1. BENNY GOLSON - TOP 5 ON GAVIN JAZZ RADIO!
The response to ONE DAY, FOREVER has been overwhelmingly positive at radio. After only 3 weeks, ONE DAY, FOREVER earned the highest chart position of any jazz record making its debut that week. Now four weeks later, ONE DAY, FOREVER has jumped up to the Top 5 of the Gavin Jazz charts. Benny has a busy summer scheduled with live club gigs and festival dates planned. Stay tuned to JAZZNATION for more details.
For over 45 years, Benny Golson has been one of the architects of jazz. His compositions have contributed to the songbooks of many groups and leaders, from Miles Davis to Quincy Jones. Now on ONE DAY, FOREVER his new CD, Benny along with some of the legends of jazz, revisits some of his biggest hits, with some new ones as well, including the premiere of Benny's classical solo piano composition, "On Gossamer Wings", performed by Postcards recording artist Lara Downes. Featuring RON CARTER, MULGREW MILLER, ART FARMER, CURTIS FULLER and a rare guest appearance by SHIRLEY HORN, performing the first songs for which Benny has composed lyrics, backed by a string orchestra.
Listen to what the press is saying about Benny Golson's ONE DAY, FOREVER!
"ONE DAY, FOREVER is a classic and one you will truly enjoy having in your CD collection. ONE DAY FOREVER is a masterpiece, unique, special and Benny Golson at his finest! Excellent in all aspects! Solo work on all selections is memorable and enjoyable! Get a copy soon and share it with a friend!" - Lee Prosser, JAZZREVIEW.COM
"..this recording is a celebration of his compositional genius and his underrated full-bodied tenor sax sound."
- Eugene Holley Jr., SCHWANN INSIDE JAZZ & CLASSICAL
" * * * * ½ " - Ken Dryden, ALL MUSIC GUIDE
"Certainly, one could say, that ONE DAY, FOREVER contains something for everyone." - Don Williamson, ALL ABOUT JAZZ
"There is a lot of Coleman Hawkins in his (BENNY'S) playing - perhaps more than any living saxophonist - and it's lovely to hear such a refined, manly, prewar version of harmonic modernism."
- Ben Ratliff, THE NEW YORK TIMES
Benny Golson ONE DAY, FOREVER,
Benny Golson Funky Quintet THAT'S FUNKY,
Benny Golson TENOR LEGACY and UP JUMPED
BENNY available now!
2. ULI LENZ - NEW RELEASE FEATURING HORACIO "EL NEGRO" HERNANDEZ and IRA COLEMAN!
German pianist Uli Lenz's first US release on Arkadia Jazz, RAINMAKER'S DANCE is an event. Already internationally known,
Uli is joined by American masters IRA COLEMAN on bass, HORACIO "EL NEGRO" HERNANDEZ on drums and Arkadia label mate saxophonist T.K. BLUE on several cuts. With a formidable command of the keyboard, composition and style, Uli represents the best of Jazz' past, present and future - and is truly a pianist to watch.
Uli Lenz has a big summer planned with exciting gigs planned for
The A Train in Berlin, Germany as well as tentatively scheduled dates with label mate JORIS TEEPE during the North Sea Jazz Festival. Additionally, Uli Lenz' "Traumatic Experiences with Bavarian
Trapdoors" will be a featured track on the upcoming BET ON JAZZ/NARM Jazz Sampler entitled JAZZ NOW to be released next month.
Uli Lenz RAINMAKER'S DANCE available now!!
3. DAVID LAHM - NEW RELEASE FEATURING
RANDY BRECKER!
Pianist David Lahm continues to demonstrate that Joni Mitchell's songs fit perfectly into the world of jazz, while maintaining their own distinctive flair. David's own compositions shine through in , MORE JAZZ TAKES ON JONI MITCHELLa vibrant and striking session featuring jazz all stars Randy Brecker and Vincent Herring.
Listen to what the press is saying about David Lahm's MORE JAZZ TAKES ON JONI MITCHELL!
"this is a CD collection you will want to own and enjoy. David Lahm and MORE JAZZ TAKES ON JONI MITCHELL is a winning combination! Excellent jazz!" - JAZZREVIEW.COM
"..the band swings, the outlook is sunny and Lahm once again digs deep from within, as he effectively reshapes Joni Mitchell's songbook into prismatic mosaics of jazz-based themes and memorably melodic arrangements." - Glenn Astarita, ALL ABOUT JAZZ
David Lahm MORE JAZZ TAKES ON JONI MITCHELL available now!!
JAZZ TAKES ON JONI MITCHELL available now!
4. PAUL TOBEY - NEW RELEASE!
Canadian pianist Paul Tobey breaks through with STREET CULTURE, his first International release. Featuring Paul's brilliant original compositions, STREET CULTURE is a celebration of the diverse elements that influence our surroundings. Modern yet guided by tradition, it's a universe filled with the boundless energy of inventive minds, all uniting to enrich our environment. Featuring Jim Vivian on bass, Terry Clarke on drums and Mike Murley on tenor saxophone.
Listen to what the press is saying about Paul Tobey's STREET CULTURE!
"Paul Tobey and STREET CULTURE is a unique and enjoyable jazz listening experience, one that will entertain you with original songs and solo work! Give it a listen! Excellent performances!" - JAZZREVIEW.COM
"Beautiful melodies and a lyrical approach to the compositions are elements that also make Tobey's music interesting and should garner him loyal fans." - Paula Edelstein, ALL MUSIC GUIDE
Paul Tobey: STREET CULTURE available now!!
5. ARKADIA JAZZ HAS 2 TRACKS ON 2001 NARM JAZZ SAMPLER!
Two tracks from Arkadia Jazz were selected for the new 2001 NARM Jazz Sampler. Uli Lenz' "Traumatic Experiences with Bavarian Trapdoors" will be a featured track on the upcoming BET ON JAZZ/NARM Jazz Sampler entitled JAZZ NOW to be released next month. A second Arkadia artist, T.K. BLUE, will also be featured on JAZZ NOW. T.K.'s "Eyes of the Elders" which features Stefon Harris and Jeff "Tain" Watts is an original composition that adds strength and vitality to the JAZZ NOW compilation. Over 80,000 units of the sampler will be positioned in retail outlets throughout the U.S.
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