JazzWorldQuest Showcase 2023: Simon Denizart(France/Canada)-9-4 (Justin Time Records)

Simon Denizart

Nouveau single 9-4

Disponible chez Justin Time Records

Le pianiste de jazz Simon Denizart nous offre 9-4, un nouveau single disponible sur toutes les plateformes digitales et à découvrir en clip. Sur ce titre, on retrouve Simon Denizart à la composition et au piano, Sébastien Richelieu à la basse et Michel Medrano Brindis à la batterie.

9-4 est une chanson en hommage à la banlieue où Simon Denizart a grandi au sud de Paris. La musique dépeint une vie animée et séduisante où le vivre ensemble fût la plus grande richesse et loin des clichés souvent véhiculés.

Avec ce titre, le pianiste amorce la sortie de son nouvel album Piece of Mind qui sortira le 29 mars 2024.

Piece of Mind est le cinquième album du pianiste français Simon Denizart installé au Québec depuis 2011.

Entouré de musiciens reconnus tant sur la scène nationale qu’internationale avec qui il collabore depuis de nombreuses années, Simon Denizart nous offre une œuvre orchestrale en huit tableaux qui offre un voyage puissant et introspectif dans son univers musical. On découvre aujourd’hui le premier extrait 9-4 et son clip vidéo filmé à Créteil par Maxime Leroy.

Originaire de Créteil, le pianiste français Simon Denizart arrive en 2011 à Montréal et il ne perd pas de temps pour faire entendre sa musique.

Sa carrière commence au Québec avec le prix du public lors du FestiJazz de Rimouski en 2014. Fort de cette récompense et entouré du Label canadien The 270 Sessions, il produit trois disques Between Two Worlds (2015), Beautiful People (2016) et Darkside (2017). Cette période faste et productive lui vaudra le prix de Révélation Radio-Canada en 2016 et deux premières nominations à l’ADISQ en 2017 et 2018.

Encensé par la critique, il se produit à travers le monde (France, Canada, République Tchèque, Cuba, etc.) et ne laisse personne indifférent. Il joue une musique sensible et énergisante, parsemée de mélodies subtiles et accessibles.

On le voit également accompagner des musiciens de la scène locale et internationale : Dominique Fils-Aimé, Fred Wesley ou encore la chanteuse berlinoise KIDBEKID.

Son plus récent album, intitulé NOMAD (2021), sorti sur Laborie Jazz (France) et Arte Boréal (Canada) propose la rencontre inédite entre le piano et la calebasse. Influencé par les musiques du monde, le jazz, le classique et la musique électronique, l’album présente des compositions originales instrumentales qui permettent de vivre un voyage éclectique sur le thème du voyage, de l’immigration et des relations humaines. Ce dernier est à nouveau nominé à l’ADISQ dans la catégorie album de l’année Jazz en 2021.

En 2023 il débute une nouvelle collaboration avec le prestigieux label canadien Justin Time Records qui produit son cinquième album à venir : Piece of Mind prévu pour le 29 mars 2024.

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USA: Artist Spotlight - Peter B. Robinson

