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Lorraine
Feather - "New York City
Drag"
Jazz singer/lyricist Lorraine Feather led the group 'Full
Swing', whose End of the Sky release was a favorite
on NAC radio. 'Full Swing' performed at the Monterey, Playboy
and Kool Jazz festivals and at Carnegie Hall.
Lorraine's solo release, The Body Remembers, was hailed
as "Witty, refreshing---an uncommon maiden voyage."
by Jazz Times and "Manifestly brilliant"
by London's Cresendo Magazine.
Lorraine has contributed lyrics for songs recorded by Phyllis
Hyman, Kenny Rankin, Patti Austin and Diane Schuur. She has
also written for television and film since 1992 and has earned
seven Emmy nominations.
New York City Dragx is a colection of classic
Fats Waller compositions with Lorraine's new lyrics and vocals.
The album features lengendary stride pianist Dick Hyman (also
the composer for numerous Woody Allen movies), who has accompanied
Lorraine in L.A. and New York playing the Waller material,
to rave reviews. Pianist Mike Lang led the L.A. sessions.
Waller himself is showcased on track #12, which is his original
performance of "Smashing Thirds" -- retitled "Cezanne"
-- surrounded by live musicians.
Lorraine is the daughter of jazz writer Leonard Feather,
and the goddaughter of Billie Holiday.
"Hip and original ... a phenomenon in this city of
the overproduced and the undercreative." - Tony Gieske,
The Hollywood Reporter
"What a joy, what a delight -- what a totally unexpected
treat! She's puled off a very neat trick." - Chip Deffaa,
The New York Post
"A tour de force. She's simply one of a kind."
- Johnny Mandel, composer of "The Shadow of Your Smile"
"Sophisticated and swinging -- Fats would have loved
it." - Chuck Niles, KLON
"I've listened umpteen times. It's absolutely wonderful
in every way, no kidding." - Walter Becker, Steely Dan
"Stunning...extraordinary, both as compositions and
as performances...she
sings her way through the tricky passages with a vivacious
sense of swing."
- Don Heckman, the Los Angeles Times
Sample MP3s and download at Amazon Music:
You're Outa Here
Too Good Lookin'
California Street
Gal on the Side Part II :
She's Gettin' Some
In Living Black and White
Alligator
Timeless Rag
Gal on the Side Part I :
.......The Garden Gate
New York City Drag
Jukebox
You and Yours
Cezanne |
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Joe Gaeta and Cengiz Yaltkaya - "Almost Real"
Guitarist/ Composer Joe Gaeta and Pianist/ Composer Cengiz Yaltkaya showcase a set of Straight Ahead Jazz standards and originals as a duo on their new CD for Rhombus Records, "Almost Real".
Joe and Cengiz perform the standards "Besame Mucho", "Down Here On The Ground", "Del Sasser", "Jingles", and "Theodora", an original by Cengiz, "Dustin' Away", and the rest of the set are originals by Joe including "Song For Autumn" with a special guest appearance by Cathy Segal Garcia on vocals—who also contributed the lyrics for the song. Joe and Cengiz have lenghty recording credits both as leader and sideman, but have
now come together to give everyone a special duo performance of their style of Jazz on "Almost Real".
Sample MP3s and download at Amazon Music:
The Clock Is Ticking
Very Cold
Besame Mucho
Del Sasser
Down Here On The Ground
Homer's Blues
Jingles
Dustin' Away
Almost Real
Kay's New Red Shoes
My Brothers
Theodora
Area 51
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Joe
Gaeta - "Venice Café"
Posi-Tone in conjunction with Rhombus Records proudly present
their latest release
"Venice Cafe", a collection of straight-ahead Jazz
compositions by Guitarist JOE GAETA.
Continuing in the style of his earlier releases "Art
of the Workingman" and "Trans Atlantic Cool Down",
(Welvaars, Gaeta & Tarmu), Venice Cafe swings in a style
all its own.
Joe's credits go all the way back to the 80s when he was
a member of the group "Affirmation" who recorded
two albums of progressive Jazz Fusion, recently reissued on
CD by Rhombus Records.
Venice Cafe features some of the best Jazz musicians in L.A.;
Eldad Tarmu - Vibes (Get Up Close, Aluminum Forest), Cengiz
Yaikaya - Piano, John James - Alto Sax & Flute, Peter
Marshal - Bass, and Gene Stone - Drums.
Debuting all original set of tunes produced by Marc Free.
Sample MP3s and download at Amazon Music:
Yak Yak
Hotel Agonra
Rhythmology
This Ones For You
Beaux Arts
Don The Workingman
Blues for Hamer
In the Wee Small Hours |
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Tony
Adamo - "Dance of Love"
New Smooth Jazz vocal artist and songwriter, Tony Adamo,
captivates you with his energetic groove and upbeat tempo
on his new CD, Dance of Love. You'll get hooked on Adamo's
hip to the groove lyrics and haunting melodies. Jerry Stucker's
music production is second to none. The first cut, "Ecstacy",
has been on U.S. and European Smooth Jazz internet charts
for over six months and has gone to #1 fifteen different times.
Adamo has a distinctive new singing style of fusing Smooth
Jazz and R&B, spiced with a subtle pinch of Latin rhythm.
