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STANLEY JORDAN :: 'STATE OF NATURE'
Celebrated guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan has consistently shown himself to be a
musical visionary. This innovation was apparent the moment he electrified listeners
with 1985's ‘Magic Touch’ and it still resonates twenty years later with ‘State Of
Nature,’ Jordan's first major release in over a decade and his debut for Mack Avenue
Records.
COMING APRIL 22, 2008
Celebrated guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan has consistently shown himself to be a
musical visionary. This innovation was apparent the moment he electrified listeners
with 1985's ‘Magic Touch’ and it still resonates twenty years later with ‘State Of
Nature,’ Jordan's first major release in over a decade and his debut for Mack Avenue
Records.
COMING APRIL 22, 2008
RON BLAKE :: 'SHAYARI'
'Shayari: n. (shy-ree) / In Urdu, Shaayaree is a type of poetry
Highlighting performances by Jack DeJohnette, Christian McBride, Michael Cain,
Regina Carter and Gilmar Gomes, Shayari reveals the complexities and innovation of
Ron’s musicianship. He is an in-demand session and group player (Meshell
Ndegeocello, Joey DeFrancesco, Saturday Night Live Band), a forward thinking band
leader, an educator recently named to the faculty of Juilliard, and a seasoned live
performer whose stage presence captivates.
'Shayari: n. (shy-ree) / In Urdu, Shaayaree is a type of poetry
Highlighting performances by Jack DeJohnette, Christian McBride, Michael Cain,
Regina Carter and Gilmar Gomes, Shayari reveals the complexities and innovation of
Ron’s musicianship. He is an in-demand session and group player (Meshell
Ndegeocello, Joey DeFrancesco, Saturday Night Live Band), a forward thinking band
leader, an educator recently named to the faculty of Juilliard, and a seasoned live
performer whose stage presence captivates.
RAHSAAN PATTERSON :: 'WINES & SPIRITS'
‘Truth’ is one word that summarizes Rahsaan Patterson's philosophy towards his music –
‘Vulnerability’ is another. Rahsaan has never been timid expressing his most inner
core through lyric and song, and Wines & Spirits – his fourth release – showcases the
evolution of an artist who crosses borders without fear. Nearly three years in the
making, Wines & Spirits confirms why Rahsaan has influenced everyone from Van Hunt
to Brandy.
‘Truth’ is one word that summarizes Rahsaan Patterson's philosophy towards his music –
‘Vulnerability’ is another. Rahsaan has never been timid expressing his most inner
core through lyric and song, and Wines & Spirits – his fourth release – showcases the
evolution of an artist who crosses borders without fear. Nearly three years in the
making, Wines & Spirits confirms why Rahsaan has influenced everyone from Van Hunt
to Brandy.
BRIAN BROMBERG :: 'DOWNRIGHT UPRIGHT'
GRAMMY NOMINEE: BEST CONTEMPORARY JAZZ ALBUM
On Downright Upright, acclaimed bassist BRIAN BROMBERG leads an All-Star line-up to
create an irresistible musical tour de force.
Musical Guests: GANNIN ARNOLD, RICK BRAUN, VINNIE COLAIUTA, GEORGE DUKE,
BONEY JAMES, JEFF LORBER, GARY MEEK, LEE RITENOUR, KIRK WHALUM
GRAMMY NOMINEE: BEST CONTEMPORARY JAZZ ALBUM
On Downright Upright, acclaimed bassist BRIAN BROMBERG leads an All-Star line-up to
create an irresistible musical tour de force.
Musical Guests: GANNIN ARNOLD, RICK BRAUN, VINNIE COLAIUTA, GEORGE DUKE,
BONEY JAMES, JEFF LORBER, GARY MEEK, LEE RITENOUR, KIRK WHALUM
