Albums most popular in the United States●Crossover Jazz

Tracks: 12 Release date: 1961-01-03 $9.99

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1. Powerful Music - I had not heard of Nubya Garcia until coming across her name on other Jazz collaboration albums. I decided to sample some of her music and was very impressed. I especially connected with her song "Fly Free". Just a beautiful composition by a young and extremely talented artist. I'm very excited to hear more!
2019-08-12

Tracks: 12 Release date: 2010-07-19 Get

Tracks: 12 Release date: 2010-01-01 $11.99

Tracks: 19 Release date: 2017-05-19 $9.99

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1. This is my kind of Jazz - I only heard of him because I was looking up videos on growing dreadlocks and the kid had “Troupeau bleu” playing... I love jazz music and chillhop... Listened just that one song by Cortex and I became a fan! I’m getting the rest of this album and any of what else he may have when payday comes around for me!
2017-12-23

Tracks: 11 Release date: 2013-11-05 $9.99

Tracks: 13 Release date: 1992-11-12 $10.99

Tracks: 12 Release date: 1961-06-01 $9.99

Tracks: 11 Release date: 2017-01-20 $9.99

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1. Bright Eyes - Victor Provost latest release "Bright Eyes" is a musical statement that he will be a major force in the jazz community. He performs with great precision, skill, and technique that Dave Samuels and Andy Narell would be proud of. He improvises like a master of any instrument and although he's playing one steel drum it sounds like he's playing several. His personnel on Bright Eyes are some of the great musicians of our time and these artists know recording this CD is a Grammy Award possibility.
2017-06-24

2. Jazz at its finest! - I have to thank Reginald Cyntje for introducing me to the amazing sound of Victor Provost! From the minute I heard his unique sound on the evening of August , at An die Musik LIVE in Baltimore, I knew I was hearing greatness! Victor is a steel pannist, composer, and educator who has a sound that will mesmerize, groove, and entertain you. On that Saturday evening, he accompanied Reginald on the release of "Love," a great album on its own merit, along with Herman Burney on bass, Mark Meadows on piano, Eric Kennedy on drums, Christie Dashiell on vocals, and Todd Marcus on bass clarinet. Victor has recently released "Bright Eyes," his latest album, and once again he has taken the steel pan and Jazz to a new level. Bringing in some powerhouse Jazz musicians, "Bright Eyes" is for me the album that other Jazz artists have to measure up to for . From the energetic first track, Eastern Standard Time, featuring outstanding saxophonist Tedd Baker, to the gritty third track Fitt Street, and onto the title track Bright Eyes featuring the great vibraphonist Joe Locke, to my favorite, Fête Antillaise that just blew me away, Victor and crew seamlessly give the listener a journey they will never forget. I can't recommend this album enough to those who appreciate professionalism in the art of music. Please support Victor in this project and continue to support live music and especially your local Jazz musicians!
2017-02-03

3. Musically Amazing - This Album is simply phenomenal, well balance and the level of musicianship is first class. Victor Provost redefines the Steel Pan and expands the instrument introducing it to us in a manner that we have not heard. A variety of styles are expressed in the various songs showing a level of diversity on par with the best. This album will open you ears and mind!
2017-01-25

