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Musicians:CHRIS RUGGIERO-VocalsArtist: CHRIS RUGGIEROTitle: CHRISTMAS WITH CHRIS RUGGIEROArtist Website: chrisruggierosings.comRelease Date: 2022/11/01UPC Code: 195269199562

Musicians:Akiko Aoki- Vocals & Arrangements All tracks & Arrange (4,6,8,10,13), Mari Aoki-Vocal On 7,8,13, Tim Ray-Piano, Synthesizer & Arrangements On All tracks except 10 & Arrange (1,2,3,5,7,11,12), Marshall Wood-Bass All tracks, Tommy Campbell-Drums All tracks except 10, Mark Walker-Drums and Percussions On 8,10, John Baboian Guitar & Arrangements On 1,5,9,10 […]

Musicians:Mathieu Soucy – Guitar + compositions & arrangements; Gentiane MG – Piano; Mike De Masi – Bass; Jacob Wutzke – Drums; Caity Gyorgy – Voice (special guest on 2 tracks)Artist: Mathieu SoucyTitle: RecollectingLabel: Inner-Bop Records 001Artist Website: mathieusoucy.com/Release Date: 2022/11/18UPC Code: 656382648677

Musicians:Akiko Aoki- Vocals & Arrangements All tracks & Arrange (4,6,8,10,13), Mari Aoki-Vocal On 7,8,13, Tim Ray-Piano, Synthesizer & Arrangements On All tracks except 10 & Arrange (1,2,3,5,7,11,12), Marshall Wood-Bass All tracks, Tommy Campbell-Drums All tracks except 10, Mark Walker-Drums and Percussions On 8,10, John Baboian Guitar & Arrangements On 1,5,9,10 […]

Musicians:Piano: John Paul McGee, Bass: Joel Powell, Drums: Tyson Jackson, Saxophone: Michael Walton,Vocals: Wendi Henderson-Wyatt,Vocals: Amber Bullock,Vocals: Zebulon Ellis,Vocals: Kenneth LoweArtist: John Paul McGeeTitle: Gospejazzical, Vol. 1 (Live)Label: Jazz Urbane JU 007/0023Artist Website: johnpaulmcgee.comRelease Date: 2022/10/28UPC Code: 0 13178 33330 6

Musicians:Marco Pignataro (soprano, alto, tenor), John Patitucci (bass), Joe Lovano (saxophone), Terri Lyne Carrington (drums) and Chico Pinheiro (guitar), Anastassiya Petrova (piano) and Nadia Washington (vocals)Artist: Marco PignataroTitle: Chant For Our Planet Label: Zoho ZM202208Artist Website: www.marcopignataro.comRelease Date: 2022/10/21UPC Code: 880956220826

Musicians:Loren Daniels: lead and background vocals, piano, melodica; Belden Bullock: bass; Jonathon Peretz: drumsArtist: LOREN DANIELSTitle: Ticket To RideLabel: LDJazz 41701Artist Website: lorendanielsjazz.comRelease Date: 2022/10/01UPC Code: 012345678905

Musicians:Amjad Ali Khan sarod (3, 4, 5) Wu Man pipa (1-5) Amaan Ali Bangash sarod (1, 2) Ayaan Ali Bangash sarod (1, 2) Shane Shanahan percussion (5)Artist: Amjad Ali Khan-Wu ManTitle: Music For HopeLabel: ZOHO ZM 202207Artist Website: www.sarod.comRelease Date: 2022/09/23UPC Code: 880956220727

Musicians:Mariel Mayz-pianoArtist: Leo Brouwer-Mariel MayzTitle: Cuban Sketches for PianoLabel: Zoho Classix ZM 202206Artist Website: marielmayz.comRelease Date: 2022/09/23UPC Code: 880956220628

Musicians:Singer, Songwriter, Album Cover Designer – Yola Nash, Poet, Composer, Spoken Word – Fella Cederbaum, Music Director, Pianist, Arranger, Keyboardist – Edsel Gomez, Accordionist, Composer – Alex Meixner, Guitarist, Composer – Graham Keir, Percussionist, Drummer – Luisito Quintero, Bassist – Dave Baron, Composer – Octavio Vazquez, Ryan C. McNally, Background […]

