Adam Teixeira - TEXTURE (February 03, 2017)

Available February 03, 2017

Adam Teixeira’s debut album TEXTURE presents an original drums/keyboards duo featuring Chris Pruden on Moog Voyager, synthesizers, keyboards and Adam Teixeira on drum set, kalimba, percussion, compositions. The ten compositions on the album express the Teixeira’s unique approach of unifying a variety influences including jazz, electronic and traditional world music in a modern and consistent genre bending sound.

The infectious rhythmic dialogues orchestrated from the drum kit, hypnotic synth bass lines and kalimba melodies are examples of Teixeira’s ongoing explorations and expansions of folkloric rhythmic traditions such as African, Afro-Caribbean and Indian Classical vocabularies. Combining these elements with Pruden’s atmospheric synth and harmonic landscapes, provides the perfect setting for the two musicians versed in jazz and creative music to interact in a collective improvisation that expresses imagery, shape and color, inspiring the name of the album TEXTURE. 

Adam formed this duo project in 2012 and the two musicians began performing regularly, developing a coherent sound in their energetic performances. It is evident throughout the album that the two musicians have a strong ability to read each other’s musical directions and create an almost telepathic interplay while keeping the shape of the compositions clear.

BIO

Adam Teixeira is a drummer and percussionist born in Toronto, Canada. His life in music began at an early age when he found a natural connection to the drum set and pursued the instrument throughout his childhood. Adam began to study, practice and develop a strong foundation in the rhythmic vocabularies of jazz, rock, world rhythms and orchestral percussion while playing in many jazz and concert bands throughout high school. The experience of rehearsing and performing regularly fuelled his passion for the art form and guided the next stage of his musical development.

Continuing formal studies in Jazz Performance at Humber College, Adam graduated in 2007 and began to perform regularly in the Toronto music scene. In 2008 he was accepted to participant in the International Jazz Workshop at The Banff Centre for the Arts where he studied and performed with renowned musicians from around the world. Returning to The Banff Centre in 2012, Adam fulfilled a self-directed music residency where he focused on expanding his artistic concepts and original compositions. Adam has been awarded the Chalmers Professional Development Grant from the Ontario Arts Council and Grants to Professional musicians from the Canada Council for the Arts to fulfill advanced study of world rhythms in Paris, France and expand his artistic vision. These experiences continue to enriched his voice as a musician and play a significant role in propelling his professional career.

Currently based in London, UK Adam performs regularly in the international music scene. Aside from being a in demand sideman, Adam continues to lead several original projects including the energetic drum and keys duo TEXTURE which express his vision of integrating the influences from many world rhythmic traditions in a modern musical palette. His enthusiasm, curiosity and constant practice in the art of music shape his work as a performer, composer and teacher.

TEXTURE

1. Palms Edge

2. Couching on the Mountains

3. Open Horse 03:52

4. Five Pattern

5. House of the Invisible Realm

6. Corkscrew

7. In Day Night Day

8. Eye of the Phoenix

9. Dukes and Earls

10. Stereosternum

Adam Teixeira - drums, kalimba, composition 

Chris Pruden - keyboards, synthesizer 

Justin Gray - Recorded, Mixed, Mastered 

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Terence Blanchard - The Comedian (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Sony Pictures Classics / Blue Note Records 2017

Blue Note Records will release a soundtrack album for Taylor Hackford’s comedy drama The Comedian. The album features the film’s original music composed by Terence Blanchard (Inside Man, 25th Hour, Malcolm X, Cadillac Records, Talk to Me) who collaborated with musicians including Kenny Barron, Carl Allen, David Pulphus, Ravi Coltrane and Khari Allen Lee on his score. The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, February 3 and will be available to download on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio samples. The Comedian is directed by Taylor Hackford (Ray, The Devil’s Advocate, An Officer and a Gentleman) and stars Robert De Niro, Leslie Mann, Danny Devito, Edie Falco, Veronica Ferres, Charles Grodin, Cloris Leachman, Patti Lupone, Lois Smith and Harvey Keitel. The movie revolves around a comic icon trying to reinvent himself with the audience only wanting to know him as the former TV character he once played. The dramedy is being released in theaters nationwide this weekend by Sony Pictures Classics. Visit the official movie website for more information.

Source: Film

Style: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Music by Terence Blanchard

Label: Blue Note Records

Released: February 3, 2017 (Digital)

1. Jackie In the Rain (feat. Kenny Barron, Carl Allen & David Pulphus) (5:04)

2. Jackie Gets Out (feat. Kenny Barron, Carl Allen & David Pulphus) (2:56)

3. Deli to Soup Kitchen (feat. Kenny Barron, Ravi Coltrane, Carl Allen, David Pulphus & Khari Allen Lee) (3:47)

4. Electricity On MacDougal (feat. Kenny Barron, Ravi Coltrane, Carl Allen, David Pulphus & Khari Allen Lee) (6:07)

5. Tit for Tat Nocturne (feat. Kenny Barron, Ravi Coltrane, Carl Allen & David Pulphus) (6:49)

6. Kenny Gets Out (feat. David Pulphus) – Kenny Barron (5:07)

7. Jackie’s Lament (feat. Kenny Barron, Ravi Coltrane, Carl Allen, David Pulphus & Khari Allen Lee) (5:34)

8. Florida Salsa (feat. Kenny Barron, Ravi Coltrane, Carl Allen, David Pulphus & Khari Allen Lee) (4:07)

Simon Spang-Hanssen & Grupo - Caminho Da Lua (GATEWAY MUSIC 2017)

