Sunday, June 25, 2017
USA: Josh Lawrence - Color Theory (Posi-Tone 2017)
USA: Steve Nelson - Brothers Under The Sun (High Note 2017)
USA: NANCY VALENTINE SINGS THE MUSIC OF BILLY STRAYHORN SUNDAY, JULY 2nd 6pm @ BIRDLAND
Photo: Chris Drukker
NANCY VALENTINE
Sings The Music Of Billy Strayhorn
Featuring
JOHN di MARTINO - ARR/PIANO
JOE MAGNARELLI - TRUMPET
DAN BLOCK - SAXES
MARCO PANASCIA - BASS
VINCE CHERICO - DRUMS
SUNDAY, JULY 2nd
DOORS: 5PM/ SHOW: 6PM
($30 COVER + $10 MINIMUM)
315 W. 44TH STREET (AT EIGHTH AVENUE)
TEL. 212-581-3080 WWW.
Tickets & Info
NANCY VALENTINE
Sings The Music Of Billy Strayhorn
Featuring
JOHN di MARTINO - ARR/PIANO
JOE MAGNARELLI - TRUMPET
DAN BLOCK - SAXES
MARCO PANASCIA - BASS
VINCE CHERICO - DRUMS
SUNDAY, JULY 2nd
DOORS: 5PM/ SHOW: 6PM
($30 COVER + $10 MINIMUM)
315 W. 44TH STREET (AT EIGHTH AVENUE)
TEL. 212-581-3080 WWW.
Tickets & Info
“Show me your friends and tastes, and I’ll tell you who you
are! Nancy Valentine attracts great musicians. As for her tastes, her
choices are Strayhornesque! Most singers fear such demanding
tastes. Nancy, is one of a kind!”
Ray Carman – President – The Duke Ellington Society, (TDES) , New York Chapter
Ray Carman – President – The Duke Ellington Society, (TDES) , New York Chapter
“ A long time ago, I met Nancy Valentine who was just an
up-and-coming singer. I encouraged her to check out jazz singing as an
artistic option and wow, did she ever follow through! This compilation
of Billy Strayhorn compositions is a brilliant choice and she does them
so well. And she was very smart to be backed by the “who’s who” of jazz
players in New York, i.e., Dick Oatts, Harry Allen, Gary Smulyan, John
di Martino, Tamir Hendelman, Joe Magnarelli, Warren Vache, etc., etc.
What a great bunch of players!! Congrats, Nancy, and thank you for
“following through”!
Bobby Shew – Jazz Trumpeter
“Nancy is a true Strayhorn aficionado. In all my years in the music business. I know of no one more dedicated to trying to get it right!”
Don Sickler – Trumpeter, Arranger, Producer, Publisher
"Nancy Valentine is a consummate professional with a unique approach in her delivery of lyrics. She is also fun to work with and her singing encompasses perfection and warmth!"
Jim Czak - Engineer - Nola Recording Studios, NYC
"This wonderful debut recording featuring Nancy Valentine, one of our best jazz vocalists, together with a stellar group of outstanding jazz musicians, in their own right, John di Martino;Tamir Hendelman; Harry Allen; Warren Vache; Joe Magnarelli; Dick Oatts; Gary Smulyan; Victor Jones; Kenny (Kenneth) Washington; Dominick Farinacci; Boris Kozlov; Jay Leonhart; Marco Panascia and Tony Jefferson, will do much to bring about a greater awareness of Strayhorn's gifts through the many beautiful arrangements by pianist, John di Martino, who, like Valentine, seems to understand the very essence and sheer brilliance of Billy Strayhorn's compositions!"
Jack Kleinsinger - Highlights In Jazz
"Billy Strayhorn deserves having his music performed with respect and empathy - Nancy Valentine delivers exactly that!"
Joe Lang - Jersey Jazz
"At long last Nancy Valentine has committed her talent and fine, port-wine voice to permanence. Lovesome showcases her comprehensive musicality, with A-list musicians and great new arrangements."
