AVAILABLE NOW: George Coleman’s “The Quartet” on Smoke Sessions Records
AVAILABLE NOW 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 Teams the NEA Jazz Master with Harold Mabern, John Webber & Joe Farnsworth Album Release Performances October 17 – 20 at Smoke Jazz and Supper…
Read MoreAVAILABLE NOW: First Four Titles in Erroll Garner’s “Octave Remastered Series” on Mack Avenue Records
Mack Avenue Music Group & Octave Music’s Octave Remastered Series Releases First Four Titles Out Today: Dreamstreet, Closeup in Swing, One World Concert, A New Kind of Love Newly Restored and Expanded Editions of 12 Classic Albums from Acclaimed Jazz Legend Erroll Garner One New Remastered Album to Follow Each Month Through June 2020 A Night…
Read MoreAvailable Now: Youn Sun Nah’s “Immersion” on Warner Music Group’s ARTS MUSIC Division
Youn Sun Nah Shows She is a Citizen of the World on Powerful New Album Immersion Available on Warner Music Group’s ARTS MUSIC Division “One of the best jazz singers of our time. Her music crosses genres and borders without denying each influence…It’s the world music of a world citizen.” – Stern (Germany) “A discreet, diminutive vocal…
Read MoreMAE.SUN | “Vol. 2: Into the Flow”
MAE.SUN Reemerges with Vol. 2: Into the Flow With MAE.SUN’s New Album, Hailey Niswanger Sheds Fears, Anxieties, & Stigmas, While Submitting to Her Predestined Life & Allowing the Natural Flow Dictate Direction of Her Music When the acclaimed saxophonist, flutist and composer Hailey Niswanger talks about forming her mindful and fiery electric band, MAE.SUN, whose new album is Vol. 2:…
Read MoreMichelle Lordi | “Break Up With the Sound” on Cabinet of Wonder Productions
Vocalist Michelle Lordi Ventures Into Thrilling New Territory on Fourth Album, Break Up With the Sound, Due Out November 1 via Cabinet of Wonder Productions Explores Influences From Rock, Jazz, and Americana Music Through Reimagined Classics and Illuminating Original Songs Album Features a Stellar Band with Donny McCaslin, Rudy Royston, Tim Motzer and Matthew Parrish Fire…
Read MoreBarney Wilen | “Barney Wilen Quartet Live in Tokyo ’91” on Elemental Music
Unreleased Live Album Featuring French Cinema Composer and Saxophonist Barney Wilen Barney Wilen Quartet Live in Tokyo ’91, Available October 11 on Elemental Music For most American jazz aficionados, Elemental Music’s new 2-disc set, Barney Wilen Quartet Live in Tokyo ’91 will be a revelation. In the U.S. the remarkable saxophonist is best known as Miles Davis’ choice to…
Read MoreAVAILABLE NOW: Orice Jenkins’ “Centennial Cole” on Truth Revolutions Recording Collective
AVAILABLE NOW via Truth Revolution Recording Collective Vocalist Orice Jenkins Celebrates 100th Birthday of Legendary Singer/Pianist Nat “King” Cole on Heartfelt New Album Centennial Cole Album Combines Classic & Modern Jazz with Classical Influences to Pay Homage to Iconic Performer Given the substantial impact he had on the music and culture of his time, it can be…
Read MoreKneebody | “Chapters” on Edition Records
Kneebody Announces Highly Anticipated New Album Chapters Featuring Special Guests Becca Stevens, Gretchen Parlato, Gerald Clayton, Michael Mayo & Josh Dion Available October 18 on Edition Records A band with a long history, a deep mutual respect, and a dedicated fanbase, Kneebody marks a new beginning with their October 18, 2019 Edition Records release, Chapters, the band’s seventh album and…
Read MorePianist and Educator Harold Mabern Passes Away at 83
Harold Mabern: March 20, 1936 – September 17, 2019 Influential Jazz Pianist and Educator Passes Away at Age 83 Photo Credit: Jimmy Katz Legendary jazz pianist Harold Mabern died suddenly on Tuesday, September 17, as a result of a heart attack. He was 83. His death was announced on Thursday by his record label, Smoke…
Read MoreMari Boine Tour National Announcement
Norwegian Sami Singer and Activist Mari Boine Returns to the States for a Fall Tour Mari Boine 2019 Tour Dates October 2 | Scandinavia House | New York, NY October 3 | Cedar Cultural Center | Minneapolis, MN October 5 | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | Vancouver, Canada October 8 | Nordic Musem | Seattle, WA October 10 | The Old Church…
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