New Jazz Releases, Page 23

 
KEVIN FLOURNOY
“Smooth It Over”
feat. Contemporary Jazz Saxophone Legend
Ronnie Laws
 
After 30 years as a powerhouse behind the scenes creative force for some of pop, R&B and contemporary jazz’s most iconic performers, multi-talented keyboardist, composer and producer Kevin Flournoy is quickly building momentum as an emerging artist in his own right. When he decided at last to turn the spotlight on himself, one of his driving missions was to reach out to the influential greats he has worked with throughout his career and incorporate their trademark vibes into the fresh tracks he is creating.

 
Saxophonist/Composer
John Ellis and his Quartet
to release recording
“Bizet: Carmen in Jazz”
 
OUT NOW!
Release Date: December 22nd, 2023
 
John Ellis, one of the most sought-after saxophonists and multi-reedists of his generation, has had ample opportunity to write for longform compositional settings. His chamber-jazz ensemble works The Ice Siren and MOBRO are quasi-operatic, you might say.