JazzTimes premiered the video for “Song Song”, the first single off of Ben Wendel’s new album What We Bring.
Wendel states the song is inspired by Ahmad Jamal’s “historic, hugely influential take on “Poinciana.””
Watch the video and read the feature here!
Check out the piece and listen to “Sunday Waltz” here!
When you pre-order the album on iTunes, you get an instant download of both “Sunday Waltz” and “City Lights”.
After premiering on Entertainment Weekly, “A Small Plot of Land”, the first release on Donny McCaslin’s Beyond Now, was featured in Rolling Stone and Pitchfork!
McCaslin’s cover of Outside’s “A Small Plot of Land” is the first of two Bowie covers featured on the album. Also featured are unique covers of MUTEMATH, Deadmau5, the Chainsmokers, as well as original compositions.
Read more in Rolling Stone, and in Pitchfork!
Preorder is available at iTunes and on Amazon.
Ted Nash‘s Motema debut Presidential Suite: Eight Variations On Freedom is now available for pre-order.
This creative take on history transforms key moments from iconic speeches on freedom into a suite of modern jazz. Featuring special guest Wynton Marsalis and readings by Deepak Chopra, Glenn Close, Joe Lieberman and Andrew Young.
Find out more and pre-order the album here!
Check out some highlights from Pedrito’s conversation with Notimex, which discusses Cuban culture; it’s magic, music and the rise of reggaeton.
Check out ‘Habana Dreams’ on Spotify’s ‘Made In Cuba’ playlist, which celebrates Cuba’s music, culture, and people!