31st May 2024 new albums jazzweek
31st May 2024 new albums jazzweek
Gregory Groover Jr (sax), Karrin Allyson (voc), Eric Alexander (sax), Behn Gillece (vib)
Gregory Groover Jr – saxophone
Lovabye
released April 26, 2024
Gregory Groover Jr – saxophone
Joel Ross – vibraphone
Aaron Parks – piano
Vicente Archer – bass
Matthew Stevens – guitar
Marcus Gilmore – drums
Criss Cross Jazz
Gregory Groover Jr, Joel Ross, Aaron Parks, Vicente Archer, Matthew Stevens, Marcus Gilmore
Karrin Allyson – vocals
A Kiss for Brazil
Released May 17, 2024
Karrin Allyson – vocal, piano
Vitor Gonçalves – piano, Fender Rhodes
Harvie S – bass
Yotam Silbersein – guitar
Rafael Barata – drums
Produced by Karrin Allyson
Karrin Allyson
Eric Alexander – saxophone
Timing Is Everything
released May 24, 2024
Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone
Rick Germanson – piano
Alexander Claffy – bass
Jason Tiemann – drums
Jed Paradies – flute (Serenade To A Cuckoo)
Rale Micic – guitar (Serenade To A Cuckoo)
Alma Micic – voice (Evergreen)
Stan Wetering – tenor saxophone (Big G’s Monk)
Cory Weeds: I don’t remember the exact circumstances that led me to hear Eric Alexander’s recording Straight Up on Delmark, but to say it changed my world and shaped my future would be an understatement. Bandcamp
Behn Gillece – vibraphone
Stick Together
released April 26, 2024
Behn Gillece – vibraphone
Art Hirahara – piano; Rhodes
Boris Kozlov – bass
Rudy Royston – drums; percussion
Vibraphonist Behn Gillece showcases how to „Stick Together“ with several of his favorite musicians – to celebrate the power of collaboration and synergy. Together, they skillfully blend their individual talents, creating a musical tapestry that combines technical precision and heartfelt expression, reflecting the rich spectrum of human emotions. Bandcamp
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