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Pure Mellow Jazz

Made with a lot of love for the original. Just added a classic old fashion rock twist to it. 

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Caribou - Bees (John Bowtie Edit)

Finally available, Pink Martini's exquisite arrangement of Maurice Ravel's "Bolero", one of the cornerstones of the band's live performances, was originally a pivotal part of their debut album "Sympathique." But the song was removed from the album after only a small initial pressing had circulated, due to publishing complications with the Ravel estate.  

Now, timed perfectly for the occasion of the album's 20th anniversary, "Bolero" has entered the public domain and finally again available to the public. It will be restored to its proper place on Pink Martini's 20th Anniversary Edition of Sympathique, to be released on June 29, 2018.

Bolero

Pink Martini's first studio release since 2016's "Je dis oui!", this epic version of the Helen Reddy classic features both of the band's powerful lead singers, China Forbes & Storm Large.

I Am Woman

From Aaron Goldberg's "At The Edge of The World" (11/16) on Sunnyside Records.

For the past two decades pianist Aaron Goldberg has crisscrossed the globe, spreading his music and absorbing local knowledge along the way.  True to the jazz mentality, he learned to embrace serendipity as an artistic muse.  Five years ago this month, in an historic chateau at the exact geographic center of France, Goldberg was reunited with an early influence.  Soon a new project began to take shape.  Goldberg’s latest recording, At The Edge of The World, documents this recent collaboration with drummer and percussionist Leon Parker, a brilliant innovator and performer, in a new trio along with the gifted bassist Matt Penman. 

While studying at the New School in the early 1990’s Goldberg was introduced to Parker’s singular playing alongside keyboard icons including Kenny Barron, Brad Mehldau and Jacky Terrasson. Parker was a trailblazer on the kit, intent on developing a distinct language and sound all his own. Goldberg went on to attend Harvard but would return in the summers to the City to make sessions with both innovative peers and big city legends, including a multiyear musical mentorship from Betty Carter and a memorable gig with Parker in 1992.

In the decade after his return to NYC in 1996, Goldberg made a name for himself in the bands of Joshua Redman, Al Foster, Wynton Marsalis and Kurt Rosenwinkel, all while developing his own highly regarded trio with bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Eric Harland. Parker, on the other hand, left New York on September 10 2001 for France, where he stopped playing drum set and nearly disappeared from the jazz world altogether. 

Over a decade later Goldberg found himself in France without a drummer and was curious to see if Parker would be interested in playing again. Leon still remembered him well after 20 years, and without any rehearsal the gig became an unexpected triumph as the two experienced an instant musical reconnection.  It wasn’t long before Parker expressed his interest in continuing their pairing on a more permanent basis, not as a sub but rather a full-fledged member of Goldberg’s band. Parker had found a musical outlet that he hadn’t fully known that he needed, and soon he was eager to get back into the scene.

By the fall of 2015 the duo was dialed in to tour but there were still significant logistical and financial hurdles to overcome.  So Aaron applied for a French-American Jazz Exchange Grant to support this new trio project. Fortunately both the French and American governments were smiling down on them from above, and the duo received both the FAJE grant and a new passport for Parker just in time for the first gig of their tour. The grant also provided enough resources to partially fund two recording sessions: one became Goldberg’s At The Edge of the World, and another led to a co-produced Leon Parker album.  Together these developments allowed for the re-ignition of Parker’s musical career, and he dove back into playing upon his return to NYC.

Goldberg’s longstanding appreciation for the drummer’s highly conversational style continued to grow as they had ever more fun on the bandstand with each tour. The joy in their shared swing and united groove was infectious and their interaction organic. Night by night Parker began to incorporate more of his singular vocal percussion as well as EmbodiRhythm, his personal body percussion techniques, into the music.  The collaboration evolved from an exploratory project into a partnership.

At The Edge Of The World

Luaty

Aaron Goldberg - Luaty

From Carly Simon's 1997 album Film Noir.  http://www.carlysimon.com

Two Sleepy People

Buy on iTunes 

Two Sleepy People [A Duet With John Travolta]

From Carly Simon's 2007 album Into White.   http://www.carlysimon.com

Over the Rainbow

Over The Rainbow

The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul

Conversation Among the Ruins

Street of Dreams

Pure Imagination (feat. Dena DeRose, Ignasi González & Jo Krause)

Edna Vazquez is a fearless singer, songwriter and guitarist whose haunting and powerful voice and musical talent transcend the boundaries of language to engage and uplift her audience. 

Born in Jalisco, Mexico, and now based in Portland, Oregon, Edna has been touring full time with the globe-trotting "little orchestra" Pink Martini as a special guest singer for the last two years, her featured moments on stage inevitably bringing a roaring standing ovation at every tour stop. 

Now, to help give this incredible talent an even wider exposure, Pink Martini bandleader Thomas Lauderdale has produced a special five-song ep featuring Edna's soul-stirring singing accompanied by Pink Martini. Edna's original song "Sola Soy" is the highlight of the album, alongside memorable classic repertoire in Spanish, such as the title track and "Quizás, quizás, quizás."

Bésame Mucho

Quizás, quizás, quizás

Music fans first heard the miracle voice of Jimmie Herrod on record with Pink Martini's release of the single "Exodus" in 2018. The Pacific-Northwest based singer has been touring full time with the globe-trotting "little orchestra" Pink Martini for the past two years, his breathtaking soaring vocals bringing an instant standing ovation at each Pink Martini show. 

To help more fans worldwide witness this thrilling new voice, Pink Martini bandleader Thomas Lauderdale has produced a special five-song ep featuring Jimmie's astonishing talent, "a voice like a beacon of hope" (Seattle Times), accompanied by Pink Martini. Featuring the title track, an epic new recording of the hit song "Tomorrow" from "Annie", alongside memorable repertoire like "He Was Too Good to Me" and a catchy cover of "Tell Him", originally made famous by The Exciters, this new ep is a must listen for fans of Pink Martini and, indeed, anyone who appreciates rich and orchestral pop.

Tomorrow

Que tout recommence

He Was Too Good to Me

Warna

The Light

Featuring:
Romero Lubambo: guitar
Larry Grenadier: bass
Bashiri Johnson: guitar

Produced by Matt Pierson
Recorded and mixed at Sear Sound, NYC by Chris Allen
Mastered by Mark Wilder at Battery Studios, NYC


He Was Too Good to Me

Heinz Records