The new album ‘Alegria de Viver’ from legendary Brazilian vocalist Leny Andrade and guitarist Roni Ben-Hur is out now!
Alegria de Viver (translated as “the joy of living”) is a revelation, sure to please any fan of Brazilian music. The album comprises bossa novas by some of the greatest Brazilian composers – a high mark in the style of timeless, classic Brazilian music.
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Oran Etkin’s new album What’s New? Reimagining the Music of Benny Goodman is out now! Featuring Sullivan Fortner, Steve Nelson, Matt Wilson and Charenee Wade, the album celebrates two sides of Benny Goodman at once: the music of his big band that launched the Swing Era and of his quartet that became the first mainstream racially-integrated band.
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Four-time GRAMMY-nominated jazz vocal star Karrin Allyson makes her Motéma debut with a Rodgers & Hammerstein tribute album. Many A New Day: Karrin Allyson Sings Rodgers & Hammerstein is a witty, romantic and swinging take on songs that have become a part of our cultural fabric. The album features Kenny Barron and John Patitucci and includes songs from The King and I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, and Oklahoma!.
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The upcoming release Many A New Day: Karrin Allyson Sings Rodgers & Hammerstein is one of DownBeat Magazine‘s September Editors’ Picks! The album comes out next Friday (September 18th)!
“…a brilliant album that bridges the worlds of jazz and musical theater.” – DownBeat
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Nate Chinen of The New York Times reviews Charenee Wade’s impressive Wednesday night performance at Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola as she performed the music of Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson.
“Ms. Wade is a jazz singer of commanding skill, an heir to the legacies of Betty Carter and Carmen McRae.”- The New York Times
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