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Trumpeter Sean Jones embodies the 21st century jazz musician, an experimental, supremely talented type whose vision and sensibility encourages inclusion rather than separation. “Jazz embraces everything,” Jones says.Read More
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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...Read More
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This all-star collaboration creates a quintessential L.A. vibe, meticulously crafted songs, and an uncompromising 9-piece horn section stacked with the best and brightest players around. Read More
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Mack Avenue proudly introduces BLUES: the third CD from the highly popular Legends & Lions series. As with its debut releases, the up-tempo SWINGIN’ and the sensual SWOONIN,’ BLUES pairs Mack Avenue’s...Read More
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Four generations of jazz deliver a SWINGIN’ mix of vocals and instrumentals on this specially priced collection from Mack Avenue’s Legends & Lions series. Critically acclaimed newcomers line up next to veteran...Read More
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“SWOONIN’” is a romantic assortment of ten unforgettable songs to serenade the heart. Beautifully performed by veteran all-stars and critically acclaimed newcomers, this mix of lovely ballads from Mack Avenue’s specially...Read More
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The veteran saxman loosely fashions his label debut as a tribute to three diverse and influential jazz legends, Stanley Turrentine, Grover Washington, Jr., and soul-jazz organist Charles Earland. Blake's more than up...Read More
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In her second Mack Avenue Records recording, the groove-spirited Let’s Get Lost, rising-star vocalist and bandleader Cyrille Aimée wonderfully displays her versatility as a sweet-sounding jazz songbird with a catchy...Read More
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George Shearing’s musical legacy reaches back some 70 years, however “Like Fine Wine” resonates with the same quiet intensity that has infused his career since its beginnings.Read More
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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...Read More
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“The Little Dream,” the title track of Cuban pianist and composer Alfredo Rodríguez’s fourth studio album (Mack Avenue Records), gently builds into an uplifting statement – one that reflects the hope...Read More
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Joe Locke is regarded by many to be the most gifted vibraphonist of his generation. The recording was produced by all four musicians and features five original compositions and three standards. Trio...Read More
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Listening to this third fantastic recording from René Marie, it’s clear she fully absorbed the music she listened to growing up: Maurice Ravel, Hank Williams, Harry Belafonte, Peter, Paul & Mary, the...Read More
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Dena DeRose has it all: she’s a dynamic jazz pianist, a compelling singer, and an innovative composer and arranger. On her release Live at Jazz Standard Volume One, she performs both...Read More
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On Live at Jazz Standard Volume One, Russell Malone captivates from the opener and displays why he is one of the most in-demand guitarists today. Live at Jazz Standard Volume One...Read More
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Dena DeRose has it all: she’s a dynamic jazz pianist, a compelling singer, and an innovative composer and arranger. On her release Live at Jazz Standard Volume 2, she performs both...Read More
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Recorded September 9-11, 2005 at Jazz Standard in New York, Live at Jazz Standard Volume 2 offers a dynamic set of music. There is nothing quite like an entrancing live recording that puts the...Read More
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Very few improvisers in vocal jazz have mastered the musical vocabulary like Nancy King. The same can be said for the extremely accomplished pianist Fred Hersch. After many years of circling each...Read More
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Rahsaan Patterson displays his prodigious talent on this top-notch, state-of-the-art performance video shot live in downtown Los Angeles at the famed antiquarian yet vibey Belasco Theater. Joined by his friends Lalah Hathaway...Read More
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Live at The Kennedy Center (Volume One) features a sumptuous selection of songs from a trio that shifts seamlessly from hard-driving grooves to soft ballads, all with a distinct sound that has...Read More
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Live at The Kennedy Center (Volume Two) features a sumptuous selection of songs from a trio that shifts seamlessly from hard-driving grooves to soft ballads, all with a distinct sound that has...Read More
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“One can best describe Mary Stallings’ mid-range vocal style as comfortable, fanciful and seasoned. She’s a pro with a lengthy career that has included stints with the orchestras of Dizzy Gillespie,...Read More
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“. . . a somewhat under- appreciated pianist of enormous ability, . . . Barth plays with an understated intensity, swathed in graceful technique and cradled in modernist harmonies. It bursts out in his own solos." -...Read More
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2016 Grammy Winner for "Best Improvised Jazz Solo" on Cherokee - This record is the fruit of McBride’s long association with the Vanguard, where his first appearance as a leader for...Read More
