GLT Jazz
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Glenn Wilson
A prodigious talent living now in Central IL, baritone saxophonist Glenn Wilson is a 15+ year veteran of the NYC Jazz Scene. One of his recent incarnations is a group he calls "TromBeri." On this podcast, Wilson explains the origin of the band, and talks about the concept behind their CD "The Devils Hopyard", which can be purchased at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/trombari -- podcast produced by Klare White
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Roger Davidson
For years, Davidson has been infusing his jazz with Classical and Brazilian flavors to rave reviews. His latest CD is titled "We Remember Helen," and on this podcast, Davidson talks about "Helen," and gives background on a few selections from this tasty release. You can purchase "We Remember Helen" at: http://amzn.to/UKyv7O -- podcast produced by Andrea Swick
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Gregory Porter
One of the exciting young voices in jazz, Porter is a Grammy nominee who's third release, "Be Good" is one of the finest vocal jazz releases of 2012. On this podcast, Porter talks about jazz, his mothers influence on his life, and his new CD, which you can purchase at: http://www.gregoryporter.com/store/ -- produced by Andrea Swick
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Mark Winkler
One of our favorite jazz cats is out with a new CD - a tribute to Laura Nyro titled "The Laura Nyro Project." On this podcast, Winkler talks about his latest "project" and gets us up to date on all the other projects he's been involved with in the last 5-6 years, including his jazz musical "Play it Cool", and his Off Broadway musical "Naked Boys Singing", among others. You can purchase "The Laura Nyro Project" at: http://goo.gl/0MZfr -- podcast produced by Nick LeRose
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Roberta Donnay
Donnay was attracted to jazz music at a very young age, and is particularly drawn to the jazz music of the Prohibition era. On this podcast, Donnay talks about her jazz attraction, as well as the Prohibition sound she incorporated into her latest CD,"A Little Sugar." You can purchase this cool disc at: http://www.robertadonnay.com/ -- podcast produced by Nick LeRose
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Frank Unzueta
This debut CD from southern California pianist/composer Frank Unzueta, is one of the most beautiful releases of the last year. Gorgeous original melodies permeate "Thoughts Revealed", which you can purchase at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/frankunzueta -- podcast produced by Nick LeRose
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Jim Pearce
A witty lyricist and writer of beautiful melodies, Jim Pearce talks about how he came to jazz, and about his new CD, "You Are An Edgy, Visionary Seer", which you can purchase at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jimpearce6 -- produced by Nick LeRose
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Inbar Fridman
This Israeli born guitarist, who studied under Gene Bertoncini and performed in the United States for 6 years, is one of the bright young guitarists in jazz today. On this podcast, Fridman talks about her debut CD, "Time Quartet Project", which you can purchase at: http://amzn.to/YZ69Kg -- produced by Nick LeRose
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Chris McNulty
Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, vocalist/composer Chris McNulty has received critical acclaim since her move to NYC in 1985. Her latest CD "The Song That Sings You Here" is also gathering critical acclaim. On this podcast, McNulty talks about her new CD, and how as a young child she seemed destined for a career in music. You can purchase "The Song That Sings You Here" at:: http://goo.gl/1FxEp -- produced by Nick LeRose
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Kevin Mahogany
One of the great voices in jazz today, this Kansas City native sings a little blues, a little swing, a few classic and an original or two on "Old, New, Borrowed and the Blues." On this podcast, you'll hear snippets from the CD, including Mahogany's take on "Autumn Leaves", and he'll answer the question: "Has Tony Bennett made the call yet?" You can purchase "Old, New, Borrowed and the Blues" at: http://bit.ly/14X6LUO -- produced by Nick LeRose
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Pamela York
A graduate of Toronto's Royal Conservatory of Music and Berklee College of Music in Boston, Pamela York has been enamored with the piano and jazz since she discovered Bill Evans and fellow Canadians Oscar Peterson and Dianna Krall. Her latest CD is the gospel leaning "Lay Down This World: Hymns & Spirituals," which you can purchase at: http://www.pamelayork.com/store/ -- produced by Nick LeRose
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Matt Belsante
Young crooner Matt Belsante makes a return visit to Bloomington-Normal on February 9th to headline the GLT Jazz Cabaret. Here's a choice cut from "Blame It On My Youth", a disc Belsante's latest release. You can purchase "Blame It On My Youth" and his excellent "White Christmas" CD at: http://amzn.to/TRBYaR -- podcast produced by Jon Norton
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Nate Najar
It was 10 years ago this summer that Nate Najar and his band opened the GLT Summer concert. Since then Nate has been busy recording and releases CD's, playing in his band and in other bands. His latest disc is a salute to his hero Charlie Byrd, and in this podcast he talks about Byrd, his family, and how he got to play with the classic Charlie Byrd lineup. You can purchase "Blues For Night People" at: http://www.natenajar.com/store/ -- produced by Jon Norton
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Kathy Kosins
"She thinks like a musician" is one of the finest compliments you can give a jazz vocalist, and Detroit native Kathy Kosins is often at the tail end of that comment. In the 80's Kosins worked with legendary producer Don Was, among others, and later toured with Was/Not Was. Though jazz was always a part of her musical tastes, it was in the early 90's when she fell hard for jazz, and hasn't looked back. Her latest CD release on Resonance Records is titled "To The Lades Of Cool", and you can...
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Ron Hart & Gary Fitzgerald
Bassist Gary Fitzgerald and pianist Ron Hart have been friends since they met through jazz guitarist Bill deArango in 1971. Along the way, Hart has played with Dionne Warwick and Sonny Stitt, among others. Fitzgerald toured Europe with drummer Eddie Moore and violinist Michael White, among others. The new CD "April in Paris" is a beautiful recording, and hints that these longtime friends should be recording and playing together frequently. You can purchase "April in Paris" at:...
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Claire Daly
From a very early age, Claire Daly knew she wanted jazz to be a major part of her life. On this podcast, this bari sax player describes that moment. one that changed her life. She also talks about her new CD "Baritone Monk", which you can purchase at http://www.clairedalymusic.com/recordingsframe.html -- podcast produced by Jon Norton
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Derrick Bang, episode 3
On the previous GLT Jazz Next podcast, "Vince Guaraldi at the Piano" author Derrick Bang shared the story of how Guaraldi's Top-40 hit song "Cast Your Fate To The Wind" was heard by the creators of the "Peanuts" cartoon specials, and how that led to Guaraldi writing and performing the music for the iconic cartoon specials . In the final installment of this series, Bang talks about how "Cast Your Fate to the Wind" led Guaraldi to another opportunity, an opportunity that became the celestial...
