Record Labels
Chucho Valdés | “Jazz Batá 2” | Available November 16 via Mack Avenue Records
Chucho Valdés Revisits Seminal 1972 Recording Jazz Batá with a Sequel 46 Years Later Jazz Batá 2 – Available November 16 on Mack Avenue Records Album Feat. Regina Carter, Yelsy Heredia, Dreiser Durruthy Bombalé, Yaroldy Abreu Robles Read the Album Announcement & Listen to First Single “100 Años de Bebo” Exclusively on WBGO.org “A…
Read MoreHarold Mabern | “The Iron Man: Live at Smoke | Available November 23 via Smoke Sessions Records
Jazz Master Harold Mabern Swings Through an Extraordinary Life in Music During One Memorable Night On Stage at Smoke The Iron Man: Live at Smoke Flashes Back to Favorite Songs From the Pianist’s Renowned Career Double Disc Set Available November 23 on Smoke Sessions Records Release Performances December 17 – January 6 at New…
Read MoreDavid Hazeltine | “The Time is Now” | Available October 26 via Smoke Sessions Records
Pianist/Composer David Hazeltine Brings a Long-Held Dream to Fruition with Two Fellow Jazz Masters, Bassist Ron Carter and Drummer Al Foster The Time Is Now, Due Out October 26 on Smoke Sessions Records We all have it: that nagging list of things we’ve been meaning to get to, projects we’ve been thinking about for…
Read MoreAVAILABLE NOW: Steve Turre’s “The Very Thought of You” via Smoke Sessions Records
AVAILABLE NOW via Smoke Sessions Records: Virtuoso Trombonist Steve Turre Displays Brilliant Artistry with Heartfelt Ballads on New Release, The Very Thought of You Available on Double Vinyl LP, Deluxe 8-Panel Gatefold CD Digipak, and Hi-Res Download Album Features Kenny Barron, Buster Williams, Willie Jones III, and Special Guests George Coleman and Russell Malone,…
Read MoreYellowjackets | “Raising our Voice” | Available September 14 via Mack Avenue Records
GRAMMY® Award-winning Yellowjackets Return with New Album & Collaboration with Vocalist Luciana Souza Raising Our Voice Available September 14 on Mack Avenue Records While the Los Angeles-based Yellowjackets have been a creative force on the jazz scene since 1981 when they recorded their eponymous debut, their fourth Mack Avenue Records album, Raising Our Voice,…
Read MoreCécile McLorin Salvant | “The Window” | September 28 via Mack Avenue Records
Cécile McLorin Salvant Explores Mercurial Nature of Love on Stunning Duo Album with Critically Acclaimed Pianist Sullivan Fortner The Window — Available September 28 via Mack Avenue Records The world first learned of the incredible vocal artistry of Cécile McLorin Salvant when she won the prestigious 2010 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition. In just under…
Read MoreChristian Sands | “Facing Dragons” | Available September 21 via Mack Avenue Records
Christian Sands Returns with New Studio Album Facing Dragons, Available September 21 on Mack Avenue Records Album Features Marcus Strickland, Keyon Harrold, Yasushi Nakamura, Jerome Jennings, Caio Afiune, Cristian Rivera, & Roberto Quintero Not yet 30, Christian Sands is currently one of the most in-demand pianists working in jazz. In the last few years…
Read MoreConnie Han | “CRIME ZONE” | Available October 12 via Mack Avenue Records
22-Year-Old Pianist Connie Han Brings Jazz into Neo-Noir Territory On Mack Avenue Records Debut CRIME ZONE Album Available October 12 With her debut Mack Avenue Records album CRIME ZONE (available October 12), next generation Los Angeles pianist Connie Han has created an edgy blend of modern and traditional jazz. Han’s parents, both practicing classical musicians,…
Read MoreBob James | “Espresso” | Available August 31
Legendary Pianist Bob James Returns to Trio Format After Decade-Long Studio Recording Hiatus as a Leader for Espresso Album Features “Submarine” – Follow up to “Nautilus,” the Track That Earned James’ Unlikely Godfather of Hip-Hop Status Available August 31 via evosound (Evolution Music Group), International Touring to Follow Album Release “… Bob James is…
Read MoreAVAILABLE NOW: Stanley Clarke | “The Message” | Mack Avenue Records
AVAILABLE NOW on Mack Avenue Records: Renowned Bassist Stanley Clarke Celebrates 45 Years Since Debut Album as a Leader with The Message Longtime Touring Band of Young Innovative Collaborators Hunkered Down in Paris to Write Album While Tour was Delayed due to Tunisian Terror Attacks Album Features Cameron Graves, Beka Gochiashvili, and Mike…
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