Peter B. Robinson Peter B. Robinson is a pianist, composer, and performer. As the house pianist at the prestigious Quill Lounge (in the Jefferson Hotel) in downtown Washington, DC for the past 10 years, Peter is one of the busier pianists on the planet. That’s where we first heard him. Peter received an endorsement from Jazz DJ Tim Masters, WPFW 89.3 FM, Washington, DC (May 28, 2015): "Washington, DC is a city full of landmarks and institutions. There are the monuments, the museums, the halls of Congress, and of course, the White House. And then...there's Peter Robinson...who has been thrilling audiences with his pianistic abilities for several decades now. If you've had a chance to hear him in person, then you know exactly what I mean. If you haven't, then you hold in your hands the best possible alternative... for now. "Originally" first came to my attention many moons ago, but I'm thrilled that Blue Truffle Music has now chosen this stellar work as a featured recording. Listen to it, then get yourself to DC to hear Peter B. Robinson in person." Tim Masters Host/Producer, Jazz Masters WPFW 89.3 FM In a review of “Originally", Steven Croley states that “…Its melodic statements are as fresh as they are memorable. Originally, indeed. Highly recommended.” Peter has also been featured in various articles, including the Washingtonian magazine’s January 2013 article entitled “DC’s Piano Man.” No visit to downtown DC is complete without a visit to the Quill lounge to hear why Peter continues to captivate audiences with his nightly performances. Some musicians tour the world to get their music out. Peter didn’t want to tour. Remembering from his school days the phrase that “All roads lead to Rome,” he moved to Washington, DC, and he’s made his living playing piano there since 1982. In 1988, Peter self-produced “Originally,” a song-cycle of 17 original songs, all instrumental, where Peter is joined by 10 top-notch DC musicians. The instrumentation is daring and eclectic, including oboe, cello and bassoon, as well as jazz percussion and both stand-up and electric bass, with Peter on keyboards and also alto sax. Two other jazz saxophonists also contribute, along with sitar and tabla. Until now, the only people who know about “Originally” are those who have bought a copy from Peter when he’s performing in DC. When we at Blue Truffle heard “Originally” we knew it deserved our attention: it should be heard. Click the link below to purchase “Originally” from the Blue Truffle Music Store in either CD or download format.

Originally - more info, downloads,CDs

SOUTH AFRICA: Thandi Ntuli-The Offering (2018)

Of her own music she says: “My journey in music and in life has always been an expression of conflicts which I experience in my everyday life. The conflict of an African woman in a Western world, a woman in a man’s world, a privately schooled underprivileged black girl who identifies with bits of many cultures and yet is concerned by the endangered nature of African heritage. My music is constantly searching for balance and a meaning in these conflicts, a release of this tension. But it is also a celebration of a unique cultural identity to which I belong.”
http://www.thandintuli.com/

USA:Brooklyn Jazz Underground - x7 (Seven By Seven) (2014)

From its inception the BJU, a highly influential group that inspired the formation of other artist collectives around the world, including The Paris Jazz Underground, The Queens Jazz Overground and The LA Jazz Collective, has always placed a premium on original composition. The band's much-anticipated second recording, 7 X 7, offers a collection of seven compelling works conceived by each member of the septet, featuring David Smith (trumpet), Adam Kolker (tenor sax, bass clarinet), Anne Mette Iversen (bass), Rob Garcia (drums), and also featuring the addition of vocalist Tammy Scheffer, who plays a shifting role here as a vocalist and as a third "horn", pianist David Cook & drummer Owen Howard, empowering the ensemble alongside Rob Garcia with a dual drummer thrust.

While each piece exemplifies the character of the individual composer, the ensemble devised a cohesive element to lend unity to the entire recording: "The Shorty," a brief composition derived from each of the seven original works. The creative twist was that these variations were to be composed by a fellow BJU artist. "We literally drew names from a hat to pick which composition was to be our 'assignment.' Whether inspired by a melodic phrase, a harmonic structure or simply the vibe of the initial work, each 'Shorty' in turn, found its own character," explained Owen Howard (from the liner notes).
http://brooklynjazz.bandcamp.com/

USA: Jonathan Kreisberg-WAVE UPON WAVE(2014)

1. Wave Upon Wave (9:20) 

2. Until You Know (8:27) 

3. Stella by Starlight (5:19) 

4. Wild Animals We've Seen (6:13) 

5. Being Human (8:47) 

6. From The Ashes (9:57) 

7. The Spin (7:51) 

8. Peace (8:25) 

JONATHAN KREISBERG - GUITAR 

WILL VINSON -SAXOPHONE (PIANO ON TRACK 3) 

RICK ROSATO -BASS 

COLIN STRANAHAN -DRUMS 

KEVIN HAYS -PIANO (TRACKS 1,5,6, AND 7) 

  Guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg has been steadily building his name as one of the brightest young stars in Jazz.  His style and approach has created a strong following of fans around the world as he toured and recorded extensively with his own groups as well artists such as Dr. Lonnie Smith, who says of kreisberg "He is a passionate musician with great vision, and he is constantly in fiery pursuit of innovation." 

