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Jazz Pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba To Release “FÉ … Faith” on June 1st, 2011

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Gonzalo Rubalcaba – FÉ … Faith

5 Passion 5P-005

Street Date June 1, 2011





FÉ … Faith, the premiere release from Gonzalo Rubalcaba on his newly founded independent 5Passion label, marks an important milestone in the career of one of contemporary music’s most compelling artists.  Boasting an imposing discography of more than 25 critically acclaimed albums as a leader  (including a dozen choice dates for Blue Note) featuring the virtuoso pianist in the company of some of modern music’s best players, it is Rubalcaba’s distinctive keyboard work that is the consistent hallmark of his prodigious talent.  On FÉ … Faith his incomparable sound, pristinely recorded and mastered, comes to the fore in the creation of a truly impressive solo outing. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Saxophonist Jessy J & Disney Teams Up | Completes Her 3rd Solo Album

Jessy J, Disney and Selmer Team Up



Jessy J completes her third solo album, returns from Dubai Jazz Festival
and gears up for appearances at Disney’s Jazz Celebration


“…both
Latin influences as well as mainstream jazz come to her as effortlessly
as a spray of Latin samba capping a jazz wave. And it’s a tide that
seems set to keep on going.”
– Entertainment Editor Bill Dean, The Gainesville Sun

Los Angeles, Calif. / March 9, 2011

Jessy J has announced she will be releasing a new CD in the fall of
2011. This yet to be titled CD will expand on her previous hits “Tequila
Moon” and “Tropical Rain,” while adding some new flavors and sounds.
The CD will feature special guest appearances by Joe Sample, Paul Brown,
Ray Parker Jr., Harvey Mason and more.

A lot has happened since
Jessy J came on the scene in 2008 and was named debut artist of year by
Radio and Records with “Tequila Moon” being named the number one song of
the year by both Billboard and Radio and Records. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Percussionist Luis Conte Releases New Album “En Casa de Luis” on March 8th, 2011 | LISTEN!


 
Luis Conte’s “En Casa de Luis” Features the Many Sides of the Powerful Percussionist
 
Los Angeles, CA (Vocus/PRWE March 08, 2011) – Luis Conte, most famous as a masterful percussionist, has announced the release of his latest album, “En Casa de Luis,” out March 8th through BFM Jazz.

Anthony Wilson | Campo Belo (Coming April 5th, 2011)

Versatile Composer/Guitarist ANTHONY WILSON
Enlists Top Brazilian Musicians For His Latest Studio Release,
CAMPO BELO,
A Collection of Ten Original Songs Recorded in São Paulo
 
Album Will Be Released April 5, 2011
On Wilson’s Own Goat Hill Recordings
 

             
 
Ever since the passion and beauty of Bossa Nova first reached the ears
of North American listeners more than half a century ago, jazz artists
and their Brazilian counterparts have been engaged in a rich musical
conversation. Guitarist/composer Anthony Wilson adds his voice to that exchange with Campo Belo,
his eighth CD as a leader, to be released April 5 on his own Goat Hill
Recordings label, and on which he enlists the talents of three
brilliant, multifaceted instrumentalists from the vibrant musical scenes
of Rio and São Paulo: guitarist Chico Pinheiro, pianist André Mehmari, bassist Guto Wirtti and drummer Edu Ribeiro. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Bianca Rossini | Kiss of Brasil (Avail Now)

Bianca Rossini’s “Kiss of Brasil” is Destined to Become One of Bossa Nova’s New Classics

Multi-talented singer/songwriter Bianca Rossini will seduce you with the pulse of Brazil.

Los Angeles, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) February 23, 2011


Producer Peter Roberts of BDM Records announced today the release of
multi-talented, singer and songwriter Bianca Rossini’s debut album, Kiss of Brasil.
The evocative original songs of Kiss of Brasil are destined to become
Bossa Nova classics alongside of those written by João Giberto and
Antonio Carlos Jobim; the “fathers” of Bossa Nova. Kiss of Brasil’s
intoxicating beat is the new extended genre of Brazilian music that’s
taking over the cool jazz movement. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Adam Cruz | Milestone (Coming April 12th, 2011)

DRUMMER ADAM CRUZ  

RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM – MILESTONE

SET FOR RELEASE ON SUNNYSIDE RECORDS, APRIL 12

  

 

ALBUM FEATURES A STELLAR LINEUP:

MIGUEL ZENÓN, STEVE WILSON, CHRIS POTTER

STEVEN CÁRDENAS, EDWARD SIMON & BEN STREET

 

Drummer and composer Adam Cruz did not choose the title of his debut album lightly. Milestone is both a professional and personal marker.

 

“I’ve
had a vision to do something with my composing for a long time,” says
Cruz. “But I’ve also felt a certain ripening needed to happen. This is a
big step for me. I’ve invested a lot of time in practicing and
studying, working at my relationship with the piano and developing a
compositional voice. I’ve just turned 40 and I’m happy the record is
coming out now. There’s a certain amount of growth and maturity that I
have gone through, deepening my dedication as a drummer and composer,
particularly over the last decade.” To continue, Please click “MORE”!

The E-Family Releases New Project “Now & Forever” on Feb. 10th, 2011 | LISTEN!


 
The E-Family Releases New Project “Now & Forever”
 
Good Day Folks…!
 
Go right ahead and grab a notepad or a calendar and write this down:
 
The Latin sounds of the Escovedo Family (Pete Escovedo, Sheila E., Juan Escovedo and Peter Michael Escovedo) is set to break down the doors with their all new project, only made available exclusively on their website entitled, “The E Family – Now & Forever.”

R&B Latin Band DW3 is Set to Release New Album “On The Floor” on Jan. 25th, 2011 | LISTEN!

DW3 - on the floor
 
R & B Latin Band DW3 is one of the most enthusiastic, smooth, new sounding bands in the Los Angeles area. Eric, William and Damon are the three harmonious voices that bring this high energy R&B Jazz and Latin Soul band to life. With their new single “Together” hitting the airwaves, this band is sure to be a classic household name real soon. Another great single off the album, also titled “On the Floor” will debut on the Clear Channel station Hot 92.3 in Los Angeles. The album is set for release January 25, 2011 and will be available everywhere online and some stores in selected markets.