Windows - Funky Distinction - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Born in Nigeria, raised in London, and now living in Brooklyn, saxophonist Zem Audu possesses a deep well of influences to draw from for his debut recording. Inviting you to feel the atmosphere of the city streets, the blazing sunshine of the Caribbean, and the soulfulness of Nigerian culture, the visceral impact of his experiences with a wide-range of musical greatness - Jason Moran, Mike Stern, Hugh Masekela, and his international tours with the legendary Skatalites - is wildly evident on Spirits. Recorded at Avatar Studios in New York with guitarist Mike Stern, pianist Benito Gonzales, Ben Williams on bass and John Davis on drums, Audu's eleven original compositions crackle with ingenuity, spirit, and groove as they celebrate the life experiences that inspired them. InchZem Audu showed off a terse, purposeful sensibility, a smokily nuanced tone and compositional fluency, ranging from Monty Alexander-style Jamdown jazz, to colorful postbop, funk and more.Inch - New York Music Daily

Grammy Winner Jeff Lorber is famous for launching the career of Kenny G, and his productions and collaborations with such greats as Dave Koz, Janet Jackson, Lalah Hathaway and Miles Davis! Grammy Nominated Paul Jackson, Jr. Is one of the world's most sought after guitarists, having been featured Michael Jackson's Thriller, many Whitney Houston hits, and much more. Grammy Nominated Everette Harp has recorded and shared the stage with such musical giants as Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross, Billy Joel, and Patti LaBelle. Jazziz magazine hails his Inchamazing virtuosityInch and Jazz Time calls him Incha rare talent.Inch Simpatico is overflowing with soaring saxophone solos, brilliant guitar riffs, super funky piano solos and incredibly compelling melodies. Highlights include the uber-funky InchGet Up With JFS,Inch the romantic, heartfelt InchJanyce,Inch the spirited, joyful InchDreaming My Life Away,Inch and much more !

Singer Pur - Memento Renaissance & Modern Sacred Works for [COMPACT DISCS] date 05/27/2008