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Derrick Bang, episode 2
In episode #2 of this three part series, "Vince Guaraldi at the Piano" author Derrick Bang narrates the unlikely set of circumstances that led the creators of the "Peanuts" TV series to the man who would write and perform the magical music that became the soundtrack to this iconic cartoon series. You can purchase "Vince Guaraldi at the Piano" at: http://bit.ly/wCmR8P -- podcast produced by Daniel Hajek
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Derrick Bang, episode 1
Having already authored several books on Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, Derrick Bang's latest book chronicles the life of Vince Guaraldi, the man who wrote the music for the animated Peanuts specials that starred Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, and Snoopy. But as ubiquitous as his music is today, it seems as if it literally was "fate" that cast Guaraldi onto the Top 40 charts in 1962, which led to .... well, we'll let Bang tell the story in Part 1 of this series. You can purchase "Vince...
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Jeremy Manasia
A birthday gift at age seven from his Godmother is where the story of this talented NYC pianist begins. Manasia's new CD on Cellar Live Records, titled "Green Dream" can be purchased at: http://bit.ly/UwpAdP -- podcast produced by Andrea Swick
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John Lester
Bassist and Vocalist John Lester puts the swing into a number of Classic Rock and early 90's rock tunes on his new CD "Jazz?" On this podcast, Lester talks a little about how he found the bass, and his thought process behind the album concept, and the choices of songs on this great new CD, which you can purchase at: http://www.johnlestermusic.com/?page_id=61 -- podcast produced by Andrea Swick
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Lou Pallo
A longtime guitarist in Les Paul's band, Lou Pallo has released a tribute to his former leader and friend. On this podcast, Pallo talks about meeting Les Paul, and about putting together "Thank You Les", which you can purchase at: http://amzn.to/PMCtu5 -- podcast produced by Andrea Swick
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Deanna Bogart
She's a talented pianist, saxophonist, singer and songwriter. And we got to see all of it at the GLT Summer Concert a few years ago. But on her new CD "Pianoland", Deanna Bogart put her saxophone down. She explains why on the latest GLT Jazz Next podcast. You can purchase "Pianoland" at: http://deannabogart.com/ -- podcast produced by Klare White
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Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet
The Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet mixes vocalese with big band swing to entertain audiences with songs from The Great American Songbook as well as their own finely crafted (and often cleverly written) songs, On this podcast, group leader Ginny Carr talks about the groups origin, the importance of entertaining an audience, and their new CD, which is titled "Hustlin' For A Gig." You can purchase "Hustlin'" at: http://uptownvocaljazzquartet.com/discography/ -- podcast produced by Andrea Swick
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Steve Einerson
Growing up in suburban Milwaukee, Einerson started playing piano at age five, quickly developed a love for jazz, and eventually studied under David Hazeltine at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Einerson's fun new CD is titled "Arrival", and can be purchased at: http://www.steveeinerson.com/live/ -- podcast produced by Andrea Swick
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Eric Reed
A child prodigy whose father was a Baptist preacher, Eric Reed absorbed the gospel influence of the church as well as the jazz he was hearing on the radio. Reed's latest CD is a tribute to one of his hero's, Thelonious Monk. On this podcast, Reed talks about Monk, his gospel roots, and some of the songs on his CD, which is titled "The Baddest Monk." You can purchase this disc at: http://ericreed.net/discography.php -- podcast produced by Andrea Swick
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Pearl Django
One of our favorite bands, and not just because they headlined a recent GLT Summer Concert. This gypsy-jazz band has some new additions to their lineup, but their sound, as always, is fun. On this podcast, founding member Rick Leppanen talks about the bands sound, and about their new CD "Eleven", which you can purchase at: http://www.pearldjango.com/files/cdcatalog.htm -- podcast produced by Nick LeRose
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Deborah Shulman
Growing up in a family where both parents were singers and her extended family was full of musicians, Deborah Shulman was destined to pursue the family business, so to speak. This talented singer and musical theater performer has a great new CD with Larry Zalkind titled "Lost in the Stars." On this podcast, Shulman explains how this project came to be, and you'll hear Shulman's very cool take on a song Ella and Louis both made popular. You can purchase "Lost in the Stars" at:...
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Lenore Raphael
One of those rare talents who by age three could play nearly every thing she heard by ear, Lenore Raphael is simply one of the great jazz pianists in the field today. You can catch Raphael at many of the big jazz events in the world, including Ottawa International Jazz Festival and the S.S. Oosterdam Floating Jazz Festival, among others. Her latest CD, a collaboration with guitarist Howard Alden, is titled "Loverly", which you can purchase at: http://www.lenoreraphael.com/ -- podcast...
