The Associated Press published a review of the new release, Many A New Day: Karrin Allyson Sings Rodgers & Hammerstein, syndicated here by ABC News. The review specifically highlights Allyson’s “dramatic story-telling skills,” and the “intimate atmosphere” she creates with the accompaniment of Kenny Barron and John Patitucci.
“a superb jazz singer… [Allyson] once again delivers a masterful concept album.”- Associated Press
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JazzTimes featured Charenee Wade with a review of her latest release, Offering: The Music of Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson. The article praises Wade’s voice as a great fit for the material, while highlighting producer Mark Ruffin’s strong connection with the music of Gil-Scott Heron.
“…her vocal style melding the suppleness of Dianne Reeves with the spirit of Abbey Lincoln.”- JazzTimes
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Vocal star Karrin Allyson celebrates the release of her new album ‘Many A New Day: Karrin Allyson Sings Rodgers & Hammerstein’ with a 5-Night run at Birdland Jazz Club! Sets will be at 8:30 and 11pm, October 6-10.
Grab your tickets here! http://ticketf.ly/1OWmtZR
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.
Find out more about the album here
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.
Click here to get it on iTunes!
Buy on Amazon here!