Luciana Souza is known for her interpretations of classic Brazilian compositions but she is also extremely well versed in the American jazz songbook. One performer that has had a tremendous impact on her own work has been the trumpeter/vocalist Chet Baker. On Book of Chet, Souza reinterprets a number of classic compositions that the tragic but groundbreaking Baker made his own.
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David Sanborn stands as one of the world’s most successful crossover artists. Playing with unflinching conviction and using his alto saxophone like a singer uses their voice, Sanborn’s instantly recognizable mix of jazz, R&B and pop has earned six Grammy Awards and nine gold and platinum albums.
Rhino celebrates Sanborn’s first two decades as an artist with Then Again: The David Sanborn Anthology This two-disc retrospective features 29 songs chosen by Sanborn. Look for David on tour now
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New American Suite is a nine-song work that Toney conceptualized as a salute to the spirit of the United States. Highlights of New American Suite include eight original tunes and Scott Joplin’s classic ‘The Entertainer.’
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Cassandra Wilson needs no introduction to legions of fans who have been captivated by her eight albums for the Blue Note label during the course of almost two decades with that esteemed imprint. Nine of the ten songs on Another Country, Cassandra’s brilliant new album, were composed by Ms. Wilson and/or her collaborating partner, guitarist-producer Fabrizio Sotti, with the tenth track being a very special arrangement by the duo of the classic aria ‘O Sole Mio.’
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Hailed as ‘the next important jazz singer’ (Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times), Sara Gazarek recently recorded Blossom & Bee, her debut for the Palmetto label. Blessed with a beautiful, translucent voice, Gazarek is a strikingly original artist who continues to blur the line between innovation and emotional integrity.
For her new project, she is joined by her all-star LA-based trio (Josh Nelson, Hamilton Price, & Zach Harmon) with guest appearances from guitarist-singer John Pizzarelli and the project’s producer Larry Goldings on organ, piano, and melodica.
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