DEPARTURE

One for All is a New York-based band comprised of six talented and successful musicians. Collectively, they have been sidemen to jazz greats Lionel Hampton, Art Blakey, Chick Corea, Ray Charles, Louis Hayes, George Coleman, Benny Golson and Chet Baker to name a few. Having achieved exceptional musicianship individually, each member of this jazz sextet possesses his own singular style and together they have created a rare, unique sound that has become the signature of One for All.

The latest album from tenor saxophonist Grant Stewart joins him with trumpeter sensation Bruce Harris Like the vibe in New York City where Stewart lives, the music on this invigorating recording has a dynamic spirit. Along with Harris the set features an all-star quartet with Tardo Hammer on piano, David Wong on piano and Phil Stewart on drums recorded live at the renowned Rudy Van Gelder studios in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Includes 8 tracks including some original compositions and the band's take on classics like "I'm A Fool to Want You" originally recorded by Dexter Gordon in the same studio in 1965! Right from the first song there's an expectant anticipation about where Stewart and the musicians will go with the uniquely curated repertoire. They deliver on the promise, with ardent jazz that both honors tradition and sounds timeless.

BRIGHT IDEA

Open Spaces is the second album by the 17-piece Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra. The album features a dynamic collection of classic folk material reimagined by Hersog, as well as his unforgettable original compositions. The exceptional musicianship of the ensemble is showcased throughout the album, which is elevated even further by collaborations with some of the most dynamic and influential musicians in the genre, including Scott Robinson, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Noah Preminger, and Dan Weiss. Hersog's innovative and orchestral approach to the large ensemble is highlighted, making Open Spaces an unforgettable listening experience.

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ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT

This exciting amalgamation of five of the most innovative and exciting jazz musicians in Canada; Reg Schwager, Ryan Oliver, Nick Peck, Rene Worst and Ernesto Cervini, was sure to give musical birth to a collection of some of the most inspiring and memorable compositions published in recent years. All these Award-Winning musicians have many, many years experience as independent band leaders, session players and project leaders and capturing them under one roof was sure to make for a very special chemistry. Included as a Bonus track is part of a live recording made two days before the studio recording that will raise the nap on the listener's neck. Immerse yourself in this recording - you will not be disappointed!

TIME

Ain't No Sunshine is a previously unissued concert recordings from one of the greasiest and funkiest hammond b3 organists of all-time, Brother Jack McDuff. The album features his then working band saxphonists Leo Johnson and Dave Young, guitarist Vinnie Corrao and drummer Ron Davis. - The deluxe package includes an extensive booklet with essays by archival producer and label owner/producer/musician Cory Weeds, plus passages from Hammond organists Delvon Lamarr, Larry Goldings and Brian Charette; and rare photos and memorabilia. LP mastering by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio. - A marvelous bandleader and organist as well as capable arranger, "Brother" Jack McDuff has one of the funkiest, most soulful styles of all time on the Hammond B-3. His rock-solid basslines and blues-drenched solos are balanced by clever, almost pianistic melodies and interesting progressions and phrases. McDuff began as a bassist playing with Denny Zeitlin and Joe Farrell. He studied privately in Cincinnati and worked with Johnny Griffin in Chicago. He taught himself organ and piano in the mid-'50s, and began gaining attention working with Willis Jackson in the late '50s and early '60s, cutting high caliber soul-jazz dates for Prestige. McDuff made his recording debut as a leader for Prestige in 1960, playing in a studio pickup band with Jimmy Forrest. They made a pair of outstanding albums: Tough Duff and The Honeydripper. McDuff organized his own band the next year, featuring Harold Vick and drummer Joe Dukes. Things took off when McDuff hired a young guitarist named George Benson.

Although you may be less familiar with Aaron Seeber than the other artists on this live recording, you will immediately recognize the tradition of jazz drumming in his steady and sure cymbal beat. A native of Washington D.C. whose visibility on the New York jazz scene continues to rise, Seeber is both studied in the recorded legacy of his instrument and equipped with over a decade of experience.

The chromatic harmonica may look like a simple toy or a novelty but it is actually one of the most difficult of all instruments to play. Stating a bebop melody with the ease of a saxophonist has only been achieved by a small handful of jazz harmonica players, most notably Toots Thielemans and Hendrik Meurkens. For his new project 'The Jazz Meurkengers', Meurkens decided that a new swinging jazz album was long overdue so he contacted pianist Steve Ash, bassist Chris Berger and drummer Andy Watson to help him deliver the hard-bop groove of Winton Kelly, Jimmy Cobb and Wes Montgomery. The album features four standards, five Meurkens originals and special guests Ed Cherry and Nick Hampton.

STORYTELLING

FINESSE

Adam Scone's "Low and Slow" is all about mood. It is about the rare time of the day when you may find a moment of solace in between the chaos of everyday life. Adam Scone's Hammond organ sound is slow. Ian Hendrickson-Smith's Baritone Sax sound is low. Tsutomu Nakai brings his unique tone on guitar. All are set up by the beautiful playing of Tom Beckham on Vibes and Aaron Thurston on Drums.