New Jazz Release: Pablo Aslan Quintet | Piazzolla In Brooklyn (Avail Now – LISTEN TO EXCLUSIVE TRACKS!)
SHOWCASE THE REBIRTH OF JAZZ TANGO
WITH PIAZZOLLA IN BROOKLYN, ON SOUNDBRUSH RECORDS
Not only masterpieces spark new work. Piazzolla in Brooklyn, the new recording by Argentine-born, Brooklyn-based bassist, bandleader, and producer Pablo Aslan, was inspired by a dreadful album. Take Me Dancing, a 1959 jazz tango recording by New Tango master Astor Piazzolla, was dreadful. Piazzolla said so.
Recorded
in Buenos Aires with a group of musically bilingual Argentine players,
including Daniel “Pipi” Piazzolla, the maestro´s grandson, on drums, Piazzolla in Brooklyn updates Takes Me Dancing into state-of-the-art jazz tango. To continue, please click “MORE”!
New Jazz Release: Roberto Vazquez | Between Two Worlds (Avail Now)
Contemporary Jazz Keyboardist Roberto Vazquez Releases “Between Two Worlds” | Available Now! Cuban-born musician and composer Roberto Vazquez releases a top notch contemporary jazz offering for the masses in “Between Two Worlds”. The latin-influenced, 9 track deal showcases Roberto’s tenacious and spicy keyboard flavor throughout. The tracks are available for …
The E Family to Release Highly Anticipated CD, “Now & Forever” on Sept. 20th, 2011
The Musical Family Dynasty Pete
Escovedo, Sheila E., Juan Escovedo and Peter Michael Escovedo Will
Celebrate This Album of a Lifetime With A Star-Studded Affair At The
World-Renowned Conga Room in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA (PRWE
September 14, 2011
After years of playing on each other’s projects, The E Family came
together to produce this ultimate, long overdue and highly anticipated
labor of love, “Now & Forever.” Available in stores on September
20, 2011 on Sheila E’s Stiletto Flats Music through Waterfront
Entertainment (Fontana / Universal), “Now & Forever” pays homage to
their collective diversity of styles, influences and experiences.
The E Family is a force with which to be reckoned. Pete Escovedo
discovered and cultivated a love and passion for music, embracing Latin
jazz and passing it on to his sons and daughters. To continue, please click “MORE”!
New Jazz Release: Poncho Sanchez & Terence Blanchard | “Chano Y Dizzy!” (Coming Sept. 27th, 2011)
On September 27, 2011, Conguero Poncho Sanchez and Trumpeter Terence Blanchard Pay Tribute To Legends of Latin Jazz!
Chano y Dizzy! Honors The Legacy of Chano Pozo & Dizzy Gillespie
For more than three decades as both a leader and a sideman, conguero Poncho Sanchez has stirred up a fiery stew of straightahead jazz, gritty soul music, and infectious melodies and rhythms from a variety of Latin American and South American sources.
Grammy Nominated Saxophonist Miguel Zenón Releases, “Alma Adentro: The Puerto Rican Songbook” on Aug. 30th, 2011
Grammy-Nominated MacArthur Fellow & Saxophonist-Composer Miguel Zenón Releases His 5th Album For Marsalis Music,
Alma Adentro: The Puerto Rican Songbook; Tours Worldwide
Many of the most cherished standards in jazz were born as popular songs. In fact, through the course of jazz history, popular songs have served as a source of inspiration for jazz artists. They still do.
Percussionist Sammy Figueroa & His Latin Jazz Explosion Releases “Urban Nature” on Aug. 30th, 2011
TWO-TIME GRAMMY® NOMINEES SAMMY FIGUEROA &
HIS LATIN JAZZ EXPLOSION TO RELEASE THIRD ALBUM
URBAN NATURE ON AUGUST 30, 2011
LISTEN TO AN EXCLUSIVE STREAMING TRACK FROM URBAN NATURE
It’s not every day that a distinguished sideman makes a successful transition to solo artist. But percussionist Sammy Figueroa
not only has become a successful leader in his own right, but is also
one of the most exciting artists in Latin Jazz today. He calls Urban Nature, his third recording with his twice Grammy® nominated band, The Latin Jazz Explosion, “the most satisfying record we’ve ever done. It truly reflects my personality.” Urban Nature
also marks a new beginning – this is his debut album on Senator
Records, an imprint created for Sammy in cooperation between Berlin’s
Senator Entertainment and Ashé Records. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Introducing the 9-Piece, All Star Band, “Mongorama” | Avail. Now
Introducing the 9-Piece, All Star Band, Jose Rizo’s”Mongorama” | Avail. Now MONGORAMA is a 9-piece, all star band, performing fresh arrangements of Mongo Santamaria recorded performances, and original material inspired by this legendary jazz conguero. Some of the MONGORAMA participants are Grammy-winners, who are former members of Mongo’s bands, or …
Saxophonist Jessy J Is Set to Release Spicy New Disc “Hot Sauce” on Sept. 6th, 2011 | WATCH VIDEO!
Saxophonist Jessy J Is Set to Release Spicy New Disc, “Hot Sauce” on Sept. 6th, 2011
Nothing wakes up food like hot sauce – and nothing will wake up your ears like Jessy J‘s new album. A special blend of ten fiery tunes, this Hot Sauce is seasoned with authentic Latin zing and packed with real jazz flavor.
Piano Virtuoso Michel Camilo to Release New Album “Mano A Mano” on July 26th, 2011
PIANO VIRTUOSO MICHEL CAMILO
DAZZLES WITH MANO A MANO
The opening track of Dominican pianist and composer Michel Camilo‘s dazzling new release, Mano a Mano as he joins the Decca/EmArcy (Universal Music Group), is not only a scene setter but a declaration of principle.
Bossa Nova Singer Bianca Rossini’s “Kiss of Brasil” Top Album for 8 Consecutive Weeks on Chart
Kiss
of Brasil, singer songwriter Bianca Rossini’s Bossa Nova love letter to
her homeland, has received airplay nationally and internationally on 30
stations and was named “Album of the Week” by Memphis, TN Jazz station
WUMR (U 92 FM), Kiss of Brasil has been number one in the Brazilian Jazz
category on CDBaby.com for more than 4 weeks and has been on
CDBaby.com’s Bossa Nova, Brazilian Jazz, Latin, Editors and Staff’s Pick
‘s Top List for more than 8 consecutive weeks. GrooveJazzMusic.com
identified Kiss of Brasil alongside Sade as gaining “Most Increased
Play” last week with 17 new requests. To continue, please click “MORE”!