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Chip White

Double Dedication [Dark Colors Music]
Chip White’s new CD is a two-disc set. Disc 1 includes original compositions honoring 13 jazz masters; disc 2 features his original poems for the same musicians. The musicians are Steve Wilson, Randy Brecker, Wycliffe Gordon, Kenny Barron, Ray Drummond, Gail Allen, and Chip White. Learn more about Chip’s music, poetry, and gigs at www.chipwhitejazz.com. Purchase at www.cdbaby.com/cd/chipwhite3.

Patty Morris And Dukkha’s Nemesis

Patty Morris and Dukkha's Nemesis [CD Baby]
DN’s Mission: to alleviate suffering through the universal soul-speak of musical art. Jazzfully soulful mama’s life-soaked melodies, lyrics and vocals with inventive arrangements and performances by her trumpeter son, vocalist daughters, and their Berklee-educated jazz friends. DN members have studied and performed with legends including Joe Lovano and JD Steele, who calls Patty “the epitome of blue-eyed soul.” Bio and CD available on www.cdbaby.com/cd/pmdukkhasnemesis, iTunes, and www.dukkhasnemesis.com.

Andrea Brachfeld

Into the World: A Musical Offering
This latest project from Andrea, the first woman to play flute in a Salsa band in the U.S., is offering musical styles from jazz to chachachá, Yoruban chants to Latin Jazz, flowing effortlessly throughout this CD. One feels as if on a journey of the life of a very talented well-rounded musician. “Eclecticism is thy name.” Arnold Jay Smith. www.andreabrachfeld.com. For bookings contact: Moishe Rosenfeld. www.goldenland.com. Available at CDbaby.

Barbara King

Perfect Timing (CCCMG Records)
CCCMG artist Barbara King has earned critical acclaim for her stylistic jazzy sounds in Eastern Europe, Asia, and the United States. Barbara has performed with noted jazz legends such as Rufus Reid, Kurt Whalum, Cecil Bridgewater, pop legend Patti Labelle, and gospel icon Kirk Franklin. Her anticipated album, entitled Perfect Timing, is soon to be released and will feature guest artists Dave Valentin, Cecil Bridgewater, and Carl Allen. www.barbarakingjazz.com

Cynthia Holiday

All the Way (Miles High Records)
“Cynthia Holiday has fantastic stage presence and it’s time for her music to be heard.” —Kevin Mahogany, jazz singer, educator. “If a recording is a benchmark of an artist, Cynthia Holiday is in a good place.” — Sheila E. Anderson, Host, Late Night Jazz, WBGO, 88.3 FM. Featuring the Cedar Walton Trio. Available online and in stores now. www.cynthiaholidaymusic.com. info@cynthiaholidaymusic.com

Eileen Howard

Street of Dreams
Dubbed “one of the most creative and swingin’ singers ever,” Howard stirs soul and senses with her jubilant mix of jazz, Latin, and funk. Backed by world-class musicians, she offers poignant originals and delightful new takes on American classics. “Lush velvet voice … A very impressive vocal performance and stellar musical support make Street of Dreams a compelling album and musical treat.” — Edward Blanco, JazzReview.com. Available at www.singouteileen, iTunes, and CDBaby.com.

Connie Evingson

Little Did I Dream: Songs By Dave Frishberg (Minnehaha Music)
“Evingson and Frishberg swing for the fences and knock it out with Little Did I Dream.” — All About Jazz. On her eighth release, Minneapolis vocalist Connie Evingson sings the songs of Dave Frishberg, with the composer himself at the piano. Known for delving deep into a songbook, Evingson vividly inhabits all of the humor, hipster smarts, and romanticism that earned Frishberg the title “ASCAP Living Legend” in June 2007. Available at www.connieevingson.com, iTunes, www.cdbaby.com and www.amazon.com.

Rachael Price

Announcing three new releases from Claire Vision Productions: The Good Hours, Dedicated to You, and Rachael Price & The Tennessee Terraplanes. “Price is right for jazz stardom.” —The Boston Herald. “Clearly a talent with extraordinary potential.” —The Los Angeles Times. “I think she’s brilliant.” —Nancy Wilson. “The best young voice I’ve heard, period. No one around can even touch her voice and style.” —Kathryn Grayson. Check out Rachael Price at www.rachaelprice.net. Booking ph: 617-846-0067. email: ed@edkeane.com.

GREGORY JAMES QUARTET

Samsara (Rogue Productions)
A departure from his two previous albums — the critically acclaimed Come To Me and Reincarnation — Samsara goes back to basics with an exceptional quartet featuring Deszon Claiborne, Jonathan Herrera, and Baron Shul. Reminiscent of ECM label jazz recordings, it’s spacious, warm and intensely honest. “James’ guitar lines are simple, direct and melodic.” — Guitar Player. “Bridges the gap between musical adventure and mass appeal” — Downbeat. www.gregoryjames.com

LAWSON ROLLINS

Infinita (Baja/TSR Records/Infinita Records)
Infinita is the debut solo album from guitar virtuoso Lawson Rollins, member of the acclaimed latin-guitar group Young & Rollins. Featuring the legendary Brazilian singer Flora Purim and percussion superstar Airto Moreira, as well as producer/musician Shahin Shahida of the chart-topping group Shahin & Sepehr, multi-platinum producer Dominic Camardella, Grammy-winning violinist Charlie Bisharat, bassist Randy Tico, trumpet player Jeff Elliot, and drummer Dave Bryant, among others. Infinita draws from an eclectic mix of Latin and Middle Eastern influences woven together with Lawson’s Spanish tinged guitar style.

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.

Brian Hughes

Live (Sylvan House Music)
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.