" and yes, “our man” provides his best, as well as when he makes you think of Ornette Coleman in Marocco (on soprano), plays the flute with reminiscences of Abdullah Ibrahim, or is simply himself”.
Flemming Olsen (Jazz Special DK)

« Simon Spang-Hanssen possesses the art of enthousiasming himself and his fellow musicians.... »
Frank Buchmann-Moeller (Fynsk Stiftstidende, DK)

01. Moema Smiles

02. Brasas

03. Caminho Da Lua

04. Hermetics

05. Eu Te Amo

06. Casa Feliz

07. Água de Côco

08. Esperança

09. Vento Do Mar

10. A Noite Falou

11. Perto de Mim

12. Pour Nenê

Mariane Bitran,   flute, alto-flute   

Ricardo Fiúza ,  piano

Enéias Xavier,  bass

André “Limão” Queiroz ,  drums

Simon Spang-Hanssen,  soprano & tenor-sax

Benita Haastrup Trio - Going North (GATEWAY MUSIC 2017)

This trio plays music from the heart and finds its rhythmic and poetic power in the many moods, sounds and dynamics that bind us together as human beings. The musical universe of this trio is in constant development and expansion and is inspired by more than 30 years of artistic creation at festivals, in venues and studios around the world – and evey single concert and recording adds new chapters to this journey!

For more than three years now, I have had the great fortune of working with two of Denmark most brilliant jazz musicians and improvisers: Kaare Munkholm on vibraphone and Jens Skou Olsen on doublebbass.

Together the trio has toured extensively in Norway and Denmark – more than three monts on the road each year! – and this has made the trio one of the most tight units ever. The new trio release GOING NORTH coming up this fall showcases this music inspired by the wast nature and people of the high North – 2017 will be another year focusing on this trio…! Here is a short presentation of the members of the trio:

Jens Skou Olsen

Jens plays violoncello and doublebass and has laid down the steady, deep bass floor in every music conceivable – playing, touring and recording with among others Bob Moses, Lee Konitz, Chris Cheek, John Tchicai, Horace Parlan, Marilyn Mazur, Marie Bergman, David Murray, Etta Cameron, Kenny Drew, Harry Beckett, Gregory Hutchinson, Finn Ziegler, Andy Sheppard, Muhal Richard Abrahms, Harry “Sweets” Edison, Hank Jones. Jens is also a writer and P.hd. from Roskilde University.

Benita Haastrup

Benita Haastrup, drums & percussion – is formally trained at the Rhythmic Music Conservatory 1992. She has received the Ben Webster Prize 1998, The Sunset Jazz Hornbaek Prize 2007 for “an outstanding effort in Danish Jazz as a drummer, percussionist and composer”. Finally Benita was awarded a Danish Music Award 2012. Benita has played everything from swing to avant garde, african drum music, classical music, soul, folk, latin…and her creative and colorful drumming is inspired by all creative expressions in our world culture.

Kaare Munkholm

Kaare is one of Denmark’s busiest vibraphonists – he plays with a wide range of Danish and international artists and bands such as Tango orkestret, Gustav Ljunggren, Emil de Waal and Afengin. Kaare is a virtuoso, he is an inspired, innovative and very versatile artist and he always adds new dimensions to the music – vitality, beauty and sharp rhythmic landscapes. He graduated from the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen 1992.

Going North

Nordland Moods

Soft Stone

Flowing Flying Drumming

Cloud-Hidden

Even Wind

Skrova Up Down

Look Up Stars

I dreamt A Dream

Snow Flow

Benita Haastrup, drums & percussion

Kaare Munkholm, vibraphone

Jens Skou Olsen, bass

Nathan East - Reverence (YAMAHA 2017)

Nathan East's newest release "Reverence" is the second solo release from Nathan. Artists on this latest release include: Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Phillip Bailey and Yolanda Adams to name a few.

This release features a cover of Earth, Wind & Fire's "Serpentine Fire," which was originally recorded with East's brother Marcel in 1991 with Eric Clapton on guitar and Phil Collins on drums. Moogie, East's longtime engineer, who mixed the original cinematic cover, discovered the track 25 years later, and after a long search for the tapes, finally uncovered them in Patti Austin's basement. 

After the tape was digitally remastered, the three Earth, Wind & Fire members sang (Philip Bailey), played additional bass parts (Verdine White), and added percussion (Ralph Johnson) to the track, resulting in a daring, head-turning, cinematic journey. As a founding member of renowned contemporary jazz quartet Fourplay, Nathan East is one of the world's most recorded session bassists.

With over 2,000 album credits to his name and several GRAMMY-winning songs including "Get Lucky," "Footloose" and "Change the World," East has performed with artists including Daft Punk, Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston & Beyonce. He received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for his self-titled solo debut 'Nathan East' on March 2014 which hit #1 on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Albums chart and held #1 for a record-breaking 36 weeks on SmoothJazz.com.

01. Love's Holiday

02. Lifecycle

03. Elevenate

04. Serpentine Fire

05. Feels Like Home

06. Higher Ground

07. The Mood I'm In

08. Over The Rainbow

09. Shadow

10. Pasan

11. Why Not This Sunday

12. Until We Meet Again