  On WAVE UPON WAVE Jonathan, along with alto saxophone genius Will Vinson, the amazing Kevin Hays (on piano for half of the program) and the young rhythm section team of Rick Rosato and Colin Stranahan creates modern jazz that combines tradition, instrumental virtuosity, modern soundscapes and influences from every corner of the world (and beyond).   

  In the liner notes Jonathan describes his process of composing/improvising and the inspiration of the title   "Relentlessly breaking on the shore, and each bringing forth the codes of the past…But also from the depths comes something new"  

 

http://www.jonathankreisberg.com/

UK: GoGo Penguin-v2.0 ( Gondwana Records 2014)

Manchester’s Chris Illingworth, bassist Nick Blacka and drummer Rob Turner are a trio who fuse traditional jazz elements with electronica and classical. Formed at the start of 2013, their second album was recorded in a rehearsal room with no windows, and they cite Aphex Twin, Four Tet, Arvo Pärt, Squarepusher as influences – meaning their sound goes beyond a modern-day, coffee-table jazz. They’ve cultivated a cultish fanbase in their hometown, and Jools Holland, Jamie Cullum, and Gilles Peterson are (obviously) admirers of their music.(Guardian)

http://gogopenguin.co.uk

ITALY: Fabrizio Bosso & Julian Oliver Mazzariello - Tandem (2014)

1. You Don’t Know What Love Is
2. Gigi
3. Have You Met Miss Jones?
4. Wide Green Eyes
5. Dizzy’s Blues
6. Luiza
7. Goodness Gracious
8. Roma Nun Fa La Stupida Stasera
9. Windmills Of Your Mind
10. Oh Lady Be Good
11. Taxi Driver

JazzWorldQuest Free Mp3 List downloads and Playlist update: EL MEXICAN FREE JAZZ

Musician: EL MEXICAN FREE JAZZ Track: CALLEJERO 13 Year of release: 2014 Composer: EL MEXICAN FREE JAZZ Musician/Website Link to CD Store Musician/Band: Daniel Cardani, Edgar Bac, Charly Mercado

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USA: Juan Dhas- Embracing Clarity (2014)

Juan Dhas - Guitar
Benjamin Furman - Piano/Keyboards
Alex Gorchesky - Bass
Aaron Lawson - Drums

NETHERLANDS/VIDEO: Richard Bona, Manu Katché, Eric Legnini & Stefano Di Battista -North Sea Jazz (2014) Time: 1h 15 min

Richard Bona, Manu Katché, Eric Legnini & Stefano Di Battista - Festival de Jazz Vitoria-Gasteiz (2014)

Faraj Suleiman-Login(2014)

Dear Friends and Colleagues, After a concert tour in Europe and Palestine, my new solo piano album "LOGIN" is now available online on Youtube, Soundcloud. You are more than welcome to support the project by purchasing tracks from Itunes and CdBaby. The album includes 10 tracks that I composed and arranged for solo piano, and it was supported by A.M. Qattan Foundation.

i wish you enjoy listening  Sincerely Yours, Faraj Suleiman www.FarajSuleiman.com

Christos Anestopoulos-Wish You Could Stay(2014)

Christos Anestopoulos:guitar
David Lynch: tenor sax
Vasilis Stefanopoulos: contrabass
Panagiotis Kostopoulos: drums
http://christosanestopoulos.bandcamp.com/album/wish-you-could-stay

Saskia Laroo Band - Live in Zimbabwe

Jazz trumpeter Saskia Laroo and her eight-piece funk unit give a cooking live concert in Zimbabwe at the unique Harare international
Festival of the Arts [HIFA] May 3, 2013. The band features a rocking
rhythm section, rappers Complex and Phantom, African percussionist
Pape Seck and American pianist/vocalist Warren Byrd. Includes the
debut performance of their new single "Africa Dancin" POV footage of
their adventures in Greater Harare: a Hang in an African village; a
lion park trek; a music workshop with aspiring local youth; scenes
from performances at First Street, Harare center, and at a Dutch
inauguration reception in Zimbabwe.
http://saskialaroo.com/live-in-zimbabwe-dvd-paradiso

