jazz explorers
imaginative and captivating music
...... tim duffy again captures sunlight
with his expressive collaborators,
this music from the heart..............
If you know about The Jazz Explorers, it is probably from their award winning CD,
Jazz My Soul, which is available here!
An exciting new disc is in mixing, and we are also excited to announce the "Tim Duffy 40th Anniversary of creative music" concert, featuring a live appearance by The Jazz Explorers, in Denver, CO, May 31st, 2009!
click here for details!
now playing: "New Europa"
written by Tim Duffy (2002 Chapparrazzo Music ASCAP)
from the 2009 album Strength To Climb
electric piano Eric Gunnison
soprano sax Dave Liebman
bass, baja sexto Kimet Stone
drums Victor Lewis
piano George Cables
percussion Christian Teele
fleughelhorn Brad Goode
trombone Bob Funk
Click here to hear the sounds
of Jazz My Soul, the new release by Jazz Explorers!
Buy CDs here......!!
Jazz My Soul has been chosen as a top 25 release in 2007
across all categories at indie-music.com !!!
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*
#2 On WNMC Top 10 Jazz 6/1 - 6/7 c/o www.ejazznews.com
#7 On www.Allaboutjazz.com
"This is one of the finest releases of 2007 .... outstanding artists ... Just fantastic!" Jacques Emond, CKCU-FM Ottawa, CA
"...one of the best recordings to hit the jazzscape to date...", Sheldon Nunn, KTSU 90.9 FM, TX
"Tim Duffy ...a romantic, especially with Carmen Lundy's interpretation of his song, "Autumn"...a premier appearance... her embellished phrasing reminds me of the great past jazz singers, Sarah Vaughn, Carmen McRea and Dakota Staton...should be played over and over on those fragile late nights..." Dick Crockett, 88.7 fm Sacramento, CA
"I have had great pleasure in playing almost every track of this superb recording on my national jazz Program "Jazz Hour" [broadcast nationally to 180 stations in Australia]...strong composition and arrangement ... superb musicianship...what a treat the two vocals by Carmen Lundy were! She is a great singer and George Cables piano is unique and full of power as usual - and originality. Thank you so much for the album which I will treasure and always add tracks to my playlist from." Barry O'Sullivan BLU FM 89.1, Australia
"HYP-Notic, cool ...vocals that will mesmerize you into a trance. That's what this CD by Jazz Explorers is all about. The vocals by Carmen Lundy and the group will haunt you. ... The band is superb and tight. A must have!" Leon Reyes KVMR Radio 89.5 FM Nevada City/Sacramento Ca
"... highly enjoyable CD... excellent compositions and playing ... very high quality vocals from Carmen Lundy." Martin Wright, Radio 3ZZZ, AU
"...skilled songwriting, expert soloists, relaxing yet exciting... fresh...new... jazz for the 21st century. I haven't heard anything quite like it. Superb recording quality, great production..." Rick Brunermer, Jazz Fan, USA
"What a great sound..." Michael Criddle OzRadio Triple H-FM AU
"An excellent recording..." Tony Wickham, RADIO MALDWYN, UK
As you can see, Jazz My Soul by The Jazz Explorers, released by Rhythm Dynamics, is receiving superb reviews. The "Buzz" is growing in the USA, Europe, Australia, and Canada. Jazz My Soul is showing broad appeal with almost every track reported getting airplay.
This extraordinary project features great performances by a unique gathering of jazz legends, including: George Cables, Dave Liebman, Carmen Lundy, Billy Hart, Sonny Fortune, Victor Lewis, and Cecil McBee, with a strong supporting cast. Jazz My Soul propels contemporary mainstream jazz forward with power and subtlety.
The Jazz Explorers perform the soulful original music of Boulder, Colorado composer, producer, and band leader Tim Duffy, whose influences include Duke Ellington, Howlin' Wolf, Charles Lloyd, Sun Ra, and James Brown.
Producer Bob Funk brings to this project a broad range of musical experience, as an original member of The Uptown Horns, including live performance and/or recording with Ray Charles, The Rolling Stones, BB King, Stevie Wonder, Tom Waits, Albert Collins, Sammy Davis Jr., David Sanborn, James Brown, Sam Moore, and Frank Sinatra Jr.
Jazz My Soul features two shimmering vocals, "We're Only Human" and "Autumn," both with deep undercurrents, exquisitely interpreted by the great Carmen Lundy, that bridge the classic/smooth/contemporary categories.
The instrumental tracks of Jazz My Soul convey a broad range of emotions from the driving hard-bop "International Ballistic Soul Kiss" (with a burning solo by Dave Liebman) to the profound piano of George Cables on "Our Father," "Mystique," and "Moroccan," culminating with the heartfelt tribute, "In Memorium, Elvin Jones" delivered by former band mate Sonny Fortune. From atmospheric to inspiring, Jazz My Soul is the real deal.
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Website:
http://www.jazzexplorers.net
CD for sale at CD Baby:
http://cdbaby.com/cd/jazzexplorers
iTunes: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=251814891
Contact us at info@jazzexplorers.net or call 201-386-1376
The Jazz Explorers and Rhythm Dynamics wish to thank all of our early supporters, including: