tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367990872024-11-05T22:04:52.728-05:00Asha Brodie Jazzjazz and company news, interviews, reviews and moreAsha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.comBlogger340125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-35632455740091023542020-02-28T21:59:00.000-05:002020-02-28T21:59:32.100-05:00Warren Wolf releases Reincarnation Through his three prior Mack Avenue Music Group releases and his attention-grabbing work with the likes of Christian McBride, Bobby Watson, Karriem Riggins, Jeremy Pelt, and the SFJAZZ Collective, Warren Wolf has established himself as the foremost straight-ahead vibraphonist of his generation, a bop torchbearer well equipped to carry the mantle of forebears Asha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-23272012197051514652019-11-26T22:45:00.000-05:002019-11-26T22:45:38.931-05:00Ernie Haase + Signature Sound quartet releases holiday CD A Jazzy Little Christmas Photo by: Jeremy Ryan / Doug Stuckey) Celebrate "Christmas in Manhattan" with Ernie Haase + Signature Sound as the GRAMMY®-nominated quartet releases the music video for the original holiday song from their Gaither Music Group album A Jazzy Little Christmas.  Ernie Haase + Signature Sound recorded A Jazzy Little Christmas&nbspAsha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-30254179359185430832019-11-05T21:39:00.001-05:002019-11-05T21:39:39.237-05:00Celebrated Actor and Jazz Vocalist TC Carson to Perform at St. James Live! for birthday celebration Two time NAACP Image Award nominee TC Carson will be celebrating his upcoming birthday in concert at St. James Live! in Atlanta, GA on Thursday, November 14, 2019. The concert, titled “TC 2.0: A Night of Jazz and Celebration with TC Carson”, is the second birthday celebration he has had at the venue. According to Carson, “TC.2.0 is my second show at St Asha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-58192234250493443642019-10-25T17:45:00.000-04:002019-10-25T18:45:10.740-04:00Vocalist Carmen Lundy brings a mixture of eclectic jazz with new CD Modern Ancestors MODERN ANCESTORS – Two words with significantly different connotations that come together and remind us that not only do opposites attract, but that we are all products of those who came before us; our Ancestors can be honored and reinterpreted, continually present and very much a part of who we are and what influences us today. Such is the common thread running through Jazz vocalist and Asha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-26415049753614321012019-10-11T19:45:00.000-04:002019-10-11T19:45:17.982-04:00Claudette Robinson of The Miracles pens children's book about a Motown adventure Most will know Claudette Robinson not only as the former Mrs Smokey Robinson; she is also known as the First Lady of Motown after she delivered hits as part of The Miracles during her tenure with the group.  Now, Claudette adds author to her list of accomplishments. This year is the 60th anniversary of Motown and it’s only fitting that Claudette will team up with AK Morris to pen a Asha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-41820489319709782772019-10-02T21:39:00.000-04:002019-10-02T21:41:30.768-04:00FilmRise to Theatrically Release Alex Wolff's Directorial Debut Feature Film The Cat and the Moon October 25 PHOTO BY: FilmRise FilmRise announces the theatrical release of Alex Wolff’s (“Jumanji”, “Hereditary”, “My Friend Dahmer”) directorial debut feature film, THE CAT AND THE MOON. This coming-of-age story follows seventeen-year-old Nick (Wolff) as he navigates a new city and new friends while dealing with intense feelings of abandonment and grief.  In addition to Asha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-79482057440696299132019-08-20T01:49:00.000-04:002019-09-22T02:23:00.227-04:00The Justus Brothers take on a Booker T and the MGs classic The Justus Brothers injected some modern sounds and revamped Booker T and the MGs track “Chinese Checkers” and we are playing the single on #jazzmoodsradio  The group comprises of five talented musicians out of Memphis, Tennessee. Together their delivery of the track is free and lively, most times a melodic handshake with the original track.Asha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-27865935370866589242019-08-17T01:29:00.000-04:002019-09-22T01:35:20.994-04:00Producer Chris "Big Dog" Davis teams up with Kim Waters on "Blue Light Special" Chris “Big Dog” Davis has teamed up with saxophonist Kim Waters to give us “Blue Light Special” and we are here for it!  Lush piano notes swirl within atmospheric synths before the arrival of a sweet and long sax note held by Kim Waters.  