THE JAZZ CHILL CORNER Saxophonist Miguel Zenón releases intimate new recording Típico

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Saxophonist Miguel Zenón releases intimate new recording Típico Posted: 05 Jan 2017 06:34 AM PST Miguel Zenón's new album, Típico, is above all a celebration of his longstanding quartet. His past several releases have generally fleshed out that core unit with additional instrumentalists as Zenón has looked outward to explore various aspects of his Puerto Rican heritage. This new album feels more intimate. Its focus stays closer to home, with nods to Zenón's own personal and professional life as it zeroes in on what makes his band unique. "I was thinking about what this band and the guys in the band mean to me as I was writing the music," he explains. "I kept going back to this idea of us developing this common language that identifies us as a band." That language has been developing for more than a decade. Pianist Luis Perdomo and bassist Hans Glawischnig have been with Zenón since the turn of the millennium; Henry Cole joined the band in 2005. Their language is thoroughly fluent modern jazz, with all the instrumental prowess and rhythmic and harmonic complexity that that implies. But the dialect they've created together through the years is distinctive. "'Típico' refers to something that's customary to a region or a group of people," Zenón says. "Or something that can be related to a specific group of people. And when I was writing the music, I was thinking about music that identified us and this band." Each of the album's final three tracks, Zenón notes, was composed around a solo or signature rhythmic line that one of the band members had played before. "My approach was more systematic on those three compositions specifically. But the whole record essentially is about representing the sound of the band. The sound of our band."

THE JAZZ CHILL CORNER Saxophonist Tim Armacost & Pianist David Berkman of The New York Standards Quartet Pay Tribute to Don Friedman @ The Kitano - August 27

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• Saxophonist Tim Armacost & Pianist David Berkman of The New York Standards Quartet Pay Tribute to Don Friedman @ The Kitano - August 27
• Trumpeter, composer, musical visionary Wadada Leo Smith receives Hammer Museum’s 2016 Mohn Career Achievement Award
• Bossacucanova's New Best of Collection features two new dance floor-ready tracks
• Matt Slocum Presents Trio Pacific, Vol.1 Featuring Dayna Stephens (saxophones), Steve Cardenas (guitar), Matt Slocum (drums, compositions)

Saxophonist Tim Armacost & Pianist David Berkman of The New York Standards Quartet Pay Tribute to Don Friedman @ The Kitano - August 27 Posted: 22 Aug 2016 01:08 PM PDT Saxophonist and composer Tim Armacost and pianist and composer David Berkman of The New York Standards Quartet will pay tribute to the late Don Friedman with a performance at The Kitano on August 27.  Armacost and Berkman will be joined by an A-list rhythm section featuring Ed Howard on bass and Victor Lewis on drums. David Berkman Tim Armacost The late pianist/composer Don Friedman was a dear friend and inspiration to Armacost.  "Don was a great inspiration for me not just as a musician, but as an example of how to live life.  He was passionate about the music he played, he enjoyed time with Marylin, his wife of 26 years, he was active as an educator for more than 40, and he was an accomplished and competitive athlete, literally until a few months before he passed away.  He continued to compose, and stayed creative to the end of his life.  When he got sick, I never heard him complain - he only expressed frustration about not having the strength to practice the piano for longer than a short while," said Armacost. Armacost and Berkman are founding members of the New York Standards Quartet (along with bassist Ugonna Okegwo and drummer Gene Jackson), whose mission has always been to interpret standards and traditional jazz tunes in a way that would allow audiences to connect and be engaged, while at the same time, playing in the contemporary jazz style the members have developed through their many decades on the New York jazz scene. Their new album Power of 10 celebrates the 10th anniversary of the band, and shines a spotlight on the group's incredible ability to explore music, together. Tim Armacost explains further, "David was explaining what being a band for 10 years means: that the result of staying together is that we've become totally familiar with each other's playing. When one of us is going for something new, reaching for a different take on a tune, or just pushing the moment forward, everyone hears it immediately. You can feel what the other players are thinking. So when one of us gets inspired and starts a search, or finds a new angle on a tune, everyone jumps in to see where the music will go, or moves over and makes a space for something different to happen. Participating in those moments of discovery is intensely exciting, and that spark is what gives the music its life."

