Jason Smith - Tipping Point: Live at the Jazz Bakery Los Angeles - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Of JD Allen, Giovanni Russonello in The New York Times said, InchMr. Allen has become one of today's most exciting tenor saxophonists not by trying to spotlight his own virtuosity... but by defining a new way of playing in a group.Inch Allen's current , InchToys / Die Dreaming,Inch is his 14th as a leader and builds on his already rich recorded legacy. His compositions exhibit his philosophy of providing short melodies as the basis of both solo and group improvisation; InchGet in and get out,Inch as Allen likes to say. This gives his music a remarkable ever-transforming feel, as if the improvisation was actually part of the composition itself. To bring his music to life, Allen requires players of the utmost talent and creativity and he has certainly found them in bassist, Ian Kenselaar and drummer, Nic Cacioppo. InchI found the bad boys of this generation, as far as I'm concerned,Inch says Allen, Inchguys who are not afraid to dip their toe in the avant-garde a little bit, and then turn around and play the tradition.Inch But tradition to Allen is a development, an unending arc of creativity which begins at the dawn of jazz and to which he is the latest contributor to the music's evolution.

GRAMMY-nominated drummer Nate Smith, known for his deep groove and genre-blending style, has worked with legends like Pat Metheny and Jose James, and wowed millions with his viral drum videos. Following acclaimed projects like KINFOLK Postcards from Everywhere and Pocket Change, Smith returns with a new album, out August 29, continuing his journey through jazz, R&B, and beyond.Some of the most renowned names in the jazz scene have joined him on the project, including Lalah Hathaway, Michael League, Lionel Loueke, and more.

What a difference a decade makes. Luke Bryan is kicking off his first major headlining tour this September, exactly 10 Years after he first arrived in Nashville looking for a record deal. In that time, Luke has earned three #1 hits, sold more Than 500,000 copies of his album, DOIN MY THING, and was named the ACMs top new artist in 2010. Luke has no intention of slowing down, either. InchCountry Girl (Shake It for Me),Inch the lead single from his august 9th TAILGATES & TANLINES is the fastest-rising single of his career and debuted at #1 in u.s digital sales with over 100,000 downloads.