The Lorb
News (Free subscription) | 10/10/2009
Finished a track i've dedicated to Jeff Lorber - the funkiest keyboard player in the universe.
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Najee: "Sweet Summer Nights" Music Video
JazzHQ (Free subscription) | 09/10/2009
Sometimes the planets line up and the right groove emerges on its own, and all anyone needs to do musicians and listeners alike is get on board and ride into a realm of limitless possibilities. That intuitive approach is at the heart of Mind Over Matter (HUCD 3156), the new recording by saxophonist Najee on Heads Up International, a division of Concord Music Group. In addition to Najees fine balance...
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Review Of Brian Bromberg’s “It Is What It Is”
Blogger News Network (Free subscription) | 04/10/2009
Artist: Brian Bromberg CD: “It Is What It Is” Label: Artistry Music Release Date: August 25, 2009 For those of us who heard “Downright Upright” we were eagerly awaiting the next musical endeavor from Mr. Bromberg. In 2008 I had the pleasure of meeting and seeing him in concert at the Detroit Jazz Festival, this only increased [...]
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Dave Koz On Deck For Walk Of Fame Star
JazzHQ (Free subscription) | 12/09/2009
Saxophonist Dave Koz will receive the 2,389th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Sept. 22, marking 20 years as a professional jazz musician for the six-time Grammy nominee. Barry Manilow and Chris Gardner, whose autobiography, “The Pursuit of Happyness” became a major motion picture, will join Koz in speaking in the ceremony in front of Capitol Records, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce,...
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Brian Bromberg - "It Is What It Is" - In Stores Now [Video]
JazzHQ (Free subscription) | 27/08/2009
"I write the way I write. I play the way I play. There's nothing I can do about it!" Acclaimed bassist and producer Brian Bromberg has garnered a hard-earned reputation as one of the most versatile and respected players in music, amassing an enviable catalog of straight ahead and contemporary jazz showcasing both upright and electric basses. Confounding the music industry with a string of...
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Rob Koch finds job at KSTP-TV wasn't weatherproof
Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 27/08/2009
The Minneapolis music producer stepped out front for "Desert Nights," his first CD, which has been doing well since its release in February. "My new single, 'Down Low,' featuring Jeff Lorber, the legendary keyboard player who pioneered the smooth jazz format, has been the most-added record in the country at jazz radio stations," LaBelle said. "That means we've been added to...
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Jeff Lorber - Rain Dance [Video] Featuring Jeff Golub. Recorded at Pizza Express Jazz Club
JazzHQ (Free subscription) | 13/08/2009
Recorded at Pizza Express Jazz Club. Featuring Jeff Golub (Guitar), Andy Newmark (Drums) & Paul Turner (Bass). For details of upcoming gigs at Pizza Express visit Sky.fm Shop The Jeff Lorber Store at amazon.com Shop The Jeff Golub Store at amazon.com Best selling smooth jazz at amazon.com Jazz from Amazon.com
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Najee "Mind Over Matter" Heads Up Release 8/25/09
JazzHQ (Free subscription) | 04/08/2009
Includes guest appearances by Eric Benét and Jeff Lorber Sometimes making music is all about the mechanics – balancing the melody with the harmony and the rhythm, making sure the tempo is right from the beginning of the song to the end, matching the right vocalist to the story within the lyrics, knowing when to come in with the solos and when to hang back…the litany of technical...
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Tribute to Motown’s Golden Anniversary on Sept. 5 in Tucson
Fanster - All Sports. All Phoenix. (Free subscription) | 31/07/2009
“Rare Collection of Jazz All-Stars Celebrate a Golden Motown” Featuring: Kim Waters, Jeff Lorber, Leon Ware, Mel Brown, Alexander Zonjic, Thano Sahnas, Dominic Amato, and Ira King This year heralds Motown’s Golden Anniversary and the celebration is going global. The...
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Jeff Lorber - Anthem For A New America [Video]
JazzHQ (Free subscription) | 30/07/2009
Recorded at Pizza Express Jazz Club. Featuring Jeff Golub (Guitar), Andy Newmark (Drums) & Paul Turner (Bass). For details of upcoming gigs at Pizza Express visit Sky.fm Events Shop The Jeff Lorber Store at amazon.com Shop The Jeff Golub Store at amazon.com Best selling smooth jazz at amazon.com Jazz from Amazon.com
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Brian Bromberg "It Is What It Is" 8/25
JazzHQ (Free subscription) | 25/07/2009
"I write the way I write. I play the way I play. There's nothing I can do about it!" Acclaimed bassist and producer Brian Bromberg has garnered a hard-earned reputation as one of the most versatile and respected players in music, amassing an enviable catalog of straight ahead and contemporary jazz showcasing both upright and electric basses. Confounding the music industry with a string of...
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Rick Braun "All It Takes" 7/28 [Video]
JazzHQ (Free subscription) | 24/07/2009
All It Takes is a fertile collaboration between the chart topping Rick Braun, and versatile keyboardist, composer, producer Philippe Saisse, it' s also a step into a wide-open musical terrain beyond Braun's trademark R&B/pop comfort zone. Most of the songs on All It Takes find Braun artfully combining flugelhorn with muted trumpet (using the Harmon mute). Add Euro, neo-classical, cinematic elements...
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Download Chris Botti Show (featuring JM singing "In the Wee Small Hours")
Try JM (Free subscription) | 21/07/2009
The Chris Botti show (July 9 at The Greek in LA) is up for download on Dime. John joined Chris for "In the Wee Small Hours". Here's some more info:Chris BottiLive at The Greek TheaterLos Angeles, CaliforniaJuly 9, 2009Genre: JazzAudience RecordingQuality: A-Schoeps mk4 > Nbox > Edirol > Goldwave > Media MonkeyChris Botti (pronounced Boat-tee) is an American trumpeter. His first...
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CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Brian Bromberg Set to Release "It is What It is" August 25 on Artistry Music
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 21/07/2009
BRIAN BROMBERG SET TO RELEASE IT IS WHAT IT IS AUGUST 25 ON ARTISTRY MUSIC "I write the way I write. I play the way I play. There's nothing I can do about it!" Exclusive Streaming Track from It Is What It Is...
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PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Woodenhead Performs in New Orleans
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 08/07/2009
Long running New Orleans instrumental fusion band Woodenhead makes a rare appearance in New Orleans this Saturday, July 11th. The band will perform a free midnight set at the city's flagship jazz venue, The Snug Harbor. Woodenhead was formed by guitarist Jimmy Robinson in 1975. The group has appeared in concert with John McLaughlin and Mahavishnu, Allen Holdsworth, The Dixie Dregs, The Steve Morse...