Barbara Perry has been playing piano, singing and writing music most of her life. However, it took music producer Paul Leka to inspire her to go public with her writing and singing.
A gospel song Barbara wrote led her to music producer Chris "Big Dog" Davis. His vision and amazing musical talent interpreted Barbara's
songs specifically for her voice.
The fourth CD release from the NYC 11-piece "little big band" featuring Buddy Terry. All original material plus the '30s-era Ellington classic "The Gal From Joe's."
See the band every other Monday night at Maxwell's in Hoboken, N.J.
With Steve Wilson, Satoshi Takeishi, Scott Hardy and Mark Dodge
"... enormous gifts as a composer, arranger and pianist." -All Music Guide
"... an adept interpreter of American Songbook classics and a composer of beautifully melodic tunes ... an unabashed search for beauty." -AllAboutJazz.com
Dedicated To You But You Weren't Listening (The Music Of Soft Machine)
"... one of the year's best albums. The group is in exceptional form,
in tune at all kinds of levels: with each other, with their subject matter and literally terrific ensemble intonation and purity of tone. Convincing interpreters and improvisers in a set intelligently produced and thought through." -Steve Lake, ECM Records
"With excellent charts, and arrangements that demand the most from
an outstanding woodwind section, Code Red delivers a powerful musical statement." -All About Jazz
In its almost 10 years together, Marsalis group with Jeff Watts, Eric Revis and Joey Calderazzo has developed an uncanny musical rapport, evolving from a tradition-centric unit into one of the most adventurous groups in hardcore jazz.
Barbara Perry has been playing piano, singing and writing music most of her life. However, it took music producer Paul Leka to inspire her to go public with her writing and singing.
The fourth CD release from the NYC 11-piece "little big band" featuring Buddy Terry. All original material plus the '30s-era Ellington classic "The Gal From Joe's."
Announcing the release of two new recordings!
Live From Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola At Jazz at Lincoln Center
With Steve Wilson, Satoshi Takeishi, Scott Hardy and Mark Dodge
with:
"... one of the year's best albums. The group is in exceptional form,
in tune at all kinds of levels: with each other, with their subject matter and literally terrific ensemble intonation and purity of tone. Convincing interpreters and improvisers in a set intelligently produced and thought through." -Steve Lake, ECM Records
Pianist John Colianni, Tatum-esque master of "effortless swing" (Toronto Star), with Les Paul since 2003.
A red-hot collection of smooth-as-silk jazz classics by veteran Texas jazz crooner Ken Slavin, one of today's most exciting singers.
"four of the brightest stars among a new generation of guitarists" -Larry Koonse, guitarist
"With excellent charts, and arrangements that demand the most from
an outstanding woodwind section, Code Red delivers a powerful musical statement." -All About Jazz
