Ted Brancato - The Next StepAfter 30 years as a pianist composer songwriter arranger around New York City, and touring the world with singers such as Gene McDaniels, Dee Daniels, and Jeanie Bryson, Seattle native Ted Brancato distills his experiences into this, his debut album. His band, including legendary bassist Ron Carter, drummer Terry Silverlight, and the soulful saxophonist Matt Langley, among others, form a cohesive voice as they present 14 originals that span a

racial burlesque

It is akin to something Madlib might dream up whilst lost in Japan collaborating with Min'y players at a recording session

The five albums in this series will focus on tunes with a dance tempo

Clara Schumann and Lili Boulanger - Duo Bols & Bjørkøe - The Duo Bols and Bjørkøe have their fifth anniversary in 2022

Hollreiser/ Bamberg Symphony Orch/ Perlea - Nutcracker Suite

His first record as a leader

Eric Tsang

But no one said it would be easy

Army Arrangement is about Nigeria's attempt at 'democracy' in 1979 after more than a decade of military rule

which gives a quietly searing view of a post-9/11 America that is struggling to live up to it's promise of tolerance and civil justice for all

Bugz in the Attic and 4hero among others

The original libretto