THE JAZZ CHILL CORNER JOSH CHARLES’ NEW SOUL-DRENCHED FUNK AND ROCK ALBUM ‘1974’ HAS JOHN OATES (HALL & OATES) PROCLAIMING: “IT TAKES ME BACK TO THE GOLDEN ERA OF RECORDING IN THE EARLY 70’S – THE SOUND AND FEEL ARE JUST RIGHT”

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JOSH CHARLES’ NEW SOUL-DRENCHED FUNK AND ROCK ALBUM ‘1974’ HAS JOHN OATES (HALL & OATES) PROCLAIMING: “IT TAKES ME BACK TO THE GOLDEN ERA OF RECORDING IN THE EARLY 70’S – THE SOUND AND FEEL ARE JUST RIGHT” Posted: 16 Aug 2016 05:37 AM PDT Musical time travelers, listen up! On his latest album, Josh Charles is ready to stamp your one way ticket back to the magical year of 1974. Drawing from a deep and dynamic well of influences that includes his mentor, New Orleans legend Dr. John, as well as Allen Toussaint, The Meters, Steely Dan and those classic early Elton John albums, the veteran singer/songwriter and producer puts his own bluesy funk and roll twist on the simmering soulful vibes we were diggin' in the mid-70s on the perfectly titled collection. On Friday, August 19, SiriusXM's Radio Margaritaville (Ch. 24) will premiere the  opening track, the powerhouse brassy funk jam "Best Thing Thatcha Told Me Was Goodbye." The song, co-penned like all the others by Charles and legendary multi-Grammy nominated songwriter Milton L. Brown, is reprised in an extended nine and a half minute jam that is a highlight at the end of the album. Charles says, "We just let the tape go on that one and the magic came out."  1974 is set for release on AWAL/Kobalt Friday, August 26. Those ordering in advance on iTunes now will receive an automatic download of "Best Thing Thatcha Told Me Was Goodbye."  An emotionally resonant, tight and grooving set of originals that takes the warm, enduring sounds of that era and makes them jump as fresh, contemporary blasts of creativity, the album was co-produced at Parlor Studios in New Orleans by Charles and Tracey Freeman,  two time Grammy Award winner for his work with Harry Connick, Jr. and Rebirth Brass Band.

THE JAZZ CHILL CORNER Rare Studio One Records Compilation LP Money Maker Reissued Feat. Im and David, Ernest Ranglin, Jackie Mittoo, Lloyd Williams and more

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• Rare Studio One Records Compilation LP Money Maker Reissued Feat. Im and David, Ernest Ranglin, Jackie Mittoo, Lloyd Williams and more
• Introducing Annalé: From Seoul to Soul‏
• Legacy Recordings and Octave Music Set to Release Ready Take One, A Brand New Album of 14 Unreleased Studio Performances by Legendary American Jazz Pianist/Composer Erroll Garner
• Jimi Hendrix Machine Gun: The Fillmore East First Show 12/31/69 Out September 30 On CD, 2 LP 180 Gram Vinyl, High Resolution SACD And Digital
• Saxophonist Miguel Zenón set to release "Típico" in 2017 with his longstanding quartet Luis Perdomo, Hans Glawischnig, Henry Cole
• NEW RELEASES: FRANK MCCOMB – SOUL MATE: ANOTHER LOVE STORY; BEN WENDEL – WHAT WE BRING; HIDEO YAMAKI / BILL LASWELL – THE STONE

