Chuck Loeb – Silhouette (2013 summer release)

 

Title track from the forthcoming Chuck Loeb album “Silhouette” on Shanachie Entertainment August 2013.
Follow Chuck: @chuckloeb and http://www.chuckloeb.com.

Keiko Matsui – Black Lion (from Soul Quest)

 

First peek inside “Soul Quest” the new journey from Keiko Matsui. Listen to Black Lion. Enjoy! Hope to see you!

Maysa Blue Velvet Soul Recording

 

Behind the scenes of Shanachie Entertanment recording artist Maysa with the Blue Velvet Soul sessions. Filmed Troy Burton.

Bill Carson (Shanachie Entertainment): “There is so much love out there for Maysa.  “Blue Velvet Soul” is spectacular, thanks for spreading the word via the radio and feel free to spread some Maysa love to your people, facebook, etc….here’s a few different ways to share… “

Peter Muller’s new project “No Mind”

 

Peter Muller is currently in the studio to work on his new CD “No Mind”. You can support the progress of the production by joining his Indiegogo campaign here: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/.

Peter comments: “It’s not about making a donation without any output, you get something in return! And this is my new album “No Mind”, which will be released in early 2014.

You can preorder it in any form (download or physical CD) and you can also purchase some interesting perks.

As I run my own studio, I do not have to hire an audio engineer or a location for recording, which is a big advantage, but there are other costs I can’t avoid like paying out the awesome musicians, covering travel costs, artwork, photo shooting, printing of CD’s, marketing etc…

Your preorders will be used to organize all this and help me to continue the production process without too many interruptions. I will give all supporters a personal monthly update by e-mail about the progress of the production.

Thank you very much for your support!! And please spread the word about my Indiegogo campaign.”

Chieli Minucci & Special EFX – Til The End Of Time

Don’t forget to order your copy of the new Chieli Minucci & EFX CD, “Genesis” marking 30 years for the jazz supergroup.!!! “GENESIS” available May 21, 2013 on Shanachie. Buy at:Amazon.com!

Phil Perry – You Send Me

 

Phil Perry sings the single You Send Me from his upcoming album  Say Yes (out March 13). The Sam Cooke classic in a new dress.

Incognito and Kelli Sae – Brighter Than The Sun

 

Out on February 19^th through iTunes, Amazon MP3, eMusic and wherever digital downloads are sold, Incognito with Kelli Sae (Count Basic) release a charity single called “Brighter Than The Sun” to raise money for Hurricane Sandy and Typhoon Bopha rebuilding efforts…ALL proceeds will be donated to UNICEF and REBUILDING TOGETHER’s disaster relief funds.

Grace Kelly – Sweet Sweet Baby

After wowing the straight-ahead jazz world and garnering worldwide acclaim, 20-year-old wunderkind Grace Kelly has set her sights upon winning hearts in the mainstream with an infectious crossover confection that will be delivered on Valentine’s Day.  Putting the saxophone aside to charm with her enchanting voice, the lilting stomp and clap single, “Sweet Sweet Baby,” will be released by Woodward Avenue Records accompanied by a bouncy, colorful video.  Kelly penned the joyous celebration of love certain to appeal to people of all ages that she produced with Alain Mallet.  The single has already been officially added to Sirius XM’s Watercolors playlist.

“This song is inspired by the feeling of falling in love with love.  It’s a song that captures that special time when someone is totally infatuated – whether it is with a girlfriend, boyfriend, spouse, child, grandchild, pet or musical instrument.  It celebrates euphoria and joy.  But most of all, it’s a song that celebrates love,” said Kelly, who solos on her trademark alto sax on the frolicking, candy-coated track sweetened with morsels of jazz amidst a playful pop panorama.

With eight albums already to her credit – one per year since she was twelve – Kelly’s prodigious skills have won the Boston native who graduated the prestigious Berklee College of Music at age 19 numerous awards, extensive media coverage that spans CNN, magazine covers, features and rave reviews in the pages of Glamour, Downbeat, JazzTimes, and the Los Angeles Times, and glowing praise from jazz titans including Wynton Marsalis, Randy Brecker and Jimmy Heath.  Her mentors include alto sax greats Lee Konitz and Phil Woods, both of with whom she has recorded duet albums.  Kelly’s busy touring schedule is chocked full of gigs around the globe at which she leads her own band or performs with luminaries such as Chris Botti, Harry Connick Jr., David Sanborn, Dave Brubeck, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Esperanza Spalding and Jamie Cullum.  Marsalis was so impressed that he invited the then sweet 16-year-old musician to perform at President Barack Obama’s first Inauguration Celebration.  Her burgeoning trophy case displays five ASCAP Foundation’s Young Jazz Composers Awards and a pair of Boston Music Awards.  Kelly was the youngest person ever named in the Downbeat Critics Poll after being selected as one of the magazine’s Alto Saxophone Rising Stars each year from 2009-2012 and she also has the distinction of being voted Boston’s Best Jazz Act in four consecutive years by the Boston Phoenix/WFNX Best Music Poll.

Currently on a U.S. concert trek that includes a two-night stand in New York City on March 5 & 6 at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, Kelly will lead her band at Spaghettini’s near Los Angeles on March 23^rd in support of “Sweet Sweet Baby,” which is available on iTunes.  For more information, please visit www.gracekellymusic.com.

Ava Lemert – When The Night Falls

Swing Out Sister – Incomplete Without You

 

Music video by Swing Out Sister performing “Incomplete Without You” from their forthcoming release “Private View”, out 1.29.13 on Shanachie Records.