Wednesday, September 4, 2019
CANADA:Canadian Winners Have Now Been Announced For Unsigned Only 2019
36 Canadian Artists Named Winners In Prestigious US-Based Unsigned Only Music Competition
Garth Hudson (The Band), Taj Mahal, Aimee Mann, O.A.R., Sanctus Real, Bow Wow, Boney James, Ruthie Foster, and Robert Smith (The Cure) Among Judges
September 4, 2019 - - The Unsigned Only Music Competition is pleased to announce its 2019 winners, including a total of 36 Canadian winners. This year marks the highest number of Canadian winners since the launch of the competition in 2012. Canadian entries garnered a total of 36 wins, including five First Place wins, one Second Place wins, and 30 Honorable Mentions. The winners span many genres, from Pop/Top 40 to Folk/Singer-Songwriter to Blues to R&B/Hip-Hop, and more.
“Musically speaking, Canadian artists are some of the best in the world, and this is greatly reflected in the large number of Unsigned Only winners this year,” said UO founders, Candace Avery and Jim Morgan. “We are very proud to celebrate the wealth and diversity of Canada’s musical talent.“
Unsigned Only awards an overall Grand Prize, as well as a First Place, Second Place, and Honorable Mentions in each of the 18 categories. Winners were selected from almost 6,000 entries from more than 100 countries worldwide. Unsigned Only gives away a total of $150,000 in cash, merchandise, and services.
Over the years Unsigned Only has become an important source for discovering new talent. Since Unsigned Only’s inception in 2012, five Grand Prize winners have been signed to record labels. Winners this year were selected by a prestigious panel of judges comprised of celebrity artists and industry excutives, including: Garth Hudson (The Band); O.A.R., Robert Smith (The Cure); Aimee Mann, Aaron Shust, Taj Mahal; Sanctus Real, Ruthie Foster, Boney James, and many more (see complete list below).
The 2019 Grand Prize is awarded to South African, London-based pop artist Anna Wolf for the song “Believer.” Wolf is truly a compelling and rare artist – a hypnotic performer with passion and style, a singer with hauntingly beautiful vocals, and a songwriter with depth and vulnerability. The winning song, “Believer,” is a powerful track, inspired by Wolf’s desire to break the silence about domestic violence and serves as a personal refusal to become the victim of her circumstance. Wolf has had a celebrated career, amassing hit singles, sold-out shows, South African Music Awards nominations, and a legion of dedicated fans.
The complete panel of 2019 judges includes: Aimee Mann; Garth Hudson (The Band); Taj Mahal; Sanctus Real; Bow Wow; Robert Smith (The Cure); The Secret Sisters; Boney James; Gareth Emery; O.A.R.; Janiva Magness; Fred Hersch; Francesca Battistelli; Frank Foster; Aaron Shust; Toots Hibbert (Toots and the Maytals); Ruthie Foster; Tinariwen; Craig Campbell; JD McPherson; Carter Burwell; Zbigniew Preisner; Russ Landau; Josh Jackson (Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief, Paste Magazine); Anthony DeCurtis (Contributing Editor, Rolling Stone); Mac Randall (Editor, JazzTimes); Marcos Juarez (Head of Latin Music, Pandora); David Sikorski (Senior Editor, EARMILK Media INC.); Lyndsey Parker (Managing Editor, Yahoo Music); Kevin McNeese (President, NewReleaseToday); Art Tipaldi (Editor, Blues Music Magazine); Nigel J. Farmer (Editor-In-Chief, Jazz In Europe); John Dibiase (President, Jesus Freak Hideout); David Silbaugh (Talent Buyer, Summerfest); Angel Romero (Founder / Sr. Editor, World Music Central); Brandon Chitwood (Assistant Director, EDM Joy); Enrique Santos (Chairman / Chief Creative Officer, iHeart Latino); Chad Jensen (Artist Manager, Jensen Artist Management); Brinson Strickland (President, Collective Music Nashville); Deborah Klein (JV Partner and Artist Manager, Primary Wave Entertainment); Kristyn Ciani (Talent Buyer, C3 Presents / Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Shaky Knees); Evan Stein (Owner, Experience Music Group); James Kempner (Owner, JMK Connections); Jennifer Taunton (Music Supervisor, Level Two Music); Jessica Cole (Founder / President, Lyric House); and Sheryl Louis (Artist Manager, CSM Management).