Rare Studio One Records Compilation LP Money Maker Reissued Feat. Im and David, Ernest Ranglin, Jackie Mittoo, Lloyd Williams and more Posted: 09 Aug 2016 12:22 PM PDT Money Maker, one of the rarest albums in legendary reggae label Studio One's catalog, has just been reissued in LP/CD and Digital formats. Featuring a more overt soul and jazz sound for Studio One, the album is comprised of mostly instrumentals of early Studio One tracks made famous by groups like The Heptones, The Wailing Souls and John Holt. Money Maker features performances by Studio One house bands, The Sound Dimension, The Soul Brothers and The Soul Vendors joined by Im and David, guitarist Ernest Ranglin, Lloyd Williams, Jackie Mittoo and "The Boss" himself, Coxsone Dodd. The original 1970 release was pressed in limited quantities and remained out of print until 2002 when a limited edition including extra tracks was released. Remastered from the original session tapes, this reissue is presented with it's original track listing and iconic "cash" cover. Last week, Studio One Director of A&R, Chris Wilson, spoke to The Takeaway about the legend of Studio One. Listen here: http://www.wnyc.org/story/studio-one-and-legacy-jamaican-reggae Kicking off the reissue campaign on May 27th were The Wailers and their debut album The Wailing Wailers featuring Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingston, reviewed in Pitchfork. Future releases include the never before released Studio One Radio Show featuring beloved host, Winston "The Whip" Williams, a Don Drummond collection and a "House of Joy" box set to celebrate the label's over 60 years of existence. Founded by Clement "Coxsone" Dodd in the late 50's, Studio One was one of Jamaica's most renowned recording studios and record labels, helping to pioneer ska, rocksteady, dub and dancehall. The label discovered and released music from The Skatalites, The Wailers, Delroy Wilson, Jackie Mittoo, The Maytals, Jackie Opel, The Gaylads, Alton Ellis and more. Throughout the years, countless songs have been sampled and covered from the catalog including, "Pass the Dutchie" by Musical Youth, The Clash's cover of "Armagideon Time" and "Smile" by Lily Allen, just to name a few. For a full history on Studio One, click HERE and visit http://studioonerecords.com/

THE JAZZ CHILL CORNER DIONNE WARWICK – THE WARNER BROTHERS RECORDINGS 2-CD SET

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DIONNE WARWICK – THE WARNER BROTHERS RECORDINGS 2-CD SET Posted: 05 Aug 2016 10:00 PM PDT When Dionne Warwick signed to the Warner Bros. label in 1971 (bringing her legendary songwriting and production team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David with her), success seemed preordained for probably the greatest pop-soul singer of all time. However, like so many other '60s superstars, Dionne fell prey to the changing tastes of the '70s marketplace and exited the label five years later sans her production team or any major chart hits. Subsequent anthologies have, understandably, focused on the Scepter label hits she recorded with Bacharach and David during the '60s and the more contemporary smashes she recorded for Arista with during the in the late '70s and '80s, while roundly ignoring her Warner Bros. sides.  Now, with this 2-CD set containing with two separate collections of Warwick's complete Warner Bros. singles and previously unreleased tracks recorded for the label, Real Gone Music is at last shining a light on a body of work that, despite its lack of commercial prowess, ranks as some of the finest this pop-soul diva's nonpareil career has to offer. The singles collection includes all 21 of the "A" and "B" stereo single sides that Warwick recorded for Warner Brothers featuring such tracks that hit Billboard's Hot 100, R&B and Easy Listening charts as "Once You Hit The Road" and "If We Only Have Love." The rarities package, meanwhile, presents 19 tracks that never came out on LP or as singles, and present Warwick working with such legendary producers as Ashford & Simpson, Thom Bell, Jerry Ragavoy and Holland-Dozier-Holland. Paul Howes supplies the liner notes to these missing chapters of the Dionne Warwick story!

