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LARRY LAGERBERG
Daydreams
LarrysJazz.com

Larry Lagerberg has been a long-time fixture in Denver’s music scene, having played trumpet and flugelhorn for over thirty years… twenty of them professionally. Following his auspicious debut recording FOOTPRINTS IN PARADISE, he’s just released the entrancing DAYDREAMS, keeping the momentum rolling in a big way with this delicious offering. It’s a gentle collection of originals, ranging from the pensive, pretty “”Forever and Always” (for his wife, Jenny) and “This, I Pray” to the exotic “Sakura” to the sparkling, mid-tempo “Dancing” and “Old School.” Larry’s horn work is superb and velvety smooth, and the settings he surrounds it with are rich and lyrical. When asked about his music, he said, “I try to engage the listener with strong melodies over interesting harmonies and add counter melodies to create those ‘moments’ in my work.” After several listens, I’m happy to report a multitude of those “moments” throughout this CD. Larry Lagerberg’s DAYDREAMS is a true delight!

Summer Music Picks

Jessica Lee - Bluebird Fly

JESSICA LEE
Bluebird Fly
JessicaLeeSong.com

It’s refreshing indeed to feast one’s ears on this outstanding new release from Pittsburgh-based songstress Jessica Lee. BLUEBIRD FLY is a wonderful excursion into jazz, soul, and Rhythm & Blues, with a definite emphasis on the Blues. Covering great songs here… from the Louis Armstrong-penned “Hear Me Talkin’ To Ya”...

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Gravity 180

GRAVITY 180
Gravity 180
Affinity Records

I was sure to grab this one for my week long vacation in Spain… what a wonderful soundtrack it made for my sundrenched holiday! This one’s absolutely perfect for any a tropical destination or anytime you feel like musically transporting yourself to an exotic locale. Gravity 180 has concocted a cool, jazzy vibe on their new release featuring sultry...

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Leslie Mendelson - Swan Feathers

LESLIE MENDELSON
Swan Feathers
Rykodisc

This young, talented Brooklyn-based songstress debuts with a stellar debut, SWAN FEATHERS on Rykodisc. Heavily influenced by classic songwriters the likes of Carol King, Laura Nyro and Rickie Lee Jones. Impressive work indeed causing the music industry to spin their heads around and take notice. Encore says, “A sensitive tunesmith...

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Anne Walsh - Pretty World

ANNE WALSH
Pretty World
AtoZink Music

PRETTY WORLD, the new release from vocalist Anne Walsh is a fresh and innovative mix of standards, adult pop and progressive jazz. Inject a heavy dose of Brazilian jazz influence and the end result is a sensational audio experience! Walsh, a Massachusetts native, was born into a musical family. Her quest for knowledge and training led her ...

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