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Cathy Segal-Garcia: Social Anthems, Volume 1

Read "Social Anthems, Volume 1" reviewed by Troy Dostert


Proving there is still some life in the spirit of '60s activism—and even in the decades beyond it—vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia gives us six tracks which meld jazz, folk and pop idioms in a way which sounds both classic and contemporary. Drawing on the talents of a fine band and a couple of intriguing guest vocalists, Segal-Garcia delivers these tunes with confidence and a winsome disposition. Aside from the self-penned “What Are We Gonna Do," a zesty folk-based tune, ...

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Josh Nelson: D+N+A: David/Nelson/Agreement

Read "D+N+A: David/Nelson/Agreement" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey


Vocalist Mon David and pianist Josh Nelson's D+N+A: David/Nelson/Agreement has two recorded antecedents in John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman (Impulse!, 1963) and Emilia Vancini's And If You Fall, You Fall (Espira, 2020). This new release favors the former in that David is a baritone voice as was Hartman and his repertoire on D+N+A is one of jazz standards, some more standard than others. The project resembles Vancini's later efforts in its uncompromising artistry and fearless iconoclasm. Mon David ...

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Cathy Segal-Garcia: The Jazz Chamber

Read "The Jazz Chamber" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


On this album, Cathy Segal-Garcia, a vocalist and educator on the Los Angeles jazz scene, comes up with something special, working with a chamber orchestra and a group of jazz musicians to produce a wide-ranging program that veers from lush romanticism to complex jazz-funk. On much of the disc, Segal-Garcia's thick, classically formal voice, combined with a full string section, presents a lilting hybrid of jazz and light classical music. On first hearing it sounds a bit too ...

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Mon David: Coming True

Read "Coming True" reviewed by Marcia Hillman


There is a lot to hear on Filipino Mon David's debut American recording. David (pronounced MOAN da-VID), a winner of the 2006 London International Jazz Vocal competition, is able to navigate octaves without skipping a beat, owns a smooth vocal quality sometimes reminiscent of Tony Bennett without the rasp, has a penchant for playing with vocal sounds à la Bobby McFerrin and the ability to scat and sing in his native Tagalog. He also chooses and arranges ...

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Recording

Jazz Album Review: "Coming True" by Mon David

Jazz Album Review: "Coming True" by Mon David

Source: Michael Ricci

Unlike Japan and the Scandinavian nations, the Philippines is not a country with an international reputation for fostering local jazz talent. However, two Filipino artists are determined to change that. After making a guest appearance on fellow countryman-vocalist Charmaine Clamors My Harana, Mon David now steps into the spotlight with his American debut Coming True.

David has a smoky baritone, and with his pencil-thin moustache, vaguely bears a weird resemblance to Robert Goulet in the liner photos. Yet, Davids vocal ...

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Mon David Makes Jazz Dreams Come True

Mon David Makes Jazz Dreams Come True

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services

New York, New York-July 7, 2009 -- Mon David has staked his claim to his own little piece of the worldwide musical rock with a great reputation in the industry and a sparkling new recording Coming True. The new release transcends the invisible barriers that we tend to put up intentionally or by habit without thinking about what theres to miss.

Jazz is complex by nature and ever changing. Experienced artists like Mon David have the ...

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London International Jazz (Singers') Competition winner Mon David (Philippines)

London International Jazz (Singers') Competition winner Mon David (Philippines)

Source: All About Jazz

Wednesday 22 March an enthusiastic audience enjoyed a highly-charged evening of an incredible range of jazz material produced by some wonderfully talented vocalists from around the world, all competing for the prestigious LIJC Vocalist 2006 award. The host venue, Chelsea's splendid Cadogan Hall, was swinging to the rafters with exciting performances from all six finalists, making the judges' decision extremely difficult. After much deliberation, Filipino Mon David was announced the winner. He received the LIJC Vocalist 2006 award, a cheque ...

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Award / Grant

Mon David Wins First LIJC Award

Mon David Wins First LIJC Award

Source: All About Jazz

The final of the first London International Jazz Competition was held at the Cadogan Hall, Sloane Terrace, London SW1, on Wednesday 23rd March, 2006.

Being the first, it was restricted to vocalists only, to facilitate a slightly easier learning curve for the organisers and sponsors (as if any project of this nature can be termed 'easy'). It is hoped to expand on this in future years. Over one hundred applications were received from around the world. The quality of entrant ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Social Anthems,...

Origin Records
2021

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D+N+A:...

Dash Hoffman Records
2020

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The Jazz Chamber

Dash Hoffman Records
2018

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Coming True

FreeHam Records
2009

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For What It's Worth

From: Social Anthems, Volume 1
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