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Juliann Kuchocki
This multi-talented artist has one of freshest vocal releases of the year, titled "Broken Compass." Kuchocki's professional dancing ended with a couple car accidents a decade ago, but her musical career has not suffered. On her new CD, you'll hear Kuchocki's knack for creative songwriting and arranging, her vocal talent, and a cameo from her dancing feet on one number! you can purchase "Broken Compass" at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/juliannkuchocki -- podcast produced by Nick LeRose
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Virginia Schenck
As it says on Schenck's website, "Give her a Leonard Cohen tune or Bonnie Raitt ballad, and she’ll mix up the rhythms or add a vocal twist, and the song becomes her own." We're liking the creativity we hear from this Atlanta based vocalist. Listen as Schenck narrates the story of her new CD "VA", which can be purchased at: http://virginiaschenck.com/?page_id=118 -- podcast produced by Zach Bernard
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Bria Skonberg
This young native of Chilliwack, BC Canada has been racking up awards awards since 2009 for her trumpet, vocal, and songwriting talents. Now living in NYC, Skonberg has just released her 2nd recording, titled "So Is The Day", which you can purchase at: http://www.randomactrecords.com/ -- podcast produced by Nick LeRose
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Anne Sajdera
Anne Sajdera is a San Francisco based pianist with a fondness for the beautiful music of Brazil. Her latest CD, "Azul", is a collection of originals and covers of Brazilian greats including Ivan Lins, Chico Pinheiro, and Egberto Gismonti. You can purchase "Azul" at: http://www.annesajdera.com/Music.html -- podcast produced by Nick LeRose
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Spike Wilner
Growing up in NYC, Wilner played piano at a young age. His inspiration also came at a young age when he saw a television program on Scott Joplin. Today Wilner is one of the top pianists in NYC, and is co-owner of "Smalls", one of the top jazz clubs in NYC. Wilner's new CD on Posi-Tone records is titled "La Tendresse", and is available at: http://bit.ly/IFVURe -- produced by Nick LeRose
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RJ and The Assignment
The new release by RJ and The Assignment is a must listen for fans of piano jazz, and for fans of jazz that aren't afraid to embrace other genre's. RJ, aka Reginald Johnson hails from Chicago, and now lives in Las Vegas. RJ incorporates soul, R&B and even a little hip-hop into his jazz. This is a killer release by an artist we'll be keeping a close eye on. You can purchase the bands latest release, "Deceiving Eyes" at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rjandtheassignment -- produced by Nick LeRose
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Halie Loren
Halie Loren is a young vocalist based in Eugene, Oregon. Though still new to U.S. audiences, Loren has made her mark in Asia, Europe, and Canada. Her new CD is titled "Heart First", and can be purchased at: http://www.halieloren.com/ -- produced by Daniel Hajek
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Josh Rzepka
Josh Rzepka is talented young trumpeter who performs and records in both classical and jazz styles. This NE Ohio native has another stellar recording currently being heard during GLT Jazz. "Into the Night" is the name of the CD, the title track is the featured song on this podcast. You can purchase "Into the Night" at: http://www.joshrzepka.com/shop -- produced by Klare White
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Gary Smulyan
As a teenager growing up on Long Island, Gary Smulyan took the the alto saxophone. Within a few years, while still in High School, Smulyan was sitting in on sets with Chet Baker & Lee Konitz, among others. Today, Smulyan is one of the top baritone players in the world, regularly winning awards from jazz magazines Downbeat, and Jazz Times. His new CD is titled "Smuls Paradise," and you can purchase this great new release at: http://garysmulyan.com/ -- produced by Andrea Swick
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John Brown
We look forward to hearing new releases from bassist, composer, and bandleader John Brown. His musical sensibility, whether covering other composers or fleshing out his own songs, is always swingin' and melodic. His latest disc is appropriately titled "Quiet Time", and can be purchased at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/johnbrown4 -- produced by Klare White
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Clipper Anderson
Clipper Anderson is a talented bass player, singer, and songwriter based in Seattle. Anderson grew up in Polson, MT, and the land between Polson and Seattle infuses much of his melodic music and sound. You can purchase his new CD "The Road Home" at: http://clipperanderson.com/ -- produced by Klare White
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Lorraine Feather
Lorraine Feather is one of the more creative lyricists and songwriters in jazz today. That, and her ear for creative arrangements make for good reasons to anticipate her current projects. Tales of the Unusual is her latest, and it's full of witty lyrics and "unusual" arrangments. You can purchase "Tales of the Unusual" at: http://amzn.to/wVD0Bm -- produced by Andrea Swick
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Yuko Kishimoto
Yuko Kishimoto hails from and currently lives in Hiroshima, Japan. But has spent a number of years in the U.S. studying and playing her beloved piano at Michigan State University, later moving to Albany, NY. Kishimoto's debut CD, "Songbook" is packed with catchy originals that showcase her immense talent. You can purchase "Songbook" at: http://www.planetarts.org/ -- produced by Andrea Swick
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Christian Tamburr
Christian Tamburr is a multi-talented instrumentalist, proficient on trumpet, drums, piano, and his specialty, the vibraphone. Tamburr began his professional career at the tender age of 14, and along the way has played with some of the biggest names in jazz, incuding Dave Brubeck, Kenny Barron, Tal Farlow, and Clark Terry. His new solo CD is titled "Places", which you can purchase at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/christiantamburr1 -- produced by Klare White
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Janice Finlay
Winnipeg native Janice Finlay is often called "a triple threat" in the woodwind world, as she's equally proficient on saxophone, clarinet, and flute. She's played with many of the great names that have come through this Canadian prairie city, as well as in many a pit orchestra for musical theater productions throughout western Canada. Finlay explains on this podcast how Winnipeg is an underrated jazz haven, and she talks about some of the songs on her new CD "Anywhere But Here", which you...
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Elli Fordyce
Elli Fordyce is a talented singer and actor. Her singing career has had a few bumps in the road, including a 15 year stint without singing, as she says, "not even in the shower". On this podcast, Fordyce talks about those bumps, and about songs from her latest release, titled "Songs Spun of Gold". You can purchase this CD at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ellifordyce2 -- produced by Andrea Swick
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Jamie Ousley
Jamie Ousley is noted for being one of the most in-demand bass players in south Florida, and for playing with some of the biggest names in jazz. But he's also a talented songwriter with a flair for beautiful melodies. Ousley penned most of the songs on his new CD "A Sea of Voices", which you can purchase at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jamieousley2 -- produced by Andrea Swick
