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CINTRON Latin Soul (CAM-JAM Records) Cintron is a Latin soul band formed by jazz percussionist Edgardo Cintron and producer/vocalist, Rocco DePersia. Together they have assembled 16 high-octane musicians from around the globe that help Cintron blend Caribbean rhythms with dance-friendly Latin jazz, crossover Latin pop, bilingual salsa, and old-school R&B. This leading exponent of the resurgent Latin soul sound does all that and more in their latest offering, Latin Soul! Available for purchase at www.cintronband.com. |
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BRIAN HUGHES Live A classic new release from one of contemporary jazz’s finest guitarists. “Prepare to be blown away ... an incredible live performance ... beautifully paced and packed with moments of brilliance and genre-shifting depth.” — Shannon West, Smoothviews. Brian Hughes and his all-star band, Tim Landers (bass), Tal Bergman (drums), Ron Powell (percussion) and Les Portelli (piano), reinvent eight of Brian’s signature compositions, beautifully captured on this 72-minute CD. Available at www.brianhughes.com, iTunes, and Amazon.com. |
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JENNY HILL Liquid Horn “New York saxophonist Jenny Hill distinguishes herself as an accomplished composer-arranger and first-rate soloist on The Chill Factor, her third release as a leader. You’ll find bebop meets Brazil, affecting ballads and two inventive takes on jazz classics on this versatile outing, with some bold playing on tenor, soprano and flute. Highly recommended.” — Bill Milkowski, Jazz Times. The Chill Factor features Jenny Hill on saxophones and flute, Curtis Fowlkes on trombone, Stefan Bauer on vibraphone, John DiMartino on piano, Jerome Harris on bass guitar, and Todd Isler on drums and percussion. Purchase at www.JennyHillJazz.com and www.CDBaby.com. |