Artist: BANCO DE GAIA
Title: Songs From The Silk Road
Label: DISCO GECKO
Release date: out
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The 10th release by the The Tiptones Saxophone Quartet (plus drums)!!!
CD review by Matt Cole
Artist: The Tiptons Saxophone Quartet
Title: Strange Flower
Cat.#: 884501405928
Label: Zipa! / Spoot Music
Genre: Jazz/Balkan Beat
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Strange Flower, recorded in June of 2010 and dropped this winter, is the 10th release by the The Tiptones Saxophone Quartet (plus drums), the 6th since the band reformed in 2002, and the 2nd featuring the band’s current lineup of, Amy Denio (alto sax, clarinet, voice), Jessica Lurie (alto & tenor sax, voice), Sue Orfield (tenor sax, voice), and Tina Richerson (baritone sax, voice). Chris Stromquist (of Kultur Shock, Slavic Soul Party, and other fame) holds down the drums on this album.
The Tiptons are named for Billy Tipton, a successful big band saxophone player, pianist, and band leader who was born a woman but dressed and then lived as a man, in order to play the music that he loved without being relegated to novelty acts; except for a few family members and friends, most of Tipton’s friends and musical collaborators did not learn of his anatomical gender until after his death.
Multi-talented Philadelphia Jazz Prodigy Ernest Stuart Releases Self-Produced Debut CD “Solitary Walker” today!!!
Artist: Ernest Stuart
Title: Solitary Walker
Label: Ernest Stuart
Genre: Jazz
Reviewed by Angela Davis
Ernest Stuart is a multi-talented trombonist who has established himself as a reputable sideman in both the New York and Philadelphia areas with notable names such as Branford Marsalis, Billy Paul and the great Duke Ellington Orchestra. His debut album Solitary Walker showcases not only his impressive trombone playing that is strongly routed in the tradition, but his formidable composition and arranging skills.
CD review: Oran Etkin “Wake Up Clarinet”
Artist: Oran Etkin
Title: Wake Up Clarinet
Label: Timbalooloo Music
Genre: Jazz/ music for children
Reviewed by Piruz Partow
Oran Etkins’ Wake Up Clarinet has been out for some time now, but worthy of a good listen. Created as a kid’s album, this recording can be enjoyed by adults alike. Its creator, Oran Etkin, is up for a Grammy for contributing a song to the Healthy Food For Thought compilation released by Timbalooloo Music records. Etkin’s music school “Timbalooloo” has created a well-deserved buzz from such names as Harvey Keitel, Liev Schreiver, and Edie Falco.
Angels Of Persepolis vs. Rah Rah?!
Reviewed by Piruz Paltow
Artist: Mehran
Title: Angels Of Persepolis
Label: Mehran Publishing
Cat.#: 884501269117
Genre: nu flamenco, world, classical, jazz, traditional Persian
Many artists have made the connection of Persian and Flamenco music and Flamenco guitarist Mehran‘s, who’s last name is Jalili, latest effort proves to be another worthy one. The common formula of Spanish rhythms with Persian melodies has always been a great recipe and this well-produced recording was obviously well-thought during its creation. The apparent inspiration of this recording was the recent political activities in Iran and this recording honors the bravery of the citizens that stood up to the oppression of its current regime. With tasteful melodies and introspective Dark Side of the Moon-influenced introductions throughout the record, Mehran’s music transcends the standard world cross-over tag.
This recording features quality musicianship and heartfelt arrangements of each song. Some choice cuts are “Yare Dabestani” and “Ahriman” both well mixed with great guitar tone and percussion sounds that makes this recording worthy of a good listen and also stands as relaxing atmosphere music.