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Stanley Jordan
Stanley Jordan is one of the premier jazz guitarists playing today. His two handed tapping technique allows him to play melody and chords simultaneously. Jordan's new CD is titled "Friends", and on this podcast, Jordan talks about some of those musician friends he got to play on this disc. You can purchase "Friends" at: http://amzn.to/x4Q6XT
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Sunnie Paxson
Philadelphia born pianist Sunnie Paxon toured and recorded with Stanley Clarke in th 1980's before moving to Los Angeles to work as a session player. "Bohemian Sun" is Paxon's second CD as a leader, following her 2002 release "Groove Suite." You can purchase this beautiful disc at: http://amzn.to/s0w6dr
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Hendrik Meurkens
The German born Hendrik Meurkens fell for Brazilian music at a young age. When he finished his studies at Berklee College Of Music, Meurkens headed to the clubs of Rio to perfect his sound on the samba and bossa nova sounds he so loves. His new CD is a live recording, with Meurkens showing his virtuosity on both the vibes and harmonica. You can purchase "Live at The Birds Eye" at: http://bit.ly/uhIa79
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Ed Littlefield
Ed Littlefield is a percussionist who grew up in southeast Alaska. Now living in Seattle, Littlefield's new CD "Walking Between Worlds" is a collage of traditional songs from the Native American Alaskan Tlingt Culture combined with straight ahead jazz treatments and originals. You can purchase this great new disc at: http://amzn.to/v6Zd9U
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Mary Louise Knutson
Pianist Mary Louise Knutson has played with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Dizzy Gillespie, Dianne Reeves, and Ernie Watts. Knutson is also an accomplished solo artist, with a great new CD titled "In the Bubble". In this podcast, this native of Minneapolis talks about how she got into jazz and about the songs on her new CD, which you can purchase at http://www.marylouiseknutson.com/cd.htm
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Andrea Wolper
Brooklyn based Andrea Wolper is a talented songwriter with a flair for creative arrangements and lyrics. Her new CD, "Parallell LIves", which is receiving air-play across the country, features a number of originals, as well as smart covers of Joni Mithcell and Duncan Sheik, among others. You can purchase "Parellel Lives" at: http://andreawolper.com/shop
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Warren Wolf
Warren Wolf is one of the top vibraphonist's in jazz today. He started playing the vibes and the drums as very young child in his hometown of Baltimore. As a teen, he studied with Dave Samuels at the prestigious Berklee College Of Music. His latest CD, a self titled affair, just finished a run at the top of the Jazzweek Top 50 chart. You can purchase Wolf's latest CD at: http://www.warrenwolfmusic.com/buy-the-album
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Christian Fabian
Bassist Christian Fabian was born in Sweden and raised in Germany. A permanent member of the Lionel Hampton Big Band, Fabian has also played with Jon Hendricks, Gary Burton, and Elvin Jones, among others. Now living in the USA, Fabian is one of the most in-demand bassists in the country, and has a new CD titled "West Coast Session," which you can purchase at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/christianfabian4
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Judy Wexler
Judy Wexler is a multi-talented artist. As an actress, she has numerous theater and television credits to her name, including a guest appearance on the TV Show "Frasier." She's also also a talented singer, with an ear for great songs and creative arrangements, which you'll hear on her great new release "Under a Painted Sky." Purchase the disc that critics are raving about at: http://judywexler.com/
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Sammy Figueroa
Sammy Figueroa is one of the great musicians of our time. He's recorded with and/or toured with Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Quincy Jones, Chet Baker, David Bowie, and Mariah Carey, among others. He's also a distinguished bandleader and music educator. His latest effort as a leader, "Urban Nature, is titled to Sammy Figueroa and his Latin Jazz Explosion. You can purchase this beautiful CD at: http://sammyfigueroa.com/
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Larry Vuckovich
Pianist Larry Vuckovich hails from the former country of Yugoslavia. Now living in San Francisco, Vuckovich remembers being a child during World War 2, a time that included German soldiers occuping 3 rooms of his parents house. As you might expect from someone who lived through those times and conditions, Vuckovich's playing and writing is full of feeling and soul. On this podcast, Vuckovich talks about the genesis of his latest CD, titled "Somethin' Special". which is available at:...
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Giacomo Gates
Vocalist Giacomo Gates has been a jazz fan since almost as long as he can remember. After working years in construction that took him all over the country, including Alaska, he finally heeded the advice of his co-workers and headed back home to Connecticut to pursue a career in jazz. Though his latest CD is a collection of songs by the late Gil Scott-Heron, Gates explains in this podcast that the album wasn't meant as a tribute to Scott-Heron. You can purchase "The Revolution Will Be Jazz:...
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Alphonse Mouzon
Alphonse Mouzon was one of the founding members of the seminal fusion band Weather Report in the early 1970's. In addition to an impressive solo career, Mouzon had drummed with some of the biggest names in music, including Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, and Chubby Checker. Mouzon's new release is titled "Angel Face," of which the title track is the featured song on this podcast. You can purchase "Angel Face" at: http://www.tenaciousrecords.com/Purchase_Music.html
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Bryan Anthony/Gary Norian Trio
Bryan Anthony is a Houston based singer who has sung with the orchestra's of Glenn Miller, Nelson Riddle, & Tommy Dorsey. He teams with pianist/songwriter Gary Norian on the new CD titled "A Night Like This." You can purchase this disc at: http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/BryanAnthonyandtheGaryNorianTr
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Mark Winkler
Mark Winkler is an award winning singer and lyricist. His songs have been recorded by the likes of Dianne Reeves, Bob Dorough, Liza Minelli, and Randy Crawford. He's also written a number of jazz musicals, some of which have appeared off Broadway, His latest jazz CD is titled "Sweet Spot," which you can purchase at: http://www.markwinklermusic.com/
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Sachal Vasandani
One of the great young vocalists in jazz today, Vasandani's new CD "Hi-Fly" has been receiving critical raves from around the world. You can purchase this great new disc at: http://www.sachalvasandani.com/music/ -- podcast produced by Danny Hajek
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John Brown
Bassist John Brown heads the jazz program at Duke University in North Carolina. As a performer, he's played with many of the big names in jazz, including Elvin Jones. He's particularly fond of his current trio, as he explains in this podcast. Browns latest CD is an homage to Duke Ellington. You can purchase "Dancing With Duke" at: https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/johnbrown4
