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Passion-driven independent record companies have produced some of the most important music in jazz. The tradition continues...

Jackie Ryan

Listen Here
[[Open Arts Production]]

A tour de force through blues & gospel jazz gems, luscious love songs, pulsating samba rhythms – and a stunning duet with 3-time GRAMMY nominee Gerald Clayton.“Flawless. Ryan’s tone, phrasing, and interpretive smarts are impeccable, and her range – sublime.”— JAZZTIMES“An astonishing contralto voice… Every lyric Ryan sings is delivered [...]

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Deborah Pearl

Souvenir of You (Lyrics to Benny Carter Classics)
[[Evening Star]]

Deborah Pearl’s “meltingly beautiful voice” breathes new life into Benny Carter’s genius instrumentals in this moving tribute inspired by her friendship with the jazz master.  Critics rave: “Her words are perfect.”  “Soulful in all the right places and a faultless match for Carter’s stellar compositions.”   Scatting to Benny’s solos on [...]

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South Florida Jazz Orchesta

Trumpet Sound
[[Self-Released]]

The SOUTH FLORIDA JAZZ ORCHESTRA, directed by bassist and composer Chuck Bergeron, is a modern big band comprised of the best jazz and studio musicians in the greater Miami area. Their latest release – TRUMPET SUMMIT – features heavyweight trumpeters Greg Gisbert, Jason Carder, and Alex Norris, plus special guests Wayne [...]

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EMY TSENG

Sonho
[[Mei Music]]

Singer Emy Tseng’s recording debut “marks her as one to watch in the Brazilian jazz category.” Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz. A collection of songs by Brazil’s most sophisticated composers (Jobim, Toninho Horta, Chico Pinheiro) and eclectic arrangements of standards including a haunting version of “California Dreamin’”, Tseng “has honed [...]

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Carla Marciano

Stream of Consciousness
[[Alfa Music]]

She is a marvellous saxophonist and improviser, consistently demonstrating impressive control of her instruments and her material. David Franklin “She takes her liberal breaks with a powerful force, absorbing all the energy from the room and channelling it into an open space as would the eruption of a volcano. At [...]

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Beth Duncan

Comes the Fall
[[Self-Released]]

Jazz Singer Beth Duncan’s new album inventively reworks standards and showcases originals by composer Martine Tabilio. Critics say:  “Outstanding album”, “A solid sweet fast ball down the middle” “Tasty throughout.” Jazz Historian Scott Yanow: ” Beth’s beautiful, powerful voice demonstrates a wide range; she nails intervals perfectly, displaying sensitivity to [...]

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