This provides the entryway into a refreshingly cool romp that is euphoric to say the least. “Blue Light Special” is our jam of the day! Asha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-67035564139521970442019-08-14T01:15:00.000-04:002019-09-22T01:23:11.819-04:00Ocean Deep is the new single from musician Pablo Embon Sometimes all you need at the end of the day is to let your mind drift into a happy place. That bliss isn’t too far away especially when there are tracks such as “Ocean Deep”, the new single from Israel based musician Pablo Embon.Taken from his CD “Reminiscent Moods”, “Ocean Deep” is a dreamy soft and enchanting piece with a killer guitar at the bridge that you never see coming.It’s inclusionAsha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-90015179902519917962019-07-24T00:21:00.000-04:002019-09-22T00:33:17.404-04:00Rick Braun to release new CD; re-imagines tracks from Stevie Wonder and Bruno Mars We’ve got new music from Rick Braun; a track called “Crossroads” from the CD of the same name. The track holds a rhythmic bounce which simmers down into an intoxicating bridge which puts Braun and guest pianist Philippe Saisse centerstage.  The Cd will hit stores on August 16, 2019 and will feature fellow musicians Richard Elliot and Peter White. One can expect to hear Braun’s take on Asha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-68971020908087309972019-07-05T16:37:00.000-04:002019-07-05T16:37:18.386-04:00Peter Herold featuring Wakana - Sakura “Sakura” is the name of the new single from Peter Herold featuring fellow saxophonist Wakana. A casual listen takes you into an enchanting world of romance with sax interplay, a stirring wind flute and airy koto notes. #jazzmoodsradio #jazz#japan #sakura #peterherold #wakana#saxophonists #jazzduet #jazzadio#advertisewithus Asha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-11807202294771873152019-07-05T16:07:00.002-04:002019-07-05T16:14:10.141-04:00The JT Project Featuring Nick Colionne - Some of That You could never go wrong with a single from The JT Project. Always vibrant and futuristic, they create melodies that’s unlike anything else you will hear out there. The cool dudes of JT Project lock arms with ace guitarist Nick Colionne on the summer scorcher “Some of That”. The track was created with Nick in mind and packs a solid punch with Nick’s juicy guitar licks shifting and segueingAsha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-60503777197481981382019-07-05T15:56:00.001-04:002019-07-05T16:12:12.512-04:00The Moore Twins - Versatility The Moore Twins' latest single "Versatility" is a great reminder why we love this music called jazz! There are pockets of musical energies flowing throughout this single that crosses a few genres yet the thread of jazz in this beautiful tapestry of music holds it all together seamlessly!  "Versatility" is euphoric, the perfect welcome banner to summer! Indulge.  #themooretwins#Asha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-32644098896740909722018-08-24T15:24:00.000-04:002018-08-24T15:24:02.085-04:00New Music: JJ Sansaverino - Footsteps It's #freedomfriday on #jazzmoodsradio, where we are kicking up the music to get you those jumping jazzy beats in your jeeps!! We're spinning jams like "Footsteps" the latest single from guitarist JJ Sansaverino. Definitely the CEO's pick of the week, "Footsteps" is the kind of jam that will make you put an extra bounce in your stride. "Footsteps" is euphoric; a robust, melodic adventure into aAsha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-78886516741141686612018-08-24T15:19:00.003-04:002018-08-24T15:19:14.534-04:00New Music - Ryan La Valette - Dreaming of You Guitarist Ryan La Valette is a 22 year old jazz musician from Auckland, New Zealand with a promising future in jazz. His latest release "Dreaming of You" featuring saxman Donald Hayes has a mature, jazz soul vibe featuring a mellow bass line and sexy sax runs that relay with Ryan's delicious guitar riffs. Asha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-13233892576850727902018-08-24T15:03:00.000-04:002018-08-24T15:03:33.428-04:00New Music : Will Sumner - Ride the Wave Take a listen to guitarist Will Sumner's latest single "Ride the Wave" and relive your best summer moments so far. "Ride the Wave" offers a sip of summer with a refreshing, cheerful melody reminiscent of the retro stylings of Dotsero and The Rippingtons.  