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Called “an old spirit in a young man’s body,” Jazz saxophonist, educator, composer and arranger Tim Mayer has dedicated his life’s work to mastering the language of Jazz as a saxophonist. This becomes evident upon hearing him, and is why he is in demand in a variety of musical settings.
The multiplicity of Americas summarizes the point that he wants to make through his music: There was, and still is, more than one America. Zenón’s album includes a track, “América, el Continente,” that describes the continent, rather than the country, of America.
Juan María Solare‘s new album is called ‘Colores de un otoño incipiente’ (translating to ‘Colours of an incipient Autumn’). A first question arises: “But Juan, it is not autumn now!” Yes, it is also autumn – but in the Southern Hemisphere, where the pianist was born.
Jill Scott’s exclusive track “Still Here” is a prime example, offering inspirational vibes that are ideal for the challenges facing the country, and by extension, the world today. You’ll also hear additional hidden tracks by Jill, Darius Rucker with his soul-stirring solo acoustic ballad “10 Years”, Kindred The Family Soul, and more.
