TRACKS

Metro Mile
Sorta Samba
Venice Time
For Buddy
Accidental Blues
Did I See You Crying
Back East
Camping in LA
Valley Jam
Moonlight On Malibu
The Creeper

Los Angeles based Trumpet player/ Composer Russ Mullen steps out front as leader with the Jazz Associates on his first CD for Rhombus Records "Metro Mile".

Russ debuts a set off all original Jazz tunes with the Jazz Associates; Harley Lipton, Flute, Tenor and Soprano Saxes, Denis Gobeille, Guitar, Steve Donovan, Keyboards, Steve Sadd, Bass, and Inskip Dasent, Drums and Percussion, with Russ on Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Trombone, Valve Trombone and Euphonium.

Russ and the Jazz associates will be touring the West Coast in support of "Metro Mile" starting Feb. 2008, for Bookings contact Rhombus Records.

TRACKS

Headin Home
From The Heart
Just Passin' By
Pillow Talk
Free Fall
High Hopes
Always
That's All
Southern Exposure
Carmencita
A Baby's Breath

Miami based Keyboardist / Composer Mike Levine presents his first CD as leader "From The Heart" for Rhombus Records. All tunes were composed by Mike except the standard "Thats All" sung by Dana Paul. The CD combines Smooth Jazz, R&B, and Latin styles to craft his unique south Florida sound. The band on "From The Heart" includes Mike on keyboards with some of the hottest musicians in the Miami area, featuring special guests Hiram Bullock on Guitar and Vocals and Ed Calle on Sax.

Mike was a member of the Ross/Levine Band who released a album in the 80's called "That Summer Something" that featured Pat Methany and garnered much critical aclaim from the Jazz press and Radio.

Now its Mike's tun to step out front as leader on "From The Heart".

TRACKS

Somebody Loves Me
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Someone To Watch Over Me
Fascinating Rhythm
I’ve Got A Crush On You
Who Cares?
But Not For Me
I’ll build A Stairway To Paradise
Love Walked In
How Long Has This Been Going On?
Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off
They All Laughed
Embaraceable You

Melody Breyer-Grell's sophomore CD, "Fascinatin' Rhythms" is a follow-up to her award-winning debut CD, "The Right Time". Her first CD not only received glowing reviews but received the honor of being selected by the critic's poll of All About Jazz-New York (top five no order) Best vocal CD of 2004.

This new release for Rhombus,"Facinatin' Rhythms" is a meditation on the beauty and flexibility of the Gershwin's vocal music with a sprinkling of some of George's classical themes. "I was amazed at how 'modular' his music is" Melody says. "The popular and classic elements just seem to fuse together naturally."

The native New Yorker attended conservatories (Manhattan School of Music, The Curtis Institute) from the age of 12, but although passionate about classical music, felt that her destiny was elsewhere. Here it is!

TRACKS

Big G
Skinny Pete
Crack the Whip
Crocogator
Inside the Square Circle
Little Brown
No Luck at All
Audition

On Indiana based Guitarist / Composer Shawn Needham's second CD for Rhombus
Records, Audition, Shawn presents 8 new original tunes written in a Jazz Fusion
style all his own.

Shawn's first CD for Rhombus was Black Sheep, which received great reviews
from reviewers and Jazz and Rock Radio stations alike.

Audition carries on the Jazz Fusion tradition and pushes the envelope to new and
exciting limits of creative music. On Audition, the musicians are Shawn on Guitar, Bryce Klueh on Bass, and Daryl Nurrenbern on Drums.

A must have for all fans of progressive Jazz and Fusion.

TRACKS

Funkasaurus
Cheesecake
Camille's Tune
It's Been Said
Courage
Black Sheep
Whippersnapper

Indiana Guitarist/Composer Shawn Needham presents his debut CD for Rhombus Records, "Black Sheep".

Shawn Needham is a fiery and versatile guitarist whose playing ranges from advanced Jazz to fusion and Rock. On his first major record, Needham teams up with the passionate Tenor Saxaphonist Eric Crystal, Pianist-Organist Michael Aaberg, Bassist John Evans and Drummer Alan Hall for six of his colorful originals and Wayne Krantz's Whippersnapper.

"The Guitarist plays with strong creativity and the music sounds quite original, fresh and full of spirit." - Scott Yanow

TRACKS

Gary's Song
Sherman Oaks Shuffle
Bird 'N Rhythm
Cat Daddy
Samba Trane
One for Annie
Mo Trane
Outside Inside
Montana Shooting Star
Pattee Creek

If you've ever heard the Clarinet solo on the TV program "Cheers", then you've already heard Gary Herbig. West Coast Multi Reed player Gary Herbig presents his debut CD of original Jazz compositions for Rhombus Records with "Montana Shooting Star".

A busy studio session player, Gary Herbig steps out as leader for for this CD. Backed by the best musicians in Hollywood, this Montana Shooting Star is sure to take off.

TRACKS

Wonder
Island Girl
Song for Susan
Scottish Nights
Bad Boy
Tropical Embrace
Ballad of Billy Deline
Smile
Winds of Change
Body Heat
Interludings
Hurricane

Southern Florida Multi-Instrumentalist / Vocalist Richie Bartolo presents a program of his original compositions on his first solo CD “Collage” for Rhombus Records.

Richie plays Rhythm and Lead Guitar, Slide Guitar, Steel Drums, Flute, Harmonica and does all lead vocals. Original songs range from Island Music (Island Girl) to light rock (Hurricane) all done in Richie’s own unique style.

A busy performer in the southern Florida area, with the release of “Collage”, you will soon see Richie Bartolo broadening his performance area, and will be coming to a venue near you.