Marilyn Lester - Cabaret Scenes
"I've been waiting for an album like this for 20 years. In 1997, David Hajdu's bio of Billy Strayhorn titled "LUSH LIFE" inspired me to produce an 8-hour tribute to the artistry of this musical genius. And now,
two decades later, we have this new album of Strayhorn songs by a young, talented and inventive singer! Thank you Nancy Valentine!!! "
David Kenney – Host – Everything Old Is New Again – WBAI 99.5 FM
“Several years in the making, Nancy, together with the beautiful piano work and arrangements by John di Martino and Tamir Hendelman and outstanding, heart-felt performances of Harry Allen; Warren Vache; Joe Magnarelli; Dick Oatts; Gary Smulyan and Dominick Farinacci all superbly supported by Boris Kozlov; Victor Jones; Jay Leonhart; Kenny (Kenneth) Washington; Marco Panascia and Tony Jefferson, have created a riveting and soulful tribute to one of our most iconic creators of classic American song - Billy Strayhorn."
Russ Kassoff – Host - The Jazz Deli - WFDUHD2
"Thanks to Nancy for her tribute to the genius of Billy Strayhorn. Happy to add the cuts on "Lovesome" to our Pure Jazz Radio playlist."
Rich Keith Creator of Pure Jazz Radio www.purejazzradio.com
Bobby Shew – Jazz Trumpeter
“Nancy is a true Strayhorn aficionado. In all my years in the music business. I know of no one more dedicated to trying to get it right!”
Don Sickler – Trumpeter, Arranger, Producer, Publisher
"Nancy Valentine is a consummate professional with a unique approach in her delivery of lyrics. She is also fun to work with and her singing encompasses perfection and warmth!"
Jim Czak - Engineer - Nola Recording Studios, NYC
"This wonderful debut recording featuring Nancy Valentine, one of our best jazz vocalists, together with a stellar group of outstanding jazz musicians, in their own right, John di Martino;Tamir Hendelman; Harry Allen; Warren Vache; Joe Magnarelli; Dick Oatts; Gary Smulyan; Victor Jones; Kenny (Kenneth) Washington; Dominick Farinacci; Boris Kozlov; Jay Leonhart; Marco Panascia and Tony Jefferson, will do much to bring about a greater awareness of Strayhorn's gifts through the many beautiful arrangements by pianist, John di Martino, who, like Valentine, seems to understand the very essence and sheer brilliance of Billy Strayhorn's compositions!"
Jack Kleinsinger - Highlights In Jazz
"Billy Strayhorn deserves having his music performed with respect and empathy - Nancy Valentine delivers exactly that!"
Joe Lang - Jersey Jazz
"At long last Nancy Valentine has committed her talent and fine, port-wine voice to permanence. Lovesome showcases her comprehensive musicality, with A-list musicians and great new arrangements."
Marilyn Lester - Cabaret Scenes
"I've been waiting for an album like this for 20 years. In 1997, David Hajdu's bio of Billy Strayhorn titled "LUSH LIFE" inspired me to produce an 8-hour tribute to the artistry of this musical genius. And now,
two decades later, we have this new album of Strayhorn songs by a young, talented and inventive singer! Thank you Nancy Valentine!!! "
David Kenney – Host – Everything Old Is New Again – WBAI 99.5 FM
“Several years in the making, Nancy, together with the beautiful piano work and arrangements by John di Martino and Tamir Hendelman and outstanding, heart-felt performances of Harry Allen; Warren Vache; Joe Magnarelli; Dick Oatts; Gary Smulyan and Dominick Farinacci all superbly supported by Boris Kozlov; Victor Jones; Jay Leonhart; Kenny (Kenneth) Washington; Marco Panascia and Tony Jefferson, have created a riveting and soulful tribute to one of our most iconic creators of classic American song - Billy Strayhorn."
Russ Kassoff – Host - The Jazz Deli - WFDUHD2
"Thanks to Nancy for her tribute to the genius of Billy Strayhorn. Happy to add the cuts on "Lovesome" to our Pure Jazz Radio playlist."