THE JAZZ CHILL CORNER STEVE DAVIS' "THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT" PAYS HOMAGE TO THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK ERA

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STEVE DAVIS' "THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT" PAYS HOMAGE TO THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK ERA Posted: 03 Aug 2016 10:00 PM PDT Steven Davis is the first to admit he's enjoyed a lot of incredible musical lives. The versatile singer and multi-talented performer, who grew up singing gospel in church in his Midwest hometown, spent years wowing crowds in clubs in NYC, Atlantic City and L.A., and performing overseas with orchestras and big bands. Early in his life, he discovered a passion for Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, big band sounds and the Great American Songbook – and it has been a big part of his journey, infusing his musical sensibilities ever since. Marking the first time he's brought that passion to a full scale recording project, Davis' dynamic new album The Way You Look Tonight pays beautiful homage to an incredible group of artists from that wondrous era when songs had soul, arrangements swung powerfully and poetic lyrics penetrated the heart. In addition to giving Davis his long awaited shot at achieving a lifelong dream, the eight song collection offers an opportunity for young people saturated with the electronica and hip-hop based pop of today to hear classic tunes in a fully contemporary yet timeless way. For them, it's an open door to a musical era whose lyrical themes and innate coolness are still relevant – just in need of a fresh, exciting new voice. Performing with a 17-piece big band, the singer recorded the set at the legendary Capitol Studio A in Hollywood, where Frank and Nat "King Cole" once held court. Assembling the perfect team was essential. He worked alongside three industry greats in producer Josh Charles, also a renowned artist and songwriter); Grammy Award winning mixer/recording engineer Ed Cherney, who has weaved his sonic magic for everyone from Bonnie Raitt and The Rolling Stones to Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Elton John and Etta James; and conductor and arranger Andy Farber, who has arranged for, among others, Jon Hendricks, Wynton Marsalis, Bob Dylan, B.B. King and Ray Charles.  Includes: The Way You Look Tonight; Ain't That a Kick in the Head; Only You; Come Fly With Me; It's Alright With Me; Teach Me Tonight; Luck Be a Lady; and On the Street Where You Live.

THE JAZZ CHILL CORNER MAYA NEISER'S NEW ALBUM "TRANCECLASSICAL" TRANSFORMS CLASSICAL

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MAYA NEISER'S NEW ALBUM "TRANCECLASSICAL" TRANSFORMS CLASSICAL Posted: 03 Aug 2016 12:00 AM PDT Maya Beiser, described as a "cello rock star" (Rolling Stone) and "ferociously adventurous" (San Francisco Chronicle), has released her latest album, TranceClassical, worldwide on July 29, 2016 with Innova Recordings. In TranceClassical, Maya explores music for cello that entrances, and that transforms and transcends boundaries, styles, and centuries. TranceClassical includes selections by a wide array of composers, brought to common ground by Maya's unique artistic vision – from J.S. Bach to Imogen Heap, from Medieval visionary composer Hildegard von Bingen to Wilco drummer and composer Glenn Kotche, from Arab-American composer Mohammed Fairouz's new Kol Nidrei to David Lang's take on Lou Reed's Heroin, plus world premiere recordings of music by Michael Gordon, Julia Wolfe, and David T. Little, and original arrangements by Maya.    Maya's performance of J.S. Bach's Air on G, which opens the album, evokes the sound of an old LP, spinning on a distant turntable. Michael Gordon's All Vows takes the Jewish Yom Kippur prayer, the Kol Nidrei (which translates to All Vows) and reimagines it entirely. Maya melds cello and electronically transformed vocals, sung simultaneously while she plays, in Imogen Heap's mesmerizing Hide and Seek. Composer and drummer Glenn Kotche of Wilco contributes Three Parts Wisdom, a rhythmic and multilayered new work for Maya, described as "a soaring, gorgeous tour de force for solo cello" by The Washington Post. In Lou Reed's Heroin, arranged by David Lang, Maya sings the haunting confessional over her cello's arpeggios in a startlingly moving take on the original. Julia Wolfe's Emunah (or "belief") is an ancient-feeling vocal and cello duo expounding on the idea of devotion. Arab-American composer Mohammed Fairouz's new Kol Nidrei, in which Maya sings the text in Aramaic, also engages echoes of ancient cantorial styles, and has been described as "simply gorgeous" (The New York Times) and "luxuriant" (San Francisco Chronicle). David T. Little's driving Hellhound, written for Maya, is based on legendary bluesman Robert Johnson's 1937 song Hellhound On My Trail, which tells the story of a man pursued by demons. The album closes with Maya's plaintive but ardent arrangement of Medieval visionary Hildegard von Bingen's O Virtus Sapientiae. Cellist Maya Beiser defies categories. Passionately forging a career path through uncharted territories, she has captivated audiences worldwide with her virtuosity, eclectic repertoire, and relentless quest to redefine her instrument's boundaries.  A featured performer on the world's most prestigious stages including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, London's South Bank Centre, Sydney Opera House, Big Ears, and the Barbican's Sound Unbound, she has collaborated with a wide range of artists across many disciplines, including Brian Eno, Philip Glass, Steve Reich, Robert Woodruff, Bill Morrison, among many others. Maya Beiser is a 2015 United States Artists Distinguished Fellow. Her 2011 TEDtalk has been watched by close to one million people and translated to 32 languages. www.mayabeiser.com Upcoming Concert Dates August 13: Breckenridge, CO – Breckenridge Music Festival August 17: San Francisco, CA – SFJazz September 13: New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge October 27: Iowa City, IA – Hancher Auditorium November 19: Stockholm, Sweden – Konserthus February 10: London, England – Kings Place

