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Musicians:Carol Liebowitz-PIANO Bill Payne-CLARINET Special Guest Mark Weber POETRYArtist: Carol Liebowitz / Bill PayneTitle: SPIDERWEBMANDALALabel: Line Art Records LA1004CDRelease Date: 2018/08/03

Musicians:Michael Sarian Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vocals, Mini Moog, Synth, Jim Piela Alto & Soprano Sax, Evan Francis Tenor Sax, Elad Cohen Trombone, Michael Verselli Piano, Nord, Mini Moog, Synth, Trevor Brown Electric Bass, Josh Bailey Drums, Auxiliary Percussion, Franco Pinna Bombo Legüero (#1, 3)Artist: Michael Sarian & The ChabonesTitle: LeónLabel: Zoho […]

Artist: BOB MINTZER BIG BAND – NEW YORK VOICESTitle: MEETING OF MINDSLabel: MCG JAZZ MCG1045Release Date: 2018/06/22

Musicians:Oytun Ersan (Bass), Dave Weckl (Drums), Eric Marienthal (Saxophone), Gary Husband (Keys) ,Gerry Etkins (Keys), Dean Brown (Guitar), Mike Miller (Guitar), Brett Garsed (Guitar), Okan Ersan (Guitar), Gökay Gökşen (Trombone), Utku Akyol (Trumpet), Karen Briggs (Violin), Simge Akdoğu (Vocals), Aytunç Akdoğu (Vocals)Artist: Oytun ErsanTitle: FusioliciousLabel: Self-producedArtist Website: www.oytunersan.comRelease Date: 2018/06/01UPC […]

Musicians:Håkon Skogstad, pianoArtist: Håkon SkogstadTitle: TWO HANDS TO TANGOLabel: Avantango Records AR 002Artist Website: www.hmskogstad.net/Release Date: 2018/05/14UPC Code: 888295780766

Musicians:Antonio Adolfo (piano), Leo Amuedo (electric guitar), Nelson Faria and Claudio Jorge (acoustic guitar), Jorge Helder (double bass), Rafael Barata (drums), Jesse Sadoc (trumpet and flugelhorn), Marcelo Martins (tenor sax and flute), Dada Costa (percussion), Ze Renato (vocals), Plus components of Orquestra Atlantica (a Brazilian 7 horn plus rhythm section […]

Musicians:Richard Shulman – piano Jacob Rodriguez – tenor & soprano saxophones Zack Page – bass Rick Dilling – drums Wendy Jones – vocals on tracks 4, 7 & 9 Artist: The Richard Shulman GroupTitle: Turned into LemonadeLabel: RichHeart Music 1826Artist Website: richheartmusic.com/store/turned-into-lemonade/Release Date: 2018/05/07UPC Code: 723867182626

Musicians:Jungsu Choi has put together a great contemporary jazz ensemble with Korea’s best jazz musicians – of the best of the jazz players in Korea, Jinho Pyo (Male Voice), Eunmi Kim (Flute), Yusun Nam (Alto sax), Hachul Song (Tenor sax), Yejung Kim (Trumpet), Junyeon Lee (Trombone), Jungyun Ahn (Cello), Sungyun […]

Musicians:Glenn Crytzer (g, bj, v, dir, a) / Sam Hoyt, Mike Davis, Jason Prover (t) / Rob Edwards, Joe McDonough, Jim Fryer (tb) / Jay Rattman (as, ss, cl) / Mark Lopeman, Marc Schwartz (as, ts, cl) / Matt Koza (ts, cl) / Henry “Ricky” Alexander (as, bar, cl) / […]

Musicians:Bill O’Connell – piano and Fender Rhodes (tracks 3 & 6), Lincoln Goines – electric bass, Robby Ameen – drums, Randy Brecker – flugelhorn (track 5), Craig Handy – tenor saxophone (track 3), Conrad Herwig – trombone (track 8), Dan Carillo – guitar (tracks 5 & 9), Andrea Brachfeld – […]

