Available April 12 via Mack Avenue Records
Veteran New Orleans Drummer Herlin Riley Looks to the Bright Side on Perpetual Optimism Original Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Drummer Reconvenes Fiery Young Ensemble Featuring Emmet Cohen, Godwin Louis, Bruce Harris and Russell Hall Available April 12 on Mack Avenue Records Read: Exclusive Album Announcement + First Single “Twelve’s It” from Jazziz “I want…
Read MoreAl Foster | “Inspirations & Dedications” | Available June 28 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 Album Due Out June 28 on Smoke Sessions Records; Features a Superb Quintet with Jeremy Pelt, Dayna Stephens, Adam Birnbaum and Doug Weiss Inspiration comes from many sources. For…
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