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domingo, 12 de octubre de 2014
Christian Finger Band CD Release "ANANDA" Thurs., Oct. 23rd 6pm @ The German Consulate Germany, NY
jueves, 9 de octubre de 2014
Mitch Frohman & The Bronx Horns this saturday 10/11 at Brownsville Latin Jazz Festival, TX
Tomorrow will open the musical fires Brownsville Latin Jazz Festival 2014, will be celebrating its 18th edition in the cozy Texas town.
This year we pay tribute to the great pianist and composer Horace Silver and it will be commissioned Clay Moore, Tomas Ramirez, tomorrow. Too may participate in this concert Mitch Frohman, who will be with The Bronx Horn on Saturday, and has also made arrangements of music from Silver recalled.
The expectation is created with Frohman whose last album, double CD, "From Daddy with Love" is really a hymn to the Latin Jazz.
Already last year Mongorama Jose Rizo and took joy in this Festival and now will Frohman with his particular style who will delight the fans of our genre.
The saxophonist Frohman was part of the All Stars of Tito Puente, who incidentally this great festival inaugurated in 1997 and is principal founded Mambo Legends Orchestra.
Here are Mitch Frohman & The Bronx Horn to warm engine:
¡¡Viva The Latin Jazz!!
martes, 7 de octubre de 2014
Miami Jazz Project ZOHO CD Release Show @ Arts Garage Friday, October 24 | 8 pm
| Featuring Arthur Barron-saxophones & flute Abel Pabon-keyboards Stewart Rabin-trumpet Gabriel Vivas-bass Rey Monroig-drums Arts Garage 180 NE 1st Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 (561) 450-6357  The Miami Jazz Project (Zoho 201409)Street Date: 10/14/2014 Recording Musicians Dave Liebman: soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, Arthur Barron: tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute, Abel Pabon: keyboards, Josh Allen: acoustic & electric bass, Eric England: electric bass, Michael Piolet: drums, Alfredo Chacon: vibraphone & percussion |
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 Saxophonist and flutist Arthur Barron, known for his work with Hilton Ruiz and Jerry Gonzalez, and legendary soprano saxophonist Dave Liebman, of Miles Davis, Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner and Chick Corea fame, team up for an outing of original compositions and remake of John Coltrane’s Dahomey Dance with Miami-based keyboardist and production wiz Abel Pabon (Nestor Torres), bassist Josh Allen (Negroni’s Trio), bassist Eric England (Troy Roberts), drummer Michael Piolet (University of Miami Stamps Quintet) and vibraphonist and percussionist Alfredo Chacon (David Bisbal), delivering The Miami Jazz Project's brand of fusion soundtrack.Musicians are all influenced, in one way or another, by their predecessors. For me, it was jazz saxophonists John Coltrane, Joe Henderson and Dexter Gordon, as well as the avant-garde rocker Don Van Fleet (aka Captain Beefheart). And, of course, Miles Davis, whose seminal Jack Johnson LP was one of the prime motivators for my desire to become a musician. That innovative album, together with Miles’ subsequent recordings, ushered in a new jazz genre recognized as fusion. As Dave Liebman states in his book What It Is; “We are responsible….the people of my generation for keeping this music alive….the spirit of this music; its tradition; the people who came through it and why they created it; the blood, sweat and tears that were literally put into this. We are now left with the flame that’s been handed down to us and we have to be true to the cause. We are missionaries from the other side and we have continuous work ahead of us.” With Dave’s quote in mind, The Miami Jazz Project CD features its own brand of contemporary jazz. It can be regarded as an extension of the tradition that Miles and other bands like Weather Report laid down. The tracks include both acoustic and electric material with stylistic elements rooted in mainstream jazz, blues, jazz rock and world music - a fusion of harmonic structures and modal works. Although comparisons can be made to what came before, the depth of the performances along with the original compositions and the overall production sound results in this music taking on a life of its own on this recording, as well as representing how the fusion style has evolved over the decades since Miles broke ground. Arthur Barron DAHOMEY DANCE: this blues is one of Coltrane’s lesser played