Christian 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 MoreDarryl Holter | “Roots & Branches” | Available on August 17
Singer/Songwriter/Activist Darryl Holter Set to Release Two-Part Album Drawing on Universal Themes of Love, Regret, Memory, Nostalgia, Hope, Death, and More Roots & Branches, Available August 17 Produced by Ben Wendel, Features Special Guests: Becca Stevens, Shayna Steele, Anais Mitchell, Julia Holter, Chris Morrissey, Joe Henry, and Others It can be argued that all…
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: MND FLO’s “From Time”
AVAILABLE NOW: MND FLO Proves that American Cultural Melting Pot is Alive & Well on Debut Album From Time Members from Hungarian, Trinidadian, Indian, Canadian, French & American Cultures In a time of increased nationalism and populism throughout the world, it is essential not to forget the true essences of the human condition: acceptance, growth…
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…
Read MoreOrrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band | “Presence” | Available September 21 via Smoke Sessions Records
Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band Returns with Raucous Live Recording, Presence Long-running Ensemble, Led by The Bad Plus’ New Pianist, Creates Family Vibe Onstage in Philadelphia For Third Album Available September 21 via Smoke Sessions The influence of the late playwright and educator Donald Evans has always loomed large over the…
Read MoreKaveh Rastegar | “Light of Love” | Available August 10 via Ropeadope Records
Bassist/Songwriter Kaveh Rastegar Melds Influences From R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Rock and Folk for his Eclectic Solo Debut Light of Love, Out August 10 on Ropeadope, Features an All-Star Cast Playing New Songs by the Kneebody Bassist and Songwriter/Sideman for John Legend, Sia, De La Soul, Bruno Mars and others Album Features Chris Dave,…
Read MoreMND FLO | “From Time” | Available July 20
MND FLO Proves that American Cultural Melting Pot is Alive & Well Debut Album From Time Available July 20 Members from Hungarian, Trinidadian, Indian, Canadian, French & American Cultures In a time of increased nationalism and populism throughout the world, it is essential not to forget the true essences of the human condition: acceptance, growth…
Read MoreAVAILABLE NOW: Geoffrey Keezer’s “On My Way To You”
Available Now: Geoffrey Keezer Returns to Piano Trio with On My Way to You Keezer is Joined by Bassist Mike Pope, Drummer Lee Pearson & Special Guest Vocalist Gillian Margot (on Five Songs) Geoffrey Keezer’s peers and elders have considered him a master of the piano trio function since he burst on the scene as…
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