New releases from Ozella Music

Helge Lien Trio
Badgers And Other Beings

 

Erforscher des norwegischen Jazz-Biotops: Das Piano-Trio mit dem magischen Sound ist zurück:

 

Helge Lien: piano
Frode Berg: bass
Per Oddvar Johansen: drums

 

“Lien creates music of unexpected depth and slow burn intensity.” (JAZZWISE)

"Helge Lien is celebrating the power of esthetical perfection." Jazzthing

 

• Award winning piano trio from Norway.
• Audiophile hi-resolution 24bit/192 kHz recording.
• Recorded, mixed & mastered by Jan Erik Kongshaug at Rainbow Studio, Oslo, Norway
• Dazzling virtuosity in a superb sound quality

 

OZ 055 CD 

street date: may 2   SOUNDCLOUD  INFO 

 

Also available:

 Limited Edition audiophile 180 Gram Vinyl in Gatefold Cover.

OZ 1055 LP 

 

Live

01.05.  Köln, Stadtgarten
02.05. Stuttgart, Bix Jazzclub
04.05. Berlin, A-Trane

 

 

 

 

Gjertrud Lunde

Hjemklang

 

Zeitlos-sensible Melange aus Jazz, Klassik, Pop, Weltmusik, die den Hörer auf zarte Weise zu einer stimmungsvollen Reise einlädt.

 

Gjertrud Lunde: voice
Florian Zenker: guitar, baritone guitar,electronics
Wolfert Brederode: piano, rhodes
Bodek Janke: drums, percussion, tabla
Arve Henriksen: trumpet

 

OZ054CD

street date: june 6   SOUNDCLOUD   INFO  YOUTUBE

 

Zeitlos-sensible Melange aus Jazz, Klassik, Pop, Weltmusik, die den Hörer auf zarte Weise zu einer stimmungsvollen Reise einlädt.
Mit einer Leuchtkraft und Leichtigkeit, der immer lebensnahe Tiefe innewohnt, klingt das Album so nah und vertraut wie ein langjähriger Freund.

• Mixed & mastered by Jan Erik Kongshaug at the famous Rainbow Studio, Oslo, Norway

 

Live

04.05. Dortmund, Pauluskirche und Kultur
05.05. Köln, Loft
11.05. Düsseldorf, Jazzschmiede
12.05. Kulturkirche Jakob, Oslo (Norway)
14.05. Jørpeland Kirche (Norway)
15.05. Karmøy Kirche, Oslo (Norway)

 

 

 

Pete Alderton
Living On Love - remastered edition

Glaube an die Endgültigkeit: Pete Aldertons „Living on Love“ als Remaster

 

Pete Alderton: vocals
Carsten Mentzel: guitars, bass, fender Rhodes, percussion
Dagobert Böhm: acoustic guitar
Siggi Zufacher: bass
Michel Roggenland: drums

 

“It’s always a long feel-good moment when you get to settle back and enjoy the type of smoky, raspy, blues that Pete Alderton (...) offers.” Jazzreview

"Magnificent deep and Husky unique voice. Stunning." NMZ

 

SW512CD

street date: may 2  SOUNDCLOUD   INFO

 

• Improving a classic: Pete Alderton's Living on Love remastered.
• Blues that gets under your skin.
• carefully re-mastered by Hans-Jörg Maucksch (16 Horsepower, Sara K), adding additional sonic warmth, richness and nuances.

 

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CANADA: Flute News - April 2014 - Bill McBirnie

Hi, Everyone:

Here are a few recent items (each of which is set out in more detail just below my signature):

(1)  A MUSIC INTERVIEW

(2)  SINGER, MARY MCKAY

(3)  AN UPCOMING GIG LISTING

Thanks very much…(both for reading and listening!)… 

 

Bill McBirnie - Extreme Flute

Phone:  (416) 652-1541

Web Site:  www.extremeflute.com

CDs & MP3s:  http://www.cdbaby.com/all/extremeflute

 

"In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice.  In practice, there is."  (Yogi Berra)

