New releases
Two Bone Big Band – Ludwig Nuss, Ingo Luis – “The Return of the Hornplayers”
Ludwig Nuss played with almost all German radio big bands and made numerous recordings for radio, television and recordings with international and national jazz greats such as Bob Brookmeyer, Bill Holman, Patti Austin, Frank Foster, Rob McConnell, Lalo Shifrin, Phil Woods, Jim McNeely, Maceo Parker, Slide Hampton, Vince Mendoza …
Ben Wolfe – “Bagdad Theater”
New York bassist/composer and bandleader Ben Wolfe’s music has been described as “Mingus and Miles Davis meet Bartok and Bernard Herrmann” (Ben Ratliff – The New York Times). Acclaimed by some of the jazz world’s most respected critics for his “wit and cool intelligence” and signature “innovative, melding of hard-swinging jazz quartet, outstanding guest soloists and classical string quartet.”,
Jeff Hamilton Trio – “Hands On”
Jeff Hamilton (born August 4, 1953) is an American jazz drummer, who is co-leader of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra.
Andy Martin & Metropole Orchestra
Martin is well known for his work as a lead player and featured soloist with virtually every big band in L.A.
Ben Wolfe – “13 Sketches”
New York bassist/composer and bandleader Ben Wolfe’s music has been described as “Mingus and Miles Davis meet Bartok and Bernard Herrmann” (Ben Ratliff – The New York Times). Acclaimed by some of the jazz world’s most respected critics for his “wit and cool intelligence” and signature “innovative, melding of hard-swinging jazz quartet, outstanding guest soloists and classical string quartet.”,
Jeff Hamilton Trio feat. Frits Landesbergen – “Dynavibes”
Jeff Hamilton (born August 4, 1953) is an American jazz drummer, who is co-leader of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra.
“Straight Into Your Heart” – Metropole Orchestra, Nancy King & Steve Christofferson
She’s been called everything from a “Cult figure” and an “uncompromising artist,” (Earshot Jazz) to “the greatest living jazz singer,” (Herb Ellis). As one of the few improvisers in vocal jazz to master the vocabulary, Nancy King has “indefatigable scat chops and a remarkably elastic range.” (The Oregonian)
Claudio Roditi – Metropole Orchestra
In 1966 Claudio was named a trumpet finalist at the International Jazz Competition in Vienna, Austria. While in Vienna, Roditi met Art Farmer, one of his idols, and the friendship inspired the younger trumpeter to follow a career in jazz.
Joris Teepe – “Bottom Line”
Bass – Joris Teepe
Drums – Carl Allen
Piano – Darrell Grant
Saxophone – Don Braden
Trumpet – Tom Harrell
Pete Yellin & His All Star Group – It’s You Or No One
During the 1960s, Yellin worked with Chick Corea, Lionel Hampton, Buddy Rich, and Tito Puente. In the 1970s, he was a member of Joe Henderson’s band and worked with Mario Bauzá, Charles Earland, Maynard Ferguson, Sam Jones, and the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra.
Here comes Allan Harris and the Metropole Orchestra
Described as having a “formidable baritone with… husky edges and deep resonant low notes”, and Harris has been called a protean talent. Harris is known for both his albums and his live performances. His album Convergence a collaboration with pianist Takana Miryamoto was critically praised and his album Cross That River (2006) was widely covered for its perspective on issues of ethnicity in the American western expansion.
Jeff Hamilton Trio – “Live!”
Jeff Hamilton (born August 4, 1953) is an American jazz drummer, who is co-leader of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra.
Ralph Moore, Eric Reed, Robert Hurst, Jeff Hamilton – “West Coast Jazz Summit”
Jeff Hamilton (born August 4, 1953) is an American jazz drummer, who is co-leader of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra.
Ingolf Burkhardt, Ludwig Nuss – “Jazzed Friends”
Ludwig Nuss played with almost all German radio big bands and made numerous recordings for radio, television and recordings with international and national jazz greats such as Bob Brookmeyer, Bill Holman, Patti Austin, Frank Foster, Rob McConnell, Lalo Shifrin, Phil Woods, Jim McNeely, Maceo Parker …
George Robert – Metropole Orchestra
Born on September 15, 1960 in Chambésy (Geneva), Switzerland, George Robert is internationally recognized as one of the leading alto saxophonists in jazz today.