Let’s Misbehave: The Cole Porter Songbook – Cheryl Bentyne

8 July 2014

Let’s Misbehave: The Cole Porter Songbook – Cheryl Bentyne

“CHERYL BENTYNE/Let’s Misbehave-The Cole Porter Songbook: This is a no brainer. Bentyne brings her well seasoned jazz vocal chops, the jazzbos show up to play and Porter wrote all the songs. With the special sauce that separates this from all the well meaning thrushes that try to till this well trod ground, Bentyne knows how to bring it for something that might not be essential but certainly is required. A well staged, well mounted set of entertainment, jaded adult ears will welcome one more dip in the Porter well when it comes out sounding like this. Well done throughout. On top of all that, this set is Bentyne’s gift to herself for kicking the crap out of cancer last year. Talk about having what it takes!” – MIDWEST RECORD

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New Point of View – Michael Hackett Quintet

8 July 2014

New Point of View – Michael Hackett Quintet

The warm toned trumpet of Michael Hackett and a cohesive, talented group of musicians connect on a program of close to the heart, authentic, mostly new jazz music – Leaving the scene in New York City to pursue a doctoral degree, and now a Professor of Jazz Studies, the man has got something to say…

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Live at the Jazz Bakery – Brian Swartz Quartet

8 July 2014

Live at the Jazz Bakery – Brian Swartz Quartet

This live recording is a collection of standards performed by Los Angeles based trumpeter Brian Swartz’s quartet featuring Bob Florence on piano. It features the rhythm section, Trey Henry on bass, and Dick Weller on drums, from Bob Florence’s Limited Edition big band.

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