New releases
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. Hamilton was born in Richmond, Indiana, United States, and attended...
“Straight Into Your Heart” – Metropole Orchestra, Nancy King & Steve Christofferson
Nancy King 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...
Claudio Roditi – Metropole Orchestra
Claudio Roditi (May 28, 1946 – January 17, 2020) was a Brazilian jazz trumpeter. In 1966 Claudio was named a trumpet finalist at the International Jazz Competition in Vienna, Austria. While...
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
Pete Yellin - alto saxBob Mintzer - tenor saxNicholas Payton - trumpetStephen Scott - pianoDwayne Burno - bassCarl Allen - drums A native of New York City, Yellin received piano lessons...
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. Hamilton was born in Richmond, Indiana, United States, and attended...
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. Hamilton was born in Richmond, Indiana, United States, and attended...