This new style attracted the following musical wizards: Ernie
Watts on Sax, Rodney Franklin on on Piano and Tower of Power
Horns, past and present, to include the funky doctor, 'Doc'
Kupla, Mic Gilette and Skip Mesquite.
"Adamo is a stylish and creative vocalist who offers
surprises on every cut in this well executed CD". - Dorothy
L. Hill, JazzNews Interactive.
"Adamo has a sexy, powerful voice that has been compared
to Tom Jones". - Wendy K. Ross, Jazzreview.com
"Adamo is a classic jazz crooner; hey, he's got a
great voice". Steve Stolder, BAM Magazine.
Sample MP3s and download at Amazon Music:
Ecstacy
Midnight Cafe
Mystery
Hey Lou
Rhythm of Your Love
No Strings
When Love Comes Over
You
Passport
Calling
Live For Your Love
Love Comes Out to Play
Real LIfe |
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Bill
Fulton - "Time"
Award-winning keyboardist, composer, arranger and producer,
Bill Fulton steps into the role of solo artist after having
spent the last two decades writing music for network, syndicated
and cable televsion.
"Time", Bill's first effort as a solo artist, is
a collection of 10 original compositions showcasing his unique
blend of jazz, fusion, latin, and gospel.
Performing with Bill on this release are some of the finest
musicians L.A. has to offer. They are:
Bass - Adam Cohen, Dave Enos, Kevin Axt
Drums - Jason Harnell, Kendall Kay
Sax - Mike Nelson, Brian Scanlon, Tom Buckner, Fred Horn
Trumpet - Lee Thornburg, Carl Saunders, Mike McGuffey
Sample MP3s and download at Amazon Music:
The Land Time Forgot
Maple Street
Cow Poetry
Secrets
Anthem
Time Squared
New Religion
The Force
In Your Dreams
Time and Space |
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Bernie Mora & Tangent - "Dandelion"
Texas based Guitarist / Composer Bernie Mora steps out front on his deut CD for
Rhombus Records, Dandelion, showcasing a set of all original tunes written by Bernie Mora in a
Jazz / Fusion / Latin/ Funk and Rock style all his own. Bernie used some of the best Musicians in El Paso and Los Angeles for Dandelion
including: Doc Anthony - Drums, Robert Vance - Bass, Corey Allen - Keyboards, Doug
Webb - Saxes, Lee Thornburg - Trumpet and Trombone, and Munyungo Daryl Jackson -
Percussion, with Bernie on Guitar.
Dandelion is a unique music experiance and is a must have for all fans of Jazz/
Fusion and creative progressive music.
Sample MP3s and download at Amazon Music:
Twilight Tango Bernie Mora
Jb 111 Bernie Mora
Grand Central
Slipper When Wet
Dandelion
Canyon Walls
Full Moon Funk
Into the Sunset |
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Bernie Mora & Tangent - "Transformation"
Texas Guitar slinger Bernie Mora does it again on his new CD for Rhombus Records "Transformation".
Bernie's previous CDs for Rhombus include "Dandelion" and "All That Glitters". Now with "Transformation" Bernie, with a top notch crew of musicians from El Paso and Los Angeles including Doc Anthony-Drums, Robert Vance-Bass, Doug Webb-Saxes, Lee Thornburg-Trumpet, and special guest Brian Bromberg-Basses on "Take Me Away", hit new levels of Jazz Fusion, Latin and Funk.
Here is what people are saying about Transformation:
"What a great album, definitely one of the most unique albums of the year."
"You can not help but want to close your eyes and listen closely, simply a must buy"
"Jazz, Rock and Funk with a latin flair thrown in. Terrific Rythm section and the best Horn section keep this album moving in the right direction".
Sample MP3s and download at Amazon Music:
Chump Change
You Betcha
Blue Moon Funk
For Cryin' out Loud
Take That
Whisper
Reckless
Psychopants
Take Me Away
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Bernie Mora & Tangent - "All That Glitters"
See where it all began. All That Glitters is the first cd by Bernie Mora and Tangen from El Paso Texas with guests players from L.A. featuring Bernie Mora-Guitar, Doug Webb-Saxes and Machun from Hiroshima on vocals.
Sample MP3s and download at Amazon Music:
All That Glitters
It's All up to You
Let It Go
Little Joe
Miles Away
Perchance to Dream
Antigua
Good to Go
Driving Force
Forever & Always
West Indies
See Ya |
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Bernie Mora & Tangent - "No Agenda"
Texas-based guitarist Bernie Mora blasts out of the blues for his 2019 album on the California-based Rhombus label. Credited to Bernie Mora & Tangent, the nine cut No Agenda is just that – an album that moves from jazz to jazz-rock fusion with taste and finesse. Assisting Bernie’s well-recorded electric guitars are a range of players, including Charles Godfrey (drums, percussion), Daniel Becker (bass, 12-string acoustic guitar), Doug Webb (sax, flute), Corey Allen (keys) and Lee Thornberg (trumpet, trombone).
Sample MP3s and download at Amazon Music:
Mon Cheri
Commando Roll
Later Daze
No Agenda
Doc the Clock
Take Me Away (Reprise)
Cup a Joe
Pale Moon Funk
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