Unsigned Only is sponsored by Celebrity Access; Eventric; Hybrid Studios; Lurssen Mastering; Merch Cat; Musicians Institute; Musician Wellness; Pro Tour Nutrition; Radio Airplay; Shubb Capos; Symphonic Distribution; The Music Business Registry; and Vocal Eze.
Unsigned Only is now accepting entries for the 2020 competition. More information can be found at: https://www.unsignedonly.com.
To hear the winning songs, download low-res photos, and view the complete list of winners, go to: https://www.unsignedonly.com/
For high-res photos, please contact Candace Avery at press@unsignedonly.com
The complete list of Canadian winners includes:
First Place
Adrian Chalifour (Victoria, BC, Canada – “Head Down Heart Up” – AAA (Adult Album Alternative)
Carolyn Hao (Toronto, ON, Canada) – “Losing Count” – Teen
Layla Zoe (Victoria, BC, Canada) – “The Deeper They Bury Me” – Blues
Madison Olds (Kamloops, BC, Canada) – “Thank You” – AC (Adult Contemporary)
Roman Smirnov (Toronto, ON, Canada) – “Kuwaka” – Instrumental
Second Place
Big Little Lions (Royston, BC, Canada) – “Find Your Tribe” – Screen Shot
Honorable Mention
Beamer Wigley (Kelowna, BC, Canada) – “I Knew” – Teen
Brant Pethick (Ottawa, ON, Canada) – “Higher” – Christian
Dale Boyle (Montreal, QC, Canada) – “Ghosts” – Americana
Danielle Todd (Guelph, ON, Canada) – “Crazy” – Country
David Blair (Vancouver, BC, Canada) – “Why” – Vocal Performance
Denielle Bassels (Toronto, ON, Canada) “Cool Cool Water” – Jazz
DSTNY (Toronto, ON, Canada) – “Lies” – “R&B/Hip-Hop
Dylan Holton (Ottawa, ON, Canada) – “I Used To” – Country
Emma Cook (Toronto, ON, Canada) – “Say It Loud” – Folk/Singer-Songwriter
Francois Klark (Toronto, ON, Canada) – “Run” – Pop/Top 40
Goodnight, Sunrise (Toronto, ON, Canada) – “WVV” – Screen Shot
James Alphonse (Dundas, ON, Canada) – “I’ll Be Your Wall” – Pop/Top 40
Jesse Slack (Peterborough, ON, Canada) – “Lip Sync” – Country
JoJo Worthington (Waterloo, ON, Canada) – “Stabilize” – Screen Shot
Kat Beck (North Vancouver, BC, Canada) – “Hooked On Your Love” – Teen
Kyle Meagher (Ottawa, ON, Canada) – “Nowhere” – Teen
Layla Zoe (Victoria, BC, Canada) – “I'll Be Reborn Blues” – Vocal Performance
Madison Olds (Kamloops, BC, Canada) – “Moments In The Mountains” – Screen Shot
Madison Olds (Kamloops, BC, Canada) – “Thank You” – Vocal Performance
Mikalyn Hay (Guelph, ON, Canada) – “Nothing But Blood” – Teen
Mike Goudreau (Stanstead, QC, Canada) – “I'm So Glad I Have You” – Americana
No Trombones (Montreal, QC, Canada) – “Walk The Walk” – Blues
Sara Phillips (Montreal, QC, Canada) – “Here's To You” – Folk/Singer-Songwriter
Sofia Kay (Toronto, ON, Canada) – “Tea Shop” – Teen
Spencer Mackenzie (Ridgeway, ON, Canada) – “Devil Under Her Skin” – Blues
Suzi Kory (Toronto, ON, Canada) – “Pretty Little Things” – Country
Tourist Bureau (Thunder Bay, ON, Canada) – “All Will Be” – AAA (Adult Album Alternative)
Wes Mack (Calgary, AB, Canada) – “Best Hangover” – Country
West Of Here (Edmonton, AB, Canada) – “Reach For The Sky” – Christian
X. ARI (Toronto, ON, Canada) – “Stay V Go” – Pop/Top 40
Garth Hudson (The Band), Taj Mahal, Aimee Mann, O.A.R., Sanctus Real, Bow Wow, Boney James, Ruthie Foster, and Robert Smith (The Cure) Among Judges
September 4, 2019 - - The Unsigned Only Music Competition is pleased to announce its 2019 winners, including a total of 36 Canadian winners. This year marks the highest number of Canadian winners since the launch of the competition in 2012. Canadian entries garnered a total of 36 wins, including five First Place wins, one Second Place wins, and 30 Honorable Mentions. The winners span many genres, from Pop/Top 40 to Folk/Singer-Songwriter to Blues to R&B/Hip-Hop, and more.
