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NY jazz guitarist John Basile is best known for a warm, dark melodic tone and conversational approach to improvisation. John got his first break touring with Peggy Lee at the behest of legendary jazz drummer Grady Tate (Wes Montgomery, Jimmy Smith). His thoughtful, less-is-more approach and deep sense of swing quickly made him an in-demand guitarist on the NY scene.
During these formative years John performed and/or recorded in
diverse settings with Peggy Lee, Sylvia Sims, Rosemary Clooney, Tony
Bennett, George Mraz, Michael Brecker, "Sweets" Edison, John Abercrombie, Tom Harrell, and Red Mitchell, among others.
These days whether preparing for a next jazz release or composing
cues for his new music/media catalog at Stringtime Productions,
John's musical scope continues to widen and offer new opportunities
to remain creatively engaged.

Shea Welsh & Hope Diamond - Desert Blues Live

... showcasing their lifelong love of the blues, the
band’s sound features Shea’s fiery guitar playing
along with Hope’s dynamic vocals a la Stevie Ray
Vaughan meets Koko Taylor.

Dianne Fraser - You and I -The Words and Music of Leslie Bricusse.

The Words and Music of
Leslie Bricusse. The album pays homage to a remarkable talent best known for
writing songs for the movies Goodbye, Mr. Chips, Dr. Dolittle, Scrooge, Goldfinger,
Superman and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. His iconic songs for the
theater include What Kind of Fool Am I?, Feeling Good and Who Can I Turn To?

Kevin Harris and The Solution - with Donald Harrison, Will Lee, Mike Clark, Jerry Z

Jazz, Funk, Blues! New York via San Francisco Actor, Singer, Writer, Producer and Vocal Coach to the Stars, Kevin Harris has distinguished himself as one of the most versatile singers in music. Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Legit Broadway, Negro Spirituals, Funk or R&B. The list of artists he’s worked with is a “Who’s Who” of legendary Musicians.

Peter Smith Trio - Dollar Dreams

Peter is an accomplished pianist, composer, arranger, songwriter, and music director, and his career has flourished on both coasts. The primary accompanist Natalie Cole prior to her passing, he has been traveling the world as Molly Ringwald’s pianist/MD,

Jeremy Manasia Trio -Butcher Block Ballet

Pianist Jeremy Manasia has been a fixture on the New York City jazz scene for over 20 years, as an in-demand sideman, bandleader, composer, recording artist, and educator. His 6 records as a leader spotlight more than 40 compositions, and his bebop rooted, soulful, impressionistic sound on the piano.

Michelle Coltrane "Awakening"

The only daughter of John and Alice Coltrane. A vocalist of extreme talent and integrity.

David Francis "David Francis Sings Songs Of The Twenties"

David Francis is the premiere Seattle-based singer of traditional pop standards, big band and show tunes, and jazz. He sings songs made famous by singers like Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Mel Torme, Joe Williams, Bing Crosby, Tony Bennett, Louis Prima, Louis Armstrong, Johnny Hartman, Perry Como, The Ink Spots, The Mills Brothers, and Louis Jordan.

Steve Blane - "Songs For New York Lovers"

Steven Blane is a Pop-Jazz Singer-Songwriter Poet in the style of Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, and Barry Manilow. He plays piano, guitar, and ukulele and has released nine albums to date. The New York singer-songwriter has carved out a style and signature of his own through a string of exquisite albums and singles, incorporating elements of folk, jazz, blues, and rock’n’roll into his brand of Americana. His latest offering, entitled “Songs for New York Lovers,”

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Joey Locascio - Crooner with AAA of artist on board.
Joey DeFrancesco – organ, trumpet, ARR
Paul Bollenback – guitar, Greg Artry – drums
Carlos Garcia – percussion, Victor Garcia – trumpet
Andy Baker – trombone & arr., Eric Schnider - tenor/alto
Rich Corpolongo - clarinet, tenor/alto, Ben Swartz - tenor/alto Jim Gailloreto – tenor, Jacob Slocum - bari
Scott Daniels - Violin/arr, Norman Palm -Vc harmonies arr
Jay Cohen - Pocket trumpet, George Aparo - PERCUSSION

