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George Cables

As a leader and a sideman, George Cables defines mainstream jazz piano. When he was 18 he worked with Steve Grossman and Billy Cobham. He quickly gained recognition and worked with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson and Freddie Hubbard . He was on piano with Dexter Gordon during the tenor's successful return to the United States from 1976 to 1978. George was Art Pepper's favorite pianist and did work with Bebop and Beyond, as well. Mr. Cables has played countless sessions and concerts and has recorded frequently as a leader for the Contemporary label, including the 1979 classic Cables Vision, as well as for Concord, and SteepleChase. As you will hear, George made a beautiful and major contribution to the Jazz Explorers project.

Greg Cohen

Hailing from Los Angeles, bassist Greg Cohen has played in many styles and genres with everyone from Bill Frisell and John Zorn to the Rolling Stones, Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson. Perhaps best known as Tom Waits' bass player, Cohen has also composed for the Lincoln Center Theater and collaborated on film score arrangements for "Ed Wood" and "Fried Green Tomatoes". He is currently bassist and music director with Ornette Coleman. Greg played beautifully on "Mystique" for the Jazz Explorers.

Andrew Cyrille

Andrew Cyrille has worked with a stellar list of greats including Mary Lou Williams, Roland Hanna, Roland Kirk, Coleman Hawkins and Junior Mance, as well as Cecil Taylor, Rashied Ali, and Milford Graves. As a leader with his group, Maono and as collaborator with the Group, Cyrille has been on the cutting edge of where Jazz is going. With Graves, Don Moye and Kenny Clarke, he recorded the all-percussion album Pieces of Time for Soul Note in 1983. When not leading his own bands, Mr. Cyrille also works as a sideman with, among others, John Carter, Muhal Richard Abrams, and Jimmy Lyons. The subtle drive of "Village of Origin' is a classic performance.

Tim Duffy

Growing up in Providence, Rhode Island, in the shadow of the Newport Jazz Festival, Tim Duffy, at age twelve, met the great Duke Ellington. As a teenager he ran away with Howlin’ Wolf, studied sculpture and film at the Rhode Island School of Design and fell in with saxophonist Charles Lloyd. Tim's improvisational, artistic explorations led him into film and the New York circles of Sun Ra, Allen Kaprow’s ‘˜happenings’, Yoko Ono and a summer spent around Andy Warhol. In the early 1970s, Tim migrated to Colorado where he pioneered experimental workshops around the state which evolved into his funk-gospel-jazz fusion-celestial circus, the Orchestra of Clouds. In the 80s, Tim was an art director for motion pictures from Disney, Viacom and PBS. In the early 90s, he returned to Colorado where he assembled The Rocky Mountain All-Stars. As an active, adventurous composer, Tim draws on his diversified, deeply rooted experiences and his vast network of creative fellow travelers to bring forth the latest extension of his expressionist explorations, the innovative new ensemble, the Jazz Explorers.

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"Jazz My Soul" is Picked as a Top 25 Indie Release of 2007

"Jazz My Soul" is Picked as a Top 25  Indie Release of 2007

Source: All About Jazz

New York, NY, December 05, 2007 -- Jazz My Soul, by the Jazz Explorers (Rhythm Dynamics) was picked as one of the Top 25 independent releases of 2007 from across all categories of musical CDs by the editors at Indie-music.com. The release has been added to radio and satellite radio playlists in New Orleans and Chicago. This extraordinary project features great performances by a unique gathering of jazz legends, including George Cables, Dave Liebman, Carmen Lundy, Billy Hart, Sonny Fortune, ...

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Jazz My Soul by the Jazz Explorers Receiving International Airrplay and Praise

Jazz My Soul by the Jazz Explorers Receiving International Airrplay and Praise

Source: All About Jazz

Press Release: Rhythm Dynamics, June 20, 2007 Subject: The Jazz Explorers, “Jazz My Soul" release by Rhythm Dynamics #2 On WNMC Top 10 Jazz 6/1 - 6/7

“Tim Duffy ...a romantic, especially with Carmen Lundy's interpretation of his song, “Autumn"...a premier appearance... her embellished phrasing reminds me of the great past jazz singers, Sarah Vaughn, Carmen McRea and Dakota Staton...should be played over and over on those fragile late nights..." Dick Crockett, 88.7 fm Sacramento, CA

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The Jazz Explorers - The Global Response Continues to Build

The Jazz Explorers - The Global Response Continues to Build

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"This is one of the finest releases of 2007 .... outstanding artists ... Just fantastic!" Jacques Emond, CKCU-FM Ottawa, CA

“I have had great pleasure in playing almost every track of this superb recording on my national jazz Program “Jazz Hour" [broadcast nationally to 180 stations in Australia]...strong composition and arrangement ... superb musicianship...what a treat the two vocals by Carmen Lundy were! She is a great singer and George Cables piano is unique and full of power as usual ...

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RMR (Roots Music Report) Reports a Climb by "Jazz My Soul" to 3rd Position in 3 Weeks

RMR (Roots Music Report) Reports a Climb by "Jazz My Soul" to 3rd Position in 3 Weeks

Source: All About Jazz

Rhythm Dynamics, Inc. is very happy to report that “Jazz My Soul" by The Jazz Explorers is being noticed and picked up by radio stations in over 20 countries. From trend setting New York, California, Florida, Texas and Colorado, to Europe, Australia, South America and Africa, “Jazz My Soul" is showing broad appeal with at least 8 different tracks getting airplay. RMR reports a climb to third position on their radio airplay tracking across the USA in just three weeks. ...

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Momentum is Building for Jazz My Soul by the Jazz Explorers

Momentum is Building for Jazz My Soul by the Jazz Explorers

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"HYP-Notic, cool ...vocals that will mezmerize you into a trance. That's what this CD by Jazz Explorers is all about. The vocals by Carmen Lundy and the group will haunt you. ... The band is superb and tight. A must have!" -- Leon Reyes KVMR Radio 89.5 FM Nevada City/Sacramento Ca Host: Leon's Jazz In A Box “ A highly enjoyable CD with excellent compositions and playing from a talented group of musicians... very high quality vocals from Carmen Lundy." ...

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"Jazz My Soul" by the Jazz Explorers Features George Cables, Dave Liebman, Carmen Lundy, Billy Hart, Sonny Fortune, Victor Lewis and Cecil McBee Performing the Music of Tim Duffy

"Jazz My Soul" by the Jazz Explorers Features George Cables, Dave Liebman, Carmen Lundy, Billy Hart, Sonny Fortune, Victor Lewis and Cecil McBee Performing the Music of Tim Duffy

Source: All About Jazz

Bob Funk, Uptown Horns trombonist and producer, is proud to announce Jazz My Soul by The Jazz Explorers, released by Rhythm Dynamics. This extraordinary project features great performances by a unique gathering of jazz legends, including George Cables, Dave Liebman, Carmen Lundy, Billy Hart, Sonny Fortune, Victor Lewis and Cecil McBee and a strong supporting cast. The Jazz Explorers collective workshop performing the soulful original music of composer and band leader Tim Duffy move contemporary mainstream jazz forward with power ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Jazz My Soul

Rhythm Dynamics
2007

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