(1)  A MUSIC INTERVIEW

I am not interviewed very often and so this was sort of interesting, at least for me, if only because the line of questioning was pretty far-ranging and addressed a lot of things that I don’t actually think about very much.  Nonetheless, I responded to every question (…and I hope I managed to get the answers right… :-)  Here is the link:

http://blogs.juniorscave.com/2014/04/03/bill-mcbirnie-of-the-bill-mcbirnie-trio.aspx

(2)  SINGER, MARY MCKAY

I recently discovered a remarkable vocalist, Mary McKay, who is right here in Toronto.  She is extraordinary in that she can sing with a rarified sense of what soul and R&B is really all about!  She is clearly blessed with a rare skill!  Here is a casual, four-minute clip of her that I really like and which ought to give you a good sense of where she is coming from:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgTYQudcv2k

(3)  UPCOMING GIG LISTING

[ NOTE:  You can always find a current/updated gig listing at the following link:  http://www.extremeflute.com/contact.html ]

Wed., June 26, 2014 at 9:00 p.m.

Mezzetta Cafe Restaurant

681 St. Clair Ave. W. (at Christie)

Toronto, Ontario

With the great LOUIS SIMAO (guitar & vocals) - Brazilian!

Tues., June 24, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

Morgans on the Danforth

1282 Danforth Ave. (at Greenwood)

Toronto, Ontario

With STEPHEN GARDNER on keys

Sun. & Mon., June 22 & 23, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

Hot House Restaurant

35 Church St.

Toronto, Ontario

With BRENDA CAROL & Clairvoyance

Thurs., June 19, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.

Lula Lounge

1585 Dundas St. W.

Toronto, Ontario

Special Reunion Concert with MEMO ACEVEDO & The Jazz Cartel

Sun., June 8, 2014 at 4:30 p.m.

Jazz Vespers - Christ Church Deer Park

1570 Yonge St.

Toronto, Ontario

With BERNIE SENENSKY

Wed., May 28, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.

Jazz Bistro

251 Victoria St.

Toronto, Ontario

With the LOUIS SIMAO TRIO (including DANIEL STONE on cajon)

For reservations, please call (416) 363-5299.

Sun., May 14, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

St. Anne's Anglican Church

270 Gladstone Ave.

Toronto, Ontario

Final season concert with JAMIE THOMPSON's, The Junction Trio & Friends

Sun., May 11, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.

St. James Anglican Church

137 Melville Street

Dundas, Ontario

Jazz Vespers with JIM SANDILANDS

Sun., May 4, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.

Musideum

401 Richmond St. W. (at Spadina)

Toronto, Ontario

With PAUL HOFFERT as part of "Poli's Jazz Salon" series (...and a real priviledge for me, being an old LIGHTHOUSE fan!...)

Sun., Apr. 27,  2014 at 7:30 p.m.

Lula Lounge

1585 Dundas St. W.

Toronto, Ontario

Lula Loves Jazz.FM Fundraiser Event

With HILARIO DURAN, JANE BUNNET, ALEXIS BARO, et al.

For full details, see http://www.lula.ca/events/2014/apr/jam.html

Title: Bassist Erik Scott To Release Second World Music Album 'And The Earth Bleeds'

San Francisco, CA - Much to the excitement of music aficionados worldwide, bassist/composer Erik Scott will be releasing his sophomore CD 'And The Earth Bleeds' on May 8, 2014. Best known for his work with Alice Cooper, Sonia Dada, and Flo & Eddie, Erik's newest release takes the listener on an aural voyage through ethereal and otherworldly musical landscapes. 'And The Earth Bleeds' adds some vocals, gypsy violins, Celtic melodies, a dash of steel guitar, a wisp of French horns and other surprises to the soulful and mystic brew of his first 'solo' album, 'Other Planets'. And Erik continues to stretch convention with his melodic playing and bass-generated SFX.

Says Erik, “There are people who carefully plan out the direction of their music...smart. Then there's me. I pretty much have no idea at the start. I get in the music room and start messing around on something; bass guitar, chord changes on the keyboard, or a beat on the beat programmer. If I like something, it just starts to build. The lyrics on the five songs with lyrics on this CD...well, they happened later, when it seemed that the music alone wasn't saying all that I wanted.”

