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Genre bending album from Marc Cary ‘Rhodes Ahead Vol. 2’ out now!

March 18, 2015

The new album from Marc Cary, ‘Rhodes Ahead Vol. 2″, is out now!

Keeping the original heavyweight trio of Cary, Terreon Gully and Tarus Mateen intact, this fierce new project puts the iconic Fender Rhodes sound front and center, fusing drum n’ bass, electronic music, acoustic jazz and funk influences. Rhodes Ahead Vol. 2 is a testament to Cary’s prolific and forward-thinking vision, versatility and creativity.

Find out more about the album here!

Debut album from Andy Galore, out now!

The debut album from Andy Galore is out now!

One of the most in-demand electric bass players on the New York scene, Galore assembles a group of all- star talent (Mike Stern, Oz Noy, Richard Bona and more) on his debut album as a leader. Fusing jazz and funk with bluesy New York grit, Out & About showcases Galore’s compositional brilliance and signature deep-bottom tone. Find out more about the album here

“High octane… front and center fusion just like when the genre was getting started. Hot stuff!” – Midwest Record
“Sensational.” – The Examiner

Wall Street Journal Speakeasy premieres “I Will Wait” from Jon Regen’s upcoming album STOP TIME

March 17, 2015

The Wall Street Journal Speakeasy has just premiered the track “I Will Wait” from Jon Regen’s upcoming album Stop Time!
Click here to listen – http://on.wsj.com/1bdvT29

The album finds vocalist/pianist Regen at the peak of his songwriting and pianistic powers, with ten original tunes that brim with humor and heart. Also available now for pre-order on iTunes, you will get the track “I Will Wait” when it drops tomorrow! Click here to pre-order – http://smarturl.it/StopTime

“a confident, soulful singer who steers the melody with ease through rolling accompaniment” – Wall Street Journal

Andy Galore celebrates release of debut album at 55 Bar April 1

March 13, 2015

Bassist and band-leader Andy Galore celebrates his debut recording on his home turf -The 55 Bar in NYC on April 1st, 10pm!

Fusing jazz and funk with bluesy grit bassist Galore brings compositional brilliance and his signature deep-bottom tone and groove to his star-studded debut recording.

“Andy Galore’s’ debut for Motema Music is sensational and with it, he steps into an arena occupied by existing jazz greats and the memories of jazz giants. Recommended.” – The Examiner

55 BAR Show Features: Oz Noy – (guitar) Joel Frahm – Sax / Gary Fisher – Keys / Rocky Bryant -Drums

Album Features: Mike Stern, Jim Beard, Oz Noy, Bob Franceschini, Richard Bona, Gregory Hutchinson & many more!

Marc Cary interviews with Bandcamp Weekly

March 10, 2015

Marc Cary chats with Bandcamp Weekly about the Gogo scene and its influence on his music, the Rhodes piano, his experiences with Abbey Lincoln and his upcoming album ‘Rhodes Ahead Vol. 2’. As an added bonus, there’s that killer illustration by Paul Grelet!

Click to listen – full track stream of “Below the Equator” starts at 40:37, interview starts at 46:47.

Pandora Premieres launches exclusive full album stream of Marc Cary’s Rhodes Ahead Vol. 2

Pandora Premieres is giving you your first chance to hear Marc Cary’s 3.17.15 release, the genre bending drum ‘n’ bass meets jazz album Rhodes Ahead Vol. 2, with an exclusive full album stream! Listen to the full album on-demand until next week’s release – click here!