Musicians:Dongfeng Liu Piano, John Benitez Electric bass, Acoustic bass, Roberto Quintero Percussion # 1 – 5, 7, Francis Benitez Drums, Min Xiaofen Ruan # 1, Pipa # 3, 5 Feifei Yang Erhu # 7, Special Guests: Hanggai Band Mongolian horsehead fiddle, Mongolian throat singing # 1Artist: Dongfeng LiuTitle: China CaribeLabel: […]

Musicians:FRANKFURT RADIO BIG BAND (HR-BIGBAND) JIM McNEELY conductor, HEINZ-DIETER SAUERBORN soprano and alto saxophones, flute, alto and bass flutes, clarinet, OLIVER LEICHT soprano and alto saxophones, flute, alto flute, B flat and alto clarinets, TONY LAKATOS tenor saxophone, flute, alto flute, STEFFEN WEBER tenor saxophone, flute, bass flute, clarinet, RAINER […]

Musicians:Salvo Losappio (tenor saxophone), Sacha Perry (piano), Ari Roland (bass), Phil Stewart (drums)Artist: Salvo LosappioTitle: Long Story ShortLabel: Gut String Records 
GSR031Release Date: 2018/05/15UPC Code: 888295697699

Musicians:Pedro Giraudo-bass, Nick Danielson-violin, Rodolfo Zanetti-bandoneón, Emilio Teubal-pianoArtist: Pedro GiraudoTitle: Vigor TangueroLabel: Zoho ZM201803Artist Website: www.pedrogiraudo.com/web/jazz/Release Date: 2018/04/06UPC Code: 880956180328

Musicians:Shawn Maxwell – alto saxophone/clarinet/flute, Dee Alexander – voice (tracks 1, 2 & 4), Victor Garcia – trumpet/flugelhorn (tracks 2 & 8), Chad McCullough – trumpet/flugelhorn (tracks 1, 3, 4, 5 & 9), Corey Wilkes – trumpet (tracks 6 & 10), Matt Nelson – piano/Rhodes, Patrick Mulcahy – electric bass […]

Musicians:2 CD Set Multiverse Big Band TRUMPETS Kevin Bryan – lead Shareef Clayton Max Darché Andrew Neesley SAXOPHONES David Dejesus- lead alto, soprano, flute Andrew Gould – alto, flute Peter Brainin- tenor, flute Yaacov Mayman – tenor, flute, clarinet Danny Rivera – baritone TROMBONES David Miller – lead Tim Sessions […]

Musicians:Bob Arthurs, trumpet, flugelhorn, voice (tracks 3,6,8,10,11), Steve LaMattina, guitarArtist: Bob ArthursTitle: Jazz It Up! Ukrainian Songs for Three DadsLabel: Blue Griffin Recording Inc. BGR 461Artist Website: www.bobarthursmusic.comRelease Date: 2018/05/04UPC Code: 888295 671651

Musicians:Author Peter Jones is a Jazz singer and journalist This Is Hip is more than a biography: it also explores Murphy’s innovative approaches both to singing and to the teaching of singers. Based on numerous interviews with those who knew him best, the book delves into a performing and recording […]

Musicians:Misha Piatigorsky – piano, Charlie Dougherty – bass, Sam Fishman – drums, Jeremy Fishman – saxophone (tracks 8,9,10)Artist: Misha Piatigorsky TrioTitle: Stained Glass and Technicolor GroovesLabel: Natural DrummerArtist Website: www.misha.nycRelease Date: 2018/05/06

Musicians:Sean Noonan drums/vocals/composition/producer Alex Marcelo piano Peter Bitenc bassArtist: Sean NoonanTitle: The Aqua DivaLabel: Sean Noonan Music-7Artist Website: www.seannoonanmusic.comRelease Date: 2018/06/01

