The FOR NOW Band prepares the release of its CD "Elsewhere"

"Elsewhere" of For Now

For Now will be launching your debut album, Elsewhere, on May 18th. They will be touring the east coast for two weeks this summer to promote the release.

For Now's music blends modern jazz harmony, thought-provoking lyrics, and intricate melodies to create a nuanced sound. Our debut album is a reflection on the ever-changing nature of life, and it seeks to represent the current state of affairs, both personal and otherwise.

Elsewhere by  For  Now Release  scheduled  for  May  18thSelf-released  Debut  albumfornowproject.comDenton,  TX  –The  creative  modern  jazz  quintet,  For  Now,will  launch  their  debut  album,  Elsewhere,on  May  18th,  2018.For  Now’s  musicblends  modern  jazz  harmony,  thought-provoking  lyrics,  and  intricate  melodies  to  create  a  nuanced  sound.Compositions  on  the  album  make  use  of  wordless  vocals,  counterpoint,  and  heavy  drum  grooves  to  create  cohesive  and  varied  arrangements.  Their  debut  album  is  dynamic,  carefully  weaving  improvisations  and  composed  material,  and  lookingfor  new  ways  of  unfolding  the  personal  experience.The  band’s  name,  For  Now,  is  a  reflection  on  the  ever-changing  nature  of  life,  and  its  dedication  to  representing  the  current  state  of  affairs,  both  personal  and  otherwise.  The  title  of  the  album  refers  to  a  non-tangible  place  removed  from  reality,  a  state  of  mind  that  consumes  you,preventsyou  frombeing  here  or  there,  and  takesyou  ‘elsewhere’.Composer  and  vocalist  of  the  group,  Isabel  Crespo  says,  “I  wanted  to  recreate  the  kindsof  moments  that  envelop  you  and  demand  your  attention,  and  display  thosethrough  every  aspect  of  the  music.”The  compositions  on  this  album  strive  to  examine  those  elusive  feelings  that  are  difficult  toexpress  through  words  alone.  Inklings  of  Crespo’s  experience  as  a  Costa  Rican-Ecuadorian-American  woman  are  scattered  throughout  the  album’s  11  tracks.  “Being  both  a  person  of  color  and  a  woman  in  the  United  States  brings  certain  challenges,  which  I  wanted  to  touch  upon  in  the  music,”  Crespo  states.  The  lyrics  in  “On  Color”  question  the  way  that  USsociety  perceives  people  based  on  their  skin  color.  It  gives  no  answersto  these  questions,  but  rather  exposes  the  way  thatprejudice  manifests  itself  in  subtle  ways.    Another  track,  “Caught  in  the  Double  Bind,”  speaks  to  thechallenges  of  being  a  woman  in  a  leadership  position.Whenassertive,they  are  often  labeled  as  merely  bossy,  and  when  they  express  kindnessthey  risk  beingdeemed  weak.  Throughout  the  album,  Crespo’s  compositions  touch  on  several  topics  relating  to  social  injustice,turning  complex  situations  into  musical  vignettes.  The  quintet  met  while  studying  at  the  University  of  North  Texas,  a  leader  injazz  education  worldwide.  Each  member  of  For  Now  is  a  skilled  musician  and  composer  in  their  own  right,  bringing  openness  and  versatility  to  the  project.  This  allows  the  ensemble  to  seamlessly  fluctuate  between  intimate  ballads  and  aggressive  up-tempo  compositions.  The  current  lineup,  which  is  slightly  different  than  the  band  on  the  album,  includes  Isabel  Crespo  on  vocalsand  composition,  Skyler  Hill  on  guitar,  Ben  McDonald  on  piano,  Mike  Luzecky  on  bass,  and  Jonny  Harmon  on  drum  set.In  addition  to  the  quintet,  Crespo  arranged  several  songs  on  the  album  to  include  woodwinds,  brass,  percussion,  and  additional  vocals.The  album  artwork  for  Elsewhere,  which  Crespo  designed,  is  meant  to  be  an  extension  of  the  music  itself.  Additionally,  shecreated  a  setof  collages  -one  for  each  song  on  the  record  -to  be  sold  separately  as  prints  that  visually  guide  the  listener  through  the  entire  album.  “I’m  a  very  visual  person.  I  wanted  to  express  the  compositions  both  sonically  and  graphically  to  better  convey  the  meaning  behind  each  piece,”  Crespo  explains.The  quintet  is  currently  planning  a  summer  tour  in  support  of  the  new  album,  during  which  they  will  be  stopping  in  14  cities  along  the  east  coast.