THE JAZZ CHILL CORNER Blues Legend Tom Lavin Becomes UCW's 11th Honorary Degree Recipient

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Blues Legend Tom Lavin Becomes UCW's 11th Honorary Degree Recipient Posted: 02 Aug 2016 12:00 AM PDT If you were to think of University Canada West's (UCW) newest honorary degree recipient as a book, his true depth would likely escape you, unless you knew him as a book with many covers. Tom Lavin, UCW's 2016 honorary degree recipient, and the university's 11th to date, is primarily known as an accomplished musician and record producer who was a founding member of Canada's legendary Powder Blues Band in 1978. On July 15 in a convocation ceremony that begins at 11 a.m. at Vancouver's Italian Cultural Centre, Lavin will formally be awarded his UCW degree before the university's 28 graduands of 2016 are granted theirs. UCW President Arthur Coren will preside over the one hour and 15 minute ceremony, which concludes with a reception at 1 p.m. Media and the public are invited. Despite major record labels' initially cool reception of the Power Blues' debut album, Uncut, the now world-famous band has gone on to sell more than one million records worldwide and has toured continuously for the last 38+ years.

THE JAZZ CHILL CORNER The Largest Jazz Festival On The East Coast Is Back Again With World Renowned Talent

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The Largest Jazz Festival On The East Coast Is Back Again With World Renowned Talent Posted: 01 Aug 2016 12:00 AM PDT The Richmond Jazz Festival, the premier musical event on the east coast, has returned for its seventh year, August 11 – 14th. Thousands of music lovers from across the country will converge on Richmond for a one-of-a-kind musical experience. This year boasts one of the most impressive lineups to date, featuring names such as Herbie Hancock, The Roots, Al Jarreau, Michael Franks and Esperanza Spalding. Other notable artists include Vanessa Williams, Ramsey Lewis, Diane Schuur, Grace Kelly, Arrested Development, Morris Day and The Time, plus many more noteworthy acts. The Richmond Jazz Festival now has an app! (Available for both iOS and Android devices.) Users can connect with other attendees, share and view photos, purchase tickets, view the line-up, get weather updates and more! In addition to the presenting sponsor Altria, the festival has partnered with Virginia is for Lovers and Dominion as stage sponsors.  Other corporate sponsors include WestRock, Richmond Region Tourism, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Wells Fargo, Pepsi and Virginia Lottery. Media sponsors include NBC 12, Summit Media and WCVE Public Radio. Download the Richmond Jazz Festival app or visit jazzatmaymont.com to get ticket information, view the performance schedule and get additional updates! Official 2016 Richmond Jazz Festival Schedule: Thursday, August 11th VMFA | 200 N. Boulevard, Richmond, VA  23220 Jazz Café Free admission Thursday, August 11th Hardywood Park Craft Brewery | 2408-2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA  23220 Hardywood Food Truck Rally Free admission Friday, August 12th Hippodrome Theater | 528 N 2nd Street, Richmond, VA  23219 "Homegrown at the Hipp" $30 admission Saturday, August 13th Maymont | 1700 Hampton Street, Richmond, VA  23220 Doors open at 11am | Performances begin at Noon $85 single day admission /$160 weekend admission Herbie Hancock Wyclef Jean Esperanza Spalding Vanessa Williams Ramsey Lewis Loston Harris Diane Schuur Stephanie Mills Buckwheat Zydeco Arrested Development Lucky Chops Tome Browne & Jean Carne Sunday, August 14th Maymont | 1700 Hampton Street, Richmond, VA  23220 Doors open at 11am | Performances begin at Noon $85 single day admission /$160 weekend admission The Roots Al Jarreau Michael Franks Morris Day and The Time Freddy Cole Sonny Fortune Jonathan Butler & Gerald Albright Tamia Plunky & Oneness Sasha Masakowski Grace Kelly Ramsey Lewis

