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

Beata Pater – Blue

Blue
[B&B Records]

The most intriguing and memorable jazz singers are those who sound unlike anyone else. Beata Pater has a distinctive and very haunting voice along with the ability to scat creatively yet she digs deep into the hidden meaning of lyrics on ballads. On Blue, she performs unusual versions of “Afro [...]

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Jimena Bautista – My Swing Moods

My Swing Moods
[Self-Released]

Professional and experienced recording Artist, singer, songwriter, producer originally from Mexico city. Performing around the world and Inspired by a variety of Cultures and sounds is one of the reasons she produces with Passion her own music. We introduce you this great new fusion Jazz album, “My Swing Moods” where [...]

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Peter O’Prisko- Ring a Ding Romance

Ring a Ding Romance
[Retro Polis Records]

Hailed as the “Rolls Royce” of singers today by Ramsey Lewis and other well-respected jazz luminaries, Chicago-based Peter Oprisko has been delighting audiences and defying industry experts with each of his 300+ annual shows for more than a decade!  Now, with the backing of Frank Catalano’s acclaimed saxophone and all-star combo, Peter’s newest [...]

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Rob Tardik- Balance, Energy, Laughter, Love

Balance, Energy, Laughter, Love
[Guitardik]

Rob Tardik Balance, Energy, Laughter, Love (B.E.L.L.) (Guitardik Music) “Ringing the B.E.L.L. of Life” Multiple award-winning Contemporary Jazz Guitarist Rob Tardik, a 2011 Billboard Artist and 2010 Canadian Smooth Jazz Guitarist of the Year, returns with his 3rd CD recording B.E.L.L.  A fantastic new musical offering that features a lively [...]

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Tim Collins-Castle and Hilltops

Castle & Hilltops
[Nineteen-Eight Records]

The third album from Vibraphonist Tim Collins, ‘Castles and Hilltops’ is an acoustic quartet album of hard-driving rhythms, exceptional interplay, and cinematic melodies.  Featuring Danny Grissett (piano), Matt Clohesy (bass), and Tommy Crane (drums), the band breathes life into Collins’ original compositions, as well as cover tunes by Bjork and [...]

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Naima Shamborguer- ‘Round Midnight

Round Midnight
[Self-Release]

One of Detroit’s Most Consistently Satisfying Jazz Singers Celebrates her new CD  ’Round Midnight featuring special guest Larry Willis on piano. There’s a lot to like about ‘Round Midnight, not the least of which is an exquisite version of the classic Thelonious Monk ballad that gives the album its title [...]

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