USA: Adam Hawley Tour Update!

Tour Update!

After taking a much needed break in January, Adam is jumping back on the road in February for three awesome shows.  First, you can hang with him at his BDAY bash at Spaghettini in Seal Beach CA on Feb 1.  Then he's teaming up with Marcus Anderson for Valentine's weekend at St. James Live in Atlanta February 14 and in Richmond, VA at the Tin Pan on February 16!!

Tour Dates:
February 1 - Spaghettini - Seal Beach, CA
February 14 - St. James - Atlanta, GA
February 15 - TBD - Raleigh/Durham, NC
February 16 - The Tin Pan - Richmond, VA
March 17 - Martini Blu Festival - Galveston, TX
March 24-31 - DK Cruise Week 1 - Australia
March 31-April 7 - DK Cruise Week 2 - Australia
April 11-14 - Smooth Hot Jazz - Madrid, Spain
April 28 - Seabreeze Jazz Festival - Panama City, FL

More tour dates are added all the time, click here to catch a show.

The New Album:
Adam's second album "Double Vision" is rich with new grooves and star-studded features including Dave Koz, Jeff Lorber, Julian Vaughn, Marcus Anderson, Darren Rahn, & Kat Hawley.  The album has achieved #2 on the Amazon Sales Chart, Top Ten on iTunes, Top 25 on the Billboard Jazz Album Chart, and two #1 singles on Billboard!!

Where to Purchase:
Digitally: iTunes
Physically: Amazon
Autographed CD: adamhawley.com/shop


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USA:Dave Rudolph Quintet CD Release Show for "Resonance" Sat., Jan. 26th Tampa, Fl

The Dave Rudolph Quintet will be performing a joint concert with La Lucha in support of their debut CD entitled, ResonanceSaturday, January 26, 2019 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm EST HCC Ybor Studio Theater (YPAB Building) 1411 E 11th Ave Tampa, FL 33605 813.253.7695 Tickets & Info Dave Rudolph Quintet: Zach Bornheimer – Tenor Saxophone Larue Nickelson – Guitar Pablo Arencibia – Piano Alejandro Arenas – Bass Dave Rudolph - Drums La Lucha: John O'Leary – Piano Alejandro Arenas – Bass Mark Feinman – Drums

Resonance is the recording debut as a leader of drummer Dave Rudolph, who is based in Tampa, Florida. Inspired by his close friend Jessica Hiltabidle, who passed away recently, the valuable sideman realized that he was long overdue to record his own music. Rudolph utilizes four top local musicians for his project: tenor-saxophonist Zach Bornheimer, guitarist LaRue Nickelson, pianist Pablo Arencibia and bassist Alejandro Arenas. The quintet performs nine of the drummer’s originals with the influences of Kenny Wheeler, Wayne Shorter, Michael Brecker, Pat Metheny, and Bill Frisell being felt in various spots. A wide range of moods are covered during the colorful post-bop jazz set. The opening “Atonement” introduces the group’s appealing sound and has fine solos from Nickelson and Arencibia. “Those Clumsy Words” is a melodic jazz waltz that includes some creative drum breaks by Rudolph over the closing vamp. The wistful folk song “Lonely Train” is followed by “The Vine,” one of several numbers that have two musicians playing off of each other, in this case putting the focus on the leader and pianist Arecibia. The other pieces include the Thelonious Monk-inspired swinger “Bounce,” the brooding ballad “Resonance” (which has guest singer Whitney James blending with guitarist Nickelson), the New Orleans-flavored “Night Squirrel,” the Bill Evans-inspired ballad “Whimsy,” and an improvised dialogue between the drummer and saxophonist Bornheimer, “Brushstrokes.” Throughout Resonance, the subtle creativity and fresh material make this a memorable effort well worth discovering. Scott Yanow CD Available From: https://daverudolph.bandcamp.com/album/resonance

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USA: TONIGHT !!! CD RELEASE PARTY at JAZZ STANDARD - E.J. STRICKLAND QUINTET - "WARRIORS FOR PEACE"