tunes, presenting the classic challenge of trying to be true to the original concept while at the same time giving it a contemporary approach and sound. The arrangement of the horns and the rhythm took care of that aspect with the solos reflecting our own individual slant applied to Trane’s chord changes. Dave Liebman LORDY LOURDES: inspired by a special lady friend Lourdes Gonzalez, this tune features an eclectic blend of a Middle Eastern influenced head and a blues-like bridge over an R&B styled vamp. Solos are based on diminished and Middle Eastern scales along with blues phrasings. I like an air of mystery in my work, and Abel’s co-writing and arrangement of the piece conveyed the feeling that I was seeking. Arthur Barron JINNISTAN: the concept of the tune evolved through my study of Sufism when I came across Arabian folklore about Jinns, thought by some to be supernatural spirits with powers that could influence people to do good or evil. According to Islamic mythology, the Jinns lived in a place call Jinnistan in ancient Persia. This piece is centered upon a driving vamp over a fused Middle Eastern/Jazz melody, culminating with a repeating blues riff. We let loose with abandonment on the solos. Arthur Barron WINTER DAY: this tune was written exactly on such a day which happens quite a bit where I live in the Pocono Mountain area of Pennsylvania. Invariably, you get such days when there is nothing happening outside; meaning you are left with more time on your hands than usual. Arthur had been requesting something to record with this being the result. Dave Liebman SHEER JOY: this was one of the few commissions I have ever received coming from an amateur saxophonist in Germany who owns a successful computer company and somehow found me through mutual friends, resulting in being hired to write a tune for him to play. His last name was Scheer, so with a play on words using a familiar expression, I wrote this eighth note based lyrical composition. Dave Liebman MISSING PERSON this is a short duo meant to highlight two horns in a playful conversation, setting up an improvisatory atmosphere. The title refers to people we meet in life who may not be technically “missing” but in social interaction don’t seem to be on the same page as oneself or what is happening around them….physically present, but mentally not all there. Dave Liebman TU AMOR NERI this piece was written for Afro-Cuban dancer and choreographer Neri Torres. It is essentially a Bolero played in 4/4 time with a jazz feel. Much time was spent on the melody, which ended up being a fairly complex composition with an introduction followed by five sections, each expressing different moods and dynamics embellished by Dave’s signature harmonic concepts. Arthur Barron |
Let us now enjoy a short video where Arthur Barron and Miami Jazz Project show us what they
bring:
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lunes, 6 de octubre de 2014
Este viernes 10 de Octubre arranca el 46 Voll-Damm Festival Internacional de Jazz de Barcelona
La reunion jazzistica en Barcelona, España, crea, como siempre, gran expectativa por la calidad y cantidad de musicos y vocalistas que presentan, asi como por la duracion del mismo, los distintos escenarios habilitados para los conciertos, la gastronomia, el turismo.
La logistica y organizacion es exigente para cumplir con lo pautado para el 46 Voll-Damm Festival Internacional de Jazz de Barcelona, que comienza este viernes 10 de Octubre y tiene prevista su conclusion el 28 de Diciembre de este mismo año, es decir, la cosmopolitan capital catalana tendra mas de dos meses de un gran festin.
Alli, en Barcelona, se daran cita importantes figuras del escenario mundial del Jazz como: Chucho Valdes, Rosario, Wayne Shorter, Sergio Dalma, Zakir Hussain, Kenny Barron-Dave Holland, Joaquin Sabina, Gary Burton, Vicente Amigo, Mark Turner, Joe Lovao-Dave Douglas, Branford Marsalis, Joshua Redman, Alfredo Rodriguez, Barcelona Jazz Orquestra, Maria Parrado, Marlango, Javier Colina & Pepe Rivero y Monica Naranjo, entre otros; pero ademas tienen pautadas presentaciones de grupos de Gospel, clases magistrales, secciones de Jazz en Familia y mas...
A continuacion les brindamos el video promocional de este gran evento artistico-cultural-turistico con los interpretes, el dia de su presentacion y el escenario al que subiran, dejando clara la notable presencia del Latin Jazz:
¡¡Viva The Latin Jazz!!
