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Released Today Manhã de Carnaval First Single From Pianist Cliff Korman's Forthcoming Album Urban Tracks Cliff Korman’s Urban Tracks features the inventive pianist playing Brazilian and jazz classics in a trio with bassist Harvie S and drummer Rafael Barata. The music, which ranges from Benny Golson to Caetano Veloso, has consistently brilliant piano playing and close interplay by the trio. Cliff Korman has spent his career playing both high-quality jazz and Brazilian music, often combining together the two idioms. Sounding unlike anyone else and avoiding predictability, Korman has mastered the jazz vocabulary, infusing it with his own spirited musical personality and his love of the Brazilian heritage. His fresh and personal chord voicings, along with a style that is thoughtful yet full of creativity, make Urban Tracks a rewarding listening experience. Korman is joined on his latest recording by bassist Harvie S and drummer Rafael Barata, both of whom supply versatility, solid support, and stimulating ideas. Among the highlights are the energetic “Cheio de Malicia, ” a version of “Manha de Carnaval” that explores several moods and tempos, an unpredictable exploration of “All The Things You Are, ” and Korman’s memorable solo piano outing on “Canhoto.” Whether playing a straight forward version of the late Benny Golson’s “Whisper Not” or Caetano Velosa’s soulful and soothing “Trilhos Urbanos, ” the pianist is heard throughout in prime form. Cliff Korman was born and raised in New York. In 1981 at the Creative Music Studio’s World Music Institute in Woodstock, he met Brazilian clarinetist Paulo Moura who inspired his lifelong exploration of Brazilian music. Korman earned his doctorate at the Manhattan School of Music where he was the Coordinator of Brazilian Studies and led the Brazilian Jazz Ensemble. He eventually moved to Brazil where he is on the faculty at the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. In his career, Cliff Korman has participated in many Brazilian jazz CDs, playing keyboards, contributing arrangements and sometimes working as the producer. He has been an important part of projects with Gerry Mulligan (Paraiso – Jazz Brazil), Astrud Gilberto, Ana Caram, Paulo Moura (Mood Ingenuo – Pixinguinha Meets Duke Ellington), Chuck Mangione (The Feeling’s Back), Corina Bartra, and Wendy Luck among others. Some of his own recordings include Rhapsody In Bossa (the music of Gershwin and Jobim), Gafieria Dance Brasil, Migrations, Trains Of Thought, Brasilified, and Bossas And Ballads. Urban Tracks is Cliff Korman’s latest accomplishment and serves as a perfect introduction to his music for those not already familiar with his brilliant playing. Artist: CLIFF KORMAN TRIO Title: URBAN TRACKS Artist Website: https://cliffkorman.com Release Date: December 6, 2024 (album) Online Singles: Nov. 15, 2024: Manh. de Carnaval (Luiz Bonf.) Nov. 22, 2024: Fall (Wayne Shorter) Nov. 29, 2024: Saudade do Paulo (Cliff Korman) Label: SS UPC Code: 634164417260 RECORDED AT The Bunker Studio, Brooklyn, NY. RECORDING DATES: December 22–23, 2021. RECORDING/ MIXING ENGINEER: Aaron Nevezie. MASTERING: Carlos Fuchs. ARTWORK: Darius Korman. PRODUCER: Cliff Korman. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Kabir Sehgal MUSICIANS: Cliff Korman - piano/arrangements, Harvie S - bass, Rafael Barata - drums TRACK LISTING 1. Cheio De Malícia (Radamés Gnattali) ADDAF/Toda América 2. Manhã De Carnaval (Luiz Bonfá/ Antônio Maria) SACEM: NOUVELLES ED MERIDIAN ASCAP: CHAPPELL-CO INC 3. All The Things You Are (Oscar Hammerstein/Jerome Kern) ASCAP: UNIVERSAL POLYGRAM INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING 4. Canhoto (Radamés Gnattali) ADDAF: Toda América 5. Whisper Not (Benny Golson) ASCAP: Time Step Music 6. Fall (Wayne Shorter) BMI: Miyako Music 7. Francisca (Toninho Horta) ASCAP: Manulu Music 8. Trilhos Urbanos (Caetano Veloso) UBC: UNS PRODUÇÕES ARTÍSTICAS LTDA. BMI: Terra Enterprises, Inc. 9. Saudade Do Paulo (Cliff Korman) BMI: Almonds and Roses Music |
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