CD RELEASE PARTY at JAZZ STANDARD JANUARY 16th, 2019 7.30 pm & 9.30 pm Book your tickets : 7.30 pm 9.30 pm ---------------------------------------------------------------- Few links for you : PRESS WORLDWIDE LISTEN TO "UVUMILIVU" VIDEO CLICK HERE TO BUY THE ALBUM ! WEBSITE ---------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT E.J. STRICKLAND Enoch Jamal “E.J.” Strickland is a world-class, world-traveled drummer, composer and artist heard on over 60 albums in the last 10 years.   E.J. quickly graduated into New York’s gigging jazz scene, playing with the greatest names in contemporary music: Ravi Coltrane, David Sanchez, Manuel Valera, Russel Malone and many others. He is also a recognized and acclaimed leader of great bands.   Influenced by wonderful drummers (Elvin Jones, Philly Joe Jones, Roy Haynes, Jimmy Cobb, Tony Williams, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Brian Blade), he rapidly developed his own eclectic and creative style. Variety of influence and interest might be the key words for E.J. in his musical approach.   He reminds us: “You’re not going to hear a traditional jazz drummer. You’re going to hear someone who’s drawing from many different styles, many different approaches. That’s what my true voice is. And I always try to remember that music is fun !”   Armed with the power and complexity of his drumming, E.J. Strickland continues to clear a path for himself in the jazz world and beyond. A path that can only grow wider in the years to come !     ABOUT "WARRIORS FOR PEACE" Fun. Stirring. Intriguing. Kinetic: There are so many moods and meanings enmeshed into E.J. Strickland’s music. His myriad influences and ideas crossing and branching out in every direction set up the basis for a remarkable album. “Warriors For Peace“ will be a brilliant success and a joy to share a committed musical approach. It is an album with only original compositions by E.J.   Strickland which reflects the peaceful and persistent intensity with which battles for peace, equality, & justice are fought worldwide. It is a dedication to those who break the silence and stand up for what is right, even in the face of much adversity. The album was recorded in April 2018 on the road in Marseille (France). The overall feeling is very peaceful & joyous. Although one wouldn‘t classify it as a ballads album, it gives a similar sensation of calm beauty & elegance. All the musicians on this album play with the same love & joy. Each E.J. composition is a journey towards peace, whether it be about taking a stand against evil or finding inner peace within ourselves. In this CD, E.J. proves again his ability to get the most out of his musicians and to eclectic, enjoyable music, always full of freshness, fun and groove. eclectic, enjoyable music, always full of freshness, fun and groove. It is high quality, sophisticated jazz in the modern traditional sense - nothing avant-garde, but fresh melodies with hip harmonies played head, solo, head by some of the best jazz musicians in the business. As a matter of fact, E.J.’s bandmates’ performances are illuminating, but during all tunes of “Warriors for Peace” it’s Strickland who’s shining the light ! ---------------------------------------------------------------- TOUR DATES  16 January - Jazz Standard - New York, USA !!! CD release party USA !!! 19 March - Le Cheval Blanc - Schiltigheim, France    23 March - Sunset-Sunside - Paris, France !!! CD release party EUROPE !!! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoy the music, Stefany www.jammincolors.com

SPAIN:Carola Ortiz- SPIRALA (2019)

 Carola Ortiz - voice, clarinet, bass clarinet. Charu Hariharan (India) - voice, kanjira, mrdangam, pandero cuadrado & bells. Sandrine Robilliard (France) - violoncello Nishad Pandey (India, Berlin)- electric guitar & spanish guitar. Néstor Giménez - piano. Juan Pablo Balcázar (Colombia) - electric bass & double bass. Andreu Moreno - drums. Special Guest: Naomi Jean (Australia) - irish flute & voice.

CAROLA ORTIZ GROUP www.carolaortiz.com Carola Ortiz | lead vocal & clarinets Charu Hariharan | percussions & backing vocals Nestor Giménez | piano Juan Pablo Balcázar | bass & double bass Nishad Pandey | guitar Sandrine Robilliard | cello Andreu Moreno | drums Barcelona, Winter 2018 Video by www.regla11films.com Recorded, mixed and mastered by Aurélien Landy Gana Booking: www.balaioproducciones.com

USA: THE EBONY HILLBILLIES Appearing @ Town Hall Black History Month Educational Series February 6 & 7, 2019 + New CD

THE EBONY HILLBILLIES
Town Hall
Black History Month Educational Series
February 6 & 7, 2019

2 free shows per day @ 10:30am & 12:30pm
and an evening show
plus 2 more special school events TBA

Town Hall

123 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036

New CD

THE EBONY HILLBILLIES -
THE PREMIER AFRICAN-AMERICAN STRING BAND IN AMERICA!

From the street corners of Manhattan to the hallowed stages of Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center to TV appearances on the BBC and ABC’s “Good Morning America,” The Ebony Hillbillies are a true phenomenon, reviving the lost art form and American legacy of string band music for a whole new generation.

