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Chris Cortez

Awakenings

The new breakthrough release from guitarist Chris Cortez.

An aggresive set of instrumental, Latin jazz/fusion tunes. Totally fresh and completely unique.

Download a free video featuring Chris' new group at www.chriscortez.net!

Felipe Salles

South American Suite

"Possessing a gift for orchestration and arranging, Felipe's music is definitely pointing to the future." -David Liebman

"I totally recommend it to anyone who is in search of quality in today's music panorama." -Jovino Santos Neto

Available at CDBaby and iTunes.

Havana Carbo

Through A Window--Like A Dream

"Sublime singer! Impeccable new album!--No.1 Female Jazz Vocalist of 2007" -DeSouteiro, TribunaImprensa, International Jazz Poll, Brazil

"... Carbo is among the world's great singers ... also master storyteller É... warm and sophisticated. Impeccable phrasing ... a voice to remember." -Sun-Sentinel

"... achingly beautiful." -Pittsburgh Post

".. an uncommon singer." -Latin Beat

Keith Javors

The Free Project

"A creative force with an urgent message that cannot be denied." -Bunky Green

The Free Project, critically acclaimed pianist Keith Javors' latest release on ArtistShare, integrates poignant jazz, rap, r&b and world music performances into a powerful urban collage.

Sy Joynet

Place De La Cocarde

"A brand new record with an absolute stellar lineup featuring Alphonso Johnson on bass and Allen Hinds on guitar." -AbstractLogix, December 2007

"Complicated and rhythmic, Sy Joynet and his power house of a band bring forth a collection of layers that range from guitars and rhythm section, to piano and synths." -Damon Kellard at Bryan Ferrish Radio Promotion, November 2007

Available at abstractlogix.com

Per Tjernberg

Inside Information

Per Tjernberg, outstanding Swedish percussionist, has been inspired by many great stars including Ellington, Monk, Coltrane, Santana and Zappa. Here is his first big band CD featuring the Swedish jazz elite. It has been said that this is one of the boldest jazz programs to come out of Sweden this year.

Carmen Leggio Quartet

Carmen Leggio-tenor sax
Joe Cohn-guitar
Rick Petrone-bass
Joe Corsello-drums

"Carmen Leggio has always deserved much greater recognition." -Scott Yanow, Allmusic.com

Becky Archibald

Mood Swing

"... Consistently intriguing ... The heartfelt playing throughout this passionate set is haunting and memorable." -Scott Yanow, L.A. Jazz Scene

"... Archibald is truly the 'real deal' ... unbridled fun at the piano." -Kathy Parsons, Solo Piano Publications

Ray Bonneville

Goin' By Feel

Ray Bonneville's unique musical cocktail melds a visceral groove of swamp, blues, country and folk, anchored by his blues-drenched guitar and harmonica. The 12 self-penned songs on his first new CD in four years marks the artist at his zenith.

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