FANCYMUSIC: Yojo - Yojo

FANCYMUSIC   Yojo - Yojo Listen at FANCYMUSIC Free Download on Bandcamp We have never discussed what and how to play with Yojo members. Everyone did what he thought was appropriate while listening what other members did at the same time. No coercion or previously porepared written scores were exist. Everything crystallized organically during rehearsals. Perhaps this was the reason why Yojo was constantly referred to different genres: fusion, dark jazz, progressive rock, jazz rock or even post rock. Alexey Borovets, Yojo   FANCYMUSIC on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube mail@fancymusic.ru

MoonJune Records new release: YAGULL "Kai"

Dear MoonJune Friends in Music

 

Yagull's official debut for MoonJune Records, Kai, finds the band expanding its post-rock chamber soundtrack concept to great effect.  The result is a simmering sonic bouillabaisse, chocked full of choice ingredients which delectably merge to blur the lines drawn by traditional genres -- delightfully teasing the palette, while appealing to an expansive range of music aficionados! The group delivers twelve songs on this joyous outing: eight brand new compositions; two tunes from their previous album Films, reworked and revisited; plus, two tastefully-revised classic rock covers (Deep Purple and Free). The tracks showcase Yagull's considerably potent stylistic capacity, making for a savory, finely-polished sophomore release.This new effort finds Yagull now launching itself from a duo framework -- with Sasha Markovic being joined by the extraordinary pianist, Kana Kamitsubo -- this most special of occasions is perfectly accentuated by a host of guest contributors; featuring fellow MoonJune international recording maestros, Beledo (guitar, lute) and Dewa Budjana (guitar), in addition to Marko Djordjevic (drums), and many other great musicians. With Kai, Sasha, Kana & company have embarked on a majestic journey that will appeal to a broad range of listeners ... and carry them along for the ride!

Direct link: ==>  goo.gl/3GUrgc

For more info, sound clips and to purchase the CD or the BandCamp high-res download.

$13+ shipping (CD) and $10 High Res Download

Yours truly

Leonardo/MoonJune

Mehmet Polat Trio - Next Spring

New release: Mehmet Polat Trio - Next Spring Sinan Arat (Turkey) Ney Zoumana Diarra (Mali) Kora  Mehmet Polat (Turkey) Ud    The Mehmet Polat Trio is a spiritual yet adventurous meeting of three masters of their magical instruments: ney, kora and ud. With roots in the Ottoman, ancient Anatolian, Balkan and West African music traditions, the trio welcomes you with its musical authenticity. The original compositions are colored by daring improvisations and grooves, presented in an atmosphere of chamber music. The Mehmet Polat Trio invites you to a sincere musical journey from the past to the present.    - Little miracles emerge with the kora's serenity, peacefulness and softness, the light breeze of the ney and the evocation of the wind that gives one a sense of freedom. Babelmed.net (FR)     Buy digitally

GREECE: Alekos Vretos releases “K on Top” (www.alekosvretos.gr)

Alekos Vretos' new CD "K on Top" to be released 11th December 2014

Alekos Vretos releases “K on Top”
(www.alekosvretos.gr)

11th December 2014, 21.00 @ Booze Upstairs

Kolokotroni 57 (Monastiraki Station)
Athens T.K. 105 60, Greece
Tel. +30 210 3240944

Jadeo Music & Ankh Jazz presents the new CD by Alekos Vretos “K on
Top”.

After his personal debut album “Mergin’” in 2009, oud soloist  and composer Alekos Vretos embarked on a new journey through music he  loves. Mixing and matching over the years with his various ensembles  (trios, quartets, quintets), he found the musical balance he needed to
record this intriguing new work. Arabic, Greek and Latin music  elements served on a powerful jazz platter by a strong and colorful band.