Musicians:Steve Tintweiss (5-string double bass, melodica, voice, leader), Charles Brackeen (tenor and soprano saxophones), Byard Lancaster (alto and soprano saxophones, flute, piccolo, bass clarinet), Lou Grassi (drums and percussion), Genie Sherman (vocals and dramatic reading)Artist: Steve Tintweiss Spacelight BandTitle: Live at NYU 1980 Label: INKY DoT MEDIA IDM 007 2-CDArtist […]

Musicians:Will Campbell – alto and soprano sax, Dan Davis – drums, John Brown – bass, Bill Frisell, Nels Cline, & Scott Sawyer – guitars, Jim Crew – piano, Chris Stamey & Brent Lambert – additional guitar, Allyn Love – pedal steel, Matt Douglas – bass clarinet; and the Modrec Strings: […]

Musicians:JASON KAO HWANG (electric violin), J.A. DEANE aka “Dino” (electronics) jadeane.comArtist: Jason Kao Hwang & J.A. DeaneTitle: UnCharted FaithLabel: Tone Science Music / Blue Coast Music TSM 00013Artist Website: jasonkaohwang.comRelease Date: 2022/10/01UPC Code: 0746437200636

Musicians:Ana Nelson – Alto Saxophone (1, 3, 4, 7), Clarinet (2, 5, 6), Jamaal Baptiste – Piano (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7), Brendan Keller-Tuberg – Bass (1, 2, 3, 4), Carter Pearson – Drums (1, 2, 3, 4), Garrett Fasig – Tenor Saxophone (3), Bill Nelson – Tenor Saxophone […]

Musicians:Doug MacDonald – Guitar, Tamir Hendelman – Piano, John Clayton – Bass, Jeff Hamilton – DrumsArtist: Doug MacDonaldTitle: I’ll See You In My DreamsLabel: Dmac Music DM-22Artist Website: www.dougmacdonald.netRelease Date: 2022/08/30UPC Code: 195269183691

Musicians:Guitar – Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme, Rihanna) Guitar – Marty Friedman (Megadeth, solo artist) Guitar – Jorge Strunz (Strunz & Farah) Guitar – Ardeshir Farah (Strunz & Farah) Strings – Bucharest All-Star Orchestra (Romanian National Symphony Orchestra) Vietnamese Zither – Tri Nguyen Drums – Walfredo Reyes Jr (Santana, Steve Winwood, Chicago, […]

Musicians:Frankfurt Radio Big Band, Jim McNeely · Chris PotterArtist: Jim McNeely / Frankfurt Radio Big Band / feat. Chris PotterTitle: RitualsLabel: Double Moon Records DMCHR 71404Artist Website: www.jim-mcneely.comRelease Date: 2022/01/28UPC Code: 0608917140422

Musicians:Craig Davis-piano, John Clayton-bass, Jeff Hamilton-drumsArtist: Craig DavisTitle: Tone Paintings THE MUSIC OF DODO MARMAROSALabel: MCG Jazz MCGJ 1056Artist Website: www.craigdavisjazz.comRelease Date: 2022/07/29UPC Code: 612262105623

Musicians:Cliff Korman-Piano, arranger, composer, Augusto Mattoso-Bass, Rafael Barata-Drums, Paulo Levi- Alto Saxofone (Speak No Evil, As Rosas Não Falam) (DIGITAL ONLY RELEASE) Artist: Cliff Korman Trio (DIGITAL ONLY RELEASE)Title: Brasilified Label: Tiger TurnArtist Website: cliffkorman.comRelease Date: 2022/08/12

Musicians:Michael Kaeshammer and his trio: bassist David Piltch and drummerJohnny VidacovichArtist: Michael KaeshammerTitle: Warehouse Sessions Label: Linus Entertainment 270729Artist Website: kaeshammer.comRelease Date: 2022/10/07UPC Code: 03057072927

Musicians:Vinicius Gomes – guitars, Helio Alves – piano, Gili Lopes – bass, Duduka Da Fonseca – drums NOTE: Not Actual CoverArtist: DUDUKA DA FONSECA & QUARTETO UNIVERSALTitle: YES!!!Label: Sunnyside SSC1671Artist Website: www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Duduka_Da_Fonseca.htmlRelease Date: 2022/10/21UPC Code: 016728167123

