New Jazz Release: The Curtis Brothers – Completion of Proof | Coming Oct. 25th, 2011
WITH MUSICAL MENTORS ON SOPHOMORE EFFORT,
COMPLETION OF PROOF,
SET FOR OCTOBER 25 RELEASE ON TRUTH REVOLUTION RECORDS
FEATURING:
RALPH PETERSON JR, DONALD HARRISON, BRIAN LYNCH,
PEDRO MARTINEZ & REINALDO DE JESUS
ALBUM SHOWCASES ALL ORIGINAL MATERIAL
LISTEN TO EXCLUSIVE STREAMING TRACKS FROM COMPLETION OF PROOF
Brothers Luques (bass) and Zaccai (piano) Curtis
follow in the rich family tradition of jazz. The music has often been
the beneficiary of sibling bonds. Look no further than the Adderley
brothers (Cannonball & Nat), the Heath Brothers (Percy, Jimmy, and
Albert (Tootie), the Brecker Brothers, or more recently the Roney
brothers (Wallace & Antoine), the Parrott sisters (Nicki and Lisa),
and the Jensen sisters (Christine & Ingrid). Jazz music has
frequently been the family tie that binds. And as with the Curtis Brothers those are also siblings that recorded and performed together. Based on the brilliance of Completion of Proof, clearly Luques and Zaccai Curtis have joined that auspicious tradition. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Chicago Born Vocalist Lenora Zenzalai Helm Releases, “I Love Myself When I’m Laughing” | Avail Now
I Love Myself When I’m Laughing
… And Then Again When I’m Looking Mean and Impressive
Available Today on Zenzalai Music at CDBaby.com
NEW YORK, NY, October 5, 2011 – There comes a point in an artist’s life when she Lenora Zenzalai Helmhits her stride: when all of the musical, artistic and emotional elements align themselves perfectly in that artist’s orbit; making her shine brighter than she ever did before. With the release of her new CD, I Love Myself When I’m Laughing … And Then Again When I’m Looking Mean and Impressive (Zenzalai Music), the award-winning, Chicago-bornvocalist, composer, lyricist, arranger, educator and former U.S. Jazz Ambassador Lenora Zenzalai Helm brilliantly illuminates the jazz world with this soulful and spectacular 13-track CD. To continue, please click “MORE”!
New Jazz Release: Grover Washington Jr.- The Complete Columbia Albums Collection (Avail Now)
The most complete package to date of Grover Washington Jr.’s Complete Columbia Albums Collection!
9 great albums on 9 CDs!
Each individual album is packaged in a replica mini-LP sleeve reproducing that album’s original cover art.
The most beloved of all Smooth Jazz artists, and one of its very best sellers, in his most prolific period
Whether he was playing R&B-infused jazz pop or straight-ahead swing, saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. always made one thing clear: he knew how to blow his horns. A thoroughly schooled musician who later learned to play genuine funky jazz with such masters as Johnny “Hammond” Smith and Charles Earland, Washington perfected a saxophone style that blended melodic elegance with soulful grit. His work on alto, tenor and soprano was a model of authentic communication; when he played, you listened, entranced by his from-the-heart tone and singing phrasing. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Donald Harrison’s NOLA Jazz Programs First Recipient – Hailun Piano Partnerships
HAILUN PIANOS LAUNCHES ANNUAL NATIONWIDE “PIANO PARTNERSHIPS”
Saxophonist Donald Harrison’s jazz programs in New Orleans
to be the first recipient of superbly crafted pianos on November 15, 2011
NEW
ORLEANS, October 5, 2011 – Basilios Strmec, CEO of Hailun USA, a piano
company based in Ningbo, China, announces the launching of an annual
nationwide program of Piano Partnerships with jazz musicians and
significant courses of jazz studies. The Piano Partnerships begin with
their presentation of Hailun’s HG 178 grand piano and HU 1 P upright
piano on November 15 to the renowned jazz saxophonist and composer
Donald Harrison for use in the two jazz programs that he runs in New
Orleans. In conjunction with the installation of the pianos, Harrison
will present a concert which will include some famous New Orleans piano
classics on November 16 at the Tipitina’s Foundation, where he is the
musical director of the internship program. To continue, please click “MORE”!