Alekos based the music on a quintet comprised by Eleni Vasseiliadi on  the qanun, Dimitris Sevdalis on the piano, Dimitris Christopoulos on  the double bass and Dimitris Klonis on the drums. Then, he invited  Charis Lambrakis (nay), Vaggelis Paraskevaidis (vibes) and Kostas  Meretakis (percussion) as guests, to be featured in some tracks in  order to bring a more music roots color that Alekos wanted.
“K on Top” is a statement of what musicians can do when they love  playing music. The music is played with no blinders on and it explodes  every time the improvisations and interactions are brought to a  boiling point. Lyrical melodies and sharp harmonic paths deliver  different feelings in every piece of the CD.

Press info:

Birdland | Promo & Communications:
64 Maizonos str., Metaxourgeio, Athens
Chrysa Matsagani Deutero PR & Communications
email: chrysa@birdland.gr website: www.birdland.gr
Cel.: (+30) 6970 992262 Tel: (+30) 2110180481

Antonio Flinta Quartet: "ART IS AN INSURGENT POEM"

I am pleased to announce the release of our new, sixth CD, published by the well-known label Splasc (h) Records: 

"ART IS AN INSURGENT POEM"

The Quartet is available for 2015 Concerts and worldwide Tours, also in order to promote our new CD!
To listen  to a short  Excerpt  of our Cd, please follow the link:
http://www.reverbnation.com/antonioflintaquartet/song/18001517-como-en-sueo
Best Regards.
Claudio Gioannini
Drummer/Manager- Antonio Flinta Quartet
Rome, Italy

Available Now: Jeff Coffin & The Mu'tet Releases "Side Up"

Available Now on Ear Up Records: Jeff Coffin & The Mu'tet Releases Side Up "Jeff is one of the most incredible musicians I've ever heard. His deliberate and spontaneous sound can only come from a deep well of musical understanding. With the Mu'tet he has also proven himself as a composer. I can listen to this music anytime and all the time. It will not disappoint." - Dave Matthews "Jeff Coffin is a ridiculously talented dude who has made incredible contributions to Béla Fleck and the Flecktones over a 14-year period. Jeff is making remarkable music of his own with the Mu'tet, and has found some really great musicians to collaborate with to achieve his vision." - Béla Fleck Stream Tracks from Side Up Mutation is defined as the changing of a structure, resulting in a variant form. That is a clear reflection of saxophonist and 3-time Grammy® Award-winner Jeff Coffin's philosophy that music must continue to change and mutate in order to grow. Side Up (available November 4 on Ear Up Records), the 6th release with his critically acclaimed band Jeff Coffin & The Mu'tet, showcases the astounding range of influences Coffin has absorbed as an in-demand sideman to a "who's who" of musicians. Having performed with Béla Fleck & the Flecktones from 1997-2010 and Dave Matthews Band since 2008, Coffin has been traveling the globe as a saxophonist, bandleader, composer and educator since the late 20th Century. He has shared the stage with musicians such as Branford Marsalis, Bob Mintzer, John Scofield, McCoy Tyner, Galactic, and Kirk Whalum, as well as a wide variety of esteemed groups such as Phish, My Morning Jacket, Van Morrison, The Dixie Chicks, Umphrey's McGee, Widespread Panic, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, among others.  Featuring 5-time Grammy® Award-winning drummer Roy 'Futureman' Wooten, electric bassist Felix Pastorius, trumpeter Bill Fanning and pianist/keyboardist Chris Walters, Jeff Coffin & The Mu'tet strive to expand their horizons, as well as their fans, with music flavored by their eclectic interests on Side Up. The compositions blend sounds from the deep wells of New Orleans Second Line, African music, Indian Ragas, Brazilian music, folk, Gypsy, and straight ahead jazz.  Photo Credit: Greg Kessler Coffin has assembled a world-class lineup of guests for this outing - Zakir Hussain on tabla, Herlin Riley on tambourine, Radha Botofasina on harp, Rod McGaha and Mike Haynes on trumpet, Roy Agee and Barry Green on trombone, Denis Solee and Evan Cobb on tenor saxophone, Pat Bergeson on harmonica, James DaSilva on guitar, R. Scott Bryan on congas, and Ryoko Suzuki on harmonium.  The Mu'tet's mission is to deliver music that sends shockwaves down people's spines with their fierce soloing and memorable compositions. Coffin and Fanning aim for that goal sometimes by using guitar effects on their horns, which they call 'electro-sax' and 'space trumpet.'  Side Up marks the second consecutive recording which Coffin has extensively collaborated compositionally with The Mu'tet. Notes Coffin. "A great lesson I learned from Béla Fleck is to give the musicians freedom in finding their 'voices' in the music." Following that philosophy, Coffin only gave the sidemen a skeleton of sorts, which was then worked out in rehearsals to form an entire fleshed out body of work. Coffin continues, "These are some of the finest musicians I have ever had the opportunity to play with. What they bring to the musical table is astonishing." The members of the band have the same admiration for Coffin as well. "I've been playing alongside Jeff Coffin now for well over a decade and I can easily say, without a doubt, that I would not be the person or musician I am today if it wasn't for that invitation to join The Mu'tet," reflects Pastorius who is also currently a member of the acclaimed Yellowjackets. "For years now, Jeff has been a constant reminder of dedication and hard work, and I believe it is no more apparent than in his sound and his music."  Upcoming Jeff Coffin & The Mu'tet Performances:   November 19 - 22 / Jazz at the Bistro / St. Louis, MO January 16, 2015 / Jazz Arts Group - Lincoln Theatre / Columbus, OH Jeff Coffin & The Mu'tet · Side Up Ear Up Records  ·  Release Date: November 4, 2014    For more information on Jeff Coffin, please visit: JeffCoffin.com "Like" Jeff Coffin on Facebook:      "Follow" Jeff Coffin on Twitter:   "Follow" Jeff Coffin on Instagram   For media information, please contact: DL Media  ·  610-667-0501 Matthew Jurasek  ·  matthew@dlmediamusic.com  Serving the Finest in Jazz Since 1988   Information and press materials (including album covers, promotional photos and bios) on all DL Media artists can be found at our website: dlmediamusic.com ###

