"Gorgeous Chaos, the highly anticipated debut album from acclaimed jazz vocalist, Laurin Talese, is available now! Gorgeous Chaos was co-produced by Adam Blackstone and Ulysses Owens Jr., and features Eric Wortham II, Robert Glasper, Vivian Green, Christian McBride, Christian Sands and many others. The new recording is available on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, CD Baby and more.
"After an extensive crowd funding campaign, the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra (SJO) recorded George Duke’s “Dark Wood: Bass Concerto for McBride” featuring international renowned jazz bassist Christian McBride, as well as legendary jazz guitarist and composer Lee Ritenour’s “Symphonic Captain’s Journey”. Prior to the recording the SJO presented a free community concert on Sunday, Jan. 18 as part of the Carpenter Performing Arts Center’s “Arts for Life” series. The recording, conducted by SJO music director Mitch Glickman featured works commissioned by the 67-member ensemble, along with the work that started the sym-phonic jazz genre 90 years ago, Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.”
"In May of 2013 and after an extended stay New York, Eva decided to record with the musicians that had become her steady band in the US and who with she had the chance of performing this same year in her country of birth, Honduras. The result is "In Bloom". Recorded in Sear Sound, Manhattan and produced by the highly reputed Matt Pierson. Among the musicians who recorded this album we can find :Romain Collin (piano), Mike Moreno (guitar), Luques Curtis (drums), Reinaldo Dejesus ( percusions) Kendrick Scott (drums) and the great Christian McBride as special guest in a very special duo with Eva.
"In Bloom is made out of 12 songs, most of them are Eva's compositions except for 3 covers: “Whatever Lola Wants” by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, the honduran song “Puñadito de Arena” and “Glory Box” by Portishead."
Romain Collin, piano and keys
Mike Moreno, guitar
Luques Curtis, Upright Bass
Kendrick Scott, Drums
Reinaldo Dejesus: Percusion
special guest in track 7: Christian McBride
Recorded in Sear Sound Studios. NYC.
Produced by Matt Pierson.
Chief Engineer : Chris Allen
In addition to his groundbreaking contribution to music as a great singer, keyboardist and composer who showed amazing versatility, George Duke played a strong role in symphonic Jazz. In memory of the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra's co-music director, the SJO presents the George Duke Legacy Project. Bassist extraordinaire Christian McBride who leads this special tribute shares his honor in being inspired by musical innovator George Duke and having had the opportunity to work with him in creating "Bass Concerto" for the 67-member Symphonic Jazz Orchestra. George's son Rashid Duke, composer Quincy Jones and comedian/actor Tommy Davidson also share their thoughts on the Duke musical impact.
The Duke/McBride/Symphonic Jazz Orchestra collaboration is part of a special musical tribute put together in honor of George which also includes music by Lee Ritenour and Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue". The George Duke Legacy is also on a mission to forward SJO's expanding "Music in the Schools" residency programs in underserved communities throughout Southern California and the creation of the ASCAP/George Duke Commissioning Competition.
Head over to Indiegogo to support The George Duke Legacy, a project which is focused upon helping create a new generation of musicians through the memory of one musical innovator who ran the gamut of creativity and inspiration with his message and artistic approach.
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