Isabel Crespo and For Now

"For Now with this novel production will undoubtedly reach the hearts of all; 

the exquisite Isabel Crespo with her divine voice and charisma leads with sapience 

this modernist jazz band" Luis Raul Montell, Jazz Global Beat

FOR NOW

FOR NOW Notes:

For Now is  a  creative  modern  jazz  quintet  led  by  vocalist/composer  Isabel  Crespo.  They  blend  intricate  melodies,  heavy  drum  grooves,  and  thought-provoking  lyrics  to  create  a  nuanced  sound.  Their  music  often  examinessocial  injustice  through  a  poetic  lens,  turning  complex  situations  into  musical  vignettes.The  quintet  met  while  studying  at  the  University  of  North  Texas,  a  leader  in  jazz  education  worldwide,  and  in  2016,  the  project  was  born.  Each  member  of  For  Nowisa  skilled  musician  and  composer  in  their  own  right,  and  brings  openness  and  versatility  to  the  project.  This  allows  the  ensemble  to  seamlessly  fluctuate  between  intimate  ballads  and  aggressive  up-tempo  compositions.  Their  performances  are  dynamic,  carefully  weaving  improvisations  and  composed  material,  and  striving  for  new  ways  of  unfolding  the  personal  experience.The  group  will  be  releasing  their  debut  album,  Elsewhere,  in  Spring  2018.  Although  For  Now’s  music  can  undoubtedly  be  categorized  as  jazz,  it  wears  its  classical  and  popular  music  influences  proudly.  Unconstrained  by  genre,  Elsewherecombines  wordless  vocals,  counterpoint,  and  modern  jazz  harmony  to  create  cohesive  and  varied  arrangements.  The  album  features  Isabel  Crespo  on  

vocals  and  composition,  Skyler  Hill  on  electric  guitar,  Gregory  Santa  Croce  on  piano,  Mike  Luzecky  on  upright  and  electric  bass,  and  Connor  Kent  on  drum  set  and  percussion.  In  addition  to  the  quintet,  Crespo  arranged  several  songs  to  include  woodwinds,  brass,  percussion,  and  additional  vocals.  For  Now’sdebut  albumis  a  reflection  on  the  ever-changing  nature  of  life,  and  it  seeks  to  represent  the  current  state  of  affairs,  both  personal  and  otherwise.The  group’s  current  line-up  includes:Isabel  Crespo  |  Vocals  &  CompositionSkyler  Hill  |  Guitar  Ben  McDonald  |  Keyboard Mike  Luzecky  |  Bass  Jonny  Harmon  |  Drumset  

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New CD Fred Farell "Distant Song", Upcoming Live Appearance

New CD Fred Farell "Distant Song" Fred Farell Sings the Music of Dave Liebman and Richie Beirach + Upcoming Live Appearance