Musicians:Katherine Farnham-vocals, piano, keyboards, percussion, arrangements, Nestor Torres-flute, Denny Jiosa, Andres Canola, Guinga acoustic & electric guitars, Roy Vogt bass, Marcus Finnie & Rich Adams drums, Andres Canola & Rich Adams percussionArtist: KATHERINE FARNHAMTitle: ALQUIMIALabel: Voice Inside RecordsArtist Website: www.katherinefarnham.comRelease Date: 2022/07/01UPC Code: 195269151843

Musicians:DON PAUL with the RIVERS ANSWER MOONS band. DON PAUL-SPOKEN WORDS, ROGER LEWIS alto, baritone, tenor and soprano saxophones, HERLIN RILEY drums-set, KIRK JOSEPH sousaphone, MICHAEL TORREGANO JR. piano and electronic keyboards, MARIO ABNEY trumpet, ERICA FALLS guest singer.DHYANI DHARMA slide-guitar on “My Old Man”KIDD JORDAN tenor saxophone and MORIKEBA KOUYATE koraon ‘About Reinaldo, Mourning and […]

Musicians:ROGER LEWIS alto, baritone, soprano and tenor saxophones, HERLIN RILEY drums-set all tracks except 3 and 4, KIRK JOSEPH sousaphone all tracks except 3 and 4, DON PAUL vocal on Tracks 4, 7 and 8, ERICA FALLS singer on Track 8, MICHAEL TORREGANO JR. keyboards and MARIO ABNEY trumpet on […]

Musicians:Evan Drybread, tenor and soprano saxophones, Mark Buselli, trumpet & flugelhorn Tracks 1,3,6,7, Christopher Pitts, piano and Fender Rhodes, Scott Pazera, electric/upright basses Tracks 1-4,6, 7, Kenny Phelps, drum set/percussion Tracks 1-4, 6, 7Artist: Evan DrybreadTitle: Tiger Tail Label: Self-ReleaseArtist Website: cedrybread.wixsite.com/evan-drybreadRelease Date: 2022/05/01UPC Code: 1 95269 157845

Musicians:Vocals: Patrisha Thomson, Piano: Steve Rawlins, Guitar: Grant Geissman, Bass: Bob Feldman, Jennifer Leitham, Ken Wild, Drums: Bernie Dresel, Bob Leatherbarrow, Gordon Peeke, Percussion: Brad Dutz, Flute and Alto Flute: Scott Mayo, Tenor Saxophone: Tom Peterson Trumpet: Michael Stever, Trombone: Ira Nepus Arranger/Producer – Steve Rawlins, Co-Arranger Wild is the […]

Musicians:João Luiz-Solo GuitarArtist: João LuizTitle: From Spain To São Paulo Label: Zoho ZM 202204Artist Website: music.hunter.cuny.edu/faculty/full-time-faculty/joao-luiz/Release Date: 2022/06/10UPC Code: 880956220420

Musicians:New Book fromGrammy Award winning producer, keyboardist, composer, arranger and synthesist Jason Miles. Artist: Jason MilesTitle: The Extraordinary Journey of Jason Miles…A Musical Biography Label: Self PublishedArtist Website: www.jasonmilesmusic.comRelease Date: 2022/05/02UPC Code: ASIN B09ZGDC5QT

Musicians:Hendrik Meurkens – harmonica, Michael Philip Mossman – conductor, The WDR Big Band: Johan Hörlén, Pascal Bartoszak, Olivier Peters, Paul Heller, Jens Neufang – saxophones, Andy Haderer, Wim Both, Rob Bruynen, Ruud Breuls – trumpets, Ludwig Nuss, Raphael Klemm, Andy Hunter, Mattis Cederberg – trombones, Paul Shigihara – guitar, Billy […]

Musicians:Albare-Guitars, Phil Turcio-Piano, Randy Brecker-Flugelhorn and Trumpet, Ada Rovatti-Alto and Tenor sax, Phil Rex-Bass, Felix Bloxom-DrumsArtist: ALBARE & COTitle: FREEDOMLabel: AlFi Records ALFI050422Artist Website: albare.me/freedom/Release Date: 2022/06/03UPC Code: 9324690989294

