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Watch What Happens: Charito meets Michel Legrand
The Japan-based jazz diva Charito is now a presence on the global scene. Her recent albums, featuring powerful collaborations with Ivan Lins and the Manhattan Jazz Orchestra, have shown the world just how talented she is. This eagerly-awaited new release is a collection of songs by the great French composer, Michel Legrand. Legrand himself plays the piano, scats and performs with Charito on four songs. Michel Legrand is a true maestro, a world-famous composer who has won three Academy Awards, and five Grammys.
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Infinity - Wayne Wallace
Wayne Wallace, trombone, melodica, arrangements
Murray Low, acoustic piano and synthesizer
Michael Spiro, congas, bata, repinique & misc percussion
David Belove, bass
John Santos, timbales bongo, bata & misc percussion
Paul van Wageningen, trap drums
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Joe Locasio: Ghosts
Legendary Pianist for Tony Campise, Chet Baker and many others, LoCasio steps out on a limb to record his first solo project in 20 years. 13 Original compositions showcase the artist in a starkly intimate, emotionally available setting.
Blue Bamboo Music
Blue Bamboo Music's goal is to provide a platform for jazz artists deserving of wider recognition. Beginning in 1986 with semi annual releases by the label's founder Chris Cortez, and recently expanded to include a small roster of other artists including: Groovopolis, Woody Witt, Mike Wheeler, and Joe LoCascio.
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Recorded in Naim's very own tried, tested and spectacularly proved "True Stereo" method, legendary bass player Charlie Haden and guitar virtuoso Antonio Forcione play a combination of compositions by each other, and a beautifully sparkling track called Child's Play by Fred Hersch. These elegant and eloquent duets are totally atmospheric and an absolute joy to listen to.
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Ralph Lalama Quartet: Energy Fields
Often compared to Sonny Rollins and Hank Mobley,Ralph Lalama is a world-class tenor saxophonist who has found his fame with such bands as the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, and the Joe Lovano Nonet.Ralph has evolved his voice into an unmistakable one all his own.
New Classical Releases from Pierre Verany and Arion Time Out New York selects Barb Jungr as the #1 Cabaret Act of 2008 Joe Locke - Sticks & Strings is one of Jazztimes top CDs of 2008. Naim Label Goes Hi - Resolution
New Budget Classical Labels: Halcyon and Elan PMD Classics New Phone Numbers New Jazz Labels: Blue Bamboo Music and Effendi Records
New World Labels: Gourd Music Premiere World Music