Musicians:Diane Marino: vocals, Brad Cole: piano/keyboards/B-3 organ Arrangements / Orchestrations, Chris Brown: drums, Frank Marino: bass, Mark Christian: guitar-tracks except tracks 2.4, Doug Munro: guitar-tracks 2.4, Dann Sherrill: percussion, Don Aliquo: alto, tenor, baritone & soprano saxophones, Scott Ducaj: trumpet-tracks 3.7.11, Harry Kim: trumpet-track 4, Roy Agee: trombone, David Davidson: […]

Musicians:Fred Farell Voice, Dave Liebman Soprano & Tenor Saxophones, Wooden Recorder, Richie Beirach-Acoustic PianoArtist: Fred FarellTitle: Distant Song Fred Farell sings the music of Dave Liebman and Richie Beirach Label: Whaling City Sound WCS 103Artist Website: www.fredfarell.com/Release Date: 2018/01/26UPC Code: 687606010321

Musicians:McClenty Hunter Jr. – drums, Eddie Henderson – trumpet (2), Donald Harrison – alto sax (2,8), Stacy Dillard – tenor sax (2,3,5,9), Eric Reed – piano (1,2,3,5,8,9), Christian Sands – piano, fender rhodes (4,6,7), Dave Stryker – guitar (4,6), Corcoran Holt – bass (1,2,3,5,8,9), Eric Wheeler -bass (4,6,7) Artist: McClenty […]

Musicians:Jared Gold – Hammond B3 organ, Dave Stryker-guitar, Billy Hart – drums, Jeremy Pelt – trumpet, flugelhornArtist: Jared GoldTitle: ReemergenceLabel: Strikezone Records 8817Artist Website: www.jaredgoldb3.comRelease Date: 2018/05/04

Musicians:Vinny Raniolo – Guitar, Elias Bailey – BassArtist: Vinny RanioloTitle: Air GuitarLabel: Self ProducedArtist Website: vinnyraniolo.comRelease Date: 2018/04/27UPC Code: 0026146270

Musicians:Diane Moser-piano, Anton Denner-flute & piccolo, Ken Filiano-bassArtist: Diane MoserTitle: BirdsongsLabel: Planet Arts 30174Artist Website: dianemosermusic.comRelease Date: 2018/03/01UPC Code: 820428 301745

Musicians:Noshir Mody: Guitar, Mike Mullan: Alto/Tenor Saxophone, Benjamin Hankle: Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Campbell Charshee: Piano, John Lenis: Bass, Yutaka Uchida: DrumsArtist: Noshir ModyTitle: A Burgeoning ConsciousnessLabel: Self ProducedArtist Website: www.noshirmody.comRelease Date: 2018 /05/11UPC Code: 888295673761

Musicians:Pedro Giraudo : conductor, composer, arranger & The WDR Big BandArtist: Pedro Giraudo and the WDR Big BandTitle: An Argentinian in New YorkLabel: Zoho ZM201804Artist Website: www.pedrogiraudo.com/web/jazz/Release Date: 2018/04/06UPC Code: 880956180427

Musicians:FERNANDO GARCÍA drums, vocals (6), DAN MARTÍNEZ upright bass, electric bass (8), GABRIEL CHAKARJI piano, GABRIEL VICÉNS guitar, JAN KUS tenor sax, VICTOR PABLO barril, congas, Special guest: MIGUEL ZENÓN Alto Sax (3)Artist: Fernando GarciaTitle: Guasabara Puerto RicoLabel: Zoho ZM201802Artist Website: www.fernandogarcia.com/default.aspxRelease Date: 2018/03/09UPC Code: 880956180229

Musicians:featuring Randy Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Wayne Bergeron, Eric Marienthal, Gordon Goodwin and Rick BraunArtist: Andrew NeuTitle: The Big Band Side of Andrew Neu CatwalkLabel: CGN Records 82601-2Artist Website: www.andrewneu.com/sitebuilder/Release Date: 2018/01/16UPC Code: 8 88295 68009 7