Among the eclectic mix, there is a definite Scottish influence in the music – especially on the tracks “Free”, “The Battle For Neverland” and “Run”. Erik explains, “I went to the Scottish Highlands and Edinburgh last August 2013. I had completely written and recorded 'Free' as an instrumental, when I was reminded of the price some people have paid for their freedom, in this case William Wallace of Scotland. It seemed that I needed to say a few words...not a lot...just a few. After returning from the Highlands, I found the trip had helped me complete the Scottish inspired pieces. The melody, originally played on bass, took on such a haunting beauty when played on the veille (medieval violin) by Shira Kammen, that I decided it was the music to which I should write the lyrics that became 'Free'.”

“Free” is inspired by, and dedicated to William Wallace. “The Battle For Neverland” is inspired by J.M. Barrie, the Scottish creater of 'Peter Pan', and “Run” is decidedly influenced by traditional Celtic melodies. Also the bridge to “Battle” is inspired by a traditional Scottish melody “The Haughs of Cromdale”.

Watch the promotional video for “Free”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mjAUnayIb8


Erik Scott's first real break in the music business came in mid 1974 when he was hired to play bass for former Turtles/Frank Zappa's Mothers members Flo & Eddie (Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan). Erik recalls, “We toured and recorded constantly for about three years, making the 'Illegal, Immoral and Fattening' and 'Moving Targets' records. Flo and Eddie shows were known for alot of great hit songs from their career as 'The Turtles', cool stuff from the Flo & Eddie albums, some stuff from the Zappa years, and their usually profane and hysterical tirades about the excesses of pop stars and the music business in general. That's how I first met Alice, onstage with Keith Moon at the Troubadour in LA singing 'Happy Together' (Turtles Hit) and 'Wooly Bully'. We went out in '75 with Jefferson Starship, whose 'Red Octopus' album went to #1 five different times, and in '76 we were out with the Doobie Brothers, whose 'Takin' It to The Streets' was also #1. In between we did a tour with Steven Stills, and gigs with Fleetwood Mac, among others. These tours, and the albums with Flo & Eddie, still stick in my memory.”

In 1980, Erik began working with the legendary Alice Cooper after a short stint with drummer Carl Palmer of Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Erik Scott, first hired as bass player on the 'Flush The Fashion' tour, later became a co-writer on 'Special Forces' and co-producer as well on 'Zipper Catches Skin', touring extensively behind the 'Special Forces' album.

After Alice, Erik spent some years as a session player in LA, with artists as diverse as Kim Carnes, Peter McIan, Franne Golde, Tonio K, and others. He also found time to co-write and play o!
 n the ti
tle song from Pops Staples' 'Father Father' album, which won the Grammy as Best Contemporary Blues album in 1994. He also played on the title song from Mavis Staples' album 'Have A Little Faith", which was recognized by the WC Foundation in the Gospel-Blues category for the year 2004.

In 1989, Erik formed the rock band Signal and released the album 'Loud and Clear' on EMI Records. The album was largely lost in a regime change at EMI USA, but gathered acclaim as an AOR melodic rock hit internationally…a bit of a classic actually. Three commemorative packages were released overseas: Japan, France (Axe-Killer Records), and South Korea. 'Loud and Clear' made many 1989 year end Top Ten and Top Twenty charts for AOR and melodic rock.

In the early 90's Scott became an original member of the band Sonia Dada. The group featured eight members: three African-American soul singers and five European-American players with backgrounds ranging from rock, folk, jam, psychedelic, jazz and R&B, all of which brewed up quite a genre-busting stew. Erik spent 15 years, and recorded 6 albums with the ensemble, “where a diversity and collision of styles awakened all kinds of possibilities in me, probably helping to inspire the unconventionality of my solo work”.

Although Erik is originally known for his work in the rock field, he has recently pursued a path in 'world' music. In 2009, he released the critically acclaimed solo album 'Other Planets'. John Diliberto, producer/host of the radio show 'Echoes', is quoted: “To say that his solo debut 'Other Planets' is a bass guitar album is to miss what a powerful, cinematic release he's created. It's an album that is more Pink Floyd than Jaco Pastorius.”

