Blue Truffle Newsletter - May

Published: Wed, 05/07/14


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In this issue: Private jazz lessons via Skype, Mother's Day gifts, new European imports (Marc Thomas, Parisian vocalist, Yiannis Kassetas, saxophonists and composer from Athens), featured albums, videos, books, jazz organizations and more.

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Mother's Day Gifts - never too late for an online gift card

Give the gift of music this Mother's Day!  

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From Paris, France:    Marc Thomas - "Pardon My French"

Award-winning French vocalist Marc Thomas 5th album "Pardon My French" features  four original modern jazz compositions by French pianist/composer Vincent Bourgeyx.


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From Athens, Greece:   Yiannis Kassetas & the Funk Wizards - "Funkabyss"

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Inspired by the sea, featuring all original compositions and arrangements by Greek saxophonist Yiannis Kassetas, accompanied by the Funk Wizards.

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From New York City:   Jonathan Saraga - "First Vision"

Award-winning New York City native trumpeter Jonathan Saraga's debut album "First Vision" features  six original ultra-modern jazz compositions.

Jonathan is accompanied by a few of today's most innovative up-and-coming jazz artists.

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Upcoming Release: Ed Byrne "Two Shades of Blue"

Ed Byrne (leader, trombone)

John Abercombie (guitar)

Jim McNeely (piano)

Ron McClure (bass)

Victor Lewis (drums)

Milton Cardona (percussion)

Mick Goodrick (guitar)

Bob Gullotti (drums)

John Lockwood (bass)

Featuring a few of today's most critically acclaimed jazz artists from New York and Boston, Two Shades of Blue includes Ed Byrne's five original compositions that combine post-bop, Latin jazz, swing, blues, and funk.

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Athens, Greece: Kassetas-Spanos "Jungle of Illusions"

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"Jungle of Illusions" features a fusion of Eastern textures and modal harmonies composed and performed by Yiannis Kassetas and George Spanos, together with several of Greece's finest jazz musicians.

Saxophonist, composer and arranger Yiannis Kassetas is now back in Greece from his recent U.S.A. Jungle of Illusions Tour.

Drummer, composer and arranger George Spanos recently moved from Athens, Greece to New York City and has been performing with world-renowned saxophonist John Zorn at The Stone, one of New York's most prestigious jazz venues.

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New Release: Carl Clements "Forth and Back"

"Forth and Back" features original modern jazz compositions by progressive jazz saxophonist and composer 

Carl Clements featuring

Bennett Paster (piano)

Jim Whitney (bass)

Diego Voglin (drums)

As one of today's most in demand jazz saxophonists, Carl regularly performs jazz and world (Indian) music in jazz clubs and festivals throughout the U.S, Europe and Asia.  Cover art features original painting by Amanda Barrow.


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Featured Videos
"Birthday Tune" - Marc Thomas-from his latest album "Pardon My French" - click to play video

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"Leave Me" - Dave Frank & the Brothers of Contrapuntal Swing - click to play video
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Dave Frank's "Joy of Improv" - Volumes 1 and 2

Dave Frank's "Joy of Improv" books are  currently being used as course material at universities and music schools worldwide, and is designed for players of all instruments as a way to develop the necessary foundation needed for a lifetime of blues and jazz improvisation.

Unlike many of the jazz instruction books on the market, JOI is a comprehensive curriculum for the aspiring improviser. Each book contains 26 lessons of graduated difficulty, and every lesson includes a technical exercise, loads of hip jazz voicings, a "solo pattern" for transposition, and an original blues tune and jazz line (based on a standard) written by Dave.

Each book includes a CD enhanced for PC and Mac containing valuable verbal teaching by Dave, and recordings of all the exercise and tunes.
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Blue Truffle Music Store (FLACs, MP3s, CDs, etc.)

The Blue Truffle Music Store features selected jazz albums from independent artists and record labels. The Blue Truffle Music Store specializes in providing comprehensive artists pages containing track samples, detailed liner notes, artist bios, album-specific composer's notes, photos, videos, etc.

Stay tuned as we continue to expand our catalog with more fine jazz from today's top artists.                         Shop now:  bluetrufflemusic.com

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Featured Jazz Organization: New Brunswick Jazz Project

Since 2010 the New Brunswick Jazz Project has been making Central Jersey a destination for great jazz, bringing world renowned veteran musicians and emerging talent to local venues every week.

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