It takes a pretty confident artist to decide to take on a project that pays tribute to one of the greatest jazz & R&B artists of modern time – the iconic George Benson. Such an artist just stepped up, grabbed his “axe,” and said Let’s do this and do it right. What you have here is that artist, U-Nam, laying out some sweat-inducing, fiery interpretations of some of the famed guitarist’s best jams. Of course, these are only a handful, but this handful, called here Weekend in L.A. (A Tribute to George Benson) is a great choice of selections. Full of bite and soul, each piece packs a solid punch and certainly gives Benson an enthusiastic nod of respect and love, while at the same time, showing off the glowering personal talent of U-Nam as he flawlessly fires off one precious pearl after another.

Популярные песни Фрэнка Синатры в исполнении известного гитариста, бас-гитариста и продюсера Jack Jezzro в сопровождении оркестра.

"Dear Mr. Sinatra" - специальный альбом джазового певца и гитариста John Pizzarelli, посвященный творчеству Frank Sinatra, выпущен 18 июля 2006 года при участии Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, под руководством Jeff Hamilton и John Clayton. С этой программой музыканты гастролировали до выхода диска. Получились мягкие и чувственные интерпретации песен великого Синатры.

Paul McCartney’s songs will be in the spotlight once again, thanks to guitarist John Pizzarelli. Concord Records will release Midnight McCartney on Sept. 11. The album will feature jazz arrangements of McCartney’s compositions, focusing predominantly on the post-Beatles period. Notable tracks include “Love In The Open Air” (from the soundtrack to the 1967 film The Family Way), “Junk,” “Warm And Beautiful” and “My Valentine,” from the 2012 album Kisses On The Bottom (Hear Music).

For all those The Carpenters lovers, Ms. Parrott hands out a "Ticket To Ride" back to a simpler time when Karen and Richard Carpenter were spreading the love through melodious tunes and meaningful lyrics. Australia-born Ms. Parrott began her musical path as a piano and flute player, but soon settled on double bass as her forte. On Yesterday Once More: The Carpenters Song Book, she provide both bass and vocals, alongside Ken Peplowski, John Di Martino, Frank Vignola and Alvin Atkinson.

This Arbors CD is vocalist/string bassist Nicki Parrott’s interpretation of songs associated with late vocalist/pianist Blossom Dearie. It’s interesting to compare and contrast these two talented vocalist-instrumentalists. They both have unique, clear vocal delivery and subtle tones.

Nicki Parrott plays bass and sings Nat King Cole’s songbook with the help of fellow jazzmates John Di Martino on piano, Frank Vignola on guitar and Lisa Parrott on saxophone and clarinet. Born in Newcastle, Australia, Nicki started her musical training at age four with the piano, followed by the flute, soon after. Nicki switched to double bass at the age of 15. After graduating high school she moved to Sydney to study jazz at the New South Wales Conservatorium of Music where she began to play with Australian musicians such as Mike Nock, Dale Barlow, Paul Grabowsky, Bernie McGann, and Ten Part Invention. She also toured Australia with Russian musicians Daniel Kramer and Alexander Fischer and American trumpeters Bobby Shew and Chuck Findley. She continued her studies with various bassists including visiting artists Ray Brown and John Clayton.