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Cindy Bradley
Trumpet player Cindy Bradley explores the acid side of jazz on her new release titled "Unscripted." This Buffalo NY native says this album came out of some difficult personal times in the last year. You can purchase "Unscripted" at http://cindybradley.com/
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Freddie Hubbard
Resonance Records has just released a live recording of Freddie Hubbard from the famous Keystone Korner Jazz Club. On this podcast, Todd Barkan, former Keystone Korner owner (and now Program director at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, as well as Jazz @ Lincoln Center), explains the process behind this release. You can purchase "Pinnacle: Live & Unreleased at Keystone Korner" at: http://www.resonancerecords.org/release.php?cat=HCD-2007
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PT Gazell
Harmonica virtuoso PT Gazell displays a beautiful tone to his tasty tunes on his new CD "2 Days Out." Purchase this great new disc at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ptgazell1
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Bill Beach
Portland Oregon native Bill Beach has just released "Buzios," a beautiful CD of original Brazilian music and lyrics. On this podcast, you'll hear Beach talk about his love of Brazilian music, and you'll hear selections from the CD, which you can purchase at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/billbeach2
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Monty Alexander
Monty Alexander is one of the most melodic and swingin' pianists alive. On this podcast, Alexander explains the title of his new CD (Uplift) and talks about the time he met and played with Frank Sinatra. You can purchase "Uplift" at: http://jazzlegacyproductions.com/monty_pages/montyalexander.html
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Ezra Weiss
Ezra Weiss is a talented up and coming pianist living in Portland, Oregon. Weiss has been a fan of the late Shirley Horn for years, and pays homage to her on his new CD "The Shirley Horn Suite", which you can purchase at: http://ezraweiss.com/
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Roland Vazquez
Roland Vazquez is a composer/drummer/clinician now living in New York City. On this podcast, Vazquez explains his history in Los Angeles and New York City, and talks about songs from his new Latin Big Band CD, "The Visitor" which can be purchased at: http://www.rolandvazquez.com/
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Rondi Charleston
Rondi Charleston says jazz radio was a constant companion in her Chicago home. Her father was a jazz fiend, her mother sang and taught voice. The only daughter in the family soaked up the passion and love for this great music. "Who Knows Where The Time Goes" is her latest release, which you can purchase at: http://motema.downloadcentric.net/app?page=Artist&service=external&artistId=D06036E80GIRK29CX0CFA
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Sean Smith
Sean Smith is a NYC based bass player/composer who can be heard at Big Apple venues including the 55 Bar, Birdland, Smalls and the Blue Note. His new CD is titled "Trust," and in this podcast, Smith explains the origin of the title and talks about a few of the songs on this disc, including the featured track, "Japanese Folk Song," You can purchase "Trust" at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/seansmithquartet
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N. Glenn Davis
Cleveland native Glenn Davis is a talented drummer who has just released his third CD as a leader. It's melodic mainstream affair with pianist Mark Soskin and double-bass player Peter Dominguez. You can purchase "What Could Be" at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/nglenndavis2
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Herb Alpert & Lani Hall
The "A" in "A&M" Records has recorded his second full length CD with his wife Lani Hall. On "I Feel You", the duo cover a number of standards, The Beatles, and others, including our featured song - Vince Guaraldi's "Cast Your Fate to the Wind." You can purchase "I Feel You" at: http://www.amazon.com/I-Feel-You-Herb-Alpert/dp/B004H0B00S
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Monika Herzig
Monika Herzig is a Professor of Music at Indiana University in Bloomington. The majority of the songs on her new CD/DVD "Come With Me" are originals, including our featured song "Paradise On Ice." On this podcast, Herzig gives some background on the CD, as well as some funny stories behind the songs. You can purchase "Come With Me" at: http://www.owlstudios.com/webstore/product_info.php?products_id=66&osCsid=041df7e2cfbc6bf10ec14f29adbc4ac8
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Jessica Williams
Jessica Williams is the personification of the reason we started GLT Jazz Next. One of the GREAT pianists in jazz today, Williams is an artist whose talents could use A LOT more sunshine. Here's a cut from her new Coltrane tribute "Freedom Trane," which you can purchase at: https://www5.cruzio.com/w5a126/jessicawilliams_order.html
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Lynne Arriale
Lynne Arriale is one of the finest jazz pianists working today, and one heck of a songwriter. "Dance of the Rain" is an original from her new CD titled "Convergence," which you can purchase at: http://www.lynnearriale.com/music.php
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Dave Miller Trio
Pianist Dave Miller and his trio (bassist Mario Suraci and drummer Bill Belasco) are a staple of the San Francisco Bay Area jazz scene. "Rapture" is the bands new release on Summit Records, and you can purchase this straight ahead CD at: http://davemillerjazz.com/
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The Nightcrawlers
Drummer Jesse Cahill and saxophonist Corey Weeds are two talented musicians putting their jazz stamp on the fertile music city of Vancouver, B.C. Cahill and Weeds play in a number of bands, including "The Nightcrawlers," a group whose stated purpose is to continue the tradition of the 1950's and 1960's organ combo's. You can purchase the CD "Down in the Bottom" at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ncrawlersmusic2
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Gene Ludwig
In the liner notes, Pattye Ludwig says "Love Notes of Cole Porter" is a gift back to her late husband Gene, who passed away in July of 2010. Gene Ludwig was a tremendous B-3 player, as explained on this podcast by the head of Big-O Records, Jim Alfredson. You can purchase "Love Notes of Cole Porter" at: http://www.geneludwig.com/pages/music.html
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The Jazz Professors
Five Professors of Music at the University of Central Florida show their chops on a live recording from March 2010. Purchase "Live from the UCF-Orlando Jazz Festival" at: http://music.ucf.edu/flyinghorserecords/jazzprofessors.php
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Josie Falbo
Josie Falbo is a voice you've heard on dozens of TV and radio commercials, but unless you live in Chicago, this may be your first chance to hear Falbo sing jazz standards. You can purchase "Taylor Street" at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/josiefalbo
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Bob Szajner
Bob Szajner (pronounced ZAY-ner) is one of the "under the radar" players that needs more recognition. Born and raised in Detroit's fertile jazz scene, Szajner worked for a number of the great players to come out of Detroit. The featured song comes from Szajner's 2008 release "On The Bench In The Zone," which has been released on Quixotic Records in 2011. You can purchase this disc at: http://db.cadencebuilding.com//public/searchresults/?description_option=contains&description=...