Tracks: 11 Release date: 2016-12-02 $9.99

Tracks: 13 Release date: 2015-10-30 Get

Tracks: 12 Release date: 1958-01-07 $9.99

Tracks: 10 Release date: 2013-09-06 $10.99

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1. Headphone Commute Review - World’s new favorite trumpet player returns to Rune Grammofon with Places Of Worship. Followed by experimental ambient, modern classical, and jazz communities alike, this Norwegian shaman of sound bridges the gaps of styles and forms with his unmistakably unique control of the instrument. Arve Henriksen doesn’t simply play the trumpet, the brass is merely an extension of his breath. This observation is confirmed by many Norwegian honors, including the Buddyprisen, Radka Toneff Memorial Award and Kongsberg Jazz Award. Among his numerous collaborations, most notably as a member of the Supersilent supergroup (which features Helge Sten, aka Deathprod, and Stale Storløkken), it is his solo works that I am mostly drawn to, three of which have already appeared on the Oslo based Rune Grammofon. Perhaps nothing is more striking and enchanting than the opening of the album, titled “Adhān” (the Islamic call to worship, with the root of the word derived from the Arabic ‘adhina’, which means ‘to listen’). Set among a field recording of chirping birds and barely audible and very distant voices of the muezzin, we find Henriksen echo the motifs of the prayer with an instrument whose ambiance is lost among the wind. Suddenly the trumpet gets submerged in beautiful reverb, the strings come in along with orchestral arrangement, and we are fully enveloped by captivating textures. This is where we drown. Deriving inspiration from various locations of worship, Henriksen composes ten tone poems set around religious buildings, holy places, and abandoned ruins. Although the music does not carry any particular religious connotation, it nevertheless touches on moments of reflection, introspection, and even the sudden fear of the unknown. This exalted sound exudes haunting beauty, spiritual sensitivity, and apparitions of those that have already left. “Making the aura of these places audible, Henriksen’s haunted horn and idiosyncratic treble vocals carry an air of treading on forbidden territory, stirring up the dust of forgotten spirits.“ Another dazzling element of the album is the reminder of Henriksen’s distinctive soprano voice, which could be easily mistaken for that of a woman’s. It is particularly arresting on “Lament”, where it soars above falsetto range, resembling a flute-like melody with breathy overtones. If words did not contribute to the concept, one would easily draw an immediate parallel of tonal fluctuations between the trumpet and his voice. The moody pieces at times enter a shadow territory of dark ambiance (just as I like it), evoking specters, phantoms and ghosts of temples, churches and mosques, indubitably carrying the history, magnetism and energy of human praise, solitude and angst among these sacred places of worship. The recording features additional appearances and samples from Jan Bang, Eivind Aarset and The Norwegian Wind Ensemble, most notable of which is the charming singing by Erik Honoré, on the very last track, titled “Shelter From The Storm”. Places of Worship is highly recommended for fans of Miles Davis, Jon Hassell, David Sylvian, Triosk and Fennesz. Be sure to also check out Henriksen’s past releases, Sakuteiki (), Chiaroscuro (), and Strjon (), all available directly from Rune Grammofon. For a quick tour of the label, track down the limited edition ″ box set of favorite various selections celebrating releases by the label, titled Sailing To Byzantium.
2014-04-13

Tracks: 16 Release date: 2014-11-16 $9.99

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Tracks: 13 Release date: 2001-12-31 $10.99

Tracks: 11 Release date: 2017-08-18 $10.99

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1. One of a kind - I love this mastery over the saxophone coupled with vocal prowess that makes this record one of a kind! BABY COFFEE begins with a sense of expectation that does not disappoint and leaves you feeling exuberant. The suave and sensual GIRLS GOT MOVE draws you in with the vocals and the upbeat tempo. MAKE ME CRAZY lives up to its boast, with a wonderfully intricate and complex build-up; a track I’ll play over and over again! I love the soulful SAY GOODBYE; a great song with the music and lyrics complementing each other perfectly. The title track DRIVEN is my favourite, dynamic with a heady pace from start to finish.
2017-10-15

2. Awesomeness - I am in total awe with the new release of "Driven"! Being that I love Sax ; this CD puts a different spin on Smooth Jazz! A must have for any Smooth Jazz Lover's Collection. My favorites are "Baby Coffee" and "Get Your Smooth On" I totally love it and I'm impressed! Looks like I need to pick up the previous release as well! Congratulations Saxophonist Michael J Thomas on a well produced CD!! Kudos!! Always!! -JazzyLady (Ms. Wanda) musicarsonist
2017-08-25

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