✨Whaling City Sound on 4/22/24 JazzWeek chart: 🎸Peter Hand’s “Blue Topaz” #13, 🎹Greg Murphy’s “You Remind Me” #20

Apr 18, 2024

✨Whaling City Sound on 4/22/24 JazzWeek chart: 🎸Peter Hand’s “Blue Topaz” #13, 🎹Greg Murphy’s “You Remind Me” #20

Peter Hand‘s Blue Topaz

  • From blues to R&B to jazz, Peter Hand’s guitar magic knows no bounds.
  • Original compositions, jazz classics reborn, and Latin/Brazilian jams await.
  • Teaming up with jazz legends like Eddie Allen and Don Braden, it’s a star-studded affair.
  • With bassist Harvie S and drummer Steve Johns laying down the groove, it’s a party.
  • And let’s not forget the soulful touch of tenor saxophonist Houston Person.

 Greg Murphy’s You Remind Me

  • A heartfelt ode to love and the moments that make life beautiful.
  • Featuring an ensemble led by Obasi Akoto on bass and Steve Johns on drums.
  • With Zach Brock’s enchanting violin and the velvet vocals of Malou Beauvoir & Frank Lacy.
  • Recorded at the legendary Van Gelder Studios, it’s pure magic.
  • Dedicated to Murphy’s late wife Nancy, it weaves a tapestry of memories.

Coming soon: 5/24/24 release:  Fernando Huergo Big Band: Relentless

  • Musical exploration inspired by Luke Mogelson’s insights in The New Yorker.
  • Huergo’s compositions reflect societal struggles: oppression, discrimination, and environmental challenges.
  • Stellar lineup led by Fernando Huergo, featuring exceptional musicians like Jeff Claassen, Billy Buss, and more.
  • Album features tracks like “Ornette” and “La Vida Sigue,” reflecting on jazz legends and life after the pandemic.
  • Arrangements showcase the talents of musicians like Billy Buss, Yulia Musayelyan, and Allan Chase, contributing to the depth of the album.

4/11: Jazz Weekly Raves: Peter Hand’s ‘Blue Topaz’ – A Masterful Showcase of Talent and Innovation!

Apr 15, 2024

4/11: Jazz Weekly Raves: Peter Hand’s ‘Blue Topaz’ – A Masterful Showcase of Talent and Innovation!

Jazz Weekly jazz critic George W. Harris, hails Blue Topaz as a masterful showcase of talent and innovation. Featuring a stellar lineup including Eddie Allen on trumpet, Don Braden on saxophone and flute, James Weidman and David Janeway on piano, Harvie S on bass, and Steve Johns on drums, with the addition of the smokey tenorist Houston Person, the album seamlessly blends tradition with modern flair, captivating listeners with its dynamic arrangements and virtuoso performances.

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