Afro Blue YNR Productions German-American pianist Benjamin Lackner makes

German-American pianist Benjamin Lackner makes his highly melodious ECM debut with an all-star quartet of trumpeter Mathias Eick

clearly inspired by the energetic support and communicative power of Marcin Wasilewski

we pick up on the producer duties for four of the tracks

Alessi’s unique tone is as limber

Daniel Casimir and Kamaal Williams) and did 2 improvised performances as part of a 2-night showcase called CHICAGOxLONDON at legendary UK Jazz hub Total Refreshment Centre (TRC)

Afro Blue YNR Productions German-American pianist Benjamin Lackner makesIf you collect vintage 70's soul jazz vinyl, there is a good chance that you already own a record that features the amazing vocal talents of Dee Dee Bridgewater. Whether it be Roy Ayers, Norman Connors, Billy Parker or Carlos Garnett Dee Dee is the glue that fuses these artists together. Although best known for her jazz work, Dee Dee has had a wonderfully rich and varied career encompassing soul, musicals, gospel, and underground disco from the 70s to