Prolific bassist, composer and bandleader Dezron Douglas, who has stunned audiences with his virtuosity for nearly two decades, is proud to announce the January 11th release of Black Lion, featuring his eponymously named sextet. After releasing six albums as a leader, including his well received live recording Dezron Douglas: Live at Smalls (★★★★, Downbeat Magazine), … Read More
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OUT TODAY! Vocalist John Minnock Releases New Album “Right Around The Corner”
“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
OUT TODAY! Guitarist/ Composer Gene Ess Releases New Album “Apotheosis”
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
NEW RELEASE: Pianist Christian Li & Guitarist Mike Bono Announce Debut Collaborative Recording “Visitors”
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
OUT TODAY! Trumpeter Gil Defay Releases Debut Album “It’s All Love”
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
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Grammy Nominated Vocalist Jean Baylor Joins Manhattan School of Music Faculty
Grammy Nominated Vocalist Jean Baylor Joins Manhattan School of Music Faculty New York, NY — Multiple Grammy nominee Jean Baylor is proud to announce that she has joined the faculty at Manhattan School of Music. Starting this semester, Jean will be teaching Jazz Voice and Ensembles in the Jazz Arts program, under the direction of Jazz Arts Director … Read More
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Bandleader, Composer & Saxophonist Eyal Vilner Announces Swinging Holiday Show at Birdland, NYC
Birdland Jazz Club, located at 315 W 44th St #5402, New York is excited to welcome bandleader, composer and saxophonist Eyal Vilner and his 17-piece big band on Sunday, December 9th at 6:00pm (doors: 5:00pm). Vilner emerges as one of the leading new voices on the New York big band scene. After performing at many … Read More
Pianist/Arranger Kevin Bales and Vocalist Keri Johnsrud Celebrate the Understated Talents of Master Composer Fred Rogers with Multiple Tour Dates
“[Johnsrud] and Bales have made a compelling case for Rogers’ songs, which fare remarkably well in the rhythms and cadences of jazz.” – Howard Reich, The Chicago Tribune Aside from the happy coincidence of the timing of the release, Beyond the Neighborhood is a testament to how palatable sophisticated jazz can be. –Mike Shaw, ArtsATL … Read More
James Nadal of All About Jazz Gives Fabrizio Sotti’s ‘Forty’ 4 Stars!
by James Nadal, All About Jazz As jazz guitar continues to evolve with the introduction of modern influences, some of the more distinguished players are going back to basics. Acknowledged as a remarkable accompanist who can cross genres at will, Fabrizio Sotti has also established himself as genuine guitar stylist. Forty is his fourth … Read More