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Tom Dempsey, guitar Tim Ferguson, bass Joel Frahm, saxophone Eliot Zigmund, drums Artist: Tom Dempsey / Tim Ferguson Qt. Title: “Beautiful Friendship”Label: Planet Arts (301226)Release Date: 2012/09/01

Artist: Paulette DozierTitle: “In Walked You”Label: (PF&E PDF3 20 12)Artist Website: paulettedozier.comRelease Date: 2012/09/08

Claudio Scolari — Drums, percussion, Synth Computer, Flute. Daniele Cavalca — Drums, Vibraphone, Piano, Melodica, Bass. Simone Scolari — Trumpet Artist: Claudio Scolari Project with Daniele Cavalca and Simone Scolari Title: “Synthesis”Label: (Principal Records CSMD 05) Artist Website: www.claudioscolari.comRelease Date: 2012/11/06

Christopher Alpiar — Tenor Saxophone Pete Rende — Piano Matt Pavolka — Bass Bob Meyer — Drums Artist: Christopher Alpiar Quartet Title: “The Jazz Expression”Label: (BeHip Records 20121201CAQ1)Artist Website: www.chrisalpiar.comRelease Date: 2012/11/06

Featuring The South Florida Jazz Orchestra Trumpet Soloists: Brian Lynch, Wayne Bergeron, Greg Gisbert, Jason Carder, Alex Norris Artist: Trumpet Summit Directed by Chuck BergeronTitle: The South Florida Jazz Orchestra Label: (Mama Records MAA 1043)Artist Website: southfloridajazzorchestra.orgRelease Date: 2012/10/22

Swinglab — Bass: John Dahlman, Drums: Woody Hume, Piano: Ray Mabalot Jason Paul Curtis-vocals Swing Machine — Trumpets: Chris Walker, Paul Murtha, Mike Barber, Geoff Peterson, Laura Peterson Saxophones: Ricky Parrell, Pete BarenBregge, Andrew Snapp, Dave Schiff, Fred Koch Trombones: Doug Elliot, Rick Lillard, Jerry O’Sullivan, Jeff Bonk Bass: Dallas […]

Tommy Igoe’s legendary band, in a spare-no-expense recording from the iconic Avatar Studios featuring 19 of New York City’s finest musicians. Jazz, Brazilian, Funk, Latin and more in a spectacular release that redefines the genre! Artist: Tommy Igoe and the Birdland Big Band Title: “Eleven” Label: (Deep Rhythm Music Inc. […]

2 CD Set 1962 Paul Winter / alto sax, Dick Whitsell / trumpet, Les Rout / baritone sax, Warren Bernhardt / piano, Richard Evans / bass, Harold Jones / drums Disc II 1963 Paul Winter / alto & soprano sax, Dick Whitsell / trumpet, Jay Cameron / baritone sax, Warren […]

Greg Abate- Reeds, Phil Woods – Alto Sax, Jesse Green-Piano, Evan Gregor- Acoustic Bass, Bill Goodwin-Drums Artist: The Greg Abate Quintet Title: Featuring Phil WoodsLabel: (Rhombus Records RHO 7112) Artist Website: www.gregabate.comRelease Date: 2012/11/06

Will Scruggs, soprano and tenor saxophone, Brian Hogans, piano, Dan Baraszu, guitar, Tommy Sauter, bass, Marlon Patton, drums, Kinah Boto Ayah, percussion with Joe Gransden, trumpet on “Go Down Moses” Horn Section: Joe Gransden, trumpet, Ryan Whitehead, clarinet, Brian Hogans, alto sax, Norm Ficke, tenor sax, Wes Funderburk, trombone, Travis […]

Jose Negroni-Piano, Nomar Negroni-Drums, Josh Allen-Acoustic BassSpecial Guests: Dr Ed Calle-Tenor and Soprano Saxophone; Federico Britos-Violin Artist: Negroni’s Trio Title: “On The Way”Label: (AA Records & Entertainment AAX 1233)Artist Website: www.negronistrio.comRelease Date: 2012/09/18

