New Releases
Brian Bromberg
It Is What It Is
Release: August 25th, 2009
On his fourth project for the Mack Avenue label imprint Artistry Music, Brian unleashes another wide palette of styles letting the chips fall where they may. It’s a decidedly funky 13-track set that features a killer horn section and includes not only evocative original compositions but also two cover songs that are sure to raise some eyebrows.
Rick Braun
All It Takes
Release: July 28th, 2009
Nobody on today’s contemporary urban jazz scene knows more about the power of perfect, timely partnerships—or what it takes to keep the #1 hits coming—than Rick Braun.
Johnnie Bassett
The Gentleman Is Back
Release: June 30th, 2009
“Hey fellas, I got a message for ya. Listen up...”
That's the first thing Johnnie Bassett has to say on The Gentleman Is Back, the legendary Detroit guitarist and singer's new album — just before he delivers the lightly stinging licks that are his playing trademark.
Christian McBride And Inside Straight
Kind Of Brown
Release: June 16th, 2009
Produced by McBride, Kind Of Brown is a collection of hard swing-to-bluesy groove tunes that the leader says he put together to give the members of his new ensemble “something to sink their teeth into.”
Kyle Eastwood
Metropolitain
Pre Order Now!
Release: June 1st, 2009
Co-produced by Erin Davis (son of Miles) and Kyle’s long term writing partner Michael Stevens, the new album is set to capture the attention of the jazz world with its forward thinking style and stars which represent the cream of today’s jazz musicians followed by a worldwide tour in late 2009.
Richard Elliot
Rock Steady
Release: May 18th, 2009
Where do you go from #1? If you’re veteran saxophonist Richard Elliot, long known as the “James Brown of Contemporary Jazz” for the intense soul inspirations of his recordings, a relentless tour schedule and joyfully exhausting onstage performances, you dig deep into your R&B/jazz roots.
Allen & Whitaker
Work To Do
Release: May 5th, 2009
Along with Carl Allen and Rodney Whitaker, Work To Do features a stellar cast of musicians: Vincent Chandler – trombone; George Colligan – piano and Fender Rhodes; Vincent Herring – alto and soprano saxophone; Rodney Jones – acoustic and electric guitar; Brandon Lee – trumpet; Dorsey “Rob” Robinson – B3 organ and piano; and Kirk Whalum – tenor and soprano saxophone.
Jackiem Joyner
Lil’ Man Soul
Release: April 21st, 2009
Back when Jackiem Joyner was gigging on tour with Marcus Johnson and Bobby Lyle from 2001-2004, the two contemporary jazz keyboard greats came up with the perfect nickname for the rising saxman and his ultra-sensual, easy flowing vibe. “Ladies and Gentlemen,” they’d shout out, “give it up for Lil’ Man Soul!”
