David Sanborn, the six time Grammy winner, smooth jazz saxophonist, is releasing his 23rd solo album - Here and Gone on August 12th!

(New York, NY) -- HERE AND GONE - the new record from the legendary David Sanborn - is set for release on Decca Records in the US, Tuesday, August 12, 2008.

HERE AND GONE is a tribute to the sound of Hank Crawford, David "Fathead" Newman, Ray Charles, etc. Backing Sanborn are Steve Gadd (drums) and Christian McBride (bass). Guests include Eric Clapton, Joss Stone, Sam Moore, Derek Trucks and Anthony Wilson. HERE AND GONE was produced by yet another legend and longtime friend: Phil Ramone.

"Joss is a real phenomenon," Sanborn says. "It takes a forceful talent to take a song ["I Believe It to My Soul"] that Ray Charles not only wrote but really defined and put your own identity on it."

Sanborn, who has been friends with Eric Clapton for many years and a collaborator with him on several previous projects, asked Eric to play on Percy Mayfield's "I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town."

"Fortunately he agreed not only to sing on it but play on it! But he's got such a great understanding of what the music is about and the way it should be presented."

Sanborn's song selection - like "I've Got News For You" which features Sam Moore of Sam & Dave fame - gives the listener a glimpse to his sense of humor.

Sanborn, an unrivaled player who straddles the pop and jazz worlds while commanding respect in both, has worked with Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder and The Rolling Stones to name just a few. Remember David Bowie's "Young Americans" or the Saturday Night Live theme - that's Sanborn.

Night Music - his groundbreaking music television show on NBC - was produced by SNL's creator Lorne Michaels and featured a remarkably diverse guest artist list including Lou Reed, Sonic Youth, Sonny Rollins, the Pixies, Leonard Cohen and Al Green. Many of these episodes are on YouTube.

As a child, David had polio. His doctor suggested he play a wind instrument to improve his lung strength. His father took him to a basketball game in his hometown of St. Louis. Hank Crawford performed during halftime, Sanborn was inspired and immediately took up the sax - the rest is history.

Sanborn will tour later this summer in support of HERE AND GONE. Bio and photos are at bighassle.com. Set this date to your diary, August 12, 2008. Be the first one to have his 23rd album from the legendary David Sanborn!

Quincy Jones: 50 Years in Music - Live at Montreux 1996 (2008)

Quincy Jones is an American music legend and one of the most successful black American artists of all time. He has excelled as a performer, arranger, composer and producer (he produced Michael Jackson's "Thriller", the best selling album of all time worldwide). Having previously received an astonishing 27 Grammy Awards, Quincy Jones will be specially honored at the 2008 Awards in February just prior to his 75th birthday in March. This Montreux concert from 1996 was put together by Quincy to celebrate 50 years of making music and features guest appearances by many of the artists that he has worked with over the years.

TRACK LISTING:

1) Kingfish 2) Stockholm Sweetnin' (with David Sanborn) 3) Perdido (with Patti Austin) 4) The Midnight Sun Will Never Set (with David Sanborn) 5) Tickle Toe (with James Morrison) 6) Moanin' (with James Morrison) 7) Shiny Stockings (with Patti Austin) 8) Airmail Special (with Gerald Albright, James Morrison & David Sanborn) 9) In The Heat Of The Night (with Mick Hucknall) 10) Everything Must Change (with Mick Hucknall & Chaka Khan) 11) Grace Notes (with Toots Thielemans) 12) Walking In Space (with Patti Austin, Gerald Albright, James Morrison & David Sanborn) 13) After You've Gone (with Phil Collins) 14) Miss Celie's Blues (with Brody Buster & Chaka Khan) 15) Dirty Dozens (with Patti Austin & Chaka Khan) 16) Setembro (Brazilian Wedding Song) (with Patti Austin & Toots Thielemans) 17) Angel (with Mick Hucknall) 18) Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me (with Gerald Albright & Phil Collins) 19) Brown Ballad (with Toots Thielemans) 20) Let The Good Times Roll (with Gerald Albright, Brody Buster, Phil Collins, Mick Hucknall, Chaka Khan & Claude Nobs) BONUS FEATURES Quincy Jones in Conversation at Montreux in 2007.

Dave Koz - At the Movies - 2008

Lush, heartfelt, and elegant, At the Movies finds smooth jazz saxophonist Dave Koz celebrating his favorite movie themes. Featured here are such classic movie melodies as "Over the Rainbow," "The Shadow of Your Smile," and "The Pink Panther," as well as more contemporary songs like "A Whole New World" and the main theme from "Schindler's List." Showcased beautifully throughout At the Movies is Koz's deftly melodic and supple saxophone sound, which truly evinces his obvious love of film and film music. It also doesn't hurt that he's often backed by a full orchestra and a big band here: they add to the widescreen, cinematic sound he's going for. Also engaging are Koz's guest artist choices, including trumpeter Chris Botti, vocalists Johnny Mathis, Barry Manilow, Donna Summer, Vanessa Williams, and others. A year after the original album produced by Phil Ramone appeared, and then appended and re-released with a coupe of bonus cuts (including "Alfie," and "Love Theme from the Godfather") This DVD contains ten of the performances with singers Vanessa Williams, Johnny Mathis, Peter White, and Barry Manilow reprising their performances in front of the camera.