Julian Bliss clarinet, Neal Thornton Piano, Jim Hart Vibes, Martin Shaw Trumpet, Colin Oxley Guitar, Tim Thornton Bass, Matt Skelton Drums Artist: Julian Bliss Septet Title: “A Tribute to Benny Goodman”Label: (Signum Classics SIGCD 288)Artist Website: www.julianbliss.comRelease Date: 2012/06/01

Bob Wolfman ~ Guitar/Vocals, Larry Coryell ~ Guitar, Kenwood Dennard ~Drums/Percussion, Victor Bailey ~ Bass, Ferdinando Argenti ~Piano Artist: Bob Wolfman Title: “Transition”Label: (Bob Wolfman Music) Artist Website: bobwolfman.comRelease Date: 2012/11/05

Greg Duncan — Trumpet/Flugelhorn/Palmas, Corbin Andrick — Alto/Tenor Sax, Stewart Mindeman — Piano/Rhodes, Jon Deitemyer — Drums/ Percussions, Patrick Mulcahy — Acoustic/Electric Bass, Javier Saume — Cajón, Patricia Ortega — Vocals/Palams Artist: GREG DUNCAN Title: “CHICAGO, BARCELONA CONNECTIONS”Label: (NEW ORIGINS 001)Artist Website: www.gregduncanmusic.comRelease Date: 2012/09/24

Stacy Keach, actor; The Nonesuch Consort; Joshua Rifkin, conductor; William Zukof, counter-tenor; Quog Music Theater; Elise Ross, soprano; Stanley Silverman, guitar Artist: Eric SalzmanTitle: “The Nude Paper Sermon & Wiretap” Label: (LAB 7092) 2 CD SetArtist Website: www.ericsalzman.com/Release Date: 2012/10/30

Louisiana Red-guitar, vocal, harmonica; Peg Leg Sam and Lefty Diz Artist: Louisiana Red Title: “When My Mama Was Living” Label: (Labor Records LAB 7085)Artist Website: www.laborrecords.comRelease Date: 2012/10/30

ANDREA BRACHFELD C flute #& vocals, BOB QUARANTA piano, ANDY EULAU bass, KIM PLAINFIELD drums with guests TODD BASHORE alto sax, CHEMBO CORNIEL congas & percussion, WYCLIFFE GORDON trombone,YASEK MANZANO trumpet & flugelhorn, BILL O’CONNELL piano, WALLACE RONEY trumpet Artist: Andrea Brachfeld Title: “Lady of the Island”Label: (Zoho ZM 201210)Artist […]

Daniel Weltlinger (violin), Daniel Pliner (piano), Simon Milman (double bass) and Alon Ilsar (drums). The members of Zohar’s Nigun have recorded and toured/continue to tour with a very diverse range of artists including German Gypsy guitar legend Lulo Reinhardt, Ethiopian singer Dereb Deselegn, electro-acoustic pioneers The Asthmatix Artist: Zohar’s Nigun […]

Eric Person, Patience Higgins, Sly Scott, Craig Bailey, Duane Eubanks, James Zollar, Shinnosuke Takahashi, Adam Armstrong, Adam Klipple, Curtis Hasslebring, Isrea Butler, Bryan Carrott, Scott Robinson Artist: Eric PersonTitle: “Thoughts on God”Label: (Distinction Records DR4008)Artist Website: ericperson.comRelease Date: 2012/11/06

Roger Davidson — Piano, David Finck — Bass, Lewis Nash — Drums Artist: Roger Davidson TrioTitle: “We Remember Helen”Label: (Soundbrush SR1024)Artist Website: www.rogerdavidsonmusic.net/Release Date: 2012/11/06

GREG SKAFF Guitars, all tracks PAT BIANCHI Hammond Organ # 1-5, 7-10 RALPH PETERSON JR drums # 1-5, 7-10 PAUL NOWINSKI Bass # 6 MAURO REFOSCO Percussion # 6 Artist: Greg Skaff Title: “116th & Park” Label: Zoho ZM 201208Artist Website: www.gregskaff.comRelease Date: 2012/09/11

