Showing posts with label jazz. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jazz. Show all posts

Sunday, January 13, 2013

MusicDishTV Presents "Dance With You" By Jazz-Pop Duo Miss 600

UK Based jazz-pop duo Miss 600 recently released their new video, "Dance With You". Nothing but listening with your own two ears will do this song justice. The beat is an up tempo cut that has plenty of spunk, passion and a powerhouse vocal performance from Miss 600, which includes singer-songwriter Hannah Garner and multi-instrumentalist David Amar. This is feel good music at its best! In many ways, Garner's vocal style reminds me of Beyonce, and yet it remains extraordinarily unique. This lady doesn't fit into anyone's shadow or mold. The music has a full orchestra sound, with horns and an arrangement that just doesn't quit! Amar also shows his prowess, flexing his musical muscles, and believe me, he's much more Superman in that respect than he is Clark Kent. You just can't listen to this without it impacting your mood. The duo is on a supersonic flight to stardom, and as a reviewer, I have to say that "this is a pair of artists to keep your eye on." Whether you've ever heard of them before or not, you will without a doubt find them on your radar, probably sooner than later. One can tell easily that they enjoy what they're doing, and when you have that along with the cohesiveness and brilliance the team exudes, along with raw talent and songs that transport and allow you to feel like you're at a show instead of just listening to a record, that's a winning combination.
http://www.miss600.com

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

MusicDishTV Presents "Satisfy My Soul" By Dwayna Litz





In the video "Satisfy My Soul," Dwayna Litz performs a jazz swinging rendition of the song by the same name, which was first recorded by Ella Johnson in 1950. Dwayna's unique vocal style is well complemented by a terrific horn section, growling alto sax, and soulful piano backing her up all the way. The plunger trumpet solo is perfect as we watch Dwayna dancing to "Satisfy My Soul." Viewers will be reminded of Bonnie Raitt as they watch Dwayna's relaxed and confident performance.

The band arrangement swings with a New Orleans shuffle, complementing Dwayna with everything from stop time to a Louis Armstrong style horn solo. "Satisfy My Soul" will definitely satisfy both viewers and listeners, and will have you tapping your feet to the beat.

"Satisfy My Soul" is from the album "Counting Your Blessings," which is available for purchase at iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby.

Email: tv@musicdish.net
Website: http://www.DwaynaLitz.com

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Tony Adamo Is Reviewed By Jazzreview.com


Rating: Four Stars



Vocalist Tony Adamo's new CD, What Is Hip?, is a funkified and deeply rhythmic locked affair with some of the best musicians of the day. Put together by master guitarist and producer Jerry Stucker, this horn-laden album reminds one of the early days of Tower Of Power (TOP) brought up to date by modern sensibilities. Some of the big names assisting Adamo include master drummer Steve Gadd, percussionist and Headhunter Bill Summers, trumpeters Mic Gillette, Henry Hung, and Eddie Henderson, as well as TOP bari saxophone soul man Stephen "Doc" Kupka and keyboardist Rodney Franklin.



For those unfamiliar with funk and soul the easiest comparison of this album would be with some of the early work of Boz Scaggs when he was wrapping his vocals within bluesy soul-infected wraps. Add some tastefully arranged horn backgrounds courtesy of Mic Gillette, and the result is sublime excellence.



While funk and rarified soul like this will have a tough time reaching the airwaves, that doesn't mean it isn't a fantastic recording. The "What Is Hip?" TOP remake is given a bluesy and smoothly swinging turn that features some excellent electric trumpet work by the great jazz trumpeter Eddie Henderson. On "Ecstasy" Neil Larsen's organ playing is top-notch and Rodney Franklin's keyboard work on "Rhythm Of Your Love" is incredible.



Throughout the recording Stucker's guitar is ever present as a featured color. His work is angled at finding the right mode of expression as opposed to showing off his chops. Finding just the right notes at the right time, Stucker keeps things tightly bolted down and firmly rooted in the groove. This is shown nowhere better than on "Ecstasy" where his lines float and punctuate Adamo's vocals in pure precision.



Adamo's voice is perfectly suited each of the tracks, both those he wrote with Stucker and the covers. With a rich baritone timbre, Adamo sincerely gets inside the lyrics as opposed to just singing them. Working within the arrangements, as opposed to singing on top of them, Adamo does more than feel the phrase, he becomes them.