“Musically speaking, Canadian artists are some of the best in the world, and this is greatly reflected in the large number of Unsigned Only winners this year,” said UO founders, Candace Avery and Jim Morgan. “We are very proud to celebrate the wealth and diversity of Canada’s musical talent.“
Unsigned Only awards an overall Grand Prize, as well as a First Place, Second Place, and Honorable Mentions in each of the 18 categories. Winners were selected from almost 6,000 entries from more than 100 countries worldwide. Unsigned Only gives away a total of $150,000 in cash, merchandise, and services.
Over the years Unsigned Only has become an important source for discovering new talent. Since Unsigned Only’s inception in 2012, five Grand Prize winners have been signed to record labels. Winners this year were selected by a prestigious panel of judges comprised of celebrity artists and industry excutives, including: Garth Hudson (The Band); O.A.R., Robert Smith (The Cure); Aimee Mann, Aaron Shust, Taj Mahal; Sanctus Real, Ruthie Foster, Boney James, and many more (see complete list below).
The 2019 Grand Prize is awarded to South African, London-based pop artist Anna Wolf for the song “Believer.” Wolf is truly a compelling and rare artist – a hypnotic performer with passion and style, a singer with hauntingly beautiful vocals, and a songwriter with depth and vulnerability. The winning song, “Believer,” is a powerful track, inspired by Wolf’s desire to break the silence about domestic violence and serves as a personal refusal to become the victim of her circumstance. Wolf has had a celebrated career, amassing hit singles, sold-out shows, South African Music Awards nominations, and a legion of dedicated fans.
The complete panel of 2019 judges includes: Aimee Mann; Garth Hudson (The Band); Taj Mahal; Sanctus Real; Bow Wow; Robert Smith (The Cure); The Secret Sisters; Boney James; Gareth Emery; O.A.R.; Janiva Magness; Fred Hersch; Francesca Battistelli; Frank Foster; Aaron Shust; Toots Hibbert (Toots and the Maytals); Ruthie Foster; Tinariwen; Craig Campbell; JD McPherson; Carter Burwell; Zbigniew Preisner; Russ Landau; Josh Jackson (Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief, Paste Magazine); Anthony DeCurtis (Contributing Editor, Rolling Stone); Mac Randall (Editor, JazzTimes); Marcos Juarez (Head of Latin Music, Pandora); David Sikorski (Senior Editor, EARMILK Media INC.); Lyndsey Parker (Managing Editor, Yahoo Music); Kevin McNeese (President, NewReleaseToday); Art Tipaldi (Editor, Blues Music Magazine); Nigel J. Farmer (Editor-In-Chief, Jazz In Europe); John Dibiase (President, Jesus Freak Hideout); David Silbaugh (Talent Buyer, Summerfest); Angel Romero (Founder / Sr. Editor, World Music Central); Brandon Chitwood (Assistant Director, EDM Joy); Enrique Santos (Chairman / Chief Creative Officer, iHeart Latino); Chad Jensen (Artist Manager, Jensen Artist Management); Brinson Strickland (President, Collective Music Nashville); Deborah Klein (JV Partner and Artist Manager, Primary Wave Entertainment); Kristyn Ciani (Talent Buyer, C3 Presents / Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Shaky Knees); Evan Stein (Owner, Experience Music Group); James Kempner (Owner, JMK Connections); Jennifer Taunton (Music Supervisor, Level Two Music); Jessica Cole (Founder / President, Lyric House); and Sheryl Louis (Artist Manager, CSM Management).
Unsigned Only is sponsored by Celebrity Access; Eventric; Hybrid Studios; Lurssen Mastering; Merch Cat; Musicians Institute; Musician Wellness; Pro Tour Nutrition; Radio Airplay; Shubb Capos; Symphonic Distribution; The Music Business Registry; and Vocal Eze.
Unsigned Only is now accepting entries for the 2020 competition. More information can be found at: https://www.unsignedonly.com.