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Jessica Williams is entrancing when she performs. As with her previous release, All Alone, Williams chooses to showcase her playing more so than her considerable composing skills. She selected mostly standards for...Read More
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Miller takes it to the next level now by recording his first live album. Recorded July 22-23, 2003, at Yoshi’s at Jack London Square – one of the world’s premiere jazz clubs...Read More
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Jessica Williams has the rare ability of drawing audiences into her musical circle by extracting vivid emotions from the music she plays. This is clearly evident on her new release Live at...Read More
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Mulgrew Miller thrives as one of the premiere jazz pianists of today. He returns with the second volume of Live at Yoshi’s, his third recording as a leader since joining MAXJAZZ...Read More
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The young jazz veteran trumpeter Sean Jones believes passionately in championing the creative arc of artists who are committed to their life journey. “I think the progression of the art form [jazz]...Read More
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Mack Avenue Records is proud to present the scintillating debut release by the Mack Avenue SuperBand, an all-star ensemble comprising many of the label’s most acclaimed artists. Live From The Detroit...Read More
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It’s the second configuration of the group, which debuted at the 2012 Detroit Jazz Festival, mixing veteran stars with mid-career leaders and up-and-comers. The resulting album, Live From The Detroit Jazz Festival – 2012,...Read More
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Live From the Detroit Jazz Festival – 2014 documents the third incarnation of the Mack Avenue SuperBand, an all-star ensemble of bandleaders from the superb roster of the Motor City jazz label. Once again,...Read More
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Jonathan is a product of the stage. From his early days as an entertainer in South Africa to his numerous world tours to support his records, one thing is for certain; Jonathan...Read More
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The CD features twelve timeless songs from the pens of such legendary and diverse songwriters as Ivan Lins, Charles Aznavour, Thelonius Monk, Claude Nougaro, Abbey Lincoln, and Thomas A. Dorsey.Read More
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When he sings, he testifies to the glory and healing power of love. When he plays guitar, his fast fingers innately find notes of passion and divinity. Jonathan Butler’s recording career...Read More
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The Symphonic Jazz Orchestra (SJO) is comprised of Los Angeles’s finest studio musicians and jazz soloists. Over the years, such world-class soloists as Dave Grusin, Christian McBride, Raul Midón, Luciana...Read More
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That Aaron Neville was among the first to recognize a young Phillip Manuel’s talent speaks volumes about his abilities. . . Manuel wields pinpoint control over his instrument, and is equally at home...Read More
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Hailed as one of the most prodigious guitarists of his generation, Julian Lage has spent more than a decade searching through the myriad strains of American musical history via impeccable technique, free...Read More
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Patti Wicks is a singer and pianist in the tradition of Jeri Southern, Shirley Horn and Paolo Conte. Her throaty voice and subtle lyrical readings, blended with her contemplative piano work, movingly...Read More
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Mack Avenue Superband Limited Edition Tour Shirt
Mack Avenue SuperBand #: MASBTS-01 RELEASED: 01/01/16 info99% Pre-shrunk Cotton Read More
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Mack Avenue SuperBand - Live From The DJF - 2015
Mack Avenue SuperBand #: MAC1106 RELEASED: 01/15/16 infoSince its rollicking debut at the 2012 Detroit Jazz Festival, the Mack Avenue SuperBand has become a tradition at the annual event, a gathering of label superstars that the Motor City can look...Read More
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MACROSCOPE, the fifth album and Mack Avenue debut by his adventurous trio The Nels Cline Singers, provides a measure of the long-running group’s staggering range.Read More
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Delivering on his promise to “Evolve,” the title of Jackiem Joyner’s last soul-jazz album, the saxophonist became a father since his 2014 release, an elation-inducing experience that informs the music he wrote...Read More
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The first holiday release, MAXJAZZ Holiday featured many of the label’s stellar roster. “The jazz label’s artists – including Carla Cook, René Marie, LaVerne Butler, Bruce Barth and Mary Stallings –...Read More
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With unique interpretations of all your favorites, from vintage soul to jazz standards to R&B classics, these albums provide some of the best arrangements the genre has to offer.Bring home:...Read More
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Embark on a journey to the sights, sounds and sensations of the mysterious and romantic Mediterranean with flamenco-jazz guitarist Marc Antoine. Recorded in Madrid, Spain, Mediterraneo, Antoine’s debut release on Rendezvous...Read More
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“The First Noel,” “Sleigh Ride” and “Little Drummer Boy” are just a few of the classic tunes that make up Jonathan Butler’s first holiday recording. Yes—it’s his first...Read More
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Produced by Eric Reed, Merry Magic features Reed not only on piano and organ, but also as a surprise vocalist on “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.” His quartet is comprised of...Read More