Paulette McWilliams - A Woman's Story

You have already heard her voice. For a significant part of her career, its sound graced the recordings of Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, Luther Vandross and Celine Dion, among others. A Woman’s Story, her most recent recording, brings her voice to the foreground – showcasing her brilliance as an interpreter of beautifully meaningful songs. Her incredible musicianship is enveloped by the arrangements and production of two-time Grammy winner, Kamau Kenyatta. Drummer Terreon Gully (Dianne Reeves, Stefon Harris and David Sanborn), harmonica player Grégoire Maret (Herbie Hancock and Pat Metheny) and Grammy winning trumpeter Curtis Taylor (Gregory Porter and Billy Childs) also help to create an elegant musical environment for Paulette’s one-of-a-kind artistry. “A Woman’s Story” reimagines the music of Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway and Luther Vandross – all musical partners from Paulette McWilliams’ storied career. Among the other composers she interprets are Janis Ian and Phoebe Snow. Her exquisite and personal reading of their melodies and lyrics is not to be missed…

Sarah Bernedtte - "Sad Poems On My Phone"

Sarah Bernadette is a New Jersey-born singer-songwriter whose music fuses pop, jazz, and R&B influences to create a unique sound. Roots Music Report says "“With its mix of highly original cabaret-style jazz-pop vocals, Sarah Bernadette's 2023 CD/EP - Sad Poems On My Phone - successfully introduces the young Ms. Bernadette to a new generation of music fans.

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Collin Sherman “Organism Made Luminous”

Experimental Electro-Acoustic Jazz, Ambient, Drone, Noise - On my fourteenth release, Organism Made Luminous, I use the same process I have used on past releases, where I play all of the instruments myself and overlay the parts. This album is more synth- and electronics-heavy than my last several albums

Violinist Diane Delin feat. pianist Jodie Christian "Chicago Standard Time"

violinist, composer, recording artist and educator. Her jazz work has earned her the Downbeat Magazine’s Critics’ Poll “Rising Star” category four times. She has also received such comments as: “Her elegance and expertise are always obvious,” from Jazz Times Magazine and “She’s really a fine player with exquisite taste” from Boston’s jazz critic Fred Bouchard.

Michael Morreale Stories of Recent Vintage-Vol 4

Michael recorded six albums and toured the world as a member of the Joe Jackson Band. He is the head of the Jazz Dept at College of Staten Island, City Univ of New York.

Gary Dial & Jay Anderson "Living A Dream We're Not In" Steeplechase Records

Garry has performed with Red Rodney, Dick Oatts, Dizzy Gillespie, Gerry Mulligan, Roy Haynes, Mel Lewis, Nat Adderly, Joe Lovano, and Jerry Bergonzi. Jay Anderson has performed/recorded with Woody Herman, Carmen McRae, Michael Brecker, Paul Bley, Bob Mintzer, John Abercrombie, Dave Liebman, Maria Schneider, John Scofield, Lee Konitz, Red Rodney, Ira Sullivan, Mike Stern, Anat Cohen, andToots Thielemans.

Chris Poland "Resistance" Ropeadope Records

Chris Poland is an American jazz fusion guitarist and creator/cofounder of the the Heavy Jazz/Rock/Fusion power trio OHM. Poland was a early member Megadeth and recently was inducted into the Heavy Metal Hall Of Fame.

Emily Mazzella - Awakening

"Emily is a beautiful singer. It's a joy to know that we have beautiful, young, and talented singers keeping' this incredible music alive..."- Sheila Jordan. Emily is currently studying Jazz Voice at the esteemed Conservatory of Music at Purchase College; the program led by the renowned Saxophonist David Dejesus. Emilywas rewarded the end of her freshman year with the prestigious Manitou Jazz Studies Scholar scholarship, granting her with her entire sophomore year of
admission.

Chanda Rule + Sweet Emma Band - "Hold On"

Work songs, chants, gospel, blues and NU-grooves. A brand new program with a deep Southern Rock and Blues feeling. A new development and reworking of the soul music of the southern states and always open drum grooves. PAO Records