Chiaroscuro by Ralph Towner & Paolo Fresu


Akokan by Roberto Fonseca


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Dan Adler

All Things Familiar

Israel-born guitarist Dan Adler leads a cohesive NYC quintet, including tenorist Grant Stewart, through four freshly arranged standards and six fun and melodic originals. Adler's sound and solos often remind listeners of early Joe Pass.

“... glittering tone and precision ... highly recommended” —Jack Wilkins


Chicago Jazz Philharmonic

Collective Creativity

Created by Orbert Davis in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the AACM, the Suite features Nicole Mitchell, Ari Brown, Ed Wilkerson, Mwata Bowden and vocalist Terisa Griffin. An amalgamation of classical music and jazz, this debut recording demonstrates a “new aesthetic” with which the CJP defines itself.


Jazzmob

Flashback

Jazzmob steps out as a powerful and hardswinging electro/acoustic outfit with original tunes played with intensity and great imagination.

The rhythm section is a force of nature and the horns lock in at the right places with the free spirit that is one of Jazzmob’s trademarks.


Bob Ravenscroft's Inner Journeys

Trilogia

Superintuitive nonverbal communication

Spellbinding new explorations by the acclaimed pianist and his new group ... plus the world-class grand piano named in his honor!

Featuring:
Bob Ravenscroft, piano
Dwight Kilian, bass
Rob Moore, drums

“Astounding, beautiful, wild” —Art Lande

 

Paul Carr

Musically Yours

Tenor saxophone heavyweight Paul Carr pays tribute to Joe Henderson. Mulgrew Miller, Terell Stafford, Michael Bowie, Lewis Nash and Carr play with energy and eloquence which makes Musically Yours a modern-day classic. A must have for Henderson fans.

**** —DownBeat, May ’09

 

Peter Knudsen Trio

Impressions—A Tribute to Debussy and Ravel

Impressions is a brand new album featuring the music of Debussy and Ravel in new jazz arrangements.

The Swedish trio focuses on melodic improvisation and musical interplay, and the result is a unique meeting between French impressionism and Scandinavian jazz.

 

Scot Albertson Quartet

Performing live at: The Kitano
66 Park Ave. & E. 38th St.
New York City
(212) 885-7119

Wednesday, June 17, 2009
2 Sets: 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.

Performing music from Scot's new 4th vocal CD, With Every Note, A Step ...

No cover charge!

 

Jason Campbell

Live & Unveiled

“Jason Campbell is one of the keepers of the flame of jazz guitar that swings, gooves and just plain makes you feel good. ... In an era where so little is genuine and real, Jason has succeeded in capturing honesty and integrity in this wonderful CD while swinging you to death!” —Rodney Jones, guitarist, prof. jazz guitar at Manhattan & Juilliard schools of music

In The Groove Records
Allegro Distribution

 

Liza Lee

Anima

The unique and haunting voice of NYC indie jazz artist Liza Lee is back on her sophomore CD with innovative arrangements of folk, pop and jazz standards as well Liza’s highly praised and intriguing originals.

 

Steve Maddock

Memory Cafe

Inspired by Joe Henderson’s Lush Life, vocalist Steve Maddock's Memory Cafe is a multi-layered exploration of texture and scope, from his solo a cappella rendition of “Autumn Leaves,” to full big band arrangements, and everything in between.

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Jazz fans are probably used to seeing Ahmad Jamal looking regal at his instrument. A big chunk of the pianist's art is based on milking his music for all the dynamics possible, and his posture helps the creativity by bolstering the power.



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