And now, Erik has taken his enchanting and mystical music a step further with the release of 'And The Earth Bleeds'. He explains, “Again, no plan... I premeditated nothing. The melodic nature of it, any chilled out nature of much of it, came mostly from the fact that the music was birthed in my studio with just me. Roc!
 k music
generally happens when you have more than one person...a gang...a rock gang. These solo projects come more from a melodic and chilled-out rhythmic place, and a desire to experiment with the potential of the electric bass as a major melodic voice, in combination with violin, steel guitar, and other less-expected partners.”

In closing Erik has this to impart to his fans and listeners, “I guess I hope that listeners appreciate the soulfulness, nuanced performances, and spacey honesty that probably leaks all over the stuff.”

For more information: http://erikscottbass.com/

To purchase Erik Scott's 'And The World Bleeds' CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/erikscott3

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

Antonio FLINTA Quartet-"ART IS AN INSURGENT POEM"

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NJPAC, JAZZ ROOTS, and WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM Search for the World's Greatest Female Jazz Singer in the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition

NJPAC, JAZZ ROOTS, and WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM Search for the World's Greatest Female Jazz Singer in the    Newark, New Jersey - (April 2, 2014) The third annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, the only international jazz vocal competition of its kind in the world, launched online yesterday at 5:00PM EST for singers from around the world to compete for the SASSY Award, top honors in and a twenty-first century version of the amateur night at the Apollo Theater that helped launch the career of an aspiring teenager from Newark, Sarah "Sassy" Vaughan, more than seventy years ago. The first two years of the competition saw nearly 1,500 total song submissions and nearly one million votes casts online for contenders from around the globe. In 2014, NJPAC, JAZZ ROOTS, WBGO Jazz88.3FM, the Jazz Education Network (JEN) and Indaba Music are teaming up again to search for the next great jazz female vocalist. "The Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition is an important event for the people that love our great American art form of jazz singing and for our growing jazz community," said Janis Siegel of The Manhattan Transfer, who was one of the judges in last year's competition. "It brings forth and nurtures true and exceptional talent with recognition and acceptance while honoring the legacy of one of the greatest American singers in history, Sarah 'Sassy' Vaughan." The Competition: Beginning on Tuesday, April 1 at 5:00PM EST, female vocalists from around the world can submit applications online at SarahVaughanCompetition.com. Five finalists will be flown to Newark, New Jersey to perform at the TD James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival in NJPAC's Victoria Theater on November 16, 2014 before a panel of judges comprised of some of the leading jazz vocalists today as well as others in the jazz and recording industry. Winners will receive cash prizes of up to $5,000 and the opportunity to perform on JAZZ ROOTS concerts across the country. The competition is open to solo female vocalists of all nationalities who are not signed to a major record label. Singers must submit audio clips online through an interactive platform powered by Indaba Music. The public can vote online to help select the finalists who will be announced on October 10. Singers will be judged on vocal quality, musicality, technique, performance, individuality, artistic interpretation and ability to swing. In addition to the five finalists, one "Rising Star," who also performs at NJPAC on November 16, will be selected by the judges. The inaugural "Rising Star" awardee, Jazzmeia Horn, came back and won the competition last year. "I was really impressed with the level of musicianship of all the singers, and most of all, how different everyone was," said Cyrille Aimée, winner of the inaugural SASSY Award, speaking about her fellow contestants. She has gone on to record, travel the world, and recently co-star with Bernadette Peters in Stephen Sondheim and Wynton Marsalis' "A Bed and a Chair" in New York's City Center. "The SASSY Awards are the highest honor an up and coming female jazz vocalist can achieve today," said Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition producer Larry Rosen. "We search globally to find exceptional talent to present at this competition, and our goal is to help launch careers and find that next great female jazz vocalist who will carry on this unique tradition that was born in America and is celebrated around the planet." NJPAC President and CEO John Schreiber, who presented Vaughan at dozens of jazz festivals through the years, said: "We have seen some tremendous talent in the first two Sarah Vaughan competitions, and NJPAC is proud to partner with JAZZ ROOTS, WBGO and JEN to bring some of the best singers in the world to Newark to continue Sarah's legacy in her hometown." "Sassy, with a voice touched by the Divine, created a sound that resonated around the world. Now through a competition that bears her name, NJPAC and JAZZ ROOTS present the SASSY AWARD and search the world to find the next 'Divine' one to continue the magic that was Sarah Vaughan," said Jon Hendricks, legendary jazz singer, "father of vocalese," and judge of the competition in its inaugural year. Sarah Vaughan, the competition's namesake, was born in Newark in 1924 and was known as "Sassy" throughout her life for her vibrant personality. In 1942, after winning the top prize of $10 at the Apollo Theater's amateur night at age eighteen, she went on to become one of the most popular singers in jazz and recorded with Count Basie, Miles Davis and countless others. Musicians remember Vaughan as "The Divine One" for her exceptional musical gifts, and in 1989 she was named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts, the nation's top honor for a jazz musician. "It is inspiring to