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tenormore
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Scott Robinson, Tenormore

tenormore

This album from Scott Robinson, known as a multi-instrumentalist and rare instrument collector, features his tenor saxophone. The Local 802 (New York City) member discovered the silver 1924 Conn instrument in a Maryland antique shop in 1975. The CD liner notes include a love letter expressing his fondness for the horn.

A celebration of Robinson’s 60th birthday in April, Tenormore includes 10 tunes, both covers and standards, from throughout his career. It also features Local 802 member Martin Wind on bass and Local 1000 (Nongeographic) member Dennis Mackrel on drums.

Three of the original tunes—“Tenor Twelve,” “Tenor Eleven,” and title tune “Tenormore” explore different extents of the blues. Among the standards are “The Good Life” and “The Nearness of You.”

shostakovich
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Boston Symphony Orchestra, Shostakovich Symphonies 4 and 11 “The Year 1905”

shostakovich

This two-disc set is the latest in Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s complete Shostakovich symphony cycle. Both pieces have unique historical and political stories. The premiere of the 4th was delayed 25 years due to Soviet authoritarianism, while the 11th commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution.

This album won two Grammy awards in 2019: Best Engineered Album, Classical and Best Orchestra Performance. Previous Nelsons and BSO Shostakovich releases—for symphonies 5, 8, 9, and 10—won the 2016 and 2017 Grammy awards for Best Orchestra Performance.

Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians are members of Local 9-535 (Boston, MA).

i'm not like everybody else
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Jesse Kinch, I’m Not Like Everybody Else

i'm not like everybody else

Local 47 (Los Angeles, CA) member Jesse Kinch first picked up a guitar at age six and began to learn the classic rock songs of the 1970s and 1980s. He debuted his act at a New York City rock club at age seven. He names vocal influences Bruce Springsteen of Locals 399 (Asbury Park, NJ) and 47, Eddie Vedder of Local 76-493 (Seattle, WA), and Dave Grohl of Local 47. In 2014, Kinch auditioned for ABC’s Rising Star and went on to win the show with his performance of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean.”

Kinch’s debut album includes 13 tracks of both originals and classic rock songs, including “Billie Jean.” Original tunes include “Preaching Like the Pope,” which details his initial experiences within the major label system, and the captivating love song, “How Do I Reach You (The Last Veil).”

Kinch is scheduled to perform songs from his album and other tunes on April 5 at Rhyme Live Music Hall in Durham, North Carolina.

my way
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Willie Nelson, My Way

my way

This Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album Grammy-winning project comprises standards and classics made famous by Frank Sinatra. On it, Willie Nelson of Local 433 (Austin, TX) sings some of the most beloved songs of the Great American Songbook. My Way was produced by Local 257 (Nashville, TN) members Buddy Cannon and Matt Rollins and includes lush string and horn arrangements.

Nelson and Sinatra were close friends and colleagues and admirers of each other’s work. In the 1980s Sinatra opened for Nelson at Golden Nugget in Las Vegas. Nelson says he learned a lot about phrasing from Sinatra.

Nelson previously “covered” the Great American Songbook in his 1978 Stardust album and his 2016 Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin, which won a Grammy for Best Traditional Vocal Album. Nelson’s My Way was released September 2018 on Legacy Records.

vienna and the west
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Gernot Wolfgang, Vienna and the West: Groove-Oriented Chamber Music, Vol. 4

vienna and the west

This chamber music CD from composer and Local 47 member Gernot Wolfgang contains six compositions that acknowledge his deep Austrian roots filtered through more than 20 years of California living. The subtitle Groove-Oriented Chamber Music, Vol. 4 refers to his integration of rhythm (grooves) from jazz, rock and roll, pop, world music, and electronic dance music (EDM) into concert music idioms to create an added musical layer. To counterbalance the grooves, there are also extensive slow, floating, meditative musical passages as well.

Vienna and the West was recorded May 15-18, 2018 in Los Angeles with some of the finest classical musicians. Among them are Local 47 members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Los Angeles Opera Orchestra, and first call studio musicians. The release is a follow-up to his CD Passing Through: Groove-Oriented Chamber Music, Vol. 3, which was nominated for a 2016 Grammy Award for Best Classical Compendium.

travelin' mccorys
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The Travelin’ McCourys, The Travelin’ McCourys

travelin' mccorys

This is the Travelin’ McCourys debut album. McCoury brothers, Ronnie (mandolin) and Rob (banjo), are the sons of bluegrass legend Del McCoury and spent years on the road with their dad. Jason Carter (fiddle), Alan Bartram (bass), and Cody Kilby (guitar) join them in this bluegrass supergroup. Each of the Local 257 (Nashville, TN) band members has been recognized independently for their instruments by the International Bluegrass Music Association.