While there are a few missteps, like the cover of "Eleanor Rigby" which is too sly, Adamo hits it out of the park on "Cold Duck Time (Groove On Line)" and "Make Me A Memory." For lovers of music not aimed being aimed for 14 year-olds, this is about as excellent a recording as you will find and well worth searching out.

Jazzreview.com


http://www.strokeland.com/StrokelandJazz/TonyAdamo/WhatIsHip/WhatIsHip.htm

Monday, October 18, 2010

Morning Grooves Special Digital Edition by Alessandro Bottura




Presentation clip for “Morning Grooves – Special Digital Edition”, soon available on all the major web stores.

The album consists of the remixes of all the previous album tracks and two brand new tunes, “Gotta Pay” and “Hope After All”.

Credits:
All tracks written, arranged and played by Alessandro Bottura
Logo, Artwork and Photoshoot by Federica Castellani Tarabini
Management by Mark A. Forrest
Produced by Bucephalus Productions and Maftrust Inter Vivos
© 2010 – All right reserved

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Dena Taylor - Good Mornin' Heartache





Live performance from Taylor's theatre concert show, Midnight at Maxie's. Two musicians playing from Taylor's quartet, Dena & Company. On the keyboards is Ron Teixeira and on the bass is Johnny Fitz. The drummer is Stan Solowko. (Not a professional recording)

http://www.DenaTaylorMusic.com

Friday, January 22, 2010

Bill Hart – This Is Why


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Bill Hart has been the head of the guitar program at the Atlanta Institute of Music for fifteen years, teaching and mentoring over 1800 students. He has participated in numerous music clinics with seminar partners such as Scott Ambush and Joel Rosenblatt (Spyro Gyra), Mike Stern (Miles Davis Band), Adam Nitti (Steven Curtis Chapman), Shane Theriot (Neville Brothers) and Jimmy Herring (The Grateful Dead and Widespread Panic). Mr. Hart has released four albums: "Watch the Sky", "Think About It", "Subject To Change" and the new release "This Is Why".  http://www.bluecanoerecords.com/label/artist.do?id=23  

Friday, December 4, 2009

Crazy Aunt Mary - A Little Bit Better This Christmas


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Hope might really be possible in this jazz holiday classic by Crazy Aunt Mary. Michelle Holmes (vocals, bass, and keys) and Steve Pinkney (guitar) are sure to give a bright start to your holiday season this year. Music video directed by Bob Kent.
http://www.crazyauntmary.com

Friday, November 20, 2009

Joyslam – Empty


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Video for “Empty” by 3-piece Toronto-based band, Joyslam, creating a unique funk/rock sound, integrating jazz, Latin, reggae and ska.
Filmed at Cactus Studio, Toronto
Director/Editor: B. Passifiume
Cinematographer: K. McGeown

www.joyslam.com

Monday, October 5, 2009

Antonio Ciacca Quartet performs Lagos Blues / Blue Note, NYC



Live footage of acclaimed Italian Jazz pianist and composer Antonio Ciacca in his quartet performing "Lagos Blues" at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City. Ciacca's quartet includes saxophonist Stacy Dillard, bassist Dezron Douglas and drummer Ulysses Owens.

www.twinsmusic.it
www.myspace.com/antoniociacca

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Music From Polarity/1 Featured In "Plunder," An Upcoming Documentary By Danny Schechter



The music of Polarity/1 can be heard in the upcoming documentary "Plunder," directed by Danny Schechter. Nicknamed "The News Dissector", Emmy Award winning Schechter investigates the economic downturn and subprime mortgage crisis. Polarity/1 contributes two songs to the film, and even makes a brief cameo appearance.

www.polarity1.com
http://polarity1.musicdish.net

Friday, September 4, 2009

Megaphone Man (Nucci Space, Athens, GA)


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Punk Jazz avant-garde recording artist, Megaphone Man performing live at Nucci Space in Athens, Georgia.

Featuring:
Neal Fountain - bass
Bryan Lopes - tenor saxophone
Jeff Reilly - drums

http://www.myspace.com/megaphonemanmusic