I had already listened and enjoyed Abu Nawas Rhapsody and so much waiting for this concert. I Believe that i will not be disappointed. Tunisian singer, dressed in white, sat in the orange light of the preliminary stage while twirling, began the serenade of his young acolyte virtuoso, "a little Mozart Armenian." Then rushed, so powerful, warm voice of Dhafer Youssef. LBS then began an improvisation that concludes, breathless, with a wave of his hand. The atmosphere is already settled: a perfectly nuanced blend of oriental music and jazz. Very conscious of his musicians (there was also onstage bass and drums), singer / oud player gave constantly gaze and took a master hand impalpable multiple digressions which were made around the themes of the album . Featuring a phenomenal vocal range, Tunisian also played with originality and succeeded in creating echoes crystalline using his left palm curved. A full concert, charming and unique on leading the applause of a standing room.

In 2006 Zamir, now back in Israel, shot into the Israeli public consciousness with his well received Amen, featuring collections and reworkings of previous compositions. Featuring the best jazz players from the holy land such as: Omri Mor (Piano), Omer Avital (Bass), Daniel Friedman (Drums) , Avishai Cohen (Trumpet)
All together they are creating an amazing record that is truly spirtual and uplifting in any way.

The incredible musicianship of Daniel Zamir has never more apparent than on this spectacular recording of Israeli folk songs arranged for his telepathic trio Satlah and a horn section of five saxophones. Featuring breathtaking solos over odd time signatures, complex and soulful horn arrangements brilliantly performed by an all-star downtown saxophone section, Children of Israel is one of the most exciting and enjoyable CDs in the Tzadik catalog.

The debut release from Daniel Zamir's SATLAH trio features hot, klezmer-influenced jazz originals by the excellent young altoist. With the exception of the traditional "Hasar Hamemuneh," the pieces are all named as (chronologically) numbered poems so that, according to Zamir, the listener can think of whatever they want instead of being influenced toward certain associations by more evocative song titles...

A new Album to the important and beloved artist of Israeli music, Shem Tov Levi.
3 years after the departure of his latest album, "wind stations," which won rave reviews from the media crowd Shem-Tov Levi releases the "Son of Earth" includes 11 new pieces that combine Composed texts alongside instrumental works.

80 magical and captivating minutes from the best live performances of Bustan Abraham from around the world (1992-2002). This album is the first time that recordings of live concerts of one of the leading groups on the world music scene have been made possible. Take a seat and enjoy Bustan Abraham...Live!

On "The Super Guitar Trio" DVD, brilliant guitarists Al DiMeola, Larry Coryell and Bireli Lagrene (along with their "friends": Chris Carrington (guitar), Arto Tuncboyaci (percussion) and Gumbi Ortiz (percussion)) perform many selections including "Spain". "P.S.P.", "Mediterranean Sundance", and "Tango Suite". The show was recorded live on May 24, 1990 at Nightstage in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and finds the group performing material by Chick Corea, Al DiMeola, and Return To Forever.

Miles Davis’ album Tutu, released in 1986 and named for Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa, was a landmark recording for the trumpeter. The richly arranged material from that album and its followup Amandla served to define Davis’ sound for the final act in a long career of growth and transformation. Produced by bassist Marcus Miller, who had been a member of Miles’ band when he came out of retirement back in 1980, Tutu is widely recognized as one of the great contemporary jazz records of the ‘80s with a powerful sound and feel that defy categorization.
In this age of tributes and revisiting of older albums, perhaps it’s no surprise that Tutu is being given a second life. And likewise that the man behind the rebirth is the man who was behind the record in the first place. All summer, Marcus Miller will perform “Tutu Revisited,” a concert of Miles Davis material, with a band drawn largely from a new generation, including Christian Scott on trumpet, Alex Han on saxophone, Louis Cato on drums, Frederico Pena on keyboards, and of course Miller on bass (and occasionally bass clarinet).

The vocalist, bassist and songwriter Esperanza Spalding is one of the newest jazz talent, a young woman (24 years old) who likes to delve into other genres and is looking forward to interact with flamenco. the artist said in an appearance before reporters in San Sebastian, after stating her collaboration with flamenco guitarist Nino Josele, that both in studio and live performances has been amazing.
Spalding, one of the highlights of Heineken Jazzaldia 44, has assured that Josele 'is the bomb!,he is the best "and I always learn something every time I played with him.
In Portuguese and Castilian.
Esperanza Spalding on bass came after ten years playing the violin and at the moment, although the latter instrument continues its journey with it, prefer the first because she is able to stream music "natural and easy." "With the violin I have never found the sensations that I have found in the bass. Now I'm trying also the piano. But you have to find time for everything, also for the voice, "she pointed out.
Here she performs a Live set from the 44 Jazzaldia Festival, an Excellent Concert!!

Amazing one-time All-Virtuoso Experience Featuring Bobby Mcferrin, Gil Goldstein,Richard Bona & Omar Hakim - Live at Jazzaldia festival in San Sebastian (Spain)

The bassist and composer Avishai Cohen presents visionary jazz beyond genre boundaries. Having been with Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock on tour, he is now leader of a quintet and one of the most exciting musicians in contemporary jazz.
The double bass in the scene, although respected, creates yet only rare impressions in the golden books of jazz. but it have it's Olympus: masters like Charles Mingus and Dave Holland rose to Jazz back in the 50's, and Paul Chambers, Stanley Clarke, Ray Brown, Jimmy Garrison and Charlie Haden revolutionized the art of their genre.
Exceptional musician Avishai Cohen could finally bring the double bass on the front pages of Scene Magazine. The American monthly magazine 'bass Player' already has Avishai in its list of 100 influential bassists of the 20th Century included. In the new century is the Israeli instrumentalist, who also composed and even sings, still on everyone's lips.

Pearl Jam is a timeless band; from the early Seattle grunge scene with Nirvana and Soundgarden, they have dominated and matured and grown with the scene every year. They are one of the last remaining triumphant grunge superstars, and their introverted dirty guitar sounds are still being enjoyed by people all over the world. This live set comes from Austin City Limits, in Texas, on Oct. 3, 2009.

Uri Cane & Masada String Trio performs the Static Compositions of the Book Of Angels! / live in Marciac, 2008 // a film by Samuel Thiebaut // Uri Cane - Piano // Mark Feldman - vioin / Erik Friedlander - cello / Greg Cohen - bass // John Zorn - composer // album "Book Of Angels" available at Tzadik Records.

AZURE (pronounced Az U R) was a band formed in 1998 by Stuart Zender (ex-Jamiroquai bassist) and his friend Donny (DON-E). The project was to show off the men's writing skills and Stu's own Producing talents on the Virgin Records Label. Few details at the time had surfaced. Gathering from various publications, the group was to feature a horn section from Cuba, Pino Palladino, and D'Angelo. A single was planned (major worldwide release) for Spring 2000.
And then nothing.
The news stopped and after awhile everyone accepted that something must have gone wrong to sour the deal. Stuart never talked about what happened in publication so most of the details are sketchy. Apparently, Virgin was all for the idea of the AZUR album. They had fan popular (and well respected in the industry) bassist Stuart Zender, a partner for him (Donny), and one of their own artists (D'Angelo) collaberating on the project. Virgin had major plans for a US release of the album, as well as, the rest of the world. Stu was thrilled to put it mildly. The album quickly started working out in weeks what takes most groups months...