RJ — Piano & Keyboards, Julian Tanaka – Sax, Jason Bolden — Electric Bass ,Paul Ringenbach — Drums , Scott Teeple – Acoustic Bass, Kenneth Logan — Drums , Terry Wesley II — Drums, Mariko Kitada – Acoustic Bass, Jeanine Smith – Vocals Jocelyn Winston- Vocals Artist: RJ And The […]

Jimmy Mulidore – (Alto, Tenor, and Soprano) Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet Richie Cole – Alto Saxophone,Randy Brecker – Trumpet, Kevin Axt – Bass, Ron Feuer – Piano, Santo Savino – Drums, Carlos Vasquez – Percussion Artist: JIMMY MULIDORE & HIS NEW YORK JAZZ BAND (DVD)Title: with RICHIE COLE & […]

Carol Saboya (vocals), Antonio Adolfo (piano), Claudio Spiewak (acoustic and electric guitars), Jorge Helder (double bass), Rafael Barata (drums and percussion) Special Guests: Dave Liebman (soprano sax, tenor sax), Hendrik Meurkens (harmonica) Note: Promotion for Europe, Canada & Asia Only. Artist: Carol SaboyaTitle: “Belezas — The Music of Ivan Linsa […]

Ginny Carr,Robert McBride,Holly Shockey,Andre Enceneat,Frank Russo,Max Murray,Alan Blackman,Steve Herberman,Chris Vadala,Leigh Pilzer,Chris Walker,Jen Krupa. CD Release Gig-Tuesday October 30, 2012 Blues Alley, Washington, DC Artist: Uptown Vocal Jazz QuartetTitle: “Hustlin’ for a Gig”Label: (HouseKat)Artist Website: www.uptownvocaljazzquartet.comRelease Date: 2012/09/04

Elias Bailey, upright bass,Laura Kenyon, vocal,Mike McGinnis, tenor sax & clarinet,James Newman, piano,Bennett Paster, piano,David Pearl, piano,Vinnie Sperrazza, drums Artist: Drew ParalicTitle: “Wintertime Tunes of Drew Paralic”Label: (Self-produced)Artist Website: www.drewparalic.com/Release Date: 2012/09/03

This piano-less/guitar-less ‘”real jazz” offering has the American Big Band Sound featuring David Murray on saxaphone, Tommy Vig on vibraphone, and two very Hungarian instruments: the tarogato and the cimbalom. Artist: The Tommy Vig Orchestra 2012 Featuring David MurrayLabel: Klasszikus Jazz Records (885767837775)Artist Website: tommyvig.com/Release Date: 2012/01/01

R.W. Enoch, Jr.- Tenor Sax, Max O’Leary-Trumpet, Ryan Dragon-Trombone, Brian Clements-Soprano Sax, Jeff Collins-Trumpet, Lemar Guillary-Trombone, Alex Myers-Alto Sax, Elliot Deutsch-Trumpet, Mike King-Bass Trombone, Matt Ballard-Bari Sax, Michael McFadden-Electric Bass , Scott Spongberg-Drums Artist: The Urban Renewal Project Artist Website: www.urpmusic.com/Release Date: 2012/09/18

DAVID BIXLER alto sax , JOHN HART guitar, SCOTT WENDHOLDT trumpet, UGONNA OKEGWO bass, ANDY WATSON drums Artist: David Bixler Title: “The Nearest Exit May Be Inside Your Head” Label: (Zoho ZM 201206)Artist Website: www.davidbixler.comRelease Date: 2012/08/14

Greg Lewis-Hammond Organ, Ron Jackson-Guitar, Reginald R. Woods-Tenor Saxophone, Nasheet Waits-Drums & Cymbals Artist: Greg Lewis – Organ MonkTitle: “Uwo in the Black”Label: (Self-Produced)Artist Website: www.greglewismusic.com/Release Date: 2012/09/01

