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CD: Secrets From The Jazz Ghetto Vol. 2 (Dayside)
Posted on Dec 30, 2010
From Carol Comer’s liner notes of the CD Millie and Mike Live (ARC-2291): “Thirteen is supposed to be an unlucky number but such is not the case with the collection of thoughtfully chosen, beautifully arranged winners found here on Millie Edwards’ and Mike Pagan’s first – and hopefully not last – recorded collaboration.”
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John Medeski is one of the jazz world's best-known and most accomplished keyboard players—but he had to begin learning jazz somewhere. That somewhere was with pianist, composer and teacher Lee Shaw, in late '70s Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Over 30 years later, as the title of their album makes plain, Medeski and Shaw are Together Again.
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Don Aliquo's 5th solo release is a New York based affair, featuring veteran jazz masters Rufus Reid, bass, Jim McNeely, piano and the dynamic drummer Obed Calvaire. Recorded in Englewood, New Jersey in June 2010, the work features the quartet in a set of originals written mainly by Aliquo with a tune each by Reid and McNeely.
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This record is accompanied by stunning cover art by the late great jazz illustrator, Jim Flora. The cover is a one-of a kind letter-press creation courtesy of Tom Parson. Recording, mixing, and mastering was done by Mell Dettmer. We laid down the tracks at a cabin in Index, WA (much thanks to David and Karen Bell).
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“Compared to What? proves itself a funkier, harder-driving version of the Les McCann/Eddie Harris hit from ’68, featuring vocalist Courtney Lemmon, whose soulful take on the lyrics show them to be as relevant in these turbulent times as they were in the late sixties.”
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With 10 original works for “little big-band” (3 saxes, 3 brass, 3 rhythm), the album features works written for and describing the women in my life: mother, grandmother, wife and daughters.
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Virtuoso performances abound, resulting in 509,000+ downloads and counting. This album was recorded “live” in the studio with no overdubs or studio tricks. Vivendi Universal says: “exotically beautiful music that contemporary jazz lovers will devour.”
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"One of the most promising emergent jazz musicians in town isn’t some kid straight out of school or still in school." ~ Kansas City Star | Award-winning composer, Chris Burnett shows a glimpse of his range and variety of styles on this latest CD.
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Creative, fresh takes on classic jazz standards. — “If it’s good it doesn’t need a label.” – Toni Gates This sums up the attitude and music of Kansas City native, Toni Gates. Toni began her singing career in the comforts of her own home. Her mom says she started singing along with popular TV jingles as a toddler.
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West Coast Jazz pianist George Kahn carries the tradition of jazz greats like Dave Brubeck, Vince Guaraldi and Horace Silver into the 21st Century with SECRETS FROM THE JAZZ GHETTO. Volume 2 (Dayside) has 13 groovy tunes great for the party
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West Coast Jazz pianist George Kahn carries the tradition of jazz greats like Dave Brubeck, Vince Guaraldi and Horace Silver into the 21st Century with SECRETS FROM THE JAZZ GHETTO. Volume 1 (Nightside) is perfect for late night cocktails and soft lights
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The 17 year collaboration between vocalist Miles Griffith and pianist Michael Jefry Stevens culminates in this magnificent 2009 recording of 10 original vocal compositions. Recorded live at Swiss Radio in Zurich. The group toured Europe in 2007, 2008 and 2009. In 2010 the quartet made their debut USA tour in support of their CD “Only Love“.
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French pianist Sébastien Paindestre teams up with his longtime band mates for a blend of originals and smart cover tunes on Live @ Duc des Lombards. Recorded live at the Duc des Lombards jazz club in Paris, France in 2008, the disc documents a session of primarily instrumental music, with the exception of Brad Mehldau’s “Ron’s Place,” featuring vocalist Michele-Anna Mimouni.
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There are two new releases by Tony Suggs. The titles are “Black Potatoes” (ARC-2154) and “Black Liqueur” (ARC-2161). Both were produced by Tony Suggs and feature him with Keyon Harold-trumpet, Stacy Dillard-saxophones, Richie Goods-bass, Ameen Saleem-bass, among others.
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There are two new releases by Tony Suggs. The titles are “Black Potatoes” (ARC-2154) and “Black Liqueur” (ARC-2161). Both were produced by Tony Suggs and feature him with Keyon Harold-trumpet, Stacy Dillard-saxophones, Richie Goods-bass, Ameen Saleem-bass, among others.
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The Black House Improvisors' Collective endeavors to help musicians work together to provide each other resources in which to develop and support each other and the Kansas City music scene.
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Fresh new jazz versions of your Christmas favorites arranged for vocals, guitar and percussion. Toni, Tom and Clarence crossed paths while working as fellow instructors at a Kansas City area performing arts high school. Their common bond and love of music has led to the development and heartfelt collaboration of “Comfort & Joy," 12 terribly original Christmas arrangements (all by Tom) tra la la la la!
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This CD captures the soul of traditional Spirituals, set to new jazz harmonizations and rhythms. One of the first improvisers and composers to adapt to the modern era the groundbreaking contributions Stéphane Grappelli, Joe Venuti, Stuff Smith and other pioneering jazz violinists made to the legacy of an instrument primarily associated with classical and folk music, John Blake, Jr. has consistently created music that engages the heart, mind, body and soul.
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ARC-2116 SUMI TONOOKA – LONG AGO TODAY – AUDIO CD: A standout jazz trio recording highlighting "provocative and compelling music" New York Times , "Long Ago Today" is music from the heart that pulls you in and makes you want to stay, featuring original compositions by Sumi Tonooka.
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His debut CD, Solo, was released in 2000 to critical acclaim, and the audience has since been waiting for his return, long overdue as a solo artist. In the most beautiful sense, Will’s phrasing is downhill, leaning forward, he waits for nothing; there’s a real sense of urgency here—he’s gotta get it to ya’, and now! With respect to that sense of urgency, let me give you a thumbnail sketch of the swinging tunes that are on this long awaited recording.
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CHARLIE BANACOS was an American pianist, composer, author and educator, concentrating on jazz. Banacos created over 100 courses of study for improvisation and composition. His concepts of teaching and his courses influenced educators since the late 1950s. He was the original author of courses named “Hexatonics”, “Intervallics”, “Tetratonics”, “Superimpositions”, “Harps”, “Overlaps”, “Bitonal Pendulums”, “Double Mambos”, “Twenty-third Chords”, “Tonal Paralypsis”, and “Triad Pairs,” among others. These and many of his other terms for his courses have become part of the basic lexicon in jazz education.
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