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45 years after his album debut, four-time Grammy® Award-winning bassist Stanley Clarke shows he is still unapproachable on both the electric and acoustic, wielding a vision of fusion and funk, breakbeats and bass-interpreted...Read More
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With his second Mack Avenue Records release, The Messenger, acclaimed guitarist Kevin Eubanks continues to explore his own unique musical vision. This vision offers the listener an opportunity to share a musical...Read More
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State-of-the-art contemporary jazz from a true core artist of the genre. First single, 'People Make the World Go Round' is destined to join Richard's (over) 20 Radio & Records Jazz Chart #1's. Tenor saxophonist...Read More
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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...Read More
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The Mirror finds Raul Midón breaking new ground for himself, including two entrancing solo spoken-word pieces (“If I Could See” and “One Day Without War”). The album also features studio meetings...Read More
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Modern Lore finds Lage playfully flipping the script he followed on his acclaimed 2016 Mack Avenue debut, Arclight. That album — produced, like Modern Lore, by Lage’s friend and collaborator, the singer-songwriter...Read More
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Marc's career boasts many #1 hits on the R&R contemporary jazz charts, as well as topping the Billboard charts. In 1995, R&R elected him Best New Artist of The Year, which was...Read More
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Over the course of two albums, bandleader/composer/arranger John Beasley has reimagined Thelonious Monk’s iconic compositions through his inventive, versatile MONK’estra – a big band able to deftly navigate the...Read More
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If one were to have access to a time machine and could go back to see legendary bandleader Thelonious Monk in concert during the 1950s and ‘60s, you’d likely see him...Read More
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For the 20th annual festival in 1977, founder Jimmy Lyons asked Wilson to compose an extended work, “Happy Birthday Monterey.” Gerald followed that with “Theme For Monterey” for the 1997 festival (which was nominated...Read More
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With a voice that has shades of a young Chet Baker and an “in the pocket” piano style, John Proulx is on his way. Moon And Sand is recorded with legendary musicians...Read More
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The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons
Christian McBride #: MAC1082 RELEASED: 02/07/20 infoThe Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons is culminating documentation of a richly inspired piece – lauding four key figures of the Civil Rights Movement: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,...Read More
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The genius of Stephen Sondheim stems from the revered composer’s ability to plumb universal human emotions even in the form of the most outré characters – be they cannibalistic barbers, presidential assassins,...Read More
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Terell Stafford has been a ubiquitous presence on the jazz scene. Since the mid-1990's, he’s been an integral part of jazz groups led by such stellar performers as Cedar Walton,...Read More
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For all of the hard rhythmic driving intensity of New Direction, Riley is not one of those drummers who needs to blast away to captivate listeners and to remain engaged. In these...Read More
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The Erroll Garner Octave Remastered Series represents the heart of Erroll Garner’s recorded catalog. Spanning 12 albums and last 18 years of Garner’s career, this collection of music is among the most...Read More
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David Budway’s impressive release, A New Kiss, features a mix of jazz standards and originals with elements of classical music, Arabic improvisation and popular song. Budway is joined by a...Read More
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Pianist, composer and arranger Jeb Patton has been described as both a "young phenom" and an "absolute great," earning a well-regarded reputation in the international jazz community. On his MAXJAZZ piano series...Read More
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For "New York, New Sound", the only non-laid back resident of L.A. was in a New York state of mind, and came up with a session that sounds like it was...Read More
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The Erroll Garner Octave Remastered Series represents the heart of Erroll Garner’s recorded catalog. Spanning 12 albums and last 18 years of Garner’s career, this collection of music is among the most...Read More
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Nightconcert (from the Dutch Nachtconcert) is a midnight jazz performance held at The Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, one of the premiere concert halls in the world. Recorded on November 7, 1964, it features Garner...Read More
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More than seven decades after the innovations of the Quintette du Hot Club de France, featuring guitar virtuoso Django Reinhardt, combos called Hot Clubs carry on the gypsy jazz sound around the...Read More
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The title of Jones’ sixth CD, No Need For Words, sums up his overall approach. This is music that cuts straight to the emotional heart, whether dealing with passion, sensuality, parental nurturing,...Read More