What The Press Is Saying About Fred Farell "Distant Song" Fred Farell Sings the Music of Dave Liebman and Richie Beirach " Fred Farell's new CD is rewarding...adding to the Jazz Vocal Repertoire. His singing is warm, quietly expressive, and really gets into the messages of the songs. ...Fans will find much to enjoy on this rewarding set." Scott Yanow, Jazz Journalist/Historian "The mood of the Program is dark blue, solemn, and well matched to Fred's Baritone, and the accompanying Instrumentation...with Farell writing all the Lyrics." D. Oscar Groomes: O's NOTES - O's Place Preview "...FARELL is the real deal in terms of Sincerity, his voice speaks authority as does the tender Truth expressed in his Lyrics...and musical arrangements...A performance that regularly stops you...in your tracks..." Stephen Graham/MARLBANK "I give Fred, and his fellow master (musicians) an energy quotient rating of 4.99 for this CD. ...One of the strongest Jazz Vocal performances I've listened to yet in 2018." Rotcod Zzaj (Dick Metcalf Associates/"Contemporary Fusion Reviews) "Listening to Farell is like stepping back in Time, to mid-20th Century America, when Jazz and Romance were popular. His Sounscapes are like Odes to Love...Farell's "Distant Song" provides enough soothing sounds for listeners to ponder the Human condition... He is joined by Dave Liebman on soprano & tenor Saxophones, and by Richie Beirach on acoustic Piano."  Dodie Miller-Gould, Lemon Wire Fred Farell "Distant Song" (Whaling City Sound WCS 103) Street Date: January 26, 2018 Fred Farell sings the music of Dave Liebman and Richie Beirach  Fred Farell Voice Dave Liebman Soprano & Tenor Saxophones, Wooden Recorder Richie Beirach-Acoustic Piano https://www.facebook.com/fred.farell http://www.whalingcitysound.com https://naxosdirect.com/items/distant-song-431110 http://mixedmediapromo.com/fred-farell-wcs/

Upcoming Live Appearance

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Violinist Ma*JiD - "Sound Of A Flower" Album Release Show on April 14 at National Sawdust

Ma*JiD Sound Of A Flower Album Release Party Saturday, April 14 National Sawdust - NYC

Saturday, April 14 Performance 7-9pm National Sawdust 80 N. 6th St. Brooklyn, NY 11249

Three time Downbeat Rising Jazz violinist Ma*JiD ecstatically celebrates the release of his newest album, Sound Of A Flower. The culmination of an eight year journey, Ma*JiD will perform selections from the album joined by special guests Squala Orphan (Brooklyn MC/Guru's Jazzmatazz Alum), Sfumato Symphony Orchestra, and Cyrus Aaron (acclaimed Poet/ Activist/TV Personality). Ma*JiD's music is defined by its angelic string sounds, aboriginal electric bass grooves, lush harmonic textures layered with a combination of acoustic/electric sounds and its heavy hip-hop influenced drums. The album itself is music that chronicles the development of jazz music from a New Orleans juke joint, a highly technical musical view of a modern city, a gospel bound violin with orchestra in a great hall and a socially conscience street anthem with the trap music swag to match.       The evening will leave listeners looking inward, outward and to the dance floor.

Ma*JiD - Forever More (ft. Squala Orphan)

"Majid has a unique blend of improvisation, groove and technical sophistication" -Wynton Marsalis "He really plays the language of jazz" -T.S. Monk "The Most Killing Jazz Violinist Out Now" -Antonio Hart "Taking jazz violin in a new direction" -John Blake Jr.

Sound Of A Flower release date: April 20 Ma*JiD contact: rakhensu@yahoo.com Ma*JiD website: http://www.majidkhaliq.com

Ma*JiD Sound Of A Flower ¡¡Amor & Jazz!!

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Gabriele Tranchina "Of Sailing Ships And The Stars In Your Eyes" CD Release Party @The Falcon Wednesday April 11th 8:00pm

CD Release Party The Falcon 1348 US-9W, Marlboro, NY 12542 Wed April 11 8:00PM to 10:00pm Gabriele Tranchina, voice Joe Vincent Tranchina,  piano Andy Eulau bass Tani Tabbal,  drums NEW CD Deb Burke's Interview With Gabriele TranchinaOn A Jazzy Blog The Moon Rises with Gabriele Tranchina