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Pena
Pena is the brainchild of Minnesota guitarist Cory Wong, who spent a week in Lima, Peru studying and recording music native to the coastal region of Peru. Quizas Un Dia Asi is our featured song this week. You can purchase this CD/DVD compilation at: https://secretstashrecords.com/products-page/cds/pena-cddvd/
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Serafin
Serafin LaRiviere is a Toronto based vocalist with an incredible range, and a sound similar to Mick Hucknall of the 80's pop band Simply Red. Serafin is also a talented songwriter, as evidenced by this weeks featured song. You can purchase his new CD, "Love's Worst Crime" at http://serafin.ca/listen.htm
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Cyrus Chestnut
Cyrus Chestnut has deep roots in gospel, having played piano in his church at the age of 6. He also has deep roots in classical music, studying at the Peabody Prep School in his native Baltimore. You can hear those influences and others in his new release "Journeys." "Little Jon" is one of our favorites from this great release, which you can purchase at: http://www.amazon.com/Journeys-Cyrus-Chestnut/dp/B003YCI1X4
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Greg Ruby
Greg Ruby is a one time member of Pearl Django, a band heard often during GLT Jazz. (And a band that headlined the GLT Summer concert a few years ago.) Ruby continues the Hot Club sound on his new CD "Look Both Ways", which you can purchase at: http://gregrubyguitar.com/?page_id=341
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Heavy Tin
One reviewer called the Boston based "Heavy Tin" a cross between The Bad Plus and Bud Powell. Here's the lead track from their new CD "re-FUSED", which you can purchase at: https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/heavytin2
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Leslie Pintchik
Leslie Pintchik is an extaordinary talent. She's a gifted literary writer, song composer and pianist. Her new CD is titled "We're Here to Listen." Our featured track is a Pintchik original. You can buy the entire CD at: http://www.lesliepintchik.com/recordings.html
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Doug Webb
You've probably heard Doug Webb's saxophone work in dozens of movies and TV shows, most notably in the TV show "The Simpsons", where he is the music of Lisa Simpson's saxophone. Webb's new CD "Midnight" is available at: http://posi-tone.com/doug-webb/midnight.html
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Alison Ruble
Chicago native Alison Ruble is a creative vocalist with a fantastic sophomore release titled "Ashland." From that album, here's her take on Harold Arlen's classic "Let's Fall in Love." You can purchase "Ashland" at http://www.alisonruble.com/music.html
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Tomas Janzon
Tomas Janzon is native of Sweden now living in the U.S. "Float" is a song from his new CD "Experiences, which you can purchase at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/janzon3
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The Kora Band
The Kora Band out of Portland Oregon mixes their jazz with traditional West African rhythms. Purchase their new CD "Cascades" at: http://www.oa2records.com/oa2/recordings/recording.php?TitleID=22073
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Lexicon
Four young guys from Central IL showcase their wide ranging influenced on their self titled debut CD. "Riddled" is our featured track this week on GLT Jazz Next. Purchase the full CD at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/Lexicon
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Jay D'Amico
One of our favorites from exactly two years ago. You can purchase "Tuscan Prelude"@ http://cdbaby.com/cd/jaydamico4
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Jamie Ousley
Bassist/songwriter Jamie Ousley is one of the more melodic songwriters on the jazz scene today. You can buy his new CD "Back Home" at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/JamieOusley1
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Takao Iwaki
"Fallin' Chestnuts" is the lead track to the recording debut of saxophonist Takao Iwaki. You can purchase "Introducing" at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/TakaoIwaki
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Mike Clark
Mike Clark was a child prodigy, hitting the road with his father before he turned 10 years old. In his early 20's he hit the road with Herbie Hancock's Headhunters. Though he considers himself a be-bopper, Clark is a mean funk, blues & R&B drummer as well. His latest CD "Carnival of Soul" is built around the organ trio concept. You can buy this CD at: http://www.amazon.com/Carnival-Soul-Dig-Mike-Clark/dp/B003INBO1K
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Michael Pagan
Michael Pagan is a pianist deserving wider recognition. Currently Director of Marketing and Communications at the American Jazz Museum in Kansas City. Previously, Pagan served on the faculty of many fine jazz studies programs, most recently at the University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory. "Three for the Ages" is original from the CD of the same name. You can purchase this disc at:...
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the Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project
Now living in Central IL, Craig Russo has traveled to Cuba a number of times to study and assimilate the great Latin grooves you heard in that country every day. "Melodious Funk" is today's featured track from Russo's new release "Mambo Influenciado." Buy this CD at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/russolatinjazzproj2
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Steve Davis
Trombonist Steve Davis is one of the great players in jazz today. This alumnus of Jackie McLean's Hartt School of Music has a new CD on Posi-Records titled "Images." "Twain's World" comes from that CD. You can purchase "Images" at: http://www.posi-tone.com/
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Azar Lawrence
Azar Lawrence is a saxophonist who has played with some of the giants of jazz. Here's the title track to his new "Mystic Journey" CD, which you can buy at: http://www.amazon.com/Mystic-Journey-Azar-Lawrence/dp/B003JP9Q9Y
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Jose James
Jose James is a talented young singer better known in the Hip Hop world. Here's a beautiful take on "Lush Life." By the CD at: http://www.vervemusicgroup.com/artist/music/detail.aspx?pid=12129&aid=7376
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Ramsey Lewis
One of our favorite Jazz Next podcasts from the last year. The Legendary Ramsey Lewis wrote and recorded an album of songs for the Joffrey Ballet. The lead track is our featured song. Buy "Songs from the Heat: Ramsey Plays Ramsey" at http://www.concordmusicgroup.com/albums/Songs-from-the-Heart-Ramsey-Plays-Ramsey/
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Dr. Lonnie Smith
Dr. Lonnie Smith was part of some killer groups in the 60's and is one of the premier Hammond B-3 players in the world today. You can buy his new CD "Spiral" at: http://www.amazon.com/Spiral-Dr-Lonnie-Smith/dp/B003G4IX9M
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Bob Mamet
Bob Mamet is an accomplished pianist and songwriter, having written hundreds of songs for TV and film. You can purchase his latest CD "Impromptu" at: http://www.amazon.com/Impromptu-Bob-Mamet/dp/B0038W51N8
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Cynthia Scott
Revisiting one of our favorite CD's from 2009. Jazz vocalist/songwriter Cynthia Scott writes soulful jazz with lyrics not usually heard in jazz songs. "Dream For One Bright World" is available at http://www.cynthiascott.com/Cynthia_Scott/CD_Purchases.html
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Beat Kaestli
Kaestli is a Swiss native now living in NYC. His new CD is titled "Invitation," which you can purchase at http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=8161036. Here's a ballad from this CD.
