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Artist: George Collichio Song: In Your Hands CD: George Collichio Genre: jazz Label:Independent Homepage
ADDING IMMEDIATELY TO AC & JAZZ FORMATS!
When you listen to the peaceful and inspired melodies of guitarist George Collichio you would never guess what a busy schedule he maintains. George owns two music schools.
For over twenty years, George has shared his unique musical gifts through nationwide live performances, seminars and workshops. He has worked with and opened for many national recording artists including internationally known guitarist Pierre Bensusan. Also, Whirlwind has personally endorsed George Collichio.
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I have been playing the guitar since as early as I can remember. My father taught me how to play and I haven't put the guitar down since. When my father passed away there were many other people that came into my life that were instrumental in shaping my musical style. As I grew older, I was privileged to play with some of the most talented musicians in Rochester, New York, and these experiences began to largely shape my songs.
Song writing became a passion of mine as a young teenager. When I was 19, I distinctly remember sitting at a Phil Wickham (National Christian recording artist) concert and thinking, "Wow, I would love to do what he is doing up on stage." From that point on it was almost as if God began giving me songs to write. I have heard comparisons of my music to those of artists such as: Shawn Mcdonald, Matt Kearney, Jack Johnson, and Jason Mraz, to name a few.
Like most artists, it is nearly impossible to continue in your craft without the support and encouragement from friends and listeners. I guess I got my start just playing in my friends house for anyone that was over and wanted to hear. As I began to meet more and more people, the overwhelming positive feedback is what kept pushing me to keep writing and performing. I have been blessed to have crossed paths with people that have generously offered their services (website, myspace, booking shows, etc.).
I want to be known as someone that writes about stuff that matters. Nothing makes me happier than when someone comes up to me to say, "Your music really inspires me to..." As long as God continues to inspire me to write, I am going to try to inspire others.
Artist: Blues Counsel Song: Healing CD: Let The Healing Begin Genre: jazz Label:Independent Homepage
ADDING NOW TO JAZZ FORMATS!
Blues Counsel started in 1986 as the Kingdom Bound Jam Band. Some of us have played together since the mid-seventies and even the newest members of have been with the band for over 15 years. Like close friends whose conversation picks up where it left off, no matter how much time has past, Blues Counsel's eclectic blend of Blues, Rock & Latin continues to take ground with our first studio recording. With God in the center of it we pray our music will bring you hope, joy and make you smile... Let The Healing Begin
Rick Cua Tom Lane Tony Morra Will McFarlane Tony Hooper Emedin Rivera
Artist: Mel Holder Song: In The Sanctuary CD: Music Book Volume 1 Genre: jazz/ac/urban Label:Psalmist Music Group Homepage
IMPACTING URBAN, AC & JAZZ FORMATS NOW!!
Mel Holder's ministry flows from his relationship with the Lord. He clearly celebrates the gifts given to him as heard in his 1999 release, Now & Forever The Continuation. This jazz/gospel project made its presence known on Billboard's Top Contemporary Christian Chart. Mel's 2000 Christmas project, A Gift So Special, can be enjoyed year-round, featuring uplifting renditions of Little Drummer Boy and Silent Night. Currently, more than one hundred radio stations nationally have these projects in rotation.
Mel's identification with Christ and his submission of God\'s gift have brought him to minister with such artists as Fred Hammond, Vickie Winans, Timothy Wright, Nancey Jackson, Trinitee 5:7, Angelo and Veronica, and Kurt Carr. In addition, he has appeared on The Candi Stanton Show, which is part of Trinity Broadcasting Network. In 1997, he was nominated for a Grammy with Sister Carrol for her album "Lyrically Potent".
Mel enjoys his international ministry but understands that he is a servant for the Lord. Recently he began sharing his views on creative arts ministry authoring; Serving vs. Starring and Ministry vs. Industry featured articles in Gospel Synergy. Mel will continue to write about the heart of a servant and truly serving in God's will and anticipates compiling his thoughts into a book very soon.
In addition to writing, opening doors for other talented Christian artists is a desire of Mel's. Utilizing his gifts as a producer, he's done projects for dedicated artists including Larry and Marrissa Felder, Lanee Battle, Inger Reid, Gary Anglin, and Billy & Sarah Gaines. Mel's church home is in New York under the leadership of Dr. Rev. A.R. Bernard, Sr. At New York Christian Life Centre. Rev. Bernard teaches how to apply God's word on a practical level. Mel serves at CLC understanding that his "talent is secondary to his standing and walk with the Lord.
In the new millenium, Mel renewed his commitment to minister for the upliftment of orphaned children. He has sown seeds through his work with the United Global Mission Alliance (UGMA) in the depths of Russia where he ministered to many orphanages. This year, UGMA will continue to bring the gospel to Venezeula and other countries.
How does Englerth keep his continuity of sound while at the same time covering such a multiplicity of styles? Maybe it’s that rhythmic groove that runs through his songs. Whatever Ed’s magic touch is, one doesn’t have to understand how Ed does it to enjoy this great CD. . . . (and if you do understand how, all the better.)