It's music like this that makes you want to hold on to summer just a while longer. Asha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-70683409768797507052018-08-24T14:53:00.002-04:002018-08-24T14:53:51.903-04:00New Music - Lori Williams - Hold On Vocalist Lori Williams brings music that is a hybrid of quiet storm and smooth jazz and her latest single is no exception. On "Hold On", Lori's vocals are soft, her word phrasing: crisp adding an exquisite touch to the proceedings. Melodically, there is a seductive little groove that beckons.Asha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-87607256603354593862018-08-24T14:46:00.001-04:002018-08-24T14:46:32.102-04:00New Music - Terrence Richburg - Portrait of Adoration Guitarist Terrence Richburg brings soothing and sexy melodies on his new single "Portrait of Adoration." Intoxicating in every way, the track also features saxophonist Tony Craddock. Growing up in Washington, DC, Terrence always had an affiliation with gospel music and gospel jazz. This has led him to perform with some of the best in the business from both the gospel and jazz world including Asha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-70546748514311510252018-08-24T14:42:00.000-04:002018-08-24T14:49:56.398-04:00NEW MUSIC - Steve Oliver - Illuminate New this week is guitarist Steve Oliver with his new track "Vamanos", a Latin pastiche that carries the right amount of heat to get you in the dancing mood. With just one listen, you will envision yourself at a club twirling and doing fancy foot works to this single that has refined piquant notes. "Vamanos" is taken from Steve's new CD "Illuminate".Asha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-6986063990490030052018-08-09T22:39:00.001-04:002018-08-09T22:39:12.708-04:00Christian Sands to release "Facing Dragons" on September 21st Not yet 30, Christian Sands is currently one of the most in-demand pianists working in jazz. In the last few years he has toured around the world as a bandleader and recently appeared as a sideman on records by Christian McBride and Gregory Porter. After the one-two punch of Reach and Reach Further - EP, Sands' dynamic 2017 Mack Avenue debut and his live/unreleased studio tracks EP follow-up Asha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-81144879616907630032018-08-07T13:52:00.000-04:002018-08-07T13:52:05.530-04:00Cecile McLorin Salvant returns with duet CD of love with pianist Sullivan Fortner; September 28 CD release The world first learned of the incredible vocal artistry of Cécile McLorin Salvant when she won the prestigious 2010 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition. In just under the span of a decade she has evolved into a multi-GRAMMY® Award-winner (with all three Mack Avenue Records releases receiving nominations, and the last two winning the Best Jazz Vocal Album category) and a prescient Asha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-17266173206311734122018-08-07T13:18:00.000-04:002018-08-07T13:18:33.900-04:00Yellowjackets Return with New Album & Collaboration with Vocalist Luciana Souza Raising Our Voice; Available September 14 While the Los Angeles-based Yellowjackets have been a creative force on the jazz scene since 1981 when they recorded their eponymous debut, their fourth Mack Avenue Records album, Raising Our Voice, once again ups the ante with bold new strides by inviting vocalist extraordinaire Luciana Souza to collaborate with the group for seven of its thirteen tunes as well as subtly taking a resistant Asha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-30309397902995465392018-07-12T20:43:00.000-04:002018-07-12T20:43:59.784-04:00Experience MND FLO - Debut CD "From Time" on July 20th In a time of increased nationalism and populism throughout the world, it is essential not to forget the true essences of the human condition: acceptance, growth through knowledge and culture, and the idea that a heterogeneous and homogeneous society can influence each other with extremely positive results while creating harmony. This idea is ever present with a group of four young men – from Asha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-23607989874723874822018-07-12T20:40:00.000-04:002018-07-12T20:40:48.652-04:00Brian Bromberg releases new CD Thicker Than Water Brian Bromberg’s career began as a teenager backing saxophonist Stan Getz. In the nearly forty years since and over 20 projects in his catalog, Bromberg has established himself as a first-call master of the upright as well as electric basses, releasing more than 20 albums globally as a leader and providing low-end for the likes of Chris Botti, Lee Ritenour and Michael Bublé.“Thicker Than Asha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799087.post-49518600154903273132018-06-06T01:52:00.000-04:002018-06-06T01:52:02.000-04:00Italian vocalist Laura Taglialatela releases new CD The Glow “The Glow” is Laura Taglialatela’s debut album, released in April 2018 for Ropeadope, an American label which has released the albums of some of the most innovative artists of the contemporary music scene, such as Terrace Martin, Christian Scott, Snarky Puppy. “Take me back” is the first single of the album. "The Glow” is the inspiration, the divine entity the artist feeds off and is in Asha Brodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972770346826177844noreply@blogger.com0