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Bassist Ben Wolfe wrote, arranged, and orchestrated all of the songs for this exceptional release. No Strangers Here features some outstanding musicians including a core band featuring Marcus Strickland, tenor and soprano...Read More
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One of the most played smooth jazz artists ever!? His only collection of #1 radio tunes - BONUS: includes two live tracks!Read More
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Founding member David Garibaldi returned to TOWER OF POWER for the recording of this 2008 album. Longtime fans widely regard this as a return to the band’s classic sound, and one of...Read More
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Love Letters is a worthy entree to pianist Dave Venn's artfully designed pastiche, One Two Three. His debut compact disc as a leader celebrates all three voices early on. First, the ringing...Read More
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The Erroll Garner Octave Remastered Series represents the heart of Erroll Garner’s recorded catalog. Spanning 12 albums and last 18 years of Garner’s career, this collection of music is among the most...Read More
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Standard CD package: 3-CD digipak + 24 page bookletDeluxe CD package: 3-CDs in deluxe hardback 100+ page bookVinyl Package: Five 180-gram LPs in two-piece box with 40-page bookletFeatured Artists: Monty Alexander, Lance Anderson, Kenny...Read More
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Songs marked by ** are new, never previously recorded Standard CD package: 3-CD digipak + 24 page bookletDeluxe CD package: 3-CDs in deluxe hardback 100+ page bookVinyl Package: Five 180-gram LPs in two-piece box with 4...Read More
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Since the release of her debut album, Bode and pianist/guitarist Adam Maness have been writing a wide range of music that supplements their interpretations of the Great American Songbook, making music...Read More
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Panama 500 is Pérez’ most ambitious project to date, the furthest evolution yet of what the pianist/composer calls “three-dimensional music.”Read More
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Prolific singer/songwriter Jesse Palter comes from a long line of creative genetics. Her great-grandfather invented iconic award-winning shoes, including the platform, the slingback and the peep-toe. Her great-grandmother was Estée...Read More
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The son of a well-known jazz aficionado and part-time composer (who also occasionally acts in and directs movies), Kyle Eastwood deserves to be known for more than his famous parentage. Paris...Read More
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The past always fuels the present. Follow the fascinating connections between these incomparable artists: Christian Sands serves as Creative Ambassador to the Erroll Garner Jazz Project and is a longtime bandmate of...Read More
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The past always fuels the present. Follow the fascinating connections between these incomparable artists: hailed as one of the brightest young stars in jazz today, Connie Han cites Mulgrew Miller as a...Read More
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Rebecca Martin knows that music serves people in many ways. She knows that in the beginning, a bard – or “scop” in old Anglo-Saxon, which means “shaper” - went from village to village...Read More
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Any time that McBride steps into the studio or onto a stage he plays what could be called “people music,” but it’s a particularly apt title for the second release by...Read More
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“I want to live in a world where my glass is always half full!” That’s the inspiring maxim of New Orleans master drummer Herlin Riley. On his second Mack Avenue Records...Read More
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Christian McBride, Joey DeFrancesco, Stanley Clarke, Kevin Eubanks and Eric Reed all hail from the great city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This collection showcases the musical roots that produce such incredible artists in...Read More
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“Cameron Graves’ music is vigorous and refreshing. There is an infectious raw energy on Planetary Prince that is coupled with these terrific melodies and blistering solo work, the whole album is energizing..."...Read More
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Playful Heart, from virtuoso guitarist, composer, arranger and producer Oscar Castro-Neves, is a shining example of the perfect union that can come to exist between jazz and Brazilian music.Read More
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Russell Malone’s Playground features his working band of Martin Bejerano, piano; Tassili Bond, bass; E.J. Strickland, drums and guests Gary Bartz, saxophone; and Joe Locke, vibes. All arrangements are...Read More
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Eight men pick up shiny brass instruments, lock into an unspoken groove and rotate genres like your favorite playlist shifting from jazz and R&B to hip-hop, pop and beyond with fire,...Read More
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Joey DeFrancesco is adored for his buoyant, moody sense of swing and balladry as a composer and as a player. That's a bluesy, blustery sensibility shared with the men in his family:...Read More
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“This record is based on the idea that whatever we do has an impact in the universe,” Pérez says. “The word ‘providence,’ for me, means standing up for the future of...Read More
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For his third Mack Avenue Records release, Pushing the World Away, alto/soprano saxophonist, composer/bandleader Kenny Garrett literally had to “push away” a steady flow of distractions to get...Read More
