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Dionne | Living in the Music (EP)

Dionne - Living In The Music
 
Dionne | Living in the Music (EP)
By Peggy Oliver
 
I must give kudos to 111 East Music for doing their homework in finding vocal jewels like Dionne, a singer/songwriter who paints plenty of vivid pictures with her music. The Texas born, now Washington, DC based neo-soul/jazz stylist simply loves to inspire those who want to live life to the fullest. Every time she blazes the stage, one seems to gravitate towards her sincere, energetic personality who takes the inspirations of India.Arie and Anita Baker right along with her.

Les Nubians | Nu Revolution

Les Nubians - Nu Revolution
 
Les Nubians | Nu Revolution
By Peggy Oliver
 
Sometimes in the grand scheme of music, there are history lessons that are taught. Born of a French father and Cameroonian mother, the sisters spent time -between their birthplace of Paris, France, the war-torn Chad, Africa – where their father volunteered for the Red Cross – and Bordeaux, France. When Helene moved away at age nineteen, Celia was battling loneliness but remained passionate about music, especially when it came to jazz.

Monty Alexander | Uplift

Monty Alexander

Uplift (Live)
(JLP-Jazz Legacy Productions)
 
A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway

Listen to “Uplift”, exclusively from Amazon on our Jazz Page by clicking here!

 
With over 60 albums under his belt (and yet another besides this one due before summer), Jamaica-born jazz pianist Monty Alexander still sounds as fresh and vibrant as ever…and astoundingly masterful given his self-taught origins. Mr. Alexander’s passion and world travel experiences have seasoned him into one of the top players on the planet – one definitely deserving of wider recognition. Uplift, his new live set, is further evidence of his greatness, versatility and charm.
 
Uplift is culled from piano trio performances straight out of Mr. Alexander’s private stash of live recordings from over the last three years. Though stemming from multiple shows, the songs that Alexander and producer John Lee selected and sequenced make a perfectly well-rounded program that feels like one amazing concert. Mr. Alexander is ably accompanied by bassist Hassan Shakur and drummer Herlin Riley (with Frits Landesbergen replacing Riley on one). To continue, please click “MORE”!

Jackie O Kelley | Forgiven

Jackie O – Forgiven

By Peggy Oliver
 
Jackie
O, a multi-gifted singer/songwriter, has fully dedicated her life in
leading souls to Christ since the age of seven. The Fresno, California
born musician played piano and sang before her father administered the
sermons at her local church. A few years later, Jackie O taught music
and directed choirs; eventually leading up to an international ministry
throughout the U.S., Europe and Egypt. When not spreading the message of
joy to others with original songs, Jackie O has taught piano and voice
for the past twenty years and served in various minister of music
capacities in central California. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Our Concert Review of The Stanley Clarke Band | Live at The Jazz Alley

The Stanley Clarke Band – Live in Concert at Jazz Alley on April 8, 2011

Seattle, Washington
By Peggy Oliver

One
of the first and few opportunities to experience a live concert was as a
college student in the mid seventies; having the privilege to see
Return to Forever featuring Chick Corea. The band’s young yet much
heralded bass player Stanley Clarke commanded the stage whether as a
sideman or soloist. His dexterity on the instrument – electric or
acoustic – was breathtaking. It was not always about the speed, but
expanding the harmonics, chords and its possibilities. Clarke had a full
arsenal of basses at his disposal including the tenor and piccolo
basses, which is the norm for his recording and concert repertoire. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Mint Condition | 7…

Mint Condition - 7
 
Mint Condition | 7…
Shanachie Records
by Brent Faulkner
 
R&B group Mint Condition’s seventh studio LP, entitled 7… marks their first release since 2008’s E-Life. On their smartly conceived seventh full-length, Mint Condition sounds just as vocally capable as they did back in their heyday – the glory days of ‘new-jack swing’ and a time where adult contemporary-laden R&B thrived.

Boney James | Contact

Boney James - Contact
 
Boney James | Contact
By Brian Soergel
 
Saxophonist Boney James, one of the most consistently appealing players in contemporary jazz, returns with his first CD of all-new music since 2006’s Shine. That was his debut with Concord, and he also released a Christmas CD and covers project with four original songs. James is now with a new record label, Verve-Forecast.

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