Continuing to bring a fresh urgency to the genre for a 21st Century world in need of some deep musical education, the dynamic ensemble – led by Henrique Prince (fiddle, vocals) with Norris Bennett (banjo, mountain dulcimer, guitar, vocals), Gloria Thomas Gassaway (on vocals and bones), acoustic bassist William “Salty Bill” Salter (3x-Grammy winning co-writer of legendary pop hits like “Where is the Love” and “Just The Two of Us”), Allanah Salter (shaker, vocals), Newman Taylor Baker/Ricky "Dirty Red" Gordon (washboard percussion) and A.R. on “cowboy” percussion kit - are releasing their latest full length album, 5 MILES FROM TOWN [EH MUSIC].

Infused with the Hillbillies’ trademark mix of pop, country, bluegrass, folk and jazz, the full length collection reflects a soulful, gritty and alternately funky, romantic and socially conscious place where toes are always tapping, percussion is slapping, fiddles are jamming, front porch chairs are rocking, banjos are plucking and voices are raised in determination and triumph.

Mixing lively instrumentals and vocals over the course of 11 tracks and 3 alternately playful and hard-hitting snippets/skits, the group performs everything from a down home fiddle jam (“Hog”), the gentle romantic cautionary tale "Fork in the Road” and an intimate cover of Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me” to the incisive social commentaries “Another Man Done Gone (Hands Up Don’t Shoot)” (about black men and police shootings) and “I’m on My Way To Brooklyn,” which rolls as a lighthearted NYC inspired spiritual until the end...and three gunshots.

The Ebony Hillbillies started out on the streets of Manhattan, but their vibe and influence has extended over the years to acclaimed live performances at legendary venues like Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center; appearances on the BBC, Good Morning America, NBC, CBS, etc., international music workshops and festivals, visual artist collaborations at museums (including The Whitney with phenom Kara Walker and The Smithsonian Museum), Guest school programs, Foot stomping and Hand-clapping Dance parties and more. In the digital era, they have sold thousands of hard copies of their four CDs – Sabrina’s Holiday, I Thought You Knew, Barefoot and Flying and 2015's Slappin’ A Rabbit – Live! – at their shows and via their globally popular website, https://www.theebonyhillbillies.com/home

THE EBONY HILLBILLIES – “5 MILES FROM TOWN” 
(EH MUSIC) 
Street Date: 01/04/2019
HENRIQUE PRINCE - VIOLIN AND VOCALS, NORRIS WASHINGTON BENNETT - BANJO, MOUNTAIN DULCIMER, GUITAR, AND VOCALS, GLORIA THOMAS GASSAWAY - BONES (PERCUSSION) & VOCALS, WILLIAM (SALTY BILL) SALTER - ACOUSTIC BASS, ALLANAH SALTER - SHAKER (PERCUSSION) & VOCALS, NEWMAN TAYLOR BAKER - WASHBOARD PERCUSSION, A.R. (ALI RAHMAN) - (COWBOY) PERCUSSION
UPC Code: 888295643214

*ALL SONGS BELOW ARE TRADITIONAL/arr. by THE EH EXCEPT WHERE NOTED...
01. HOG EYED MAN 2:36
02. WANG DANG DOODLE [W. DIXON]  3:32
03. DARLING COREY  2:41
04. I CAN'T MAKE YOU LOVE ME [M.REID/A.SHAMBLIN]/ ZYX (HARRY THOMAS' REVENGE INTERLUDE)  4:41
05. CARROLL COUNTY BLUES  3:38
06. CREAM  [Prince] / I'M ON MY WAY TO BROOKLYN (YES INDEED INTERLUDE)  4:35
07. ANOTHER MAN DONE GONE/HANDS UP DON'T SHOOT  3:36
08. I'D RATHER BE A **** THAN A PO' WHITE MAN  2:28
09. FORK IN THE ROAD [W. "SMOKEY" ROBINSON]   4:33
10. OH WHAT A TIME  1:21
11. WHERE HE LEADS ME (I WILL FOLLOW) 3:11
12. FIVE MILES FROM TOWN studio version  4:35

 

 Available From: Amazon-CDBaby-iTunes
https://www.theebonyhillbillies.com/home

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USA: Cody Carpenter is at it again with his sophomore release “Force Of Nature” on Blue Canoe Records.