Musicians:Allen Austin-Bishop – vocals, Dorian Ford – piano / keys, Mao Yamada – bass, Rob Hervais-Adelman – drums / percussion, Katie Edwards – saxophone, Fifi Homan – CelloArtist: Allen Austin-BishopTitle: Why Go?Label: Self Produced Allen Austin-BishopArtist Website: allenaustinbishop.comRelease Date: 2022/07/15UPC Code: 5056513185289

Musicians:Vocals: Susan Hodgdon/ Executive Producer, Piano/Arrangements/CD Producer: Daryl Kojak, Tenor Saxophone: Steven Frieder, Bass: Sean Conly, Drums: Dwayne Cook BroadnaxArtist: Susan HodgdonTitle: So In Love With ColeLabel: SELF PRODUCEDArtist Website: susanhodgdon.comRelease Date: 2022/06/04UPC Code: 8829576783

Musicians:Margaret Slovak: Nylon String and Electric Guitar, Harvie S: Bass, Michael Sarin: Drums Artist: Margaret Slovak TrioTitle: Ballad for BradLabel: Slovak Music 04Artist Website: margaretslovak.comRelease Date: 2022/06/01UPC Code: 195269129750

Musicians:Solitaire MIies – lead vox on all tracks, Dominic Halpin – vox “Forever Yours”, Jen Zias and Mike Harvey – background vox, Howard Levy – harmonica, Eric Schneider – sax, Jack Galagher – trombone, Neal Alger – guitar, Chris Bernhardt – bass, Phil Gratteau – drums & percussion, Paul Abella – cajon, Don Stille – hammond organ, Tom Hope – pianoArtist: Susie Blue and the Lonesome FellasTitle: Blue TrainLabel: Seraphic 8644-361Artist Website: www.susiebluelonesomefellas.com/Release Date: 2022/04/01UPC Code: 755491226605

Musicians:Marco Pignataro – soprano, alto & tenor sax, Kenny Werner – piano, backing vocals, Nadia Washington – vocals, guitar, Devon Gates – bass, vocalsArtist: Marco Pignataro’s Dream AllianceTitle: Awakening Label: ZOHO ZM 202202Artist Website: www.marcopignataro.comRelease Date: 2022/04/01UPC Code: 880956220222

Musicians:Jackie Messina, vocals; Bruce Barth, piano; Will Galison, harmonica; Paul Beaudry, bass; Ed Howard, bass; Cliff Barbaro, drumsArtist: JACKIE MESSINATitle: Necessary ArrangementsLabel: JM001Artist Website: www.jackiemessinajazz.comRelease Date: 2022/05/01UPC Code: 884501612388

Musicians:Chris Torkewitz Jazz Chamber Ensemble (Tracks 1,2,3,4,9) Jay Rattman — clarinet; solos on “Vista” (1), “Farbtoene” (2), “Noticias” (3) and “Seiltanz” (9)Curtis Stewart — violin; solos on “Farbtoene” (2) and “Seiltanz” (9)Vicky Chow — piano; solo on “Epilogo” (4)Kathryn Andrews — harpLisa Dispigno — fluteAmanda Gookin — celloAleksandr Karjaka — […]

Musicians:John di Martino piano, organ, keyboards, Reggie Bowens choral arrangements, vocals (1, 3, 7), Christie Dashiell, Mariah Kamau, Danielle Withers, vocals (1, 3, 7), Giacomo Gates appears courtesy of Savant Records (5), Aaron Heick soprano and alto saxophones, clarinet, alto flute, English horn, Tim Ouimette trumpet, flugelhorn, Wesley Amorim electric […]

Musicians:Vocals: Courtney Freed (All Tracks) and Danni Parpan (Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go) Keys: David Saffert Bass: Bernardo Gomez Drums: Kyle Owen Guitar: Hamody Hindi Sax and flute: Josh Gilbert Strings: Bizarre Star Strings (Patti King on violin, Kyleen King on viola, Anna Fritz on cello), String Arrangements by […]

Musicians:James Gaiters, leader and drums, Eddie Bayard, saxophone, Kevin Turner, guitar, Robert Mason, organArtist: James Gaiters Soul RevivalTitle: Understanding Reimagined Label: SELF PRODUCEDArtist Website: www.jamesgaiters.comRelease Date: 2022/03/01UPC Code: 697757903427