Matt Von Roderick boldly embarks on a transcendent “Hero’s Journey”

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (11 December 2015): Experimental pop trumpeter-rapper, Matt Von Roderick, audacious album arrives digitally Friday exclusively on Bandcamp Genuine artists and heroes share a lot in common. They don’t come along every day and when they do manifest, they come equipped with immense vision and foresight, extraordinary courage and the towering confidence to spin […]

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Jazz keyboardist Mark Etheredge “Connected,” due February 26

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Overcoming connectivity issues: jazz keyboardist Mark Etheredge connects with GRAMMY®-winning producer Paul Brown to create “Connected,” due February 26. Emitting an abundance of light on the front and back covers, contemporary jazz keyboardist Mark Etheredge describes his forthcoming “Connected” as the happiest album he’s ever made. Listening to the ten-song Vipaka Records release produced by […]

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Guitarist Rob Tardik to celebrate “Moments” back home in Toronto

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TORONTO, Ontario (December 1, 2015): Following the successful launch of his fifth album in the U.S., the award-winning contemporary jazz artist turns his attention to his native Canada with Tuesday night’s CD release concert. The holiday season means celebrating special moments with family and friends, which is exactly what guitarist Rob Tardik has planned for […]

Might Santa Claus bring Mariea Antoinette a GRAMMY® nomination?

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SAN DIEGO (30 October 2015): Urban-jazz harpist will release a funky disco rendition of “Gloria” for the holiday season as GRAMMY® voters consider her “Straight from the Harp: Special Edition” for nominations in five categories. She’s been spreading good tidings of soulful R&B-jazz grooves to listeners around the world all year and now harpist Mariea […]

Darren Barrett: Jamaican roots color “Trumpet Vibes”

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BOSTON (October, 13 2015): Hard bop jazz meets reggae on the award-winning artist’s seventh album, due November 20. Trumpeter Darren Barrett proudly wears his Jamaican ancestry on his musical sleeve as well as on the album sleeve of “Trumpet Vibes,” his seventh album that will be released November 20 on the dB Studios label. Decorated […]

Rob Tardik “Moments” in the key of positive

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TORONTO (19 October 2015): Guitarist Rob Tardik reflects on his fifth album of vibrant jazz, exotic Latin rhythms, funky R&B grooves and spirited pop-rock tunes, coming November 13 Equipped with an optimistic outlook and an attitude of gratitude, award-winning guitarist Rob Tardik was contemplating the pivotal moments in his life when he sat down to […]

Jesse Cook Conjures Sounds of Modern Day Constantinople

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World music artist focuses on American audiences with the official launch of his “One World” album and concert tour while his PBS special continues to power stations’ pledge drives. New York City, New York (27 August 2015): Constantinople, the ancient melting pot mecca intersecting Europe, India, Middle East and Africa, serves as the inspiration for […]