Ed Englerth is a legend in this business. He has played music with; Ray White (Frank Zappa & Zappa Plays Zappa), Kenny Meeks (Sixpence None The Richer), Joe English (Paul McCartney & Wings), Robin Robbins (Bob Seger), John Lawry (Petra), Jan Krist, Ben Brown, Jim Cole, Aracely, Jim Earp, Scott Roley, Dave Perkins, Donny Hartman (Frost), Xalt, Armada, Linear Action Band, Aslan, Harvey Jet (Black Oak Arkansas) , and Earthen Vessel.
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Artist: Ryan Farish Song: Sahara Wind CD: Elevation Genre: jazz Label:Independent Homepage
Biography
"Ryan Farish is something of an instrumental music superstar." - Christianity Today
From his first music lessons at the age of four, to his studying music performance at Old Dominion University and music business at UCLA, to his recent releases - Everlasting, Selected Works & Elevation - composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Farish has clearly been making a musical splash.
Ryan Farish first launched his artist career, back in 2000 on the former mp3.com. Ryan almost instantly became one of the most popular and downloaded artists in the history of the mp3.com era. Having received over 1.8 million downloads from his website on mp3.com, Ryan Farish (at age 28) ranked as one of the most popular artists of all time on the legendary mp3.com. Many of his tracks held the coveted #1 spot for months at a time, over 38 different times reaching #1 for their genre, and his cds sold to almost every corner of the earth.
Ryan Farish's music has been featured on The Weather Channel's "Local on the 8's", which led to TWC commissioning an original score/theme for their primetime TV show "Storm Stories". Ryan has also been honored to have his music featured as part of the "Freedom Towers" documentary.
Beautiful, Ryan's national debut album (EMI), reached #10 on Billboard's Top New Age Chart, was ranked #1 on Music Choice's Soundscapes, and garnered widespread critical acclaim. Reviewer/columnist/author Britt Gillette writes "Unlike many first albums, Beautiful should be more aptly labeled a "greatest hits" release because every track from one to fourteen is a masterpiece of sound and production. If you enjoy Vangelis, Yanni, Enya, or the Electronic/New Age genres in general, you will be floored by Ryan Farish's Beautiful, for Beautiful is truly perfect..."
Ryan's sophmore effort "From The Sky" hit #3 on Billboard's Top New Age Chart just five weeks after its release, was chosen as the discovery download of the week on Apple's iTunes, and subsequently became the second most downloaded Jazz album on iTunes for two consecutive weeks.
As an artist/composer/producer, Ryan has seen his music licensed to countless companies and production houses across the globe, including IBM, SONY, Columbia Tri-Star Pictures, COX Communications, IQ Television Group, Lifetime Network, Red Cross, Freedom Stone (Innovative Stone), and The Weather Channel. Ryan's music has touched the lives of thousands and entered the homes of millions.
Ryan's third national release recently hit stores everywhere on August 8, 2006, and is titled 'Everlasting". "Everlasting" has been featured on the listening wall display and end caps of over 400 Barnes and Noble stores (Sept 2006) ,as well as listening stations in select Tower Records stores, such as the infamous flagship Tower store, Sunset Strip, CA.
Ryan cites Moby, Robert Miles and BT as inspirations for Everlasting. But like all talented artists, Ryan has his own instantly identifiable musical sensibility. It's a sound millions of listeners love.
And now ... ELEVATION ...
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Artist: Erik Nielsen Song: It Is Finished CD: A Sense Of Hope Genre: jazz Label:Independent Homepage
About Erik Nielsen:
With his first solo release, A Sense of Hope, Rochester saxophonist Erik Nielsen has melded musical genres drawn from his love of soul, gospel, blues, R&B, and jazz into a kaleidoscope of smooth rhythms, lush phrases, and thought-provoking melodies.
Erik’s love of music started at the tender early age of three, when he and his five-year old sister recorded the vocals to ”Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep” onto a mono cassette tape recorder. While their rendition never made it beyond the family dinner table, the experience wet Erik’s musical appetite. By the time he was 10, Erik had begun playing the sax in the elementary school band when an aunt supplied him with a saxophone that had been sitting around gathering dust.
It was at this time that Erik began to understand that there was more to music than just playing notes. “To be honest, I never enjoyed playing the sax, or music for that matter, until I was a junior in high school, when my friends and myself would go in early, and jam before concert band rehearsals,” says Erik. “I knew I enjoyed playing music, but never made the connection between playing the sax and creating music with my sax.”
It was after hearing David Sanborn’s “Summer” in college jazz ensemble that Erik says, “I realized how powerful and influential the sax could be in contemporary music.” One of the significant things I learned throughout my years of development was the importance of phrasing, no matter the genre of music. Without phrasing and emotion, it just becomes notes on paper. Music is about feeling and expression of emotion, and I try to convey that emotion in my playing.” “It is my desire that this record touches the lives of those who listen to it, and through the music, lives are transformed forever.”
