KARL DENSON'S TINY UNIVERSE "NEW AMMO"

Karl Denson and his longstanding band of brothers known as the Tiny Universe are finally back with their fourth studio effort entitled “New Ammo“. The bands ”invigorated orchestral approach inspired by the gritty, funk-fueled soundtracks of 1970s’ cinema” is found all over the record – which also features a number of special guests, including frequent Denson collaborators Robert Walter (keyboard) and Mike Dillon (vibes and percussion) as well as Anthony Smith and singer Nicki Bluhm on the album’s first single ‘My Baby‘.While the band looked to move forward from the roots-oriented sounds of 2009′s “Brother’s Keeper“, they also looked back even further to do so attempting to catch the vibes of earlier Tiny Universe records for “New Ammo“. On shaping the new albums sound, Denson recalls “My approach has always been that we’re a dance band that dips into the jazz realm; It’s pretty much still the same, but things change as you listen to more music which develops your artistic outlook on things. So along with our regular funk fare, we’re trying to orchestrate up a bit, with music, art and thought being our new ammunition.”

KARL DENSON'S TINY UNIVERSE
 

KEKNYUL "THE WIND PLAYS ME"

Kéknyúl Hammond Band (Blue Rabbit) started off in 2008 as an instrumental formation, mostly so that keyboard player Mátyás Premecz (Barabás Lőrinc Eklektriknek, The Qualitons) should have an opportunity to wheel out his 60 year old Hammond organ. The band took a slightly new direction when actor and singer Andrew Hefler joined the group, and the band’s first studio album The Wind Plays Me was born. With the addition of his voice and more brass this new album has a more new-soul-jazz-funk flavour. Hard to define, impossible not to like. Kéknyúl Hammond Band plays in a unique setup in Hungary, the Hammond organ takes the lead and bass, drum, guitar and an impressive brass section perform original works. KEKNYUL BAND
 

KUCKAW ! "MAINTAIN THE ZANE"

Kuckaw! is a brand spankin’ new band, fresh out of Oakland, California. The band members, all seasoned players in the Bay Area music scene, have come together through happenstance in order to fulfill one common goal: to get some Bay Area booties shakin’. Influenced by the music of Snarky Puppy, Herbie Hancock, Orgone, and Roy Ayers, Kuckaw!’s sound melds the driving, heavy rhythms of 70′s funk with the hypnotic, interlocking essence of Afrobeat, adding a touch of disco, and bringing the unwieldy abandon of a Zappa-esk musical odyssey. Adam Lowdermilk and Michael Wynar (both of Albino! Afrobeat), combined forces on bass and guitar respectively, with Ross Mcintire on drums (of DRMS), who is fresh off the Bayou from New Orleans. Feeling the emptiness of a keyboard-less trio, the three conscripted long time flood pants advocate and all around musical wizard Casey Cameron to lay down an ever-shifting polyester blanket of harmony. Shortly after, the band roped-in Bulgarian folk music extraordinaire and Fulbright fellow, saxophonist Teddy Raven (MWE, Jazz Mafia). Together, the five notoriously funkified local heavy-hitters compile an outfit of epic proportions… Keep an ear out for this burgeoning ensemble, bringing the funk to a location near you! KUCKAW
 

RON RAHSAAN WARWELL & SHAMEK FARRAH " FLOWERS FOR MOM"

Shamek Farrah is an alto saxophone player, who was featured on many Strata-East Records albums, and released two albums on the label as leader. Reviewing First Impressions, Allmusic said: "This is the standard spiritually intense new jazz one learns to expect from the label, soaked in some Eastern influences but always with its ear to the street.". He was born Anthony Domacase in New York City, New York. He began studying the alto saxophone under Garvin Bushel at age 12. In the late 1960s he began performing with upcoming Latin and Latin-jazz groups around the New York area. In the mid 1970’s and 80’s when live loft jazz was popular in New York City, He performed with his own groups and other prominent jazz musicians such as Sonelius Smith, Rashid Ali, John Stubblefield, Carlos Garnett, Walter Davis Jr.. In late 1972, at age 25, he signed with Strata-East Records and in 1974 his first jazz album "First Impressions" was released. In 1977 his second Strata-East Records album, Shamek Farrah/Sonelius Smith-The World Of The Children. In 1979, he signed with RA Records and the album Shamek Farrah And Folks-La De La La was released in 1980. Each of those recordings have since been re-released. First Impressions and The World Of The Children were re-released in 1996 on the Japanese record label, Bomba Records and Shamek Farrah And Folks-La De La La was re-released in 2002 on the Quadraphonic Sound Modules Records label. His legendary composition "First Impressions" performed on the album of the same name continues to fascinate listeners around the world many years after its inception. In 1992, Soul Jazz Records, a British record label, released the original recording of "First Impression" on a compilation CD "Soul Jazz Loves Strata-East" featuring other Strata-East Records artists as well. In 2006 the British record label Soul Brothers Records re-release "First Impressions" again on a compilation CD "Fusion With Attitude" featuring jazz greats Joe Henderson, Nat Adderley and Walter Bishop Jr. performing on their own selections. 
 