know that Sarah Vaughan's legendary career started by winning a competition. This collaboration between our friend Larry Rosen and the NJPAC is a wonderful way to provide that same opportunity for today's talented artists," said Andrew Surmani, president of JEN. "We are looking forward to hearing the amazing vocalists who will participate in this year's competition!" The TD James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival's title sponsor is TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank. JAZZ ROOTS - A Larry Rosen Jazz Series is a concert and educational program created for performing arts centers across America. The JAZZ ROOTS series, now celebrating its 5th Anniversary, was first launched in 2008 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, the series debuted in 2009 in Dallas at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, in 2010 in Carmel, IN. at the Center for the Performing Arts, and in 2012 debuts in Las Vegas at the Smith Center, in Atlanta at the Cobb Energy Centre, and in New Jersey at NJPAC, with additional PACs to be announced. Artists presented include: Dave Brubeck, Sonny Rollins, Chick Corea, Al Jarreau, Keith Jarrett, Bobby McFerrin, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dianne Reeves, Marcus Miller, Al Di Meola, Ramsey Lewis, Sergio Mendes, Michael Feinstein, Terence Blanchard, David Sanborn, Paquito D'Rivera, John McLaughlin, Patti Austin, Count Basie Orchestra, Arturo Sandoval, Dave Valentin, The Machito Orchestra, Ivan Lins, Buddy Guy, Dr. John, Manhattan Transfer, Jon Hendricks, Dave Grusin, Jon Secada, Eddie Palmieri, Michel Camilo, and many more. The JAZZ ROOTS series includes educational and outreach programs that organically connect to local community groups, art centers, and the local board of education. Mr. Rosen, co-founder of GRP Records is the award-winning producer of the PBS TV Series LEGENDS OF JAZZ, producer of the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, and is the creator and producer of RECORDING: The History of Recorded Music with hosts, Quincy Jones and Phil Ramone. www.jazzroots.net, www.larryrosen.com. New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) New Jersey Performing ArtsCenter (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, is among the largest performing arts centers in the United States and is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey -- where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. As New Jersey's Town Square, NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the State's and the world's best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted over seven million visitors (more than one million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents. Visit www.njpac.org or call 1-888-GO-NJPAC for more information. WBGO Jazz 88.3FM/WBGO.org Founded in 1979, WBGO (Newark Public Radio, Inc.) is a publicly supported cultural institution that champions jazz at WBGO 88.3 FM in Newark, New Jersey and worldwide via WBGO.org. WBGO is the recognized world leader in jazz radio and one of the most respected jazz presenters in the country, and offers award-winning news and innovative children's programs. Beyond reaching 350,000 weekly listeners (including 17,000 contributing members) on air, online and via mobile devices, WBGO presents live broadcasts from prestigious jazz venues and produces acclaimed programs for NPR heard by millions. www.wbgo.org About TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank® TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S., providing more than 8 million customers with a full range of retail, small business and commercial banking products and services at approximately 1,300 convenient locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro D.C., the Carolinas and Florida. In addition, TD Bank and its subsidiaries offer customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Wealth®, and vehicle financing and dealer commercial services through TD Auto Finance. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J. To learn more, visit www.tdbank.com. Find TD Bank on Facebook and on Twitter. TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is a member of TD Bank Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol "TD". To learn more, visit www.td.com. Indaba Media Indaba Media, LLC is an entertainment technology and marketing services company. Established in 2005, the company operates Indaba Music, a musician community and contest platform with over 800,000 independent artists, as well as Indaba Sync, a portal for licensing the best emerging content from the Indaba Music community. Indaba Music pioneered the online music collaboration and community space when it launched in 2007, enabling anyone with internet access to create, edit and mix studio-quality music online. Indaba Music now provides musicians with opportunities ranging from remix contests to sync and licensing opportunities to branded marketing programs. Indaba Music currently boasts musicians from 205 countries and territories. To date, Indaba Music contests have featured artists and brands including Daft Punk, Red Bull, Snoop Dogg, Peter Gabriel, Linkin Park, Yo-Yo Ma, Paul Simon, Foster The People, Bacardi and Usher. Jazz Education Network The Jazz Education Network is dedicated to building the jazz arts community by advancing education, promoting performance, and developing new audiences. With a home base in the United States, and members in more than 22 countries, this thriving organization hosts a popular annual conference that serves teachers, students, artists, performing arts presenters, music industry partners, and more. It runs ongoing programs of scholarships for students and educators, student composition showcases, community outreach, virtual workshops, music and instrument donations to schools in need, and mentoring with jazz pros and students. For media information, please contact: DL Media  ·  610-667-0501 Maureen McFadden  ·  maureen@dlmediamusic.com Don Lucoff  ·  don@dlmediamusic.com   Information and press materials (including album covers, promotional photos and bios) on all DL Media artists can be found at our website: dlmediamusic.com Serving the finest in jazz since 1988

