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Ken Hatfield

String Theory

"It's a treat to stumble across fresh guitar sounds and novel concepts, and guitarist Ken Hatfield offers both in his latest solo album ... Throughout String Theory, Hatfield's playing is brainy, dynamic, and relentlessly melodic." -Andy Ellis, Guitar Player

Gnappy

Unloaded

"Smart, sharp and boogie rock & roll reality braced with bop chops." -Austin Chronicle

"High energy charms ... ominous single-line hooks ... face-slapping hip-hop." -Jazz Times

"Oh mama, they may hail from Austin, Texas, but this band is pure New Orleans jazz-funk." -Lafayette Daily Advertiser

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Marilyn Harris with the L.A. All-Stars Big Band

Round Trip

Original jazz songs with kickass charts, swingin' vocals and killer solos by Bill Watrous, Pete Christlieb, Jim Fox, Dan Higgins, Warren Luening, Andy Martin and Don Shelton

Plus vocal duet with Bob Dorough!

Calvin Keys

Vertical Clearance

In Vertical Clearance, his second release for Wide Hive Records, virtuoso guitarist Calvin Keys is joined by jazz legends Sonny Fortune, Phil Ranelin, Babatunde, as well as many others. Highlighted by dark melodies and driving rhythms, Vertical Clearance shows that Keys' time has arrived.

Caterina Valente

Live 1968 (CD/DVD)

"Valente is more a jazz singer than many so identified. Her conception, phrasing and timbre are exceptional." -Leonard Feather

"Few, even among the celestial ones, reveal such proficiency along with special magic!" -Variety

Available at amazon.com & cdbaby.com

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Robin Aleman

Tonight

Robin Aleman: Vocals
David Epstein: Piano
Bob Sabin: Bass
Peter Retzlaff: Drums

"A CD that deserves to be listened to again and again." -JazzReview.com

"An up-and-coming artist with a sweet voice and natural swing." -Town & Village

Tunnels

Natural Selection

The fifth release of this hard-hitting fusion outfit, who are hailed as one of the best in their genre. Midivibist Marc Wagnon, drummer John O'Reilly Jr. and fretless pioneer Percy Jones: a beacon of the Brand X legacy in the 21st century.

The Clare Fischer Clarinet Choir

A Family Affair

A new recording which includes brass and rhythm! Beginning with Mulligan and ending with Strayhorn with compositions in-between by Clare, his son Brent and his brother, Dirk -- Fischers all. Thus, A Family Affair.

The music includes Latin jazz, as well as standards, ballads and some outstandingly beautiful improvised solos. A delightful mix of hot and fast, cool and dreamy.

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The jazz tour of the summer kicked off in Austin, Texas, in late May, and DownBeat had access to the preparatory rehearsals and first shows, talking to and observing Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Al Di Meola and Lenny White as the quartet set out to bring a heavy dose of fusion to the world.




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