THE JAZZ CHILL CORNER NEW RELEASES: FLORENCE JOELLE – LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL IF YOU LET IT; LUCIA CADOTSCH – SPEAK LOW; KYLIE AULDIST – FAMILY TREE

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NEW RELEASES: FLORENCE JOELLE – LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL IF YOU LET IT; LUCIA CADOTSCH – SPEAK LOW; KYLIE AULDIST – FAMILY TREE Posted: 28 Jul 2016 05:41 AM PDT FLORENCE JOELLE – LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL IF YOU LET IT A great sort of old-school vocal jazz session – one that takes its classic vibe so seriously, it was recorded in glorious mono! Yet even the lack of stereo separation can't dim the brilliance of vocalist Florence Joelle – who can sing equally well in French and English, which she does here throughout on a set of beautiful original tunes – numbers that were mostly penned by the singer herself, with a cool sort of postwar, left bank jazz-based sound – and set to backings by a cool combo that includes chromatic guitar lines from Thierry Courault, plus flute and light percussion – and a bit of added trombone and organ on a few cuts. Titles include "Wake Up Swinging", "Two & Two Don't Make Five", "One Step Forward Two Steps Back", "Chez Moi", "Sleepy Eyes", "Live Is Beautiful", and "Angel's Child". ~ Dusty Groove

THE JAZZ CHILL CORNER The Jazz Community Mourns the Loss of Reade Street Records Musician and BMI Jazz Pioneer: Tenor and Baritone Saxophonist Charles Davis

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• The Jazz Community Mourns the Loss of Reade Street Records Musician and BMI Jazz Pioneer: Tenor and Baritone Saxophonist Charles Davis
• NEW RELEASES: NEIL LARSEN - JUNGLE FEVER: CLARA MORENO SAMBA ESQUEMA NOVO; ANTOINE FAFARD - SPHERE
• Adina E - the second album by Adina Even-Zohar, features originals plus 2 from Leonard Cohen
• The Mark Dresser Seven Explores New Compositions on Sedimental You
• The Magic Of New York City Inspires Lang Lang On New Album New York Rhapsody, Featuring Special Guests Andra Day, Herbie Hancock, Jason Isbell, Jeffrey Wright, Kandace Springs, Lindsey Stirling, Lisa Fischer, Madeleine Peyroux and Sean Jones

