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Feb. 21 – Jon Irabagon's 'Server Farm' confronts A.I. with audacious 10-piece band
08.11.2024 Out February 21, 2025, Server Farm charts the tension between the human and the virtual with a phenomenal band featuring Mazz Swift, Peter Evans, Miles Okazaki, Wendy Eisenberg, Matt Mitchell, Michael Formanek, Chris Lightcap, Dan Weiss and Levy Lorenzo read more

Joe Syrian Motor City Jazz Octet’s Secret Message Out November 15 on Circle 9 Records
08.11.2024 A refreshing, classics-oriented offering by the veteran drummer's trusty "little big band" — featuring standards from "Bye, Bye Blackbird" to the Beatles — arrives next month via Circle 9 Jazz isn't just on the ground floor of American popular music; it's essential to its continued evolution. Even as its mainstream cachet declined, the eclectic AOR greats of the 20th century, like the Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Earth Wind & Fire, and Tower of Power, read more

Pianist Yelena Eckemoff to release new recording in spring 2025
07.11.2024 "I dreamed about being born in medieval times, " says composer Yelena Eckemoff. Yelena's newest album is not a rendering of early-music tropes in modern jazz feels. Rather, in her writing on this album Yelena synthesizes classical music constructs and her original melodies with the varied rhythmic and stylistic innovations of jazz, fusion, and world music from the 21st century. Beyond this, she invests each moment of the album with her own sense of delight in leading and performing this unique material. read more

Barcelona-born Jazz Pianist Marina Albero Releases A Nomad of Sound
07.11.2024 Marina Albero resumes her journey across the world on here new album: A Nomad of Sound. Barcelona-born jazz pianist charts an exciting course abroad with a release inspired by the freedom to explore A Nomad of Sound, written and recorded during a self-designed musical residency in New Orleans in early 2024, is the overture to an ambitious new chapter in jazz pianist Marina Albero's lifelong musical travelogue. read more

Dan Moretti & Brazilia, Live at the Pump House Music Works (Jan 31st)
07.11.2024 The album features a stellar lineup of musicians, including Latin Jazz Grammy winner Oscar Stagnaro from Peru on bass, Maxim Lubarsky from Ukraine on piano, Ernesto Diaz from Columbia on percussion, and Steve Langone from Boston on drums. Together, they deliver a masterful reinterpretation of some of Wayne Shorter's most iconic pieces, infusing them with fresh energy and rhythmic flair. read more

DAVE STRYKER - STRYKER WITH STRINGS GOES TO THE MOVIES
07.11.2024 Music and movies are the most captivating, the most arresting of all art forms. In their immersive magic they spark the inner powerhouse of emotions and dreams that illuminates the soul. Inspired by their 2023 Emmy-winning PBS special Wes Montgomery at 100: A 100th Birthday Tribute Concert, guitarist Dave Stryker and arranger and conductor Brent Wallarab decided to explore their mutual love of movies by recording 11 classic movie themes with a 30-piece studio orchestra. read more

Guitarist Stephen Bryant New Release RED 123 - Unique and Innovative!
07.11.2024 RED123 emerged from the creative depths of a "Basement Recording" project during the COVID-19 lockdown, exploring unique tunings and innovative sounds. In his early 20's Steve Bryant spent six years playing guitar as a member of the United States Navy Band—an experience that infused his music with a unique blend of structure and improvisation, akin to jazz. read more

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World class guitarist Sol Roots performs at The Room at Cedar Grove, Delaware
08.11.2024 On Saturday November 9, world class guitarist and vocalist Sol Roots brings a trio to perform at the intimate concert hall and supper club, The Room at Cedar Grove, which is located on Delaware's scenic coast. read more

Georgetown Halloween Block Party, Sol Roots Band with Ron Holloway
01.11.2024 On October 31, the award winning Sol Roots Band perform an evening of upbeat funk, deep blues, and soulful rock for The Georgetown Halloween Block Party, also with special guest saxophonist Ron Holloway. Sol Roots performs an award-winning blend of New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, heartfelt soul, and energetic rock. Known for his ferocious guitar skills and soulful vocals, Sol has toured around the world with numerous musical luminaries. read more

FYC Eric Benét Best Traditional R & B Performance
14.10.2024 It's been eight years since R&B singer Eric Benét dropped an album. Now the vet is back on the scene and has tapped Tamar Braxton for an assist. "Something We Can Make Love To" features smooth and passionate vocals from both singers, set to an intimate and romantic mood. An alluring exchange of passionate lyrics can be heard over the three-minute track. read more

Rare B.B. King recording from Zev Feldman’s Deep Digs – seven-piece band heard on record for the first time
03.10.2024 Deep Digs, in cooperation with the B. B. King Estate, Universal Music Enterprises and INA France, will issue a sensational, previously unreleased B.B. King album, In France: Live at the 1977 Nancy Jazz Pulsations Festival, as a limited two-LP set for RSD Black Friday on Nov. 29. read more

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Composers Concordance Presents - Adam Holzman 'SCHIZO'
08.11.2024 On Friday, December 6th, 2024 at 7pm at Kostabi World, Composers Concordance presents Adam Holzman 'SCHIZO, ' a concert featuring the legendary keyboardist performing together with legendary trombonist Dick Griffin, acclaimed guitarist Jane Getter, and innovative Di.J. Gene Pritsker. read more

Feb. 7 – Griot Songs, Omar Thomas Large Ensemble's Vibrant Take on the Modern Griot
05.11.2024 In West African tradition, the griot is a storyteller, poet and musician whose songs become a repository for a community's traditions and history. Sixteen years in the making, Griot Songs – the breathtaking third release by the Omar Thomas Large Ensemble – is a distinctly personal and emotionally vibrant take on the role of the modern griot. read more

Composers Concordance Presents -
05.11.2024 On Friday, November 29th, 2024 at 7pm, Composers Concordance presents the next installment of its 'Timbre Tantrum' series. Each event this season features 3 or 4 of the same instruments, plus rhythm section. This first incarnation at NUBLU showcases 4 great trumpet players performing brand new music written for this occasion. read more

Sacred Harmony The power of the ancient Greek Lyre
18.10.2024 A special recording project from Seikilo Ancient World Music from master lyre musician, Theodore Koumartzis, upright electric bassist, Jordan Koumartzis & lyre musician vocalist, Thanasis Kleopas read more


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