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V/A: Sketches of James
by Matthew S. Robinson
Fitting somewhere between the classical tributes to prog-rock, the Us3/Guru’s Jazzmatazz borrowings and Producer Tim Weston’s previous tribute to Brian Wilson, this collection of ten interpretations of one of the most beloved songwriters of our time flies all over the greater jazz spectrum while keeping its Taylored center. Kickin’ it open is Tower of Power, whose “Steamroller" is a hot and smooth crusher indeed. Les McCann’s “Nobody But You" and Robben Ford’s “You Make It Easy" swim more on the ...
read moreA Night of Jazz and Fashion by the Sea Benefit Concert for Children with HIV/Aids
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STARS JOIN FORCES AT FIRST ANNUAL “NIGHT OF JAZZ AND FASHION BY THE SEA BENEFIT CONCERT" TO PAY TRIBUTE TO LENA HORNE, NANCY WILSON, AND DELLA REESE AMONG FEMALE JAZZ GREATS IN ALL-STAR CONCERT TO BENEFIT PEDIATRIC HIV/AIDS RESEARCH Hermosa Beach, California- Don't miss the unforgettable performances of Denise Williams, Ndugu Chancler, Jay Soto, Vesta Williams, Loretta Devine, Dawnn Lewis, Shirley Jones, Craig T Cooper, and many more at The HUSH Foundation's first annual “Night of Jazz and Fashion by ...
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Jay Soto Kicks Off the 1st Annual "Night of Jazz and Fashion by the Sea Benefit Concert" for Children with HIV/Aids and Pediatric Aids Research
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Nu Groove Records Jazz recording artist Jay Soto will help kick off the first annual “Night of Jazz and Fashion by the Sea Benefit Concert" for children with HIV/AIDS and Pediatric AIDS Research.
Jay Soto is a guitarist, songwriter, engineer and producer whose first single, Slammin', became a smash hit and reached #2 on the coveted, national R&R charts. His next single, Stay A While, is currently rising up the charts. Soto is currently working on his next album which ...
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Ubiquity / Luv N' Haight to Release "V/A: Gilles Peterson Digs America 2"
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All About Jazz
This is the second in the Digs series of compilations and, like Volume I, this album was curated by DJ Gilles Peterson. We'd initially thought Digs would be a series involving different collectors but by popular demand (and because he has more than his fair share of wax) volume two is another collection from the world renowned tastemaker, DJ, and BBC radio host.
Digs America II was compiled with tracks from the famous Brownswood Basement (a version of his radio ...
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