 Cody Carpenter has once again delivered a high-energy instrumental progressive rock album titled, “Memories and Dreams”. Carpenter’s signature piano and keyboard chops are as instrumental as it is interpretative which leads the listener on a unique odyssey. Cody’s compositional and arranging skills continue to shine with his fourth CD as a leader and this original eleven-song outing. With “Memories and Dreams”, Cody takes the listener on a musical journey by way of flourishing keyboard phrases, deep grooves provided by bassist Jimmy Haslip, driving drums featuring Jimmy Branly, Virgil Donati, Scott Seiver. and the group is rounded out by the virtuosic guitar playing of Marco Sfogli and Cody Carpenter. Carpenter’s newest album project “Memories and Dreams” has more than lived up to his fans’ expectations of nothing less than 11 amazing examples of musical perfection.   Turkish vocalist and visionary MelBreeze’s album titled “I Love Paris” is a beautiful modern album featuring many talented artists. Produced, Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Scott Kinsey c/o Wishbone Studio and Kinesthetic Music. Now, after years of collaborating with Scott Kinsey, they’re debuting her first co- produced album, I Love Paris. The songs are born out of countless jam sessions where they riffed off each other, creating a fertile improvisational foundation. The album, chalked full of standards interpreted in untraditional ways, is a delight to discover. Whether it’s a Turkish children’s game song making an appearance in “Sentimental Journey.” Or improvised spoken word, creating a moment of storytelling in the middle of “I Love Paris.” Each song is a titillating reinterpretation of songs you know and love. Explore the journey of I Love Paris, and you, too, will fall in love with the odyssey.    Guitarists Nicolas Meier and Dewa Budjana (Group) release an amazing original album titled, "Flying Spirits" featuring Jimmy Haslip (bass), Asaf Sikis (drums), and Saat Syah (flutes). Mixed and Mastered by Karma Auger and Eric Gobel and produced by Nicolas Meier, Dewa Budjana, and Jimmy Haslip. About Nicolas Meier Photo Credit and courtesy Gregory Heath UK-based guitarist Nicolas Meier has carved a reputation out as one of the world's most original and uniquely talented guitarists. Drawing from a love of Turkish, Eastern & Middle Eastern music, Flamenco, Tango and more -- all mixed with jazz -- Meier's versatility and musical fluency extends well beyond that, even. (... so much so, that his considerable talents drew the attention of rock guitar legend, Jeff Beck, who made Nicolas a mainstay in The Jeff Beck Group -- carrying him on two world tours during the course of the last several years). Nicolas has worked with: Jeff Beck Group Jimmy Haslip Vinnie Colaiuta About Dewa Budjana Photo credit and courtesy Sigi Baramsky Dewa Budjana’s band Gigi has been going strong for more than twenty five years now –packing out huge venues and selling millions of albums. In an historical context, Dewa Budjana is unquestionably one of his nation’s well known, beloved musicians. But Gigi represents a fraction of his musical persona. A master composer, arranger and producer, Dewa Budjana has, in just a few short years, amassed a masterful collection of progressive music albums as a solo artist – work which transcends genre, in glorious fashion. Dewa has worked with: Peter Erskine - Bob Mintzer - Antonio Sanchez - Ben Williams - Joe Locke - Gary Husband - John McLaughlin - Vinnie Colaiuta - Jimmy Haslip - Jimmy Johnson - Mike Landau - Guthrie Govan - Chad Wackerman - Jack Dejohnette - Tony Levin - Jordan Rudess - Mohini Dey - Marco Minnemann - John Frusciante - Mike Stern and many others...   Dewa Budjana Group (from L to R): Saat Syah, Nicolas Meier, Dewa Budjana, Jimmy Haslip, Asaf Sikis. Photo credit and courtesy - Sigi Baramsky |
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