Al Jarreau and George Benson - Live at Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland - July - 2007

Last July 12, 2007 at Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. The music world was dazzled by a harmonic convergence of superstars when Singer/guitarist/songwriter George Benson teams with vocalist extraordinaire /songwriter Al Jarreau. Friends and label-mates for over three decades, this outing marks the first time that the two artists, both multiple GRAMMY® winners with Gold and Platinum selling albums.

Benson and Jarreau first met in the mid-1970s at the Coconut Grove Ballroom in the landmark Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Benson recalls, “Al sang lyrics to ‘Take Five’ which I’d never heard before. I’d recorded an instrumental version of the track on my album Bad Benson, so I was really checking this cat out. His style of improvising was quite interesting.” Of Benson, Jarreau adds, “George and I share something of the same age, but George can describe things he was doing as a professional at the age of 8! He was an idol within the jazz community, one that I aspired to, but I didn’t arrive on the scene with my first record until seventeen years later in 1975. George was a hero to me.” “He’s a prolific cat,” finishes the guitarist. “I’ve always loved Al, but I have a different respect for him now.”

Their music brought the concert into a different level of entertainment. Good old memories from two known jazz artists. You will enjoy watching these two giants performing at their best. Although this concert was advertise for both artists to perform together but unfortunately they only sang 1 song along with one another. The song is "Summer Breeze" The rest of the concert had individual performances from George and Al. Anyway, both exibited their best hit songs and the concert lasted for almost an hour.

George Benson & Al Jarreau -Givin' It Up
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VOICES OF THE CONCORD JAZZ - Live at Montreux - Switzerland - 2004

The clean, tasteful, accessible, and swinging sound of Concord Records is well showcased on Voices of Concord Jazz, a collection of 20 live performances (both small group and big band) by seven of the California-based label's jazz singers. In truth, there's nothing earth-shattering to be found in these 105 minutes--no Sarahs, Billies, Mels, or Ellas are on hand (although Patti Austin certainly evokes Miss Fitzgerald in a set that includes "Mr. Paganini" and a tour de force "How High the Moon"). But while the Concord approach has usually been more about entertaining and engaging listeners than challenging them, this is decidedly not the pallid style commonly known as "smooth jazz"; indeed, the occasional Vegas-isms of singers like Peter Cincotti (virtually a younger Harry Connick Jr.) and Curtis Stigers are more than balanced by their instrumental prowess on piano and sax, respectively. Elsewhere, Karrin Allyson shines in a too-brief set that includes the Bobby Timmons standard "Moanin'" (with lyrics by Jon Hendricks), while the bluesy, sultry "Stay Away from Bill," her duet with Diane Schuur (an extraordinarily powerful vocalist with an unfortunate tendency to shriek), is a highlight. Others include Dave Samuels, Nnenna Freelon and Monica Mancini (daughter of Henry); all are backed by some superb players, including a mostly German WDR big band conducted by the estimable Tom Scott. 

Astrud Gilberto - Live at ZDF Jazz Club, Germany - 1988

How can anybody not recognize this very distinct voice? The Queen of Bossa Nova - Astrud Gilberto. Astrud gained popularity during the the 60's and has become the voice of an angel from Brazil. During those days every singer started imitating her very soft and gentle voice. Born in Brazil with a German Father and practically grew up in Rio De Janiero. Now risiding permanently in the United States.

As you travel around the world you can always hear her music. Probably the most popular song she made is "The Shadow of Your Smile" Which was a big hit and went up the charts for several months. In this 1988 concert video at ZDF jazz club, Germany. You will notice that she still has her vibrant voice. Songs here were mostly sung in Portuguese language singing along with her band. Also appearing with her here is the son of Antonio Carlos Jobim - Paulo Jobim. Playing his accoustic guitar and singing to the tunes of "Samba do Soho" , "Mantiqueira", "Cumbia", and "Milkyway"

Tracks:

The Girl from Ipanema
Ponteio
My Friend Flora
Adeus America
Canto de Ossanha
Samba do Soho
Mantiqueira
Cumbia
Milkyway
Aqua de Beber ( English Version)

Enjoy the classic style singing of Astrud Gilberto for an hour of Bossa Nova!

Shirley Horn - Live At The Village Vanguard - New York, USA - 1991 - 2006 release

Her ballads are sensitive and knowing, and on the jazzy up-tempos Shirley horn swings like hell! In this very rare live performance captured at New York's Village Vanguard in 1991, renowed jazz singer, pianist and GRAMMY winner Shirley Horn displays her astounding musical command through 12 classic songs, accompanied by the inimitable Charles Ables on bass and Steve Williams on drums. See and hear why this elegant artist was truly one of a kind, and why the legendary Johhnny Mandel said of her: " Shirley Horn is the one singer who all the other great singers - Peggy Lee, Carmen McRae - bow down to" 78 minutes of pure jazz swingin with the legendary jazz singer Shirley Horn.


JAZZ TRACKS:

Change Partners
IVe Got the World on a String
How Am I to know?
Wild is the Wind
The Rules of the Road
One at a time
Nice and Easy
Iam Just fooling Myself
Isn't it aPity?
Return to Paradise
Quietly There