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10.11.2024 Described as a "composer of uncommon gifts and unusual methods" by The New York Times and "fearless" by NPR, GRAMMY -nominated composer Anna Clyne and inimitable orchestral collective The Knights, led by Eric Jacobsen, release their new album SHORTHAND today on Sony Classical. read more 10.11.2024 A highly talented composer, guitarist, author and educator specializing in Latin and contemporary jazz, Neff Irizarry follows in the footsteps of Jim Hall, Pat Metheny and Steve Khan. His unique blend of progressive Latin Jazz displays Puerto Rican "Sabor" and a Nordic cool called "Sisu." read more 10.11.2024 Embracing post-bop, classical, and world music, the Anglo-French pianist has explored his quirky interpretations of the genre since way before his graduation from Berklee College of Music. read more  10.11.2024 Guitarist Margaret Slovak and bassist Chris Maresh are honored to play a live in-store show at Austin's legendary Waterloo Records! They will be launching the release of their new duo CD, "A Star's Light Does Fall, " an album of 11 enchanting instrumental interpretations of holiday classics such as "O Come O Come Emmanuel" and non-traditional Christmas songs such as "Infant Eyes" by jazz legend Wayne Shorter. After a 30-minute set of music, Margaret and Chris will be available to sign CDs. read more10.11.2024 Encounters and Collisions, out November 15, 2024 on Biophilia Records features saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, cellist Erik Friedlander and pianist Angelica Sanchez "Serpa possesses a preternatural cool, injecting weightless sophistication and melodic grace into everything she touches." – Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader read more 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 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
10.11.2024 Pat Hunter is a powerhouse vocalist whose dynamic style has drawn comparisons to legends like Etta James, Shirley Bassey, and Tina Turner. Known for her versatility, Pat performs a wide range of genres, including blues, R&B, soul, funk, and jazz. read more 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  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 more14.10.2024 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
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 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 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 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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