A few years later, millions fell in love with Guaraldi's Peanuts music. But the pianist's first big breakthrough and best album was this 1962 LP, which shot to #24 thanks to the #22 pop hit Cast Your Fate to the Wind. This reissue adds alternate takes of that Guaraldi original plus Manha de Carnaval; O Nosso Amor, and Felicidade !
Performing tacks from her critically-acclaimed solo release, PLACE TO BE, the pianist-composer chronicles the almost mystical exchange between performer and audience on her new DVD, recorded live at the Blue Note in New York City. This DVD is 98-minutes in length and contains 23-minutes of bonus material, which documents Hiromis travels around the world and inspired some of the album, PLACE TO BE.
(2-CD set) This 2-CD set features all original songs by vocalist Carmen Lundy joined by top jazz musicians from New York, Miami and L.A. - Robert Glasper, Billy Childs, David Roitstein, Curtis Lundy, Nathan East, Kenny Davis, Phil Upchurch, Victor Lewis, Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Mayra Casales, Steve Turre, Bobby Watson, Mark Shim, Krystal Davis Williams, The L.A. String Quartet. This set includes bonus tracks. (Previously deleted: 1/1/08. Original release date: 11/4/05)
2009 marks the return of New York based guitarist Wayne Krantz. Few musicians are capable of handling, or willing to face, the degree of risk Krantz throws himself into so intently. His dangerous, boldly imperfect music is almost entirely of the moment, and has won him an increasing amount of underground buzz as something of an anti-guitar hero. Now, with "Krantz Carlock Lefebvre", his first album for artist friendly, eclectic label Abstract Logix, he is returning to a recording studio for the first time in over fifteen years. Featuring drummer Keith Carlock and bassist Tim Lefebvre.
Cyrus Chestnut, one of the world's most celebrated jazz pianists, unveils new original compositions on his new release "Cyrus Chestnut Quartet", on WJ3 Records. This is the first time for Chestnut, who's released over a dozen albums since his recording debut in 1992, to lead his own quartet on CD. Produced by Todd Barkan (Kenny Burrell's Be Yourself Live at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Freddie Hubbard's Above & Beyond), Cyrus Chestnut Quartet features Stacy Dillard on sax, Dezron Douglas on bass and Willie Jones III on drums. The collection is comprised of seven new original straight-ahead swinging tunes by Chestnut and "What's Happening" by Douglas. Tracks:1.) No Problem2.) Annibelle Cousins3.) Dream4.) What's Happening - by Dezron Douglas5.) Waltz for Gene and Carol6.) Solace7.) Indigo Blue8.) Mustard.
This is the second installment in the collaboration between Hunter (master of the 8-string guitar) and Previte (electronic and acoustic drum virtuosos). This time around the rotating thrid member slot is filled by turntable wizard DJ Logic. Together they've turned up the heat further prgressing their sound into a more aggressive mix of funk, jazz and jam band-style rock.
From spacey mood music to some funkier sounds on this fine outing, electric bassist Mark Egan is joined by Bill Evans - sax, Steve Khan - guitar, Danny Gottlieb - drums, Clifford Carter - keyboards, Featuring Brazilian guitarist - Toninho Horta formerly a member of Milton Nascimento's band, Manolo Badrena - percussion and Don Alias - percussion. Reissue now remastered with new artwork.
Not a CD. Digital Download now included. Learn the jazz fusion techniques of the Grammy-winning brothers Randy (trumpet) & Michael (sax), who combine energetic, contemporary rhythms w. electronic sounds that are challenging to play with; includes book. ISBN: 978-1-56224-241-1.
For his sixth recording as a leader, Grammy winning bassist-composer Mark Egan has assembled a super quartet featuring Bill Evans - sax, Vinnie Colaiuta - drums and Mitch Forman - keyboards. The eleven song, 60+ minutes of contemporary supercharged jazz, features Mark's fluid melodic and groove bass style along with outstanding performances by Evans, Colaiuta and Forman. The result is one of Egan's strongest recordings to date and a must hear for all followers of progressive jazz.
