Afro Blue is a sensational
tribute to the music
of Oscar Brown Jr.
featuring Cyrus Chestnut,
Robert Hurst, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Wallace Roney,
Ernie Watts and more.
Bill reminds us again that he is one
of the most advanced, articulate and exciting organists anywhere!
This has soul, grit, beauty, intelligence and superb musicianship.
Peter Bernstein: guitar
Mike Petrosino: drums
George Jones: percussion
B.B. King has been a frequent visitor to the Montreux festival, appearing nearly 20 times, so choosing one performance was no easy task. This 1993 concert will surely rank as one of his finest at any venue.
16-year-old wunderkind,
Grace Kelly follows up her
****1/2 GRACEfulLEE CD
with her fifth release!
Featuring Jason Palmer, Doug Johnson, John Lockwood, Jordan Perlson or Terri Lyne Carrington, with guest appearances by guitarist Adam
Rogers and trombonist Hal Crook.
Winner of 12 DownBeat Student Music Awards 2006-'09.
Awarded 2007 & 2008 ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Awards.
2009 DownBeat Student Music Award Winners
Blues/Pop/Rock Group
Fatbook is quickly making a name
for itself, pulling styles together
in a way that is turning heads and shaking hips. A funky vibe with a rocking soul, FatbookÕs sound will have you feeling the groove.
This new cutting-edge album
features Cheryl, along with
Juno-winning trumpet player
Brad Turner, guitarist John Stowell and a host of greats!
"In the seemingly endless debate about who or what is or isn't a jazz singer, anybody with ears would without hesitation and with great enthusiasm cite Cheryl Hodge as the real thing." -Bob Protzman, host, "Everything Jazz," NPR affiliate
"While Takamen has prodigious
technique, FROM NOW ON never forces it in your face.
His compositions all have strong,
lyrical melodies akin to (James) Taylor's, which sink into the
mind, inviting subconscious
lyric-writing from even the
most casual listen." -Dave Major, AllAboutJazz
We celebrate DownBeat’s 75th birthday this month with a special commemorative issue that highlights the artists, writers and photographers who have played starring roles in the rich history of the world’s greatest music magazine.
Afro Blue is a sensational
tribute to the music
of Oscar Brown Jr.
featuring Cyrus Chestnut,
Robert Hurst, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Wallace Roney,
Ernie Watts and more.
With Larry Goldings,
Jeff Hamilton and Jim Keltner.
Bill reminds us again that he is one
of the most advanced, articulate and exciting organists anywhere!
This has soul, grit, beauty, intelligence and superb musicianship.
2008 Latin Jazz Album
of the Year Nominee -The Jazz Journalists Association
B.B. King has been a frequent visitor to the Montreux festival, appearing nearly 20 times, so choosing one performance was no easy task. This 1993 concert will surely rank as one of his finest at any venue.
16-year-old wunderkind,
Grace Kelly follows up her
****1/2 GRACEfulLEE CD
with her fifth release!
2009 DownBeat Student Music Award Winners
Blues/Pop/Rock Group
Smooth ... Yet Edgy.
On Cool Man Cool,
jazz guitarist Grant Geissman
takes you places you might not expect to go. But the destination
is always cool, man, cool!
"While Takamen has prodigious
technique, FROM NOW ON never forces it in your face.
His compositions all have strong,
lyrical melodies akin to (James) Taylor's, which sink into the
mind, inviting subconscious
lyric-writing from even the
most casual listen." -Dave Major, AllAboutJazz