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Richard Blake
Guitarist Richard Blake has so much feeling coming out of so much restraint. Richard Blake Plays Midtown at Midnight is a collection of tasty covers and one original, which is our featured song on GLT Jazz Next. Purchase your own copy of this great CD at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/richardblake2
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Jim Pearce
Comparisons to Dave Frishberg are valid, but Pearce has his own style and sense of humor. "I'm In The Twilight Of a Mediocre Career" features his usual self effacing humor and wonderful piano chops. But don't be fooled by the title. His songs have been featured on network TV shows and he's received numerous awards for his songwriting. Buy this CD at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jimpearce1
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Rufus Reid
Reid is a monster bass player who got his first break playing with Eddie Harris in Chicago in the 60's. His new CD as a leader is titled "Out Front." "Glory" is the lead track and the featured song this week on GLT Jazz Next. You can purchase "Out Front" at http://www.jazzcares.com/product_detail.php?pid=693
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Julian Yeo
Yeo's retro sound would have fit well in the 1920's alongside Flappers and Al Capone. This Aussie, now living in NYC, is out with his 2nd vocal release. You can purchase "Deep Purple Dreams" at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/JulianYeo1
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John Basile
Guitarist John Basile is a Berklee College of Music grad who loved playing in soulful organ based bands in the 1970's. He returns to his roots on "No Apologies." Buy this CD at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/basile4
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Ehud Asherie
Asherie is one of the up and coming pianists on the NYC jazz scene. This track is an original from his new release on Posi-Tone Records, "Modern Life." Purchase this tasty, melodic release at http://www.posi-tone.com/mlife/mlife.html
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Lorraine Feather
Lorraine Feather is the daughter of legendary jazz critic Leonard Feather, the Goddaughter of Billie Holiday and one of the finest lyricists in jazz today. Her new album is titled "Ages," the song you're about to hear is titled "The Girl With The Lazy Eye." You can purchase "Ages" at: http://www.amazon.com/Ages-Lorraine-Feather/dp/B0031OSBL2/ref=sr_1_1/186-9077992-2045326?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1268851211&sr=1-1
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Jason Bodlovich
Fluent in jazz, blues, funk, rock and brazillian music, Bodlovich is a guitarists guitarist. This is the title track to his new CD "The Culprit," which you can purchase at http://www.jasonbodlovich.com/discography.php
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Lin McPhillips
Lin McPhillips is a vocalist with an avante-garde background. With the jazz fusion group Solar Plexus, she would use her voice as a horn. This is her latest release, the straight ahead "My Shining Hour." You can buy this CD at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/linmcphillips
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Babik
Babik has been scorching the American music scene with their gypsy jazz since 2005, winning a number of "best band" awards in their hometown of Buffalo and thrilling audiences everywhere with their live show. You can purchase their latest release "American Gypsy" at: http://www.babikjazz.com/products.html
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Matt Belsante
Our featured performer at the GLT Jazz Cabaret a couple weeks ago. Belsante is a graduate of Vanderbuilt University in Nashville. You can purchase "Blame It On My Youth" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/mattbelsante2
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John Stein
Guitarist John Stein is an Associate Professor of Music in the Harmony Department at the Berkeley College of Music in Boston. He's also a whale of a player, as evidenced by this smoking set. His new CD is titled "Raising The Roof", the track you're about to hear is an homage to legendary drummer Elvin Jones. You can purchase "Raising The Roof" at http://www.amazon.com/Raising-Roof-Dig-John-Stein/dp/B002WSYLTO
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Jeff Rupert
Jeff Rupert has played with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Mel Torme, Benny Carter and Diane Schurr. During this podcast, Rupert explains the origin of the title of his new CD "Memphis to Mobile" as well as the inspiration behind some of the songs on the disc. "Chasin' Tail" is the featured track, and no, the title doesn't refer to women. Purchase "From Memphis to Mobile" at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jeffrupert
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David Leonhardt
Pianist David Leonhardt spent 25 years with David "Fathead" Newman and was Music Director for vocalist Jon Hendricks for four years. His latest CD is a fusion of his two musical loves: Classical & Jazz. You can purchase "Bach to the Blues at https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/davidleonhardt
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Mike Longo
Mike Longo is one of the monster pianists in jazz today. He learned the ropes as a student of Oscar Peterson and in the Dizzy Gillespie band. His new CD "Sting Like a Bee" can be purchased at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mikelongo10
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Greg Reitan
Reitan is a Los Angeles based pianist with some serious game. You can purchase this CD at http://www.amazon.com/Antibes-Greg-Reitan/dp/B002VGG8WA
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Steve Hobbs
Hobbs is a monster vibes player out of Raleigh, NC. His southern roots are the genesis of his song choices on "Vibes, Straight Up". You can purchase this CD at http://www.amazon.com/Vibes-Straight-Steve-Hobbs-Quartet/dp/B002HIELXK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1260939810&sr=8-7
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Denise La Grassa
La Grassa is a Chicago singer/songwriter now living in Central IL. You can purchase "April Dreams" at http://www.deniselagrassa.com
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Bill Mays
At one point, Mays was deep in Hollywood working on movie soundtracks. So "Mays at the Movies" is a natural release . Buy this CD at http://www.billmays.net/discography.html
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John Cutrone, Carmen Leggio, Bucky Pizzarelli & Jerry...
This Connecticut quartet recorded one of the great straight ahead albums of 2009. Buy this CD at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jcbpcljb
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Mark Isham & Kate Ceberano
"Bittersweet" is a beautiful CD of standards by trumpeter Mark Isham & vocalist Kate Ceberano. Listen to their take on "Skylark". Buy this CD at http://www.amazon.com/Bittersweet/dp/B0027R8QMS
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Lenore Raphael
An encore edition of GLT Jazz Next. Lenore is one of the finest pianists working in NYC. She also host her own weekly jazz show! Buy this CD by clicking http://www.swinginfox.com/
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Daryl Sherman
Sherman is the daughter of trombone man Sammy Sherman. Here, she covers Johnny Mercer, on the 100th anniversary of the birth of this great lyricist. Buy "Johnny Mercer: A Centennial Tribute" at http://www.arborsrecords.com
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Sashal Vasandani
This vocalist and Chicago native is now a regular on the NYC Jazz Scene. Buy "We Move" at http://www.mackavenue.com/catalog/detail/we_move/
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Mike DiRubbo
DiRubbo is an Alto player who studied under the legendary Jackie MacLean. Buy "Repercussion" at http://www.posi-tone.com
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Godfathers Of Groove
Grant Green Jr, Bernard Purdie & Rueben Wilson. Buy "Godfathers Of Groove" at http://www.allegro-music.com/18v/
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Dan Musselman
Musselman has been tearing up the clubs of Minneapolis & St. Paul with his piano skills. Buy "Ruminations" at http://www.danmusselman.com/index.php?content=8
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John Miller & the Romaniacs
Guitarist Miller has played with Dobie Gray & Cab Calloway. A Central Illinois staple, Miller says this Hot Club incarnation is the most fun he's ever had in music. To purchase "French Kiss," send an email to John @ jmromaniacs@gmail.com
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Stefon Harris
Vibraphonist Stefon Harris is one of jazz's rising stars "Urbanus" is available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HWUU0Y?ie=UTF8&tag=fortress04-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002HWUU0Y
