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BALAM 4 Floors Up Independent
Acoustic Alchemy fans know Fred White as the talented keyboardist who has played beautifully and effortlessly with the Grammy-Nominated UK ensemble for nine years and counting as well as co-writing some of the group’s tunes. But few know that the youngest member of the band has spent the past recent years composing and producing as his musical alter ego, Balam. The debut, 4 FLOORS UP, is a stunningly hip adventure that incorporates groove, vocals, horns as well as style and photography. Balam has created a lifestyle musical movement that takes a deep breath and exhales rhythm, mystery and beauty. 4 FLOORS UP is everything cool about Chill, Lounge, Electronica and Jazz. It’s exciting, adventurous and relaxing all at the same time. Balam has lift… 4 FLOORS UP is a cleverly planned collection of works including 13 intriguing tracks that blend deliciously into each other for the entire 50-minute excursion.
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JAVIER PITERA Two Months Inside the Fashion World Lounge Music Records
Javier Pitera is one of the most exciting exports to come from Spain since Marcona almonds and their characteristic fine wines! His hot new release TWO MONTHS INSIDE THE FASHION WORLD is sizzling and stylish with some of the sexiest rhythms you’ve ever heard. This powerful new release incorporates funk, jazz, soul, Bossa and pop stylings all packaged with great titles and grooves. Heavily influenced by the Hammond organ, TWO MONTHS INSIDE THE FASHION WORLD is a soulful offering from the long time composer/arranger and keyboardist. Javier started playing piano as a child and become one of the leading nu jazz artists in Spain. Nine world-class musicians participate on the new recording, which includes three vocal songs featuring Maria Lopez and David Dominique. Our favorite songs include the title track, “Sun and Fun” and “Sexy Landscape.” We highly recommend that you purchase your copy of this glamorous release… immediately!
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LAWSON ROLLINS Infinita Infinita Records / Baja TSR
INFINITA is calling my name… I think it’s calling yours too. A warm, sun washed, Spanish-infused guitar collection complimented by an all-star ensemble of renowned musicians. It’s impossible to resist the ethnically diverse grooves that drive Rollins’ new multi-cultural solo debut. You may know the virtuoso guitarist from his acclaimed work with the Latin group Young & Rollins. INFINITA features musicians from the Middle East, South America, Europe and the U.S., including the legendary Brazilian singer Flora Purim, Persian-American producer/musician Shahin Shahida (Shahin & Sepehr), multi-platinum producer Dominic Camardella (Ottmar Liebert) and Grammy-winning violinist Charlie Bisharat. This outstanding album is a richly decorated tapestry of jazz and World music. The project sneaks around the walls of both genres, pushing the boundaries even further. Don’t be surprised if INFINITA takes up permanent residence in your CD player or dominates the Most Played list on your iPod. From the loungey, “Café Jobim” featuring Purim, to the rich groove of “In Motion,” to the cinematic, Middle Eastern-influenced “New World Raga,” Lawson carves out his place in the eclectic world of nu music.
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SERGIO IN ACAPULCO Ponytail Independent
That distinguished gentleman of sun and song is back… Sergio in Acapulco returns with PONYTAIL, a Latin-flavored collection of swanky, retro-meets-modern grooves and Bossa beats to create the ideal soundtrack for the hippest of cocktail shindigs or a ritzy international affair. Seventeen new tunes featuring top of the groove production including the always lovely and talented Calamari and Onita on vocals on a handful of the tracks, such as on the sultry new version of “Walk On By,” the dance jam, “Back In My Arms” and the sexy “Mocha Kisses.” Prepare to cut a shag rug with PONYTAIL… there’s music for moving and music for lounging here… Produced by the ever-creative Johnny Foster, Sergio in Acapulco continues to capture our hearts and souls, and thrills our minds with fun sixties vibes and campy nuances that send us running straight for the border!
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GEORGE TANEV Late Night Cruise Independent
Meet the talented wunderkind from Macedonia… keyboardist George Tanev. Surrounded by musical talent at home (guitar-playing father, mother who enjoys singing standards and Latin music) the 21-year-old began playing piano at the tender age of 6… this early start led him to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Still enamored with acoustic piano, LATE NIGHT CRUISE shows off more of George’s electronic keyboard skills. Inspired by the likes of Oscar Peterson, Herbie Hancock, Bob James, Brian Culbertson and many other stellar jazz musicians, we guarantee that the young composer will steal your heart on his debut recording. You’ll truly enjoy this exciting new musical adventure as it is filled with wonderful, high-energy songs with gripping melodies and fantastic musicianship! We look forward to big things from Mr. George Tanev and invite you to jump aboard the LATE NIGHT CRUISE... setting sail to jazzy waters and melodic destinations!
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WALDINO Stargazing LoveGypsies.com
STARGAZING is heavenly – filled with divine grooves and enlightened melodies! Chill instrumentalist Waldino delivers a compelling and accessible new release that features his signature soulful, musical musings with diverse vocal textures, sensual rhythms and provocative lyrics. As a long time fan and close associate of the artist, I’m delighted to go on record saying that STARGAZING is my favorite solo Waldino venture to date! I continue to be not just impressed, but amazed at the level of commitment that Waldino gives to his art… his expression through music is deep, relevant and powerful. It’s no wonder that the composer is gaining ground quickly with new fans all over the world. STARGAZING is the up and over album… I anticipate that this collection will be gleaned for radio airplay, television, motion pictures and other soundtrack opportunities. From the soaring title track, to the engaging vocal “I Need” to the popular Internet hit “Wide Awake,” STARGAZING is higher consciousness set to music.