To hear the winning songs, download low-res photos, and view the complete list of winners, go to: https://www.unsignedonly.com/
For high-res photos, please contact Candace Avery at press@unsignedonly.com
The complete list of Canadian winners includes:
First Place
Adrian Chalifour (Victoria, BC, Canada – “Head Down Heart Up” – AAA (Adult Album Alternative)
Carolyn Hao (Toronto, ON, Canada) – “Losing Count” – Teen
Layla Zoe (Victoria, BC, Canada) – “The Deeper They Bury Me” – Blues
Madison Olds (Kamloops, BC, Canada) – “Thank You” – AC (Adult Contemporary)
Roman Smirnov (Toronto, ON, Canada) – “Kuwaka” – Instrumental
Second Place
Big Little Lions (Royston, BC, Canada) – “Find Your Tribe” – Screen Shot
Honorable Mention
Beamer Wigley (Kelowna, BC, Canada) – “I Knew” – Teen
Brant Pethick (Ottawa, ON, Canada) – “Higher” – Christian
Dale Boyle (Montreal, QC, Canada) – “Ghosts” – Americana
Danielle Todd (Guelph, ON, Canada) – “Crazy” – Country
David Blair (Vancouver, BC, Canada) – “Why” – Vocal Performance
Denielle Bassels (Toronto, ON, Canada) “Cool Cool Water” – Jazz
DSTNY (Toronto, ON, Canada) – “Lies” – “R&B/Hip-Hop
Dylan Holton (Ottawa, ON, Canada) – “I Used To” – Country
Emma Cook (Toronto, ON, Canada) – “Say It Loud” – Folk/Singer-Songwriter
Francois Klark (Toronto, ON, Canada) – “Run” – Pop/Top 40
Goodnight, Sunrise (Toronto, ON, Canada) – “WVV” – Screen Shot
James Alphonse (Dundas, ON, Canada) – “I’ll Be Your Wall” – Pop/Top 40
Jesse Slack (Peterborough, ON, Canada) – “Lip Sync” – Country
JoJo Worthington (Waterloo, ON, Canada) – “Stabilize” – Screen Shot
Kat Beck (North Vancouver, BC, Canada) – “Hooked On Your Love” – Teen
Kyle Meagher (Ottawa, ON, Canada) – “Nowhere” – Teen
Layla Zoe (Victoria, BC, Canada) – “I'll Be Reborn Blues” – Vocal Performance
Madison Olds (Kamloops, BC, Canada) – “Moments In The Mountains” – Screen Shot
Madison Olds (Kamloops, BC, Canada) – “Thank You” – Vocal Performance
Mikalyn Hay (Guelph, ON, Canada) – “Nothing But Blood” – Teen
Mike Goudreau (Stanstead, QC, Canada) – “I'm So Glad I Have You” – Americana
No Trombones (Montreal, QC, Canada) – “Walk The Walk” – Blues
Sara Phillips (Montreal, QC, Canada) – “Here's To You” – Folk/Singer-Songwriter
Sofia Kay (Toronto, ON, Canada) – “Tea Shop” – Teen
Spencer Mackenzie (Ridgeway, ON, Canada) – “Devil Under Her Skin” – Blues
Suzi Kory (Toronto, ON, Canada) – “Pretty Little Things” – Country
Tourist Bureau (Thunder Bay, ON, Canada) – “All Will Be” – AAA (Adult Album Alternative)
Wes Mack (Calgary, AB, Canada) – “Best Hangover” – Country
West Of Here (Edmonton, AB, Canada) – “Reach For The Sky” – Christian
X. ARI (Toronto, ON, Canada) – “Stay V Go” – Pop/Top 40
UK: NÉRIJA- Blume (2019)
Nérija is Nubya Garcia (tenor saxophone), Sheila Maurice-Grey (trumpet), Cassie Kinoshi (alto saxophone), Rosie Turton (trombone), Shirley Tetteh (guitar), Lizy Exell (drums) and Rio Kai (bass). Blume is a truly breath-taking collection of compositions that perfectly encapsulates everything Nérija. Vibrant, engaging, infectious and truly current, Blume takes you on a sprawling wonderful journey, arriving at what is a majestic body of work of their personal and collective experiences and inspirations over the last half decade or so.
