Holli Ross
2011
Jazz
One of the co-founders of a fine vocal trio, String of Pearls, with twenty-five years of working in ensembles, Holli Ross’ solo album JazzTimes called “ a star sapphire: deep, indigo-hued and immaculately pure, yet shot through with a captivating smokiness.” As a lyricist, she’s written great words for many jazz instrumental compositions, including several tracks here.
Eddie Mendenhall
2011
Jazz
Pianist Eddie Mendenhall, well known on the Monterey, California jazz scene, makes his debut as a leader on Cosine Meets Tangent, featuring New York veteran vibraphonist/percussionist Mark Sherman exploring compositions leading with piano, and vibes.
Mendenhall was a member of the Ray Brown’s Great Big Band for over five years, and did a seven-year tour of the Tokyo jazz scene.
Here he is joined by Brown Band bassist John Schifflett, and veteran drummer Akira Tana.
Cynthia Holiday and the Cedar Walton Trio
2008
Jazz
Released in 2008, Cynthia’s debut CD “All The Way” was produced by John Snyder and Eulis Cathey with guest artists pianist Cedar Walton, bassist David Williams and drummer Joe Farnsworth for Miles High Records.
Willie Williams
2007
Jazz
Saxophonist Willie Williams’ Comet Ride features bassist Gary Wang, and drummer Rudy Walker. AllAboutJazz.com notes: “Williams’ tenor, with lightning speed, dexterity and chops to spare, named [the album] for the roller coaster ride in Hershey Park, Pennsylvania where a much younger Willie Williams experienced his first “Comet” ride.” Climb aboard for an album full of delightful twists and turns.
Mark Sherman
2007
Jazz
Mark Sherman’s 2007 release of post-Bop to the outer edge of hard-Bop in six originals and four standards with soaring individual solos from leader, and vibraphonist. Sherman and trumpeter and flugelhornist Joe Magnarelli’s interplay takes this album to a new level. Likewise, check out “Lazy Autumn” pianist Allen Farnham’s biggest contribution to the album or Chembo Corniel’s commanding performance on “Wapango.”