This previous week, two Whaling City Sound jazz clients, Greg Murphy and Dave Zinno were featured on the JazzWeek Charts!
David Zinno explores the Latin and Brazilian tributary of electric, funky and passionate aspect of jazz throughout his music and recent album. Greg Murphy composes energetic, memorable and triumphant music within his most recent album “Bright Side”.
Check out Greg Murphy’s album “Bright Side” and Dave Zinno Unisphere’s “Stories Told” if you haven’t already!
INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Monika Herzig performs Saturday at Jazz Tales Festival, Egypt
Youssra El-Hawary, accordionist, songwriter and performer, and Monika Herzig’s SHEroes, a successful pianist and composer, will continue the third edition of Jazz Tales Festival on Saturday, April 13th. Workshops, followed by concerts, will be held. Youssra El-Hawary and Monika Herzig’s SHEroes
Saturday, 13 April, 8pm
Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Great Hall, 8:00 pm – Free entry
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Picking up where the enrapturing “River of January” left off, Dave Zinno Unisphere’s follow-up, “Stories Told,” further explores the wild and beautiful jungle of jazz, more specifically, the Brazilian/Latin tributary: electric, funky, passionate, and rhythmic. Zinno (John Medeski, Hal Crook, Adam Nussbaum) here is partnered with Unisphere co-founder Mike Tucker (Arturo Sandoval), Eric “Benny” Bloom (Lettuce), Tim Ray (Tim Ray Trio, Paul Winter Consort) and drummer/percussionist Rafael Barata (Eliane Elias, Marc Johnson, Dianne Reeves). The ensemble is supreme and ambitious, benefiting from having a recording under their collective belt and refinement of the Unisphere mission. The performance is a passionate ode to the band’s multicultural vision.
The recording kicks off with “Neurótico,” by J.T. Meirelles, a samba jazz gem that sets the tone perfectly. Elsewhere, there’s a sweet rendition of Lennon-McCartney’s “Michelle,” arranged by pianist Ray; “Tá,” a rhythmically dynamic fusion of neo-Latin styles; and the powerful “Requiem,” composed by Mike Tucker in his father’s memory, which was heartrending for all of the players. “Stories Told” is, as it should be, a melting pot of pure jazz excitement, performed with verve and executed with inspiration. If you liked “River of January,” a recording with broad appeal and accessibility even considering Unisphere’s gorgeous intricacies, you’ll surely appreciate hearing these Stories.
Released today, “Stories Told” is already one of the most added and biggest gainers on the JazzWeek chart!