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
JazzWorldQuest Showcase 2019: Roberto Magris Sextet (Italy/USA)-"Sun Stone"(JMood Records 2019)
Links: JMood Records
Monday, September 2, 2019
USA: Emi Takada Quintet w/Marion Cowings CD Release Show Thursday, September 19th 5:30 PM Birdland Jazz Club
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Japanese Jazz Singer Emi Takada’s Why Did I Choose You
Features Her Gentle Voice And Deep Understanding Of Timeless Lyrics On Ten Standards. Tributes to Jon Hendricks and composer Michael Leonard along with guest appearances by singer Marion Cowings are among the highlights of her second album. Why Did I Choose You follows up on the success of Emil Takada’s previous recording I’m All Smiles. She sings ten classic songs with understated feeling and sensitivity while joined by a swinging quartet comprised of pianist Michael Kanan, guitarist Satoshi Inoue, bassist Neal Miner, and drummer Dwayne “Cook” Broadnax. Emi Takada puts plenty of feeling into her interpretations, picks great songs, swings no matter what the tempo, and always displays sincerity while digging deep into the meaning behind the lyrics. Inspired by the concise and tasteful solos of pianist Kanan and guitarist Inoue, Ms. Takada performs such numbers as “It Might As Well Be Spring,” “All The Things You Are” (starting with its rarely-heard verse), a dreamy jazz waltz version of “I’m In The Mood For Love,” and heartfelt renditions of “You Must Believe In Spring” and “Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye.” Her mentor, singer Marion Cowings, guests on a few numbers including a combination of “Blue Skies” and “In Walked Bud” which features the two vocalists joyfully interacting, as well as “Miagete Goran Yoru No Hoshi Wo (Look Up At The Night Stars),” a very important song loved by all Japanese people. Emi Takada pays tribute to Cowings’ mentor Jon Hendricks on “No More Blues” (which has Hendricks’ English lyrics) and to composer Michael Leonard (whose “I’m All Smiles” was the title track of her previous album) on a slow and emotional “Why Did I Choose You.” And to display her versatility, the singer also performs a bluesy “Story Weather” and an uptempo “Lover Come Back To Me.” Emi Takada was born in Sapporo, Japan. She began singing when she was ten in the Boys and Girls Choral Group and sang classical music while growing up. She first visited the United States in 1997 where she joined the Houston Symphony Chorus as a soprano. Back in Japan, she worked steadily in a variety of settings and became very interested in jazz. In 2010 she came to New York to study with Marion Cowings, starting her career as a jazz singer and appearing in New York clubs. Emi was based in Houston, Texas during much of 2011-16 where she performed with pianist Bob Henschen, but also had a monthly gig in NYC during 2015-16 and sang in Tokyo (with guitarist Satoshi Inoue) and Sapporo. In 2014 she released her first recording I’m All Smiles which received positive and enthusiastic reviews. Emi Takada moved to Tokyo in 2017 but visits and performs regularly in New York where she recorded Why Did I Choose You? Upcoming in September, she will be making her debut at NYC’s Birdland to celebrate the release of her memorable new album.
Emi Takada Why Did I Choose You?
(Self Produced) Street Date: September 1, 2019 Emi Takada-vocals, Michael Kanan-piano, Satoshi Inoue-guitar, Neal Miner-bass, Dwayne “Cook” Broadnax-drums, Marion Cowings-vocals & percussion UPC Code: 012345678905 www.emitakada.com https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/ www.youtube.com/watch?v= AVAILABLE FROM: Amazon • CDBaby • iTunes Press Contact Jim Eigo Jazz Promo Services 272 State Route 94 South #1 Warwick, NY 10990-3363 Ph: 845-986-1677 E Mail: jim@jazzpromoservices. www.jazzpromoservices.com "Specializing in Media Campaigns for the music community, artists, labels, venues and events.” |
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Sunday, September 1, 2019
USA: #JAZZ Ed Fast and Congabop bring their Afro Cuban Jazz, Dance, and Drum Party to The Iridium Sunday, September 8 & 15 8 PM
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Ed Fast and Congabop bring their Afro Cuban Jazz, Dance, and Drum Party to The Iridium!
