What happens when two kindred souls connect while carefully considering their place on Earth and creating music that speaks to their personal story? ART. Richard X Bennett reflects on life and its counterpart on his new album Away From The Many, and while the music is a way of reaching out to the world, Richard took it further by connecting with Aaron Dolton of HUW. The result is the beginning of a new musical journey, and we are proud to present the first track today - Transparent Frame Remix - a meditation on our situation and our salvation that leaves you feeling the full motion of our spinning globe.
Featured Artist | Dario Deidda
We have a developing connection with our musical familia in Italy, starting with the 2016 release of Fun Slow Ride, and now we have a couple of great releases coming your way. First up Dario Deidda - Salerno born double-bassist with a uniques style. Dario's newest record - My Favourite Strings - debuted at #1 on the Itunes Jazz charts, and now we are proud to bring it to the world! As the title cleverly suggests the album follows tradition in paying homage to the greats and the American Songbook. My Favourite Strings was produced by Gegè Telesforo and features Gegè on percussion and vocals. Beautiful interplay between two great lovers of Jazz, in pure and creative form.
Lakecia Benjamin
From Washington Heights to Lincoln Center - that is how you do it. And that's just what Lakecia Benjamin did, using her Saxophone as a tool for growth. She's traveled the world as an ambassador - not just for Jazz but for Women of Color - and held her head high as a bandleader. Benjamin has played with the best, from Stevie Wonder to Clark Terry, and now she is ready to release her latest work - Rise Up - to the world. Featuring a solid band and special guests Maurice Brown, China Moses, and more, Rise Up is a powerful statement both in Jazz and on the current state of our culture. The title track - March On - starts with the quote ' You can either live your dream, or live your fears', and that sums it up right out of the gate. Dig.