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Kat Walker
Kat's new CD if full of jazz standards. Here's her take on an Ellington classic! "Jazz Skat Gumbo" is available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/katwalker
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Jon Mayer
The veteran pianist, not the young guitar slinger! "Nightscape" is available at http://www.reservoirmusic.com/197.html
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Art Lillard's On Time Band
NYC drummer & bandleader. "It's Time" is available at http://www.summitrecords.com/
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Gerald Clayton
Gifted young keyboard player. "Two-Shade" is available at http://www.artistshare.com/home/project_experience.aspx?artistID=122&projectId=203
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Sam Yahel
NYC keyboard player. "Hometown" is available at http://www.positone.com
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Travis Wesley
Central IL keyboard player with a "jones" for the Fender Rhodes. "Sections" is available at http://www.traviswesleyjazz.com
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Jim Rotondi
Former trumpeter for Ray Charles with a tribute to his former boss. "Blues for Brother Ray" is available at http://www.posi-tone.com
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King David
Some serious swingin' Big Band. "Mr. Success/Chicago" is available at http://cdbaby.com/cd/kingdavidattott
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Kendra Shank
NYC vocalist. "Mosaic" is available at the CD link of her website: http://www.kendrashank.com/
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Larry Slezak
Soulful Houston saxophonist! Buy "No Worries" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/larryslezak
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Antti Sarpila
Finnish Saxophonist! Purchase this disc from Arbors Records at http://www.arborsrecords.com
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Sean Lyons
Fantastic young tenor player! Buy "Roar of Lyons" at http://www.posi-tone.com/
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Eric Johnson
Way too under the radar guitarist! Buy "Supahighway" at http://clarionjazz.com/superhighway/index.html
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Rahshad Muhammad
Funky L.A. based trumpeter! Buy "Doin It For Self" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/rahshad
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Nancy Wright
Bluesy Tenor who's first tour was with John Lee Hooker! Buy "Moanin" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/nancywright
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Antonio Valdetaro
Romantic Brazilian guitarist. To buy "Leticia", contact Antonio directly at contact@antoniovaldetaro.com
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Terrence Brewer
Bay area guitarist with an homage to Wes Montgomery. You can buy "Goin Wes" at http://www.terrencebrewer.com/audio.html
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Greg Reitan
Talented young composer/pianist. Buy "Some Other Time" at http://www.sunnysiderecords.com/release_detail.php?releaseID=423
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Red Holloway
Bluesy saxophonist still making GREAT music. Buy this disc at http://www.delmark.com/
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Devin Kelly Organ Trio
Kelly is the drummer. Debut CD is titled "First Things First. Buy this disc at http://www.devinkelly.net
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Corey Wong
Young guitarist doing great things in Minneapolis. Purchase "Even, Uneven" at http://www.target.com/Even-Uneven-Cory-Wong-Quartet/dp/B001QX9XTE
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Claudio Roditi
One of the more underrated trumpeters of today. Buy this great new CD by clicking http://www.amazon.com/Brazilliance-X4-Claudio-Roditi/dp/B001M6AI3A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1233625805&sr=8-1
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Karl Walters jr Trio
Young Brooklyn based band. Buy this funky new CD by clicking http://kwjtrio.com/
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Mark O'Connor
Plays the fiddle as if it was his third arm. Purchase "Live in New York" by clicking http://www.amazon.com/Mark-OConnors-Swing-Trio-Live/dp/B000AP2ZXK
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John Temmerman
Chicago Saxophonist. Purchase "Live in Evanston" by clicking http://www.jazzobsession.com/
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Marcus Goldhaber
NYC vocalist with a bright future. To buy his CD "Take Me Anywhere", try this link: http://marcusgoldhaber.com/merc.php
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Danny Green
27 year old pianist with Latin, Brazillian and Classical influences. You can purchase Green's new CD at http://music.barnesandnoble.com/With-You-in-Mind/Danny-Green/e/884501033671/?itm=1
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Dwight West
Vocalist paying respect to the masters. You can purchase West's new CD at http://cdbaby.com/cd/dwightwest
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Alva Nelson
NYC Pianist you need to know about. You can purchase "Soul Eyes" at http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/alvanelson
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Michael B. & Friends
Tasty tasty pianist. You can purchase "No More Blues" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/michaelbfriends
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Russell Gunn
Exciting young trumpeter. You can purchase "Love Stories" at http://www.jazzdepot.com/
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Ben Sidran
As election day nears, a poignant song from a talented keyboard player. You can purchase "Cein Noches at http://cdbaby.com/cd/talkingjazz3
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Javon Jackson
One of today's finest tenor players. Buy "Once Upon A Melody" at http://www.palmetto-records.net/javon-jackson:once-upon-a-melody,34,145
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Greg Chako
Talented American guitarist now living in Japan. Buy "Everybody's Got A Name" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/gregchako9
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Harvie S
Gifted bassist plays with pianist Kenny Barron. Buy "Now Was The time" by clicking http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7704351
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Nik Payton & Bob Wilber
Teacher and student collaborate. Buy "Swinging The Changes" by clicking http://www.arborsrecords.com
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Kelly Rossum
Exciting young trumpeter now living in Minneapolis. Add "Family" to your collection by clicking http://cdbaby.com/cd/rossum5
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Jeff Hackworth
NYC tenor man with a big warm tone. Add "Where the Blue Begins" to your collection by clicking http://cdbaby.com/cd/hackworthjeff2
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Holly Yarbrough
Mr. Rogers wrote great jazz? You can purchase "Mr. Rogers Swings" @ http://cdbaby.com/cd/hollyyarbrough
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George Kahn
West Coast pianist with a great new CD. You can purchase "Cover Up" @ http://cdbaby.com/cd/gkahn7
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Lafayette Harris, Jr
A pianist everyone should know. You can purchase his new CD "Trio Talk" @ http://cdbaby.com/cd/lharrisjr3
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Joe Baione
Vibist on the rise. You can purchase his new CD "Oh Yeah!" @ http://cdbaby.com/cd/baionejoe
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Five Play
A female quintet. Again ... a FEMALE quintet. You can purchase "What The World Needs Now" @ http://www.arborsrecords.com/recordtemplate.html?ProductID=19381
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Donald Vega
Up and coming pianist studying under Kenny Barron. Get more info on Donald at http://www.donaldvega.com. You can purchase "Tomorrows"@ http://cdbaby.com/cd/laurave
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Lorraine Feather
Fantastic vocalist and lyricist. Buy "Language" @ http://cdbaby.com/cd/lorrainefeather
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Alison Ruble
Chicago vocalist getting critical raves. Buy "In This is a Bird" @ http://alisonruble.com/music.html
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Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project
A killer Latin Jazz band in Central IL? Hear for yourself. Buy "In The Middle" @ http://cdbaby.com/cd/russolatinjazzproj
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Irvin Mayfield
New Orleans trumpeter working with the legendary Ellis Marsalis. Buy this CD @ http://www.basinstreetrecords.com/
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Nikki Parrott/Rossano Sportiello
Young Australian bass player now living and playing in NYC. Buy this CD @ http://www.arborsrecords.com/recordtemplate.html?ProductID=19335
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