Shannon Hoover

Matt Olson: Open Spaces

by Jack Bowers
January 29, 2022

Pleasurable jazz can sometimes spring forth from what many enthusiasts may consider highly unlikely sources. Such is the case with Open Spaces, an earnest and charming album on which saxophonist Matt Olson ushers a quintet of barely known South Carolinians through its paces in a generally animated session that consists of ten original compositions, every one written by a member of the ensemble. Olson and guitarist Matt Dingledine authored three songs apiece, while bassist Shannon Hoover and alto Adib Young ...

New CD from Ameranouche Trio

Source: All About Jazz
April 23, 2009

Ameranouche moves forward as they assemble the bands new original material for the release of their new CD AWAKE.

Featuring 11 tracks, Ameranouches much anticipated second album will be available on May 1st, 2009.

AMERANOUCHE follows the band's format and evolution from its gypsy jazz origins to thecatchy, acoustic originals that grabbed the attention of movie producers, magazine editors andmajor festival circuits.

The new collection includes 10 original songs and an instrumental arrangement of the classic French song, La Foule ...
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