Jazz Legends The Headhunters Featuring Founding Members Mike Clark and Bill Summers To Play Select West Coast Dates

New York, NY - The Headhunters have redefined modern funk, world music, and jazz as one of the most innovative groups in history. They recorded for several years with legendary pianist Herbie Hancock, representing a major turning point for Hancock with the formation of this popular band in 1973. The Columbia album Head Hunters became extremely popular, fusing jazz with funk and rock, the album sold over a million copies and attracted many R&B and rock fans, even out-selling Miles Davis' popular Bitches Brew. The Headhunters have recently released some new material and will be on US Tour. Co-leaders Mike Clark & Bill Summers will be joined by some of the nation’s best talent and are currently booking for early 2014.

MIKE CLARK a seasoned and versatile musician, began playing in Oakland, CA where he was instrumental in creating the "East Bay Funk" sound. His groundbreaking work with Herbie Hancock & the Headhunters album “Thrust” drew attention to his innovative style, elevating him to international cult status. Clark has performed and recorded with a diverse range of artists including Wayne Shorter, Charlie Hunter, Chet Baker, Gil Evans, Joe Henderson, Tony Bennett, and Mose Allison. Clarke released ‘Carnival of the Soul in 2010 and most recently in 2011 a new Headhunters album ‘Platinum’ with guest artists: Snoop Dogg, Killah Priest & George Clinton

BILL SUMMERS a highly accomplished musician, percussionist, and ethnomusicologist, Bill Summers has performed and recorded with Quincy Jones, Carlos Santana, Michael Jackson, Dianne Reeves, Anita Baker, Stevie Wonder, George Benson and many more, in addition to his various solo projects. He maintains a deep commitment to world music through his personal study with ethnic masters, as demonstrated through his deft ability on a variety of instruments. Summers' awareness of African heritage is evident in his work with Quincy Jones on the musical score for Roots and the soundtrack for The Color Purple. He formed the fantastic Latin/jazz hybrid Los Hombres Calientes in 1998 in New Orleans who have recorded five albums, toured the World They won Billboards “Latin Jazz Album of the Year Award” and were Grammy Nominated.

Also featuring:

DONALD HARRISON A talented post-bop alto saxophonist with a definitive style, Donald Harrison, Jr. came to fame with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers from 1982-1984 after attending the Berklee College of Music. Harrison landed a deal with Impulse recording his critically acclaimed Nouveau Swing in 1997 and Free to Be in 1998, fusing modern jazz with elements of funk and reggae. His most recent release, Spirits of Congo Square, furthers his exploration and innovation of his father's Mardi Gras Indian legacy. (Donald performs on shows May 10-15)

CHRIS SEVERIN has been playing Bass in New Orleans for over 30 years. He has recorded & toured with some of the best including: Diane Reeves, Dr. John, Irma Thomas, Ellis Marsalis, Terrence Blanchard, Allen Toussaint, Lou Rawls, Bonnie Rae, Nicholas Payton, and the Neville Brothers. Chris worked on the movie soundtracks of “Barbershop” and “The Next Friday”. He also serves on the faculty of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts.

