New Release: MATTHEWDAVID “OUTMIND” (Brainfeeder)

The songs unveiled on Outmind are destined for infinite replay. Light, gauzy moments blend with those densely layered. The biggest swing gives way to the slowest sway. These are classic jams obscured in fuzz and fog. Nostalgic jeeps bump invisibly to thumping bass.

Jazz Vocalist Nnenna Freelon Releases Album: “Homefree”

Concord Jazz announces the release of Homefree (April, 2010), the newest album from esteemed jazz vocalist and multi-Grammy nominee Nnenna Freelon. Homefree marks Freelon’s seventh Concord Jazz album as a leader and first studio outing since 2005. The 11-track collection was recorded at Sound Pure Studios in Durham, North Carolina.

The Album

Homefree is a [...]

Grammy-Nominated Trumpeter Christian Scott Release New Album: “Yesterday You Said Tomorrow”

On March 30, 2010 start trumpeter Christian Scott released Yesterday You Said Tomorrow, his highly anticipated, all-new 10-song collection. The album was recorded at the renowned Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey where legendary Rudy Van Gelder engineered the work. Yesterday You Said Tomorrow

Tom Hemby Trivia: Answer The Question Correctly To Win A Copy

We recently posted an article about Grammy-award winner and guitarist Tom Hemby. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to snapshots of his latest album, In the Moment, now is your chance:

Amazon.com Widgets

In addition, the first one to answer the following question correctly will win a copy of the album, mailed [...]

Grammy-Award Winner Tom Hemby Releases Album: “In The Moment”

Grammy-award winner, guitaris, producer and songwriter Tom Hemby collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry for his third solo album, In The Moment (March, 2010). With a core rhythm section featuring drummer Vinnie Colaiuta and bassist Nathan East, the Nashville veteran has recorded 14 songs that spotlight his contemporary jazz [...]

“Anything Goes”: Herb Alpert & Lani Hall’s Concord Debut Release

Acclaimed jazz duo Herb Alpert & Lani Hall have announced the dates for their upcoming tour in support of their new live CD and Concord Jazz debut Anything Goes. The tour begins December 3rd, 2009 at the Nokia Theatre in New York, NY.
Artists: Herb Alpert & Lani Hall
Album: Anything Goes
Label: Concord Jazz
Release [...]

Saxophonist Najee Releases New Album “Mind Over Matter”

Jazz Saxophonist Najee released his latest album, Mind Over Matter, August of this year, and it is definitely getting the recognition it deserves. Having been inspired by the great Miles David, it combines many different styles – R&B, neo-soul, contemporary jazz – all into one. It is actually in this intricate weaving of [...]

All Your Jazz Review Of Coltrane’s “Side Steps” Box Set

As mentioned in an earlier post, the release of this 5 CD box set, Side Steps, completes the reissue in remastered form of John Coltrane’s legendary Prestige recordings that had been begun with the Fearless Leader and Interplay sets, released in 2006 and 2007, respectively.
Info About The Coltrane Box Set Series

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Guitarist Peter White Releases “Good Day” On Peak Records

For nearly twenty years, Peter White has made the acoustic guitar a dynamic and expressive voice in the overall soundscape of contemporary jazz. Since his first recordings in the early 1990s, he has infused pop standards and his own original material with a sense of innovation and energy that rivals the abilities of many [...]

Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis Combine Efforts: “Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis Play the Music of Ray Charles”

On one special evening at Jazz at Lincoln Center, two musical icons, Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis, along with the stunning songstress Norah Jones, collectively brought their unique musical perspective to 15 of legendary Ray Charles’ hits such as “Hallelujah I Love Her So,” “Hit the Road Jack” and “Unchain My Heart.”

Recorded in High [...]