The Jazz Community Mourns the Loss of Reade Street Records Musician and BMI Jazz Pioneer: Tenor and Baritone Saxophonist Charles Davis Posted: 26 Jul 2016 08:05 AM PDT Legendary Jazz musician tenor and baritone saxophonist Charles Davis has died on July 15, 2016. He was 83. Davis was a jazz musician, composer, performer and educator. Born in Goodman, Mississippi, Charles Davis was raised in Chicago and graduated from DuSable High School before studying at the Chicago School of Music. Davis also studied privately with John Hauser. He played with Billie Holiday, Ben Webster, Sun Ra, Lionel Hampton, Dinah Washington, Philly Joe Jones, Shirley Scott, Illinois Jacquet, Elvin Jones and Ahmad Jamal to name a few. He also performed and recorded with Kenny Dorham, with whom he associated musically for many years. He recorded and toured the world accompanying the Clifford Jordan Big Band, Barry Harris Jazz Ensemble, Aaron Bell and the Duke Ellington Tribute Orchestra, Roni Ben-Hur and the El Mollenium Band, the Charles Davis All Stars, Apollo Hall of Fame Band and was the musical librarian for Spike Lee's Mo Better Blues. In 1964 he won Downbeat's International Jazz Critics Poll for the baritone saxophone and in 1984 he was named a BMI Jazz Pioneer. Davis was a saxophone instructor of private students from The New School; a teacher at the Lucy Moses School and for over 25 years was an instructor at Jazzmobile and also trained students internationally. He leaves behind his legacy in his recordings and his family: daughters Linda Harris and Talya Wilkinson, sons Louis Davis and Lewis Holmes, grandchildren Chantell Harris, Danielle Walker, Fyielle Howard, Rachelle Jennings and Shakeem Jennings, seven great-grandchildren, a host of relatives, friends, fellow musicians and students. He has released multiple albums and is featured on over 100 recordings. Recent releases include "For the Love of Lori," a tribute to his late wife Lori Samet Davis with Steve Davis on trombone, Rick Germanson on piano, David Williams on bass, Joe Magnarelli on trumpet and Neil Smith on drums released in 2014 on Reade Street Records; "Blue Gardenia," with Cedar Walton on piano, Peter Washington on bass and Joe Farnsworth on drums, released on Reade Street Records; "Land of Dreams," with Tardo Hammer, Lee Hudson and Jimmy Wormworth, released in 2007 on Smalls Records; and "Our Man in Copenhagen," released in October 2008, on Fresh Sound Records, with Sam Yahel, Ben Street and Kresten Osgood on which they play the music of Bent Jaedig. A memorial will be held at Saint Peter's Church in New York City on September 24, 2016.  For further information on Charles Davis please visit  http://www.readestreetrecords.com/charles_davis/  For information on the memorial please contact Chantell Harris. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to support the mission of Jazzmobile: to Present, Preserve, Promote and Propagate JAZZ. https://www.nycharities.org/give/donate.aspx?cc=2674

THE JAZZ CHILL CORNER Frank Sinatra Classics Presented On 180-Gram Vinyl LPs

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• Frank Sinatra Classics Presented On 180-Gram Vinyl LPs
• Star-Studded Lineup Hits The Stage For The 11th Annual Jazz In The Gardens From Usher to Aretha Franklin, Babyface to Janelle Monae - Jazz in the Gardens hits all the right notes
• NEW MUSIC: TOM LELLIS - FLOW; CAETANO VELOSO & GILBERTO GIL – DOIS AMIGOS: UM SECULO DE MUSICA; DAVE DOUGLAS QUINTET – BRAZEN HEART

Frank Sinatra Classics Presented On 180-Gram Vinyl LPs Posted: 23 Feb 2016 07:48 AM PST The worldwide centennial celebration for entertainment legend Frank Sinatra continues with FSE/UMe's release of six more classic Sinatra albums on audiophile-quality 180-gram vinyl LPs with faithfully replicated album art.                     Available now on 180g vinyl, Songs For Swingin' Lovers! celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Inducted into the GRAMMY® Hall of Fame in 2000, the acclaimed album was originally released in March 1956 by Capitol Records and was the first release to top the UK album chart when it debuted.                    Ring-A-Ding Ding!, Sinatra's first release on his own Reprise Records label in 1961, and 1966's That's Life, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, are both available for preorder for 180g vinyl release on February 26.                    Sinatra's All The Way album, originally released in 1961 by Capitol, will be released on 180g vinyl on April 15. The Billboard Top 5 album features the Oscar®-winning title track, which reached No. 2 on Billboard's singles chart.