What The Press: "Gabriele Tranchina is a shocking and emotional singer, she is able to make vibrate in various genres of jazz. His character, his personal stamp is appreciated by all. This CD reaffirms his continuous artistic growth" Luis Raul Montell, jazz Global Beat and Jazz Caribe “Gabriele surprises with her ability to hold steady notes that other singers might artificially push down to make smoky, or force up to sound light. All of Tranchina’s notes sound right and expertly turned. None of the notes sound as though the singer has strained to reach them. In short, she doesn’t make a grating sound.  Tranchina’s work flows easily from one cultural to the next. Each piece of the instrumentation meshes with the other, and none of it overwhelms the singer. That is important; the album remains one of vocal jazz and listeners get a chance to hear who the singer is, as shown through the work.” ▪ Doudie Miller-Gould, Lemonwire   A world artist, a jazz vocalist, a creative interpreter, a heavenly sound, a woman with a unique view of music, the world, and of singing.  This is just a small description of songbird Gabriele Tranchina.  She brings to her music a worldview -- using music as a force for wholeness, a source of unity and energy for all. Setting sail into oceans of music, drawing from the world’s beauty and versatility. A sailing ship is sure to encounter various adventures in its travels -- sunshine, storms, calm waters, and high waves. Of Sailing Ships and the Stars in Your Eyes is a varietal musical adventure that sparkles with shining vocals by a respected world vocalist of broad tastes and distinctive experiences, the amazing Gabriele Tranchina. Each cut found on Of Sailing Ships and The Stars in Your Eyes (Rainchant Eclectic Records, RER1001, Oct 2017) is a side trip to a new destination. Bossa, Latin, swing, ballads, a 7/4, improv.... sadness, hope, joy, relationships, the future... all are there. We are again reminded of how much music is a true and accurate reflection of life itself. Gabriele sets foot on many shores, singing in 5 languages and a vocalese on the 7/4  “A Song for India”. This CD is a progression of her desire to explore music and rhythms from different cultures. Gabriele Tranchina, vocalist, is joined on this album by her husband pianist, composer and arranger, Joe Vincent Tranchina, who fills the tunes with unusual textures and shapes, guiding the high-level musicians in the band. His tastes, too, are complex and unexpected and the arrangements add an enormous richness to the overall impact of the individual tunes and the entire album. The other musicians in the band Carlo De Rosa (bass), Grammy award winning Vince Cherico (drums) and Renato Thoms (percussion) each give a distinctive flavor with their individual specialties, contributing unique aspects to each melody and rhythm. Whenever a group of musicians of this highest level gathers, the music they spontaneously create is impossible to categorize or even capture in words. Only listening will truly reveal what has been sculpted as it arose in each moment.

¡¡Amor & Jazz!!

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Accomplished Pianist and Composer Sam Javitch Announces the Release of his Second Album "People and Places"

