Saxophonist/Composer Jon Irabagon To Release “The Observer”

On October 20th, 2009, Concord Jazz will release The Observer, saxophonist and composer Jon Irabagon’s newest recording as a leader. The album is a follow up to his first one, Outright, released last year by Innova.
Winning the 2008 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition has afforded Irabagon the opportunity to assemble a dream-team of musicians, [...]

Jazz Albums To Be Released October 2009: Sneak preview of what’s to come

Here’s a taste of the latest Jazz Albums coming to you in October, 2009. This list represents artists both new and old, those that are making their way up the charts and those that have been recording for the past 15+ years.
This article represents some names that often fall under the radar but should [...]

Jazz Pianist & Bandleader Ramsey Lewis Releases Latest Concord Jazz Project: “Songs From The Heart”

On September 29th, 2009, Concord Jazz released Songs From The Heart: Ramsey Plays Ramsey, the debut Concord Jazz CD from iconic pianist and bandleader Ramsey Lewis.

The Album

Songs From The Heart contains a refined collection of 12 new originals composed over a period of two years, including music from two commissioned world premiere performances at the [...]

Vocalist & Saxophonist Curtis Stigers To Release Latest Project “Lost In Dreams”

On September 29th, 2009 vocalist/saxophonist/songwriter Curtis Stigers delivers his latest Concord Jazz project, Lost in Dreams, combining his signature brand of jazz with generous doses of soul, pop, and blues along with his take on contemporary standards.
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A couple members of the Lost in Dreams [...]

Grammy Award Winning Jazz Trumpeter Terence Blanchard Released “Choices”

Terence Blanchard, the three-time Grammy award winning trumpeter and composer, released his latest album, Choices. Available back on August 18th, 2009 on Concord Jazz, the album was the recorded in March in Blanchard’s hometown of New Orleans at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Choices addresses the choices we all make in life, both [...]

Poncho Sanchez To Release Latin Jazz Tribute Album: “Psychedelic Blues” Comes Out September 29th

On September 29th, 2009 Concord Picante will release Psychedelic Blues, Ponchos Sanchez’s new album and twenty-fourth recording on Concord Records. The features a more Latin jazz influenced sound honoring the tradition of Sanchez’s earlier Concord recordings.

The Album
Psychedelic Blues is Poncho Sanchez’s tribute to the traditional Latin jazz roots and musical memories of his childhood. [...]

New Album From The Dangling Success: “City Life” Is 3rd Most Added Album On Smoothjazz.com

The Dangling Success, a smooth grooving jazz/rock group out of New York, unveiled their latest release, City Life. This five-piece Groove/R&B/Smooth Jazz band can best be described as an aphrodisiac for the spirit, infusing their songs with the perfect blend of all things smooth and funky, rock and jazz. Produced by the group [...]

Eddie Benitez’s New Release “Visions Of Angels”: Great New Age Jazz

Eddie Benitez’s newest project Visions of Angels, released September 1st, 2009 on NuGroove Records, is taking world music/ new age jazz to a new level. Experience the pure passion, spirituality and heart of Eddie Benitez’s music unleashed on 12 new cuts, all written and produced by the artist.
Joined by guest vocalist, R&B legend Howard Hewett, [...]

Jazz Saxophonist Benny Reid To Release New Album: “Escaping Shadows” Out In Stores September 15th

Concord Jazz has announced the release of Escaping Shadows, the sophomore album form alto saxophonist Benny Reid. On his new release, 29-year-old Reid reveals the next vital step in his maturation as an adventurous artists and an ambitious composer. The album features nine originals and one cover song. It will be available [...]

Singer/Guitarist Lili Añel To Release New Album: Scheduled for Sept. 29th

Lili Añel has been described as “Part soul sister, part jazz chanteuse, and pure dynamite” (Jazz Times), possessing “unusual power, fearless emotional directness, and a wide-open timbre” (New York Times). Additionally, Añel’s presence has certainly been felt on such top Triple A radio stations as WFUV (New York), WXPN (Philadelphia), WUMB (Boston), and WXRT (Chicago). [...]