Force Of Nature
Las Vegas, NV (January 4th, 2019) - 

Cody Carpenter is at it again with his sophomore release 
“Force Of Nature” on Blue Canoe Records.

 This stunning instrumental prog-rock, fusion effort is the follow-up to the outstanding "Interdependence" (2018). This prolific songwriter and keyboardist has teamed up with some old friends and new to bring the listener into the prog glory days of Yes and Emerson Lake and Palmer.

Cody Carpenter is the son of Adrienne Barbeau, a star of film, television and the Broadway stage, and legendary Academy Award winning writer, actor, composer, producer and director John Carpenter. The Senior Carpenter is best known for classic horror films (Halloween, The Fog, The Thing) and sci-fi thrillers (Escape From New York, Starman). As a composer, he is known for synthesizer-based pieces and is perhaps best known for the theme song to the movie Halloween (1978). It is not difficult to see how Cody Carpenter comes by his synthesizer based compositions.

Cody was introduced to his first musical instrument around the age of three and has been playing and composing original music ever since. In addition to contributing music for two of his father’s films,
Vampires (1998) and Ghosts of Mars  (2001), Carpenter composed and performed the full-length score for “Cigarette Burns” and “Pro-Life” in Showtime’s Masters of Horror (2005) movie series. Cody co-wrote, co-produced, and performed on the acclaimed Lost Themes (2015) and Lost Themes II (2016) with his father and Daniel Davies. In 2016 and 2017 Cody toured North America and Europe with his father and a six-piece band, performing material from both Lost Themes albums and his father’s films. In 2018, Cody (along with John Carpenter and Daniel Davies), helped to compose the music for the latest Halloween movie released on October 19th, 2018, starring Jamie Lee Curtis.

Mr. Carpenter opens like a tornado with the expansive track "Transcendence". He plays all the instruments on this firestorm except the drums contributed by Grammy nominated (with Tenacious D) artist Scott Seiver (Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran). "Transcendence" pulls no punches and sets up Cody Carpenter's blistering pace for the rest of the "Force".

Cody brings in some friends on "Fantasy of Form". He rounds out the rhythm section with multi- Grammy winner Jimmy Haslip (Yellowjackets founding member). Mr. Carpenter starts things off with a bouncing keyboard lead and Grammy winner John Konesky (Tenacious D, John Carpenter) responds with a singing solo. Mr. Haslip lights things up with a riveting solo about midway through just before Mr. Carpenter takes over and brings things home. The interplay between the rhythm section and the soaring keyboard work is mesmerizing.

Cody Carpenter’s "Force of Nature" is an incredible second effort. The years of absorbing the  innfluence of his father and the fusion masters have certainly brought sonic fruit in this 50-minute demonstration of power. There is clearly no slowing down this "Force of Nature”.

Press Contact:
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Press/A&R
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Henderson, NV 89077

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Cody Carpenter Artist Page

"Force Of Nature" Album Page

USA: Mind's Eye Theater with Sun Ra & His Arkestra-The Stranger: A Radio Play(2018)

"The Stranger," a radio play with musical accompaniment by Sun Ra & His Arkestra, premiered over the Pacifica radio network in the late 1960s, on a program called Mind’s Eye Theater. The exact date is unknown, but 1968 is a consensus guess (as noted in The Earthly Recordings of Sun Ra). Ra’s incidental music, which is tight and atmospheric, surfaces sporadically beneath the dialog, but at no time is featured. Ra is named in the closing credits, and the additional personnel were identified by Ra discographer Robert L. Campbell. The circumstances of the soundtrack recording and how Ra's involvement came about are unknown. In a passing mention of the play in his book Space is the Place: The Lives and Times of Sun Ra, biographer John Szwed notes that during this time, "The Arkestra continued to pick up work of all sorts, in part because they could play anything, but also because they would sometimes work for almost nothing." The brief musical passages are not identifiable Ra compositions, and were presumably original to this project. Along with conventional acoustic instruments, Ra's notorious "strange strings" (around which he had recorded an entire album a few years prior) are heard to excellent... more credits released December 31, 2018 Script: Maxine Haller Director: Jack Marx Actors: Virgil Catherine Doyle; Raymond Spino; Jack Marx; Maxine Haller Musicians: Sun Ra (piano, electric celeste, strings) Bernard Pettaway (bass trombone, strings) Marshall Allen (alto sax, flute, strings) Danny Davis (alto sax, strings) John Gilmore (tenor sax, strings) Robert Cummings (bass clarinet, strings) Ronnie Boykins (bass, dutar)