Musicians:Roch Lockyer –Guitar & Vocals, Ben Powell-Violin & Rob Hardt-Clarinet Artist: Roch LockyerTitle: When Frank Met DjangoLabel: rochlockmusicArtist Website: www.rochlock.com/rochmusic/Release Date: 2018/02/14

Musicians:Featuring: Bob Mintzer, Eric Marienthal, Holly Hoffman & Dean BrownArtist: Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz MachineTitle: Tasty TunesLabel: Tall Man Productions 005Artist Website: bigbandjazzmachine.comRelease Date: 2018/01/23UPC Code: 889211707119

Musicians:Clotilde : vocals, flute, Alexandre Saada : Piano, Rhodes, Clavinette, back vocals All arrangements by : Madeleine & Salomon Artist: MADELEINE & SALOMONTitle: A WOMAN’S JOURNEYLabel: Tzigart/Promiseland PL0012Artist Website: madeleine-salomon.com/releasesRelease Date: 2018/01/12UPC Code: 3 760100 040159

Musicians:JOHN HART-Guitar, ADAM SCONE-Hammond Organ, RUDY ALBIN PETSCHAUE-DrumsArtist: Hart, Scone & AlbinTitle: Leading the British InvasionLabel: Zoho Roots ZM201801Artist Website: johnhartproject.com/page/AboutRelease Date: 2018/01/05UPC Code: 880956180120

Musicians:Peter Meyer – Guitar, Electronics, Wanja Slavin – Alto Saxophone, Synth + Flutes Track 1, Clarinet Track 5, Bernhard Meyer – Bass, Jim Black – DrumsArtist: Other AnimalTitle: Other AnimalLabel: Traumton Records 4661Artist Website: www.meyer-music.de/?page_id=1045Release Date: 2018/02/02UPC Code: 705304466124

Musicians:Gregory Lewis-Hammond B3 Organ, Marc Ribot-guitar, Jeremy Bean Clemons-Drum Artist: Gregory Lewis & Marc RibotTitle: Organ Monk BlueLabel: Self ProducedArtist Website: www.greglewismusic.com/#Home.phpRelease Date: 2018/01/05UPC Code: 888295626163

Musicians:musican/neuroscientist (Dave Soldier composer/computer-musician (Brad Garton)  hardanger fiddle (Dan Trueman), the solo flute (Margaret Lancaster), the mandolin (Terry Pender) and the trap drums (William Hooker)  http://davesoldier.com , http://mulatta.org, http://sites.music.columbia.edu/brad/ Artist: Brad Garton & Dave SoldierTitle: The Brainwave Music Project Label: Mulatta 038Release Date: 2018/01/05UPC Code: 19192489586

Musicians:Corina Bartra-vocals, Steve Sandberg-piano; Victor Murillo-bass; Jay Rodriguez-sax; Seth Johnson-guitar; Vince Cherico-drums; Perico Diaz-cajonArtist: Corina BartraTitle: TakundeLabel: Blue Spiral Records CD 13Artist Website: www.corinabartra.comRelease Date: 2018/01/05UPC Code: 8 88295 61936 3

Musicians:Jason Kao Hwang, Rosi Hertlein, Fung Churn Hwei (violins), Stephanie Griffin (viola), Lenny Mims and Carol Buck (cellos), Steve Swell (trombone), Vincent Chancey (French horn), and Waldron Mahdi Ricks (trumpet), Richard Keene (oboe), Elliott Levin (flute, tenor saxophone), Ras Moshe (soprano and tenor saxophones), Michael Lytle (bass clarinet), and myself, […]

Musicians:Steve Slagle-alto & soprano sax, Lawrence Fields-piano, Scott Colley-bass, Roman Diaz-percussion, Bill Stewart-drums, Special Guest Dave Stryker-guitarArtist: Steve SlagleTitle: DedicationLabel: Panorama Records 007Artist Website: www.steveslagle.comRelease Date: 2018/01/05