Ted Hefko – Vocals, Sax, Clarinet, Acoustic Guitar, Satoru Ohashi – Trumpet, Valve Trombone,Luca Benedetti – Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Scott Ritchie – Upright Bass, Moses Patrou – Drums, Percussion, Piano and Backing Vocals, Billy Blend – Hammond Organ, Neil Thomas – Accordion Artist: Ted Hefko and The ThousandairesTitle: “If […]

Lisa Kirchner-vocals The musicians include, composer Galt MacDemot, Tommy Mandel, Phillip Namanworth, James Weidman, Lonnie Plaxico, Jonathan Miller, Adam Cruz, Sue Evans, Ron Jackson, Walter Kuehr, and Paul Ostermayer- leaders, composers, musical directors, and arrangers, who have performed folk, jazz, pop, R&B, and classical music with icons in every genre. […]

Otmar Binder-piano, Alexander-bass, Michael Strasser-drums BJ Cole, pedal steel & slide guitar; Christian Dozzler, piano & harp; Geri Schuller, B3; Charlie Furthner, piano. Floyd’s Turn Orchestra: Patricia Graf-Simpson, Steffi Paschke & Bernadette Graf: voc; Judith Reiter, Julia Pichler & Alexander Gheorghiu, strings; Andi Steirer, perc; Stefan Holoubek, additional guitars String […]

Alison Wedding-vocals with special guests Lionel Loueke, Chris Potter, Henry Hey, Zach Brock, Pete McCann plus others. Artist: Alison Wedding Title: “This Dance”Label: (GroundUp GRO 112)Artist Website: www.alisonwedding.com/Release Date: 2012/05/15

Jimmy Mulidore-saxophones, clarinet, flute plus various groups featuring; Jimmy Bruno, Randy Brecker, Richie Cole, Eric Alexander and others. Artist: Jimmy Mulidore Title: “Jazz For The Ages”Label: (Self-Produced)Artist Website: www.jimmymulidore.com/Release Date: 2012/08/01

SANDRA MARLOWE-vocals, Larry Dunlap, piano, John Shifflett, bass, Jason Lewis, drums & percussion, Charley McCarthy, alto & tenor saxophone, flute, Jeff Cressman, trombone, John Worley, Jr., trumpet & flugelhorn   Artist: SANDRA MARLOWETitle: “True Blue”Label: (LoveDog Media SMM-12-01) Artist Website: www.sandramarlowe.com/Release Date: 2012/07/31

Richard Sussman-piano & synthesizer, Randy Brecker-trumpet & flugelhorn, Jerry Bergonzi-tenor sax, Mike Richmond-bass, Jeff Williams-drums, Mike Stern-guitar (on Mike’s Blues) Artist: Richard Sussman Quintet Title: “Continuum”Label: (Origin 82618)Artist Website: www.richardsussmanjazz.com/Release Date: 2012/06/01

DOUG FERONY-VOCALS PIANO, KEITH SLATTERY: DRUMS PERCUSSIAN, NADAV ZNIR ZELNICKER: BASS, WEI SHENG LIN : ALTO SAX, NICK DEVITO, ALTO SAX, JOHN CHAPMAN : TENOR SAX, JOE MARIANY , TENOR SAX LANSING DOWDELL : BARITONE SAX, DAN TEARE : TROMBONES, MATT BILYK, KHADAFY KHAN, BEN WILLIAMS, WALTER BARRETT : TRUMPETS, […]

CAROL ROBBINS – harp, BILLY CHILDS – piano, GARY MEEK — sax/clarinet, LARRY KOONSE – guitar, DAREK OLES – bass, GARY NOVAK – drums Artist: CAROL ROBBINSTitle: “MORAGA”Label: (JAZZCATS JCTS108)Artist Website: www.carolrobbins.net/Release Date: 2012/08/07

Melvin Taylor – All Guitars, Bass Guitar – Melvin Taylor, Keyboard – Bernell Anderson, Drum/Percussion – Senor Jefe Artist: MELVIN TAYLORTitle: “Beyond The Burning Guitar”Label: ELEVEN EAST CORP (2CD Set)Artist Website: www.melvintaylormusic.comRelease Date: 2012/06/01