The new release from legendary contemporary jazz bassist, composer and producer Mark Egan is an all-star trio recording featuring guitarist John Abercrombie and former Pat Methany Group bandmate and Elements co-founder Danny Gottlieb on drums. This tour de force super trio showcases Mark, who is considered by many to be one of the world's leading bassists, performing highly interactive original compositions. This incredible 2 CD set contains that rare combination of 16 stellar compositions, first rate musicianship and virtuoso solos from one of the most influential contemporary jazz improvising musicians in history. AS WE SPEAK is an important recording of our time and an absolute must for any creative music listener.
Egan, Latham, Hart -Unit 1 WT8646 Wavetone Records is proud to present "Unit 1", the debut release for this power trio featuring Grammy Award winning bassist Mark Egan, drummer Karl Latham and guitarist John Hart. Embracing jazz, rock, Brazilian, funk and world music sensibilities, Unit 1 takes the listener on a highly improvisational journey creating modern interpretations of jazz Standards. This highly anticipated release features 70+ minutes of pure creative interaction. Featuring: Mark Egan Bass (Pat Metheny, Sting, Gil Evans, Arcadia, Bill Evans, Elements) Karl Latham Drums (Dave Valentine, Dave Samuels, Chuck Loeb, Claudio Roditi, Don Braden) John Hart guitar (Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Jon Hendricks, Chris Potter, Randy Brecker) Jazz Times Review by Scott Albin Unit 1- Mark Egan / Karl Latham / John Hart Unit 1 has been described as a 'jazz-funk power trio,' but it has a certain refinement that precludes bombast or overplaying, thanks to an acute rapport and the refreshingly original arrangements of well-known tunes on this live recording. Guitarist John Hart, an infrequent leader but sideman extraordinaire, gets a chance to shine and makes the most of it, and bassist Mark Egan and drummer Karl Latham more than hold their own, making for a well balanced and always interactive musical flow. These three musicians' past credits are impressively wide ranging, from the Maria Schneider Orchestra, Jack McDuff and James Moody (Hart), to Pat Metheny, Sting, and Gil Evans (Egan), and Johannes Mossinger, Joe Lovano, and Johnny Winter (Latham). The striking music comes from three 2008 performances at the club Bula in Newton, NJ, but has only recently been released on Egan's Wavetone label. Unit 1 should appeal to fans of jazz, funk, blues, and fusion alike. Hart's twangy intro to 'Old Folks' converts into his more fine toned theme and variations probe of the melody, above Egan's occasional vamps and Latham's taut rhythms. Egan's solo is warmly lyrical, and is followed by the guitarist's dazzling, multi-faceted excursion, reminiscent of Mike Stern. A return to the theme only provokes still more breakneck flurries from Hart. The catchy vamp that began it all gets reworked in the end. A distortion laden opening by Hart sets up his unpredictable reading of 'Willow Weep For Me,' with shadings, asides, and rhythms that surprise and entice. Egan's thematic diversion is artfully emphatic. The concluding section finds the trio in the throes of contrapuntal banter, but like pieces of a puzzle fitting perfectly together. Two Thelonious Monk tunes are revitalized. For 'Epistrophy,' Latham's alluring back beat figures and Egan's stalking bass evolve into the theme as envisioned by Hart. The guitarist's solo explores the composition's harmonies and idiosyncrasies with dynamic flair, rocking out passionately in the best jazz-rock tradition. Egan and Latham's supporting rhythms elevate his soaring flight even more, and the bassist and drummer's improvisations are singular examples of their individually vibrant approaches. 'Bemsha Swing' is launched by Latham's jittery rhythms and Egan's fluctuating bass patterns, plus Hart's quick theme acknowledgement, in this overall unique treatment. Hart's ecstatic solo gets down and dirty with the blues, as Latham provides a variety of provocative cymbal colorations.
In 1957, Marty Paich assembled together master vibe players Gibbs, Vic Feldman & Larry Bunker to perform in a multi-percussion setting w. a rhythm section feat. Lou Levy, Max Bennett & Mel Lewis - this is the result, which is a Mode 123 reissue.
