“Onstage and on record, John opts for a wide range of repertoire: Ellington might sit alongside Grace Jones, Billy Joel or Sam Smith in one of John’s performances. Indeed, at his best John makes a compelling case for celebrating all generations of the American Songbook.” – Seton Hawkins, Hot House New York, NY — … Read More
Dee Dee McNeil, Musical Memoirs Blog GENE ESS – “APOTHEOSIS” Simp Label Gene Ess, guitar/synthesizer/composer; Thana Alexa, vocals; Sebastien Ammann, piano; Yasushi Nakamura, bass; Clarence Penn, drums. Jazz is an open door for new and refreshing musicality. I am always in search of new doors to enter and new spaces to explore; spaces that stretch creativity … Read More
Peter Gamble, Jazz Journal Whatever the situation, saxophonist Don Braden always appears to be effortlessly in control of a piece without resorting to overstatement – as befits a musician releasing his 19th album. As the title implies, the inspiration for his latest album is the music of Earth, Wind and Fire and Stevie Wonder, music … Read More
Esteemed Japanese-American guitarist and composer Gene Ess is proud to release Apotheosis, the fourth album from his quintet Fractal Attraction TODAY (Nov. 6th)!Featuring Thana Alexa on vocals, Sebastien Ammann on piano, Yasushi Nakamura on bass, and Clarence Penn on drums, Apotheosis speaks to the astonishing quality of the spirit and of the ability of human beings … Read More
Arnaldo DeSouteiro, Jazz Station Instrumental Jazz CD of the Month – “Adi Meyerson: Where We Stand” Instrumental Jazz CD of the Month Adi Meyerson: “Where We Stand” (A:M Records) 2018 Rating: ***** (music performance & sonic quality) All tracks composed by Adi Meyerson Recorded, mixed & mastered by Michael Perez-Cisneros @ Big Orange Sheep Studios, … Read More
Tone Rogue Records is proud to announce the January 16th release of Visitors, the debut co-led album from piano/guitar duo Christian Li and Mike Bono. After almost a decade of working together – a period which included a collaboration on Bono’s 2013 From Where You Are – the pair are now excited to release this … Read More
Matt Micucci, Jazziz Gil Defay, “D. Bros. Groove” Trumpeter, composer and arranger Gil Defay pays tribute to his brother Ansy, who introduced him to a melting pot of his musical influences, via his lively new track “D. Bros. Groove,” from his debut album as leader, It’s All Love, released on November 1. The album follows years … Read More
Jonathan Mover, Drumhead Magazine Canadian Drummer Anthony Fung is proud to establish himself as a composer, producer and bandleader on his sophomore album Flashpoint. In contrast to his debut album Chronicles, Fung takes credit for the composition, arrangement and production of all eight tracks on Flashpoint. Having honed his craft under the tutelage of Herbie Hancock, … Read More
Trumpeter, composer and arranger Gil Defay is proud release his new album It’s All Love TODAY, November 1st! On this, his debut recording, Gil brings together a whole host of talented musicians including, Ansy Defay on tenor/soprano saxophones and vocals, Rakiem Walker on alto saxophone, Toku Jazz on flugelhorn, Antonio Peñalva on guitar, Joel Desroches on keyboards, … Read More
