A reissue of a rare 1984 session of intimate jazz music featuring spontaneous improvisation, and the only recording available featuring jazz masters Ellis Marsalis and Eddie Harris. Includes new duets with Marsalis and New Orleans rising star Jonathan Batiste. Press coverage by Two for the Show Media.Radio promotion by New World ‘n’ Jazz.

n the Pacific Northwest, Greta Matassa wins wide acclaim, described by Seattle Times critic Misha Berson as a vocal chameleon who can sound “husky or crisp, ebullient or wailing, girlish or jaded.” Matassa displays all of those aspects of her talent in this new recording. Recently awarded 2008 Earshot Northwest Jazz Vocalist of the Year, marking the 6th time she has been honored with this accolade in 15 years!

The cool answer to the chaos of our lives! Jim Black’s AlasNoAxis grew up with rock and creative pop, but are fully engaged in the jazz fi elds. For Houseplant, the artists merge these infl uences to create an inviting, warm, and grooving sound atmosphere composed, designed, and created by one of the most multi-faceted drummers in the contemporary music scene. Allegro Media service to top 100 jazz print magazines. NPR and college radio blanketed nationally.

Louis Hayes’ debut release for 18th & Vine finds him charting new territories in rhythm & groove and swinging harder than ever. There is no introduction required for Louis Hayes, a legendary jazz drummer who for over 50 years has been putting his unique stamp on the world of jazz drumming, one post-bop polyrhythmic beat at a time.