Every now and then, you get the feel that a certain release is going to be the one that finally lets an artist break out and become (deservedly) better known. This latest release by vocalist Tessa Souter may just be…
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EXOTIC MIXES OF SOUNDS FROM AFAR: Caramelo, Ceu, Ljuba Davis Ladino Ensemble, Nyaz, Jef Stott, Imani Uzuri
CarameloRidewww.caramelobeat.com CeuCaravaba Sereia BloomSix Degrees Recordswww.sixdegreesrecord.com Ljuba Davis Ladino EnsembleEast and Westwww.ldlensemble.com NyazSumudSix Degrees Recordswww.sixdegreesrecords.com Jef StottArcanaSix Degrees Recordswww.sixdegreesrecords.com Imani UzuriThe Gypsy Diarieswww.imaniuzuri.com Here is an oversized handful of releases that looks for music outside of the Great American Songbook.…
Amy Cervini: Digging Me Digging You
Honey-toned vocalist Amy Cervini has a playful sound to her delivery as this well rounded disc of standards and obscurities amply demonstrates with a regular team of Bruce Barth/p, Jesse Lewis/g, matt Aronoff/b and Matt Wilson/dr. She likes to keep…
Brainkiller: The Infiltration
Hey Brian, it’s me Jacob! I’ve got a brand new set of electronic toys to play with. How about calling Herman over and we can experiment with some sounds to see what we can do with them. Nothing serious, just…
Heiner Stadler: Brains On Fire
If you’re a fan of left of center music, you’ll definitely want it. German-American Heiner Stadler was a composer/arranger/pianist who was part of the avant-garde music scene of the 60s and 70s. This 2 disc set includes material from his…
Juhani Aaltonen and Heikki Sarmanto: Conversations
This two disc set features the tenor saxophone of Finnish musician Juhani Aaltonen and piano of likewise Heikki Sarmanto. Most of the tunes are originals, save for standards “You and the Night and the Music” and “Alone Together.” Aalonen’s got…
Jane Scheckter: Easy To Remember
Sandy-toned vocalist Jane Scheckter has a nice earthy delivery on this collection of standards and obscurities. Her backup trio of Tedd Firth/p, Jay Leonhart/b and Peter Grant/dr is as sharp as an Italian suit, and when augmented by guests like…
INTRODUCTION TO MODERN JAZZ 101: Chet Baker, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery, Sonny Rollins
INTRODUCTION TO MODERN JAZZ 101: Chet Baker The Very Best of Chet Baker John Coltrane The Very Best of John Coltrane Miles Davis The Very Best of Miles Davis Wes Montgomery The Very Best of Wes Montgomery Sonny Rollins The…
Doug Ferony: You Will Be My Music / Sandra Marlowe: True Blue
Posers or singers? Or, can you be both? Vocalist Doug Ferony could easily be dismissed as a Rat Pack wannabe. This disc has him going through some classic Blue Eyes tunes like “Fly Me To The Moon” and “Come Fly…
Carol King: The Legendary Masters
Before there was Dark Side of The Moon, Frampton Comes Alive or Thriller, Carol King’s simple and plaintive Tapestry was the all time selling album. The composer of innocent pop hits like “The Locomotion” put out a debut album back…