STEPHEN GORDON At the age of 17, was selected as finalist for The Brubeck Institute quintet. He attended Shenendoah Conservatory for Jazz & Classical Piano. He then went on to play with some of the biggest names in jazz including: Ellis Marsalis, Jason & Delfeayo Marsalis, Christian Scott, Steve Turre, Shannon Powell, Irvin Mayfield Jr., Cyrus Chestnut, Fred Wesley (James Brown), Ivan Hampton (Janet Jackson), Oteil Burbage (The Allman Brothers). Recently he was the Music director for the off-broadway production of "Miles and Coltrane: The Blue Sessions"

On Sweetwater Music Hall show in Mill Valley CA – May 9th
CHARLES MCNEAL (Alto, Tenor, Soprano Saxophones) Studied extensively in Denver Co. privately and at the college level with teachers that include: WaltFowler, Willie Hill, Rich Charluce, Keith Oxman, Ron Miles, Javon Jackson, Nelson  Rangell,  Brad Leali, Walter Barr. Has been a featured performer at many national and international festivals including: Monterey JazzFestival (CA), San Jose Jazz Festival (CA), San Francisco Jazz Festival (CA), Playboy Jazz Festival(CA), Telluride Jazz Festival (CO), Umbria Jazz Festival (Italy), Porretta Soul Festival (Italy). Performed, recorded and/or toured with: Jimmy Scott, Charlie Mussellwhite, Keb Mo, John Faddis,Wynton Marsalis, Leslie Drayton, McCoy Tyner, Ray Obiedo, Dave Garabaldi, RAD, Brenda Boykin, Claire Dee, Lavay Smith and the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Barbara Morrison, Barbara Dennerlein, Jr. Mance, Bruce Forman, Mark Elf, Roberta Flack, The Temptations, Ollie Woodson, Norman Conners, Jean Carne, Curtis Olson, Peter Horvath, Jaz Sawyer, Boz Scaggs, Nicolas Bearde...

The Headhunters tour dates:

Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley CA, on 5/9
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/event/527543-headhunters-feat-mike-clark-mill-valley/

Arcata Theater in Humboldt County CA on 5/10
http://www.arcatatheater.com/2014/atl-presents-the-headhunters-and-the-getdown/

Jazz Alley in Seattle on 5/13 & 14
http://www.jazzalley.com/www-home/artist.jsp?shownum=1394

Headhunters at Jimmy Mak’s in Portland on 5/15
http://www.pdxjazz.com/event/the-headhunters-jimmy-maks

For US Booking Contact:
Daki Venetoulis, PH: 415 378 2242, dakiv@earthlink.net
Marc Mason, PH: 504 388 2236, masonmarc601@gmail.com

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

Takis Barberis-Jargon (December 2013)

A jazz amalgam which embodies various elements from Indian, Funk, Rock, African, Balkan and Greek music. Melodic compositions for Guitars, Trumpet, El. Sitar, Tabla, Piano, Synth, Bass and Drums full of spirited improvisations.

1. Slide It
2. Balkan Wings
3. Flamenco Girl
4. Eucalyptus
5. Waiting
6. Orfa Funk
7. Blackout Spirit
8. Jargon
9. Normalize Me

All compositions by Takis Barberis

Takis Barberis: electric, acoustic, nylon string and piccolo guitars, electric sitar 4, 8 & programming
Yiorgos Georgiadis: electric & acoustic bass
Michalis Kapilidis: drums
Manos Saridakis: piano & synth 2, 3, 5
Andreas Polyzogopoulos: trumpet 3, 5, 7 & flugelhorn 9
Satnam Sing Ramgotra: tabla 4, 5, 9
Yannis Kirimkiridis: electric piano 1

Produced by Takis Barberis
Recorded, mixed & co-produced by Yiannis Toundas
Additional recordings by Takis Barberis
Tabla recording by Thanasis Gikas
Mastering by Yiannis Christodoulatos, Sweetspot Studio

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