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INDEPENDENT CULTURE


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

Lawson Rollins

Espirito
[Infinita Records]

In describing Lawson Rollins’ guitar style Guitar Player Magazine writes, “Rollins seduces in so many ways that it’s almost unfair. His classical tone is gorgeous, his technique is impeccable, his subtle genre blending is compelling.” World Music Central states in their review of ESPIRITO,  “With Rollins’ guitar at the helm [...]

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Jose Rodriguez

Moments In Life
[Jose Rodriguez Music]

“Carribean Fantasy”, the main feature on this album, incorporates rhythms from the caribbean which include Danzon, Cha Cha Cha, Reggae, & Mambo fused with Western Music and Jazz Harmonies. The form of this work is a suite that segues right into the next movement without a pause. The use of [...]

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John Basile

No Apologies
[StringTime Jazz]

Jazz Guitarist John Basile and StringTime Jazz return to the roots and present a soulful organ based collection of standards, originals, Latin, and ‘70s pop tunes in a new CD release titled No Apologies. The music incorporates the rich tradition of organ based, straight-ahead jazz, with a contemporary approach that results in [...]

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Keri Johnsrud

All Blue
[Self-released]

In her debut jazz vocal album, ‘All Blue’, which was officially released in late December 2009, Keri Johnsrud features unique arrangements of well-known standards, classic country and modern classical tunes.  This Chicago-based vocalist credits jazz greats, such as Shirley Horn and Jackie Paris, for providing inspiration in her work, along [...]

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Panos Vassilopoulos

The Acoustic Sessions DVD/CD Combo
[Self-released]

The Acoustic Sessions DVD/CD marks a new course in the series of DVDs created by drummer/producer Panos Vassilopoulos. Known for his educational drumming DVDs “Ostinato and Polyrhythms” and “A Step Further,” Vassilopoulos debuts The Acoustic Sessions Trio and a unique compliation of Jazz standards . Combo package includes DVD (all [...]

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Wayne Escoffery & Carolyn Leonhart

Tides of Yesterday
[Savant Records]

Tides of Yesterday (Savant Records), the second collaborative recording by vocalist Carolyn Leonhart and tenor saxophonist Wayne Escoffery, combines Leonharts expressive, sensuous voice with Escofferys sonorous, soaring sax.  Its a singular achievement to so thoroughly integrate a vocalist into a group that it all seems part of a whole. Leonhart [...]

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