Due Out April 15, 2018 Release show: Joe’s Pub, April 15th, in New York City

New York City-based pianist and composer Sam Javitch is proud to announce the April 15th release of his sophomore album as a leader, People and Places. A consummate piano prodigy, Javitch first came to the instrument at age 3 after discovering that he had perfect pitch. A natural improviser, Javitch was drawn to jazz at an early age and has established himself as a unique and distinctive voice on the contemporary jazz scene. This is evidenced by his phenomenal debut solo piano effort Train to Nowhere (2014), by his many performances at renowned locales such as Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, Joe’s Pub, Rockwood Music Hall, 55 Bar, the Jazz Room at William Paterson University,  and now, by the release of People and Places. Featuring Adrian Moring on bass, Matt Niedbaski on drums, and the renowned Rich Perry, known for his association with Maria Schneider and George Mraz, on tenor saxophone, People and Places represents the enormous gratitude Javitch has for the many people and places that have shaped him into the musician and person he is today. People and Placesserves as the perfect outlet for the Manhattan School of Music graduate, who has studied with Mulgrew Miller, James Weidman, Harold Mabern, and Cecil Bridgewater, to express his sincere appreciation. To celebrate the release, Javitch will be performing at Joe’s Pub on April 15th in New York City. “I learned how much effort and perseverance it takes to turn a musical idea into a reality. There isn’t some button you can push or a lever to pull, but when it’s done, it is one of the most gratifying feelings in the world.” People and Places, featuring seven original compositions, opens with “The Pitch To Rich”. Upon hearing Rich Perry play, Javitch envisioned the tenor saxophonist playing his compositions. When Perry agreed to appear on the album, the title to this song was born! Another stand-out track is “Honin Myo”; an ode to Javitch’s dear friend and practicing Buddhist, Sasha Ono. “Honin Myo” is a phrase that means “from this moment on”. This song speaks to the hope of starting anew each day no matter what adversity one may have faced before. “Parallel Modalites for Parallel Realities” speaks to all the choices we make in life that can lead to completely different paths. People and Placesalso includes “Lifted: a Song for Grew and Those Who Knew”, a tribute to his late mentor Mulgrew Miller, the great jazz pianist. Javitch is truly honored to bring each of these tracks to life with Moring, Niedbaski and Perry.  Each of these talented individuals, together in quartet form, truly brought their hearts, souls, and fire into every song on this album. He also expresses utmost appreciation to Cotton Coulson, the late award-winning National Geographic photographer responsible for the album cover. Javitch met Coulson on a trip to the Arctic, where the photograph which graces this album’s cover was captured. For Javitch, this significant image truly captures the intent of this album: “people and the journey we are all on together.” Sam Javitch says: “I humbly invite you to take this journey with us into my world. If you’re ready, let’s go.” SAM JAVITCH Notes: Sam Javitch is a New York City based jazz pianist and composer who began improvising at age 3 and has been performing jazz since age 11. Sam regularly performs with various ensembles in and around New York City. He has studied with Mulgrew Miller, Garry Dial, James Weidman, Harold Mabern, Cecil Bridgewater, Russ Lossing, Andy Milne, Gerald Cleaver and Tony Malaby. He is a graduate of both William Paterson University and the Manhattan School of Music. He has performed at a number of highly respected venues including Dizzy’s Jazz Club Coca-Cola, Joe’s Pub, Rockwood Music Hall, The Jazz Room at William Paterson University, 55 Bar, and others. He has opened for Lou Donaldson, and has played with Roy Hargrove, the New York Voices, Rhoda Scott, Oscar Hernandez, among others.

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Alto Saxophonist Fabio Marziali - New Release "Windows and lights"

Burnin' New Release! Fabio Marziali Windows and lights    Italian Alto Saxophonist NY 5et Featuring Guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg

Born in a small village in the center of Italy, alto saxophone player (and multi-instrumentalist: flute, clarinet and piano) Fabio Marziali comes from a large family with little interest in music. Yet he started playing the piano at the age of eight and moved on to saxophone at age 10, joining the local marching band. At 14 years-old he was accepted to the Conservatory of Fermo, where he began studying classical saxophone. Four years later Fabio had his first encounter with live jazz music, thanks to a masterclass held by Italian saxophonist Maurizio Caruso from the Berklee College of Music. From that moment on, Fabio began studying jazz tradition and improvisation.  He is self-taught as there were no jazz schools around, no jazz players and no YouTube. He only had his saxophone, his piano, some jazz albums, deep curiosity, passion and a dream. In 2017, his dream came true, recording Windows and lights, an album of his own compositions with a stellar band in New York, at one of the most respected recording studios (Big Orange Sheep); accompanied by Jonathan Kreisberg on guitar, Glenn Zaleski on piano, Mat Clohesy on double bass and Colin Stranahan on drums.  Windows and lights is now available - March 2018.  Along with his passion for jazz music, Fabio began composing electronic and world music in 2015, releasing four albums and collaborating with artists including singers, poets and body painters. In 2016 he won third place at the "World Body Painting Contest" in Austria, the biggest festival in the world for this art form with more than 30,000 participants. Fabio played along with the body painting show performing one of his own compositions.