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| Ed Fast has performed in New York, across the country, and criss crossed the globe in productions with stars including Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra Jr, Chita Rivera, Charo and many others. Congabop features top artists in jazz, dance, and drumming coming together to create a unique and powerful force in Afro-Cuban Jazz. Two CD releases, Straight Shot (2007) and Do Or Die (2013) documents Congabop’s vibe & energy with guest appearances by iconic guitarist Larry Coryell, Steve Davis (Art Blakey, Chick Corea), Luques Curtis (Eddie Palmieri), legendary congero Bill Fitch (Cal Tjader, Vince Guaraldi) among others. Congabop Band Members includes powerhouse horns captained by jazz trombonist extraordinaire Steve Davis and regularly feature some of the most exciting horns on the scene today including Josh Bruneau trpt, Sarah Hanahan- Alto, James Burton - trombone. Congabop features exceptional vocalists who apply their voice to unique “Rumbafied” versions of jazz standards, Broadway classics, and popular music of The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, and more. The percussion section led by bandleader Ed Fast regularly features world renowned Afro Cuban specialist Anthony Carrillo (Paul Simon, Eddie Palmieri), and the most soulful conguero on the planet, Jorge Fuentes. Special guests appearances will include Camilo Molina Gaetán (Eddie Palmieri) on bongo/timbales. The rhythm section is completed with bassist Matt Dwonszyk and pianists Amy Millan (9/8) & Zaccai Curtis (9/15). When the music reaches its peak, Solo dance artist Savana Jones joins the band with her special, sultry choreography...she may even grab an audience member or two to join her onstage. Not to be missed!  YouTube:https://youtu.be/1BlKilDKtW8 "..Strong Originals That Fuse Hard Bop And Afro-Cuban Rhythms..” Latin Jazz Corner Fast leads his group through a number of uptempo originals, fusing bluesy hard bop with Afro-Cuban rhythms." Chip Boaz - Latin Jazz Corner "Ed Fast and Conga-Bop, a soulful, sizzling Latin jazz ensemble ...." Hartford Courant "... has drawn rave reviews from the likes of Latin Beat Magazine ...." Hartford Advocate "Conga-Bop encored with a euphoric take on the New Orleans second- line grooves of Marcus Printup's "The New Boogaloo." The snowy night air seemed just a little warmer after that fabulously funky send-off." - Hartford Courant |
Ed Fast and Congabop bring their Afro Cuban Jazz, Dance, and Drum Party to The Iridium!
Where: Iridium- 1650 Broadway NY, NY When: Sunday, September 8 & 15 Time: 8:00pm - doors open at 7pm Tickets: $18 adv/$20 door https://www.ticketweb.com/ |
Saturday, August 31, 2019
BELGIUM: Alex Koo, Mark Turner & Ralph Alessi -Appleblueseagreen (2019)
Dreamy, storytelling ambient music, immersed in a warm bath of piano, tenor saxophone and trumpet.
Alex Koo - piano, compositions, keys and drums
Mark Turner - tenor saxophone
Ralph Alessi - trumpet
RECORDED at Oktaven Audio NY by Ryan Streber and Dolan Studio NY by Yi-Wen Lai-Tremewan
MIXED by Dré Pallemaerts and Alex Koo (track 1)
MASTERED by Darius van Helfteren
ARTWORK by Max Philippi
PRODUCED by Alex Koo
APPLEBLUESEAGREEN (a literal translation of the Flemish word 'appelblauwzeegroen') is a color with an ambiguous personality. It WANDERS LONELY somewhere in between the DUNES of green and blue. The now GHOSTLY origins of this expression are unclear and its meaning has changed in the MARCH of time.
BUT APPLES ARE GREEN. THE SEA IS BLUE. Perhaps if the BODILY parts would have been MIRRORED, it could have changed the course of its PILOT. Fortunately, even though the composition of the word has been resting in a DORMANT state, by no means are we planning for its FUNERAL.
APPLEBLUESEAGREEN is a shifting FLUID, offering FREEDOM within imaginary WALLS. We each look at its PARADE with a different GAZE.
Alex Koo - piano, compositions, keys and drums
Mark Turner - tenor saxophone
Ralph Alessi - trumpet
RECORDED at Oktaven Audio NY by Ryan Streber and Dolan Studio NY by Yi-Wen Lai-Tremewan
MIXED by Dré Pallemaerts and Alex Koo (track 1)
MASTERED by Darius van Helfteren
ARTWORK by Max Philippi
PRODUCED by Alex Koo
APPLEBLUESEAGREEN (a literal translation of the Flemish word 'appelblauwzeegroen') is a color with an ambiguous personality. It WANDERS LONELY somewhere in between the DUNES of green and blue. The now GHOSTLY origins of this expression are unclear and its meaning has changed in the MARCH of time.
BUT APPLES ARE GREEN. THE SEA IS BLUE. Perhaps if the BODILY parts would have been MIRRORED, it could have changed the course of its PILOT. Fortunately, even though the composition of the word has been resting in a DORMANT state, by no means are we planning for its FUNERAL.
APPLEBLUESEAGREEN is a shifting FLUID, offering FREEDOM within imaginary WALLS. We each look at its PARADE with a different GAZE.
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