The 14-song Best Bluegrass Album Grammy-winning collection demonstrates the group’s inventive style and stellar musicianship with a soulful and transcending sound drawing influences from both Bill Monroe and Jerry Garcia. “The album definitely shows what we’ve evolved into as a band,” says Rob. “And, it’s a pretty good representation of what’s happening with the whole genre. The old bluegrass material is something I love but it’s been done many times. We’re forging ahead with our own sound. That’s what you have to do to make it all work.”

showboat
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Brian Newman, Showboat

showboat

A fixture of New York’s music community, jazz trumpeter Brian Newman of Local 802 (New York City) is known for pushing the boundaries of the genre. Showboat clearly displays influences of Miles Davis and Chet Baker, and also pays homage to Newman’s love of rock bands like Nirvana, NOFX, and Thin Lizzy.

Released on the Verve label, Showboat contains 11 eclectic tracks, from the jazz instrumental “Spooky” to “You Don’t Know What Love Is.” Songs like “San Pedro” capture his quartet’s hard-earned musical abilities and thrilling power, while tunes like “Sunday in New York” showcase Newman’s vocal warmth and evocative lyrics.

Close friends with Lady Gaga, Newman occasionally appears in her live shows. His quartet recorded and toured with Gaga for Cheek to Cheek, her 2014 album with Tony Bennett.

the green album
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Peter Kogan, The Green Album

the green album

This third album by percussionist Peter Kogan (Local 30-73, St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN) offers mainstream jazz that is challenging yet accessible, comprising seven of his originals and four classics. Kogan assembled a talented group for this project, including fellow Local 30-73 members Scott Agster, Jeff Bailey, Chris Bates, Dave Graf, Brian Grivna, Chris Olson, Gary Raynor, Sean Turner, Pete Whitman, and Cory Wong. There are musical nods to Mary Lou Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, and more. Kogan provides the masterful rhythmic pulse throughout.

In 1977, Kogan left a position as principal percussion and associate principal timpani with the Pittsburgh Symphony to move to New York City and explore his passion for jazz, blues, and rock. He returned to symphonic work in 1984, retiring from his latest position, as Minnesota Orchestra’s principal timpanist, in 2015. Kogan currently performs with the group heard on this CD, which he calls “The Monsterful Wonderband.”

faith over fear
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Haynie, Faith Over Fear

faith over fear

This is Local 8 (Milwaukee, WI) member Haynie’s first release after launching his solo career. Faith Over Fear is inspired by his own struggles to confront his weaknesses and overcome them with “faith, vision, and courage.” Haynie has faced many challenges growing up in poverty. He listened to music as a therapeutic tool to break through adversity. As he came to understand the power of music he was inspired to create his own. He says he is devoted to continuing the legacy of using music to unite, empower, and inspire others to break through their own challenges.

“You’re gonna have bad days,” he says. “Be aware of that and learn how to deal with things by believing in yourself and your ability to rise over obstacles and not worry about what other people think. I use my music as therapy, knowing it will help others rise up out of their troubles and recognize there is hope.”

To learn more about Haynie and hear the single visit haynie.info.

I Serve A Savior
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Josh Turner, I Serve a Savior

I Serve A Savior

Known for his rich deep voice and distinctive style, Grammy-nominated country musician Josh Turner has sold more than 2.5 million units. I Serve a Savior marks his first gospel album and first appearance in Billboard’s Christian charts, debuting at number two both on that chart and the Top Country Albums Chart and number one on Nielsen’s Country Albums Chart.

“This project was truly a dream come true,” says the Local 257 (Nashville, TN) member. “It’s something I have wanted to do for a long time. God opened the door and I walked through it. When I look back, this will be one of my favorite projects of my career.”

The faith-based collection produced by Kenny Greenburg includes hand-picked hymns, alongside originals and live recordings of the hits “Me and God” and “Long Black Train.” The album also includes the song “The River (of Happiness)” penned by Turner’s wife, Jennifer, and eldest son Hampton. His four sons and wife also sing on the track.