viernes, 3 de octubre de 2014
Maria Jacobs "Here Comes Winter" CD Release Party Sun, Nov 2nd @ Nighttown Sets 7pm & 8:15pm
Maria Jacobs, Vocals
Bob Fraser, Guitar
Brian Wildman, Bass
Cliff Habian, Piano/Keyboard
Nighttown
12387 Cedar Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
cross street Fairmont
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 HERE COMES WINTERMaria Jacobs, vocals/keyboard (title track)
11. My God Is Here [4:10] (M. Jacobs)
Total Time: 46:00 © 2014 IWARBLE MUSIC UPC: ????? Recorded at 24 Bit/44.1 kHz sampling rate Engineered by: Pete Tokar, The Reel Thing (CLE); recorded Jan. – July 2014 Here Comes Winter is the fifth solo project for Maria Jacobs, “…a milestone in the career of Maria Jacobs, is easily recommended.” (Scott Yanow) It is the fitting follow-up to Art of the Duo, where she is also paired with guitarist Bob Fraser, who joins her on Here Comes Winter. Art of the Duo: “…is most refreshing because her voice is not over-trained and contains just enough grit to give it a lived-in sound that makes it at once familiar and friendly with a hint of sex and satin… (Michael Bailey, All About Jazz.) Jacobs has been compared to the likes of Madeline Eastman, Maucha Adnet, and Heather Masse, (Jack Goodstein, blogcritics.com.) “Jacobs’ scat singing is the equivalent of textured spun gold…” (Brent Black, criticaljazz.com) Here Comes Winter also includes Brian Wildman or Bob Curry on Bass, Cliff Habian on Keyboard/String Patches, David Strieter on Hammond B3/Keyboard and Maria herself plays Keyboard on the title track. Not all duets, but all are sparse arrangements for a “winter in your heart” experience. “…While the emphasis is on slower tempos with close interplay between the singer and the guitarist, there is a lot of variety to the performances and they always hold on to one’s attention. Whether making high notes sound effortless, displaying quiet passion, or cutting loose like the best Broadway singer (one could imagine her “Fall In Love Again” being in a show), she is quite impressive. But in addition, Maria Jacobs often sings with quiet and restrained passion, sounding quite fetching on some of the more haunting pieces…Here Comes Winter, a milestone in the career of Maria Jacobs, is easily recommended.” Scott Yanow, author of 11 books including The Jazz Singers, The Great Jazz Guitarists, Jazz On Film and Jazz On Record 1917-76
Maria Jacobs is a vocalist and songwriter who lived, performed and recorded in LA for 11 years. She has returned to her native Cleveland, Ohio. She performs at Playhouse Square, The Tri-C Jazz Fest and other historic Cleveland venues. She also continues to perform in LA and NY. Her original jazz and R&B songs are heard throughout the UK. www.mariajacobs.com
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jueves, 2 de octubre de 2014
miércoles, 1 de octubre de 2014
Barb Jungr - 2014 New York season at 59e59 with USA premier of Hard Rain - the songs of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen
 NEW CD Barb Jungr "Hard Rain" The songs of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen 
(Kristalyn Records KLCD1)
Street Date May 27, 2014
Vocals: Barb Jungr
Bass: Neville Malcolm, Bass on tracks 1, 3, 8 + 10: Steve Watts, Percussion: Gary Hammond, Shakuhachi: Clive Bell, Talking drum and additional percussion: Richard Oletunde Baker, Piano, hammond organ and synthesisers: Simon Wallace |
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 Track listing, track times and composer:
1. Blowin’ In The Wind (Bob Dylan)
2. Everybody Knows (Leonard Cohen and Sharon Robinson)
3. Who By Fire (Leonard Cohen)
4. Hard Rain (Bob Dylan)
5. First We Take Manhattan (Leonard Cohen)
6. Masters Of War (Bob Dylan)
7. It’s Alright Ma (Bob Dylan)
8. 1000 Kisses Deep (Leonard Cohen and Sharon Robinson)
9. Gotta Serve Somebody (Bob Dylan)
10. Land Of Plenty (Leonard Cohen and Sharon Robinson)
11. Chimes Of Freedom (Bob Dylan)
Musicians: Vocal: Barb Jungr, Bass: Neville Malcolm, Bass on tracks 1, 3, 8
+10 Steve Watts, Percussion: Gary Hammond, Shakuhachi: Clive Bell
Talking drum and additional percussion: Richard Oletunde Baker
Piano, Hammond organ and synthesisers: Simon Wallace
Arranged by: Simon Wallace and Barb Jungr Produced by: Simon Wallace Executive Produer: Independent Voices
Recorded and mixed at Underhill Studios by Simon Wallace Tracks 4 + 7 mixed by Simon Wallace and Richie Stevens
Mastered by: Dick Beetham at 3670 Mastering Artwork photography and design: Steve Ullathorne Hair: Jason Welch at Eleven
The UK’s finest interpreter of song, Barb Jungr erturns to the songs of Bob Dylan and Leonadr Cohen with the release of Hard Rain. Oft referred to as “the politicised chansonnier” and cited as one of the worlds’ best performers of Dylans’ material, Barb turns to six of his most politically hadr-hitting songs along with five of Leonadr Cohen’s most impassioned songs of conscience. Barbs’ selection for Hard Rain reflects her despair with the political times that we live in an dshe has deliberately chosen songs that resonate as strongly today as they did when they weer originally written: Blowin’ In The Wind is now 51 years old nad its sentiments are as relevant today as they ever weer.