Rich Keith Creator of Pure Jazz Radio www.purejazzradio.com
Saturday, June 24, 2017
USA: Audrey Silver Appearing at The Cornelia Street Cafe Friday, Jun 30 - 6:00PM
TICKETS & INFO WATCH: Audrey Silver - “Getting to Know You" Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein Music by Richard Rodgers  |
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Quotes on Audrey’s new CD, Very Early
“….Silver engrosses with her tales….[a] talent worthy of being picked up by a major label.” Robert Rusch, Cadence Jazz Magazine "Very Early...is a pure delight….crystal clear vocals, an excellent song selection and fantastic musicianship makes this an outstanding recording.” Glenn Daniels, The Jazz Page |
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USA: "Raise the Marc," CD Produced by Peter Michael Escovedo to Benefit Bassist Marc van Wageningen, to Be Released July 14
"Raise the Marc,"
A Benefit CD by the Marc VW Allstars &
Produced by Peter Michael Escovedo,
To Be Released July 14
Produced by Peter Michael Escovedo,
To Be Released July 14
Proceeds Will Benefit Bassist Marc van Wageningen,
Who Was Severely Injured January 12
When Struck by an Amtrak Train
In Front of Yoshi's in Oakland
Who Was Severely Injured January 12
When Struck by an Amtrak Train
In Front of Yoshi's in Oakland
Contributing Artists Include
Dave Koz, Sheila E., Ray Obiedo, Tony Lindsay,
John Santos, Pete Escovedo, & Peter Horvath
June 19, 2017
On January 12 of this year, bassist Marc van Wageningen was struck by an Amtrak train on his way to a Tower of Power
performance at Yoshi's in Oakland's Jack London Square. (Marc has been
subbing with the renowned funk band since 2002.) The accident was widely
reported at the time by CNN and other media outlets. Thankfully, Marc continues to recuperate from critical injuries and is expected to play again.
Multi-instrumentalist and music producer Peter Michael Escovedo
organized a benefit concert which took place 10 days after the
accident, and also set up sessions at Oakland's 25th Street Recording
for a studio album called Raise the Marc. Featuring a long list of top-tier musicians including Dave Koz, Sheila E., Ray Obiedo, Tony Lindsay, Peter Horvath, John Santos, and Pete Escovedo, among many others, the CD will be released July 14
on the producer's Peter Michael imprint. All proceeds will benefit Marc
and his family, who have been facing substantial medical expenses.
Born in Amsterdam in 1958 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area for more than three decades, Marc van Wageningen
is one of the most sought after bassists on the West Coast. In addition
to his work with Tower of Power, he's toured and recorded with Steve
Winwood, Pete Escovedo, Sheila E., Pee Wee Ellis, Maceo Parker, and many
other artists. An ace studio musician called for a vast array of
situations, he's played on network and cable television house bands
(ABC's The One, The Wayne Brady Show, and VH1's But Can They Sing?).
But Marc VW is best known for his ferocious grooves playing funk and
Latin music, styles he honed with his late brother, drummer Paul van Wageningen, his rhythm section partner and co-leader in the VW Brothers (Muziek, Patois Records, 2010). 
Peter Michael Escovedo
hails from a prominent Bay Area musical family that includes his
father, percussionist Pete Escovedo, as well as sister and famed
vocalist Sheila E. Peter Michael has recorded and performed with a long
list of stars including Mos Def, Lionel Richie, Tina Turner, Justin
Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Kenny G, and many others. The producer and the
major driving force behind the Raise the Marc project, Escovedo also composed the tracks "Heaven," originally heard on a Sheila E. album but changed here from a funk vibe to a bossa nova, and the closer "Wherever You Go I'll Go."
Saxophonist Dave Koz
was available for a mere hour and a half before needing to catch a
plane, but in that time he contributed a slice of Oakland funk called "Marcandave,"
which he co-wrote on the spot with Escovedo, Ray Obiedo, Raymond
McKinley, and Peter Horvath and recorded immediately afterwards.
"Oakland in Da House," originally from one of Sheila E.'s albums, captures her band onstage at Yoshi's and is the only song on Raise the Marc on which Marc VW plays.
Also included on the new CD: the ballad "Sorry," written and performed by former Tower of Power lead singer Larry Braggs (who was also the lead vocalist on the VW Brothers' Muziek album); two Ray Obiedo compositions, "Sweet November" and "Awaken"; and the percussion tour de force "Glory," featuring Jesus Diaz, John Santos, Jon Bendich, Juan Escovedo, and Peter Michael Escovedo.
Photo of Marc van Wageningen by David Belove
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| VW Allstars "Sacrifice" from "Raise the Marc" |
***Pre-order CD here
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Friday, June 23, 2017
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