JANINE GILBERT CARTER "AT LAST"

Her poignantly warm, rich, soulful voice lovingly and profoundly penetrates the soul of all who are blessed to hear her. From the first note, the listener becomes spellbound. Not only her voice, but her delivery captivates. Janine Carter was introduced to gospel, Jazz and blues at a very early age by her parents and grandmother. This Pennsylvania native cannot remember a time when music was not a part of her very existence. She began her musical journey like so many contemporary artists as a member of the choir at her church in Aliquippa, PA. She also had the opportunity to expand on her solo performances as a member of the Bach Choir of PA which performed some of Broadways most exciting musicals. Janine continued to use the gift she was given to perform at various functions and special events until she relocated to the Washington, DC Metropolitan area in the summer of 1988. During the summer of 1996 Janine performed her debut concert in the DC area at New Genesis Baptist Church, this celestial songbird has been flying ever since. JANINE GILBERT CARTER
 

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ZARA MCFARLANE "IF YOU KNEW HER"

Zara McFarlane’s debut album, 2011’s Until Tomorrow, came garlanded with rave reviews and a MOBO award nomination, and heralded a major new talent in the world of British jazz. The follow-up, also recorded for Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood Recordings, is a more ambitious collection that draws from many more influences: from the deep spiritual jazz of Pharoah Sanders to dub and reggae.“With the first album,” says Zara, “I was trying to create a cohesive sound, one that used the same line up and the same instrumentation throughout. This time the focus is on the songwriting, and the arrangements are tailor-made to suit each song. There’s a lot more variation – around half of the tracks are duets, and I use more than one band. If there is a unified, cohesive theme, it’s in the lyrics: the songs represent a journey through a woman’s life.”Gilles Peterson has been a key figure in Zara’s career. They first met when she was performing with the house music project Bopstar at the Southport Weekender in May 2010, where she gave him an EP of acoustic jazz songs she’d recorded. Within a few months, an impressed Peterson had signed Zara to his Brownswood Recordings label, and that EP eventually provided the basis for her debut album Until Tomorrow.“Gilles has been an incredibly enthusiastic person to work with,” says Zara. “With the first album, I’d recorded most of it before he’d signed me, but this time he’s been more involved in its creation and made suggestions. He’s passionate about all kinds of music, not just jazz, which has allowed me to experiment with different sounds.” ZARA MC FARLANE
 

DYLAN MEEK "AND WHEN"

Dylan Meek is one of the up and coming talents of the modern music scene. He's a virtuoso pianist, fresh sounding composer and soulful singer. His first album illuminates all his talents and is the first shot across the bow of his upcoming long and successful career.In the 21st century jazz is blessed with yet another golden age of young jazz pianists. Still in their twenties are stars like Eldar Djangirov, Jonathan Batiste, and Aaron Diehl, while slightly older veterans like Bill Charlap, Ted Rosenthal, Renee Rosnes, and Brad Meldau, delight audiences every time they sit behind a keyboard. Even in such August company, Dylan Meek stands out.
Dylan is one of the most original and versatile pianists to come along in the last decade, a true keeper of the Jazz Flame. He has thrilled audiences at Harlem's Lenox Lounge and every other venue he performs at in New York City with his glorious performances blending Blues, BeBop, Stride, Gospel, Boogie Woogie, and Swing, a capsule history of jazz piano styles of the past and the present. When people look up and see a young, blond, Texas born, musician still in his early twenties, there is a moment of shock. Even the noisiest crowd stops and listens, blown away by the energy, fire, spirit, and originality of Dylan's solos.This Debut disc features originals (Passion Fruit, And When, Two Sweet) and standards ( Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good to You, When you wish upon a Star, Wail, and Yesterdays). Accompanied by master musicians Ben Wolfe on bass, and Gregory Hutchinson on drums, at the top of their game, Meek gives forth a program so exciting that one can hardly sit still. A fantastic set by a musician who will undoubtedly influence generations of pianists and musicians to come. DYLAN MEEK
 

M LAW & THE PROPHETS OF JAZZ "M LAW & THE PROPHETS OF JAZZ

The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center is pleased to present a summer long concert series, Sounds of Summer. The concert series is geared toward attracting residents and visitors from all walks of life, regardless of taste and style, access and experience. This series is meant to showcase local and regional musicians performing various genres of music including jazz, country, bluegrass, blues, classical, and pop. All concerts will be free of charge and open to the public. Each Friday, the Museum will offer free, extended Museum hours from 5-9pm, a member’s reception, and activities for kids in the square. M-Law and the Modern Prophets of Jazz are an emerging force in the Virginia music scene. This 4-5 piece ensemble performs music encompassing jazz and jazz influenced genres such as R&B and funk. This is a show you won't want to miss! M LAW & THE PROPHETS OF JAZZ

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MARSHALL PEERY PROJECT "LIFE'S TOO SHORT"

The creative duo of Kenny Marshall and Kevin W. Peery started in early 2005. Kenny Marshall, a legendary guitar picker and well respected singer/songwriter was paired with an unknown lyricist/storyteller from North Central Missouri, Kevin W. Peery.Since the first collaborative meeting Marshall/Peery exhibited instant energy, crafting more than 50 original songs to date.A TAXI Review of Marshall in 2005, compared him to another guitar picking legend, Mark Knopfler!!
Kenny's ability to play 5 string banjo, resonator, acoustic, electric, & bass guitar makes folks take notice. A "Guitar Player Magazine", review of Kenny Marshall highlights his ability to find depth and tone.Peery writes about his personal life experiences. The cold hard truth bleeds from his pen onto the page. It's only when you listen and take time to digest the lyrics that you can begin to feel the honest vulnerability embedded in his writing. Each project is reflected by Kevin, in an innate ability to dig up the past and offer it to the listener as if he were speaking directly to them.The Marshall/Peery Project have appeared on the Roots Music Report and Radio Free Texas charts on and off for more than 8 years. Their most recent release "Life's Too Short" will be the the featured CD of the month in March 2013, on both Radio Free Texas and Roothog Radio. Many Americana radio stations across the country are now spinning songs from the album and "Life's Too Short" is now being played regularly in Germany, Serbia, Belgium, Norway, France, the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Australia & Japan. 
 

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