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Brian Bromberg
It Is What It Is
Artistry Music / Mack Avenue

Grammy-Nominated producer/bass master/composer… and notably one of a handful of musicians whose work has defined the genre… Brian Bromberg is still able to surprise and excite the jazz taste buds. IT IS WHAT IT IS comes in like a lion and goes out with a similar roar. 13 tracks of shear excellence, aside from playing all of the bass parts, Brian also plays guitar and surrounds himself with a horn section comprising of Randy Brecker, Eric Marienthal, Gerald Albright and Rick Braun! If that were not enough, on keys: Patrice Rushen, Jeff Lorber and George Duke! The title track “It Is What It Is” sets the tone as it lays the ground work for what’s to follow, namely a stunning collection of songs including, ”Life” is a drop dead gorgeous ballad, “Elephants On Ice Skates” is the answer to a bass players prayers and the crisp “Slap Happy” is just that! IT IS WHAT IT IS is everything that it needs to be and then some! ~STEWART COXHEAD

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Eric Bolvin - No Boundaries

Eric Bolvin
No Boundaries
Innervision

The ever-impressive South Bay Area composer/trumpet magician, Eric Bolvin has definitely outdone himself on this latest project. NO BOUNDARIES, his follow-up to WORKIN' IT, his successful 2009 release, embraces a variety of cool, contemporary styles with one very important element in common...

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Luna Blanca - Provence

Luna Blanca
Provence
Confido

Provence lies in the south eastern corner of France right on the Mediterranean and is beloved by painters who rave about the “soft light” it offers. Renoir, Matisse and Pablo Picasso have all spent time and painted here. Apart from the title, another interesting thing about Luna Blanca is that they actually screen original artwork during their stage performances...

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Richard Lee - Saulsalito

Richard Lee
Sausalito (single)
Independent

Guitarist/composer/
arranger, Richard Lee offers up a fun, festive remake of the Grover Washington Jr classic “Sausalito” featuring steel drums, Latin jazz and island flavor. Originally composed in part by Richard Lee while on tour with the late Grover Washington Jr, he has given new life to the memorable jazz piece with exciting rhythms and stylish solos.....


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Michael O'Neill - Beans n' Grease

Michael O'Neill
Beans n Grease (single)
Green Bean Records

How about a brand new sizzling single from guitarist extraordinaire Michael O’Neill? This A-List musician works steadily with George Benson and Natalie Cole and has played with Stevie Wonder, The Crusaders and literally dozens more of this caliber. You’ve been listening to his tracks from his three solo format staple albums,…

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