No Small Thing Is A Big Deal

Blue Canoe Records latest release from J-Mood slashes across genres  from pop to rock to heartwarming contemporary jazz and deliver rich,  mood lifting melody to every listener.

“No Small Thing” is the second release on Blue Canoe Records and  is a captivating compilation of covers and intelligent, home-grown  numbers that expose the brilliance of the Carrozza clan. Mrs. Jennifer  Carrozza is classically trained and has been singing professionally  for nearly 20 years. Keyboard/Producer/Engineer/Solo Artist John Carrozza has featured parts on the platinum selling Boyz II Men album “Evolution” and has worked with Grammy winning jazz superstar Earl

Klugh.

“No Small Thing” opens with the classic in the pop rock world,  Aqualung’s Brighter Then Sunshine. “…suddenly you’re mine”,  sings Jennifer Carrozza as the listener is drawn into the dynamic
odyssey. With the use of lush instrumentation, Mr. Carrozza sets up  the voyage perfectly. The Carrozza’s fall effortlessly into the  McCartney standard Blackbird. The Carrozza connection of piano and  vocals is haunting and memorable…adding a novel take on the classic.  From there, J-Mood travels effortlessly from Sting to Neil Young to  winning melodies of their own. Of note, John Carrozza’s own Hope  Restored composition is an emotional contemporary jazz number with
energizing give-and-take between Sam Skelton’s sax and John  Carrozza’s expressive piano stylings.

No Small Thing is a smart, diverse must-have that falls right into the  spiritual hip pocket of the audience’s subconscious. Classic and  contemporary at the same time, The Carrozza team leave an important  impression while using all the colors in the palette. It is, indeed,  No Small Thing.

 

http://www.bluecanoerecords.com