"You already got your own style..." Jonathan Kreisberg Fabio Marziali Bio, click here.

VIDEO PROMO: SOUNDCLOUD:  full album  https://soundcloud.com/fabio-marziali-1/sets/windows-and-lights-fabio-marziali-ny-5et/s-0vq98   iTUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wi...ign-mpt=uo%3D4              AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B1RVQBC

Contact: Fabio Marziali: Marzialifabio@libero.it Website: www.fabiomarziali.com

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New Release: DIANE MARINO "SOUL SERENADE-the Gloria Lynne Project"

New Release: DIANE MARINO "SOUL SERENADE-the Gloria Lynne Project"

“Soul Serenade” "is the title of my newest CD project. Although not exactly a “tribute” album, it is more of a celebration of the music made popular by the great vocalist, Gloria Lynne. While performing on a recent gig with drummer Vince Ector (Gloria’s drummer for 15 years), I sang “I’m Glad There Is You”, and he reminded me it was one of Gloria’s signature songs. So, I began to research more of Gloria’s work and was instantly mesmerized by her voice, style and emotion. Additionally, her choice of material was instantly appealing to me. I tend to look for songs that are “beyond the norm” of the Great American Songbook repertoire. The songs Gloria Lynne recorded during her career stand alone in their originality and uniqueness. Her performances of these particular tunes move me every time I hear them. As with my previous CD’s, I always learn a tune and then work with it at the piano, making it an extension of what I’m hearing and feeling from the lyric and melody. I should note that I had never heard any of these 14 tunes before I was introduced to them by the wonderful Gloria Lynne recordings. My “concepts” for these 14 tunes came about after much study, deliberation and changes! I wanted to step away from the piano for this project in order to collaborate with someone else’s ideas that could influence the way I might want to sing a particular song. I feel that when you accompany yourself on piano the two elements are inseparable and it was time to do a project in a different way. I asked my dear friend Brad Cole to take my concepts and write the arrangements and orchestrations as well as to play piano/keyboards on this project. He seemed to know exactly what I wanted to do with each of these songs. I think we’ve come up with a fresh approach to this material that Gloria Lynne’s recordings influenced me to explore and ultimately record!” Love... Diane  Artist: DIANE MARINO Title: SOUL SERENADE-the Gloria Lynne Project Label: M&M Records: (MCD 6923) Street Date: MARCH 19, 2018  PH: 615-812-1781 SKYPE: tnny527 e mail to:m.mrecords@comcast.net Artist Website: http://www.dianemarino.com Radio Release Date: March 19, 2018 UPC Code: 888295692366 - Track Listing - 1. SOMEWHERE IN THE NIGHT 4:35 Billy May / Milton Raskin 2. NOTHING EVER CHANGES MY LOVE FOR YOU 4:59 Jack Segal / Marvin Fischer / Fred Fischer 3. SOUL SERENADE 4:34 Curtis Ousley / Luther Dixon 4. FOR YOU 3:30 Joe Burke /Al Dubin 5. BLUE GARDENIA 5:07 Bob Russell / Lester Lee 6. THE JAZZ IN YOU 5:31 Chris Towns / Luther Dixon 7. HAPPY SHOES 4:33 Bobby Scott / Richard Alhert 8. SWEET PUMPKIN 3:47 Dr. Ronnell Bright 9. OUT OF THIS WORLD 4:05 Harold Arlen / Johnny Mercer 10. SPEAKING OF HAPPINESS 3:52 Jimmy Radcliffe / Buddy Scott 11. THAT’S NO JOKE 4:08 Joe Bailey 12. HE NEEDS ME 4:57 Arthur Hamilton 13. LET’S TAKE AN OLD FASHIONED WALK 3:27 Irving Berlin 14. SERENADE IN BLUE 6:14 Harry Warren / Mack Gordon 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: violin David Angell: violin Monisa Angell: viola Carole Rabinowitz: cello Tom Moore: bassoon- track 9 Deanna Loveland: harp track 12

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