“The space in between has always been my default position. Between song and singer, lyric and music, arrangement and performance. So I am amazed to be so clear about this collection. I knew right from the start it was all the tougher songs of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen that I wanted to sing. I knew there was somehow a through thread to them - that the world they described and the actions they rejected and celebrated were of as much importance today as the day those songs were penned. There’s something in both writers that transcends the material itself, as though the words and music have powers beyond the paper and the groove, beyond the voice and the piano. So I’m entering a new decade with singing a clutch of special songs that have moved and shaken, caressed and struck me. I hope you’ll love the glorious music of both of these writers as much as I do....if that’s possible.... and let’s watch the dawn of the new day together.” —Barb Jungr
The album comes complete with insightful liner notes by writer Liz Thomson, who as Elizabeth Thomson prepared “the director’s cut” of No Direction Home: The Life and Music of Bob Dylan (2014). She was also the co-editor of The Dylan Companion. As a young journalist, her first ever interview was with Leonadr Cohen.
All of the arrangements on the album aer by Barb and her long-standing collaborator and accompanist, hte pianist Simon Wallace, who also produced the album. In addition to Simon (piano, Hammond organ and synthesizers), Barb is also joined by Neville Malcom on bass (with Steve Watts providing bass on tracks 1,3,8 and 10);
Gary Hammond (percussion); Clive Bell (Shakahachi) and Richard Olatunde Baker on talking drum and additional pecrussion. Together with Barb, they inject new life and energy into each song. Hard Rain will be released on Kristalyn Records on 24th March 2014. The album will be supported by an extensive run of liev dates and will be launched with a special premiere performance of this Dylan/Cohen collection at Londons’ Purcell Room on Friday 14th February befoer going on tour throughout the UK.
“In 2002, the British singer Barb Jungr released “Barb Jungr Sings Bob Dylan: Every Grain of Sand”, which is, as far as I’m concerned, the most significant vocal album of the 21st century thus far.” —The Wall Street Journal, 2011
“The only word to describe her dramatic interpretations is revelatory…..I was open mouthed with astonishment.” —New York Times, December 2013 |
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What The Press Is Saying About
Barb Jungr "Hard Rain" The songs of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen The Daily Mirror 4 stars
"Jungr proved one of the greatest interpreters of Bob Dylan songs with two previous cover albums from his awesome songbook. This time, two towering masters of Jewish American song provide the raw material for Barb's rich voice and finely details jazzy arrangements. A notable achievement."
All About Jazz march 14 2014
"The readings of these Dylan songs reaffirm Jungr's standing as a Dylan interpreter; her loose, easy version of "Chimes of Freedom"—made famous as a hit byThe Byrds—emphasises that Jungr rivals the group as one of the best. In no way does it detract from her abilities as a Dylan interpreter to say that the revelation of Hard Rain is that her versions of the Cohen songs all but steal the album. As an album, it is the equal of Jungr's two all-Dylan ones but, more importantly, it opens up a rich new seam for her to mine. More!!"
Jazzwise 4 stars
"Investing everything she sings with telling insight, Jungr's complete affinity with the material lends the collection a galvanising power. There are lyrical jewels a plenty."
Sunday Times
"Once again, the British singer finds new paths through what, at first glance, might seem familiar material. 1000 Kisses Deep is simply heart-stopping. Jungr's attention to timbre and nuance brings new depth to every syllable."
Barb Jungr has a powerful tool in the box — and that is her voice. Combine this with the powerful songs of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen, and a group of good musicians, and you have something which has the potential to blow your mind. So, Barb sets high expectations and this album does not disappoint. Hard Rain is a great album, one in which to immerse yourself until you are soaked through.
CD Review:
British vocalist Barb Jungr has never been known to play it safe. Her previous recordings have revealed an iconoclastic singer with little fear of any material. She has an affinity for Bob Dylan as seen in her two previous collections of Dylan songs, Every Grain of Sand (Linn, 2002) and Man in the Long Black Coat (Linn, 2011). On Hard Rain Jungr adds Leonard Cohen to her Dylan oeuvre, a pairing that contrasts the two different song writers, while, at the same time, demonstrating the social source of their music. A musical vision this refined and challenging comes rarely. Barb Jungr has been and will continue to be a creative force to reckon with, and aren't we fortunate for it.
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4 Stars
"Jungr always brings exceptional freshness to her shows, not to mention unexpected harmonica choruses with pianist Simon Wallace and bassist Dudley Philips. Admirably vivacious even at the end of a 19 - date tour, she put total immersion into the songs and kept the audience enrapt."
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