Unified String Theory – Don Hales featuring Tony Monaco
8 July 2014 Darby
Incredibly gifted Midwest legend Don Hales makes a statement with this great jazz guitar recording, produced and played on by Tony Monaco. In his hometown, Hales has been performing for years with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, Columbus Symphony, and ProMusica Chamber Orchestra.
Oregon Outback – Cam Newton
8 July 2014 Darby
Cam Newton’s music reflects a deep love of and commitment to the natural world and the environment. On Oregon Outback, this incredibly gifted composer, guitarist, and human being, reflects on the beauty and silence of Oregon’s High Desert; prepare for a
Trombone Ornaments – M. Dee Stewart & Fabio Sampo
8 July 2014 Darby
Eleven arrangers from LA to London present 23 premiere/unique arrangements of many classic Christmas tunes – for two internationally acclaimed trombonists and rhythm section – heartwarmingly deliciously for the holidays!
The Piano Music of James DeMars – Caio Pagano
8 July 2014 Darby
James DeMars is a new voice in classical music. From the exuberant Concerto to Quartet for Piano and Strings, an expansive, intuitive, one movement work, in which Native American and Arabic themes provide the mood and atmosphere to Tapestry II, a rhapsody, a meditation in one movement, DeMars finds one true expression of the human condition, one resonant insight of inspiration.
Okavongo – Greg Hopkins 16 Piece
8 July 2014 Darby
…refreshing…exploratory interplay…fiery big-band propulsion…outstanding band… -JazzTimes