“Every performance and recording presents an opportunity to bring happiness to a world of listeners. Music has an unparalleled ability to make a difference in our lives. I continue to appreciate how it can inspire people through good and bad times and never take for granted the opportunity I have been given to play a
Sher Music Co. proudly presents “The Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker,” an extraordinary release that grants unprecedented access to the inner workings of one of the greatest saxophonists in jazz history. This remarkable publication offers a rare opportunity for musicians to dive deep into the mind of a jazz legend and unlock the secrets of
Eleven-time Billboard chart topping guitarist Chris Standring wanted to do something special to commemorate his 25th anniversary as a solo recording artist. While his contemporary jazz-based catalogue is comprised of a variety of tones, tempos and textures – from instrumental pop and improvisational jazz to soul powered funk and romantic ballads – the requests that he receives most from fans
‘Leave The Door Open’ by Sacramento sax-man Shawn Raiford is his ultra cool take on the 2021 debut single by Silk Sonic aka Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak. This quiet storm blockbuster would sound great whatever the genre and here Raiford gives it the urban jazz treatment to spectacular effect. Produced by the Grammy-winning Derek “DOA”
Side 2 Music is proud to present “Double Down”, the debut single from The Rahn Brothers. Established in 1971, identical twins Darren and Jason Rahn (saxophone/trumpet) have been making music together since childhood. With strong 70’s influences like The Brecker Brothers and Tower of Power, The Rahn Brothers step forward together with this feel-good, funk-filled
‘Undulation’ is the latest single from keyboard player, vocalist and composer Kayla Waters. With a thumping beat that provides the perfect foil to Waters’ classy playing this uplifting number has it all going on and, with her new album slated for release this July, seems certain to leave the listener wanting more. With collections such
Ahead of what will be his eleventh studio album keyboard player Brian Simpson is back with the hot new radio single ‘Soul Connection’. This zesty cut is everything you would expect from an artist who enjoys status that might best be described as smooth jazz royalty. Not only that, the supporting musicians he is able
Keyboard player Vahagn Stepanyan is an award-winning music producer, arranger, songwriter, film and television composer who, since his arrival in the USA from his native Armenia, has been making waves in the field of jazz fusion. His latest album, the appropriately titled ‘A New Chapter’, is notable for many things not least of which being
A decade ago, Norah Jones defied expectations with her 5thstudio album Little Broken Hearts, a striking collaboration with the producer Danger Mouse that arrived 10 years after her debut Come Away With Me prompting SPIN to call it “the second essential record of Norah Jones’ career.” Today Blue Note Records releases the expanded 31-track Little Broken Hearts (Deluxe Edition) curated by Jones and Eli Wolf which includes rare
outhpiece Music is happy to present the new duo album of standards by YouTube phenom, vocalist Tatiana Eva-Marie. With almost 400K YouTube subscribers between her personal videos and her videos with the Avalon Jazz Band, Tatiana Eva-Marie is a true internet star. Two at the Most is a collaboration with pianist Jeremy Corren and releases on June 30, 2023 on