Artist: Solveig Song: Eye Of The Storm CD: Worship You Genre: jazz/ac/inspo Label:Independent Homepage
SOLVEIG ...2008 Angel Award Winner
For more than 20 years, Dove Award-winning recording artist Solveig Leithaug (Sol-vey Light-houg) Henderson has won audiences worldwide with her soothing voice, remarkable guitar playing and songwriting talents. Her newest release;” Worship You”, produced by Tore W. Aas, with eleven original songs, was recently released on Authentic Records (former WORD UK) internationally.
Authentic Records dubs her release as “in vogue, and long awaited”. An original member of the Oslo Gospel Choir, (with over one million sold CDs,) she’s been a staple on the Scandinavian gospel scene and performed throughout Europe and the USA since her late teens. In 1984, at the tender age of 18, she was awarded the title Artist of the Year by the music magazine “Treff”, and at 20, Solveig received the Dove Award as “International Artist of the Year” by the Gospel Music Association in Nashville, TN.
In February 2007, she was awarded a Gold Record for the popular children's CD production "Min Båt Er Så Liten", (My Boat is So Little), released by Lynor AS.
Solveig continues to perform concerts and lead worship for such as the Jesus Women conferences held annually in Oslo, Norway. She was the appointed worship leader for Billy Graham's daughter Anne Graham Lotz` “Just Give Me Jesus” on May 12, 2007 in Oslo’s Spektrum, dubbed as "a historic event" by the media, and the largest gathering of women in that nation ever. Also at the same venue, she lead worship during "Azusa Europe"; The Pentecostal Centenniel Celebration, at a week's gathering of thousands of Europeans, in September of 2007.
Remarkable stories of her music’s effect on people of all walks include traumatized children and adults being able to sleep, and physical and emotional healings taking place have been reported by numerous through the years. An ordained minister since 1994, she has contributed commentary to Thomas Nelsons “Women of Destiny Bible”.
Upon artists Russ Taff and Lynda Randle's recommendation, the legendary Bill Gaither invited Solveig to join his Homecoming Tour for several concert shows since 2005, with up to 16 000 in the audience. He also included her in the line up of artists on the Alaskan Cruise in the summer of 2007, the same week of the release of DVD taping live from the Grand Ole Opry; "How Great Thou Art" where Solveig is featured with her own rendition of "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms".
Solveig's song "Army of Compassion" was included in August, 2007 on a CD/DVD-set, "Songs of Justice & Mercy", to mark the 25 year anniversary of compassion ministry World Vision. She is here in the fine company of some of the world's most best-known Christian artists, such as Hillsong United, Matt Redman, Delirious?, Robin Mark,Vineyard UK, The Longing, Andy Bromley and Worship Africa. The CD was released in Europe in August, 2007 by Authentic Records.
A frequent guest artist on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) since 1988, she recently premiered her newest music video "All The Way To Heaven", produced by award winning producers Dan & Raven Rubottom with Epiphany Creative.(David Crowder Band, Third Day etc.) Besides her two "home lands"; Norway and the USA, she has performed in nations such as Albania, South Africa, Malaysia, Brazil, Germany, Poland, Holland, Monaco, Finland, Austria, The United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland.
She is currently in preparations to record her first Christmas CD.
Solveig was born on Frekhaug, Norway in 1966. She counts it her greatest joy to be the mother of David Levi, Kari Julianna and John Markus. They make their home in Colorado Springs, CO.
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3741 Bloomington St. Box #33
Colorado Springs, CO 80922, USA
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Artist: Avion Blackman Song: Sweet Life CD: Sweet Life Genre: AC/jazz/urban Label:Lion Of Zion Homepage
This is the highly anticipated follow-up to Avion's award winning solo debut, "Onyinye" (Album of the Year). This time around, this staple member of the group Christafari pays tribubte to her Caribbean heritage.
Sweet Life is a breezy blend of organic roots reggae with echoes of folk, jazz, R&B and neo-soul. It's Norah Jones ... meets the Wailers ... meet Sade ... with an urban flare!
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Artist: Rusty Bova Song: Amazing Grace CD: Jazzin' With Jesus Genre: jazz Label:Gospel That Swings Homepage
Rusty Bova’s love for music was highly influenced by his parent’s enjoyment of big band music. But when his parents introduced the recordings of the legendary Benny Goodman, his life would be impacted in a major way.
During the Fifth grade, Rusty met with the local band instructor for the new season band round up. The band instructor told Rusty that he would make a great trombone player. Astounded, Rusty said, “No! I want to play the clarinet like Benny Goodman!” From that point forward and no turning back, his Dad purchased a wooden clarinet.
In addition to regular clarinet lessons, His Mom would play the old 78-phonograph recording of Benny Goodman’s “My Blue Heaven”. She would sing every note of the song so Rusty could find the notes and play them. After grueling attempts and many honks and squeaks “My Blue Heaven” became Rusty’s first big band song. Later his parents introduced another clarinet great, Pete Fountain and Sax legend, Boots Randolph. By this time, Rusty started to learn the meaning, “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing.”
Rusty pursued an early professional career in Musical Instrument Repair. This pursuit became the beginning of over three decades as a Music Store and Music Academy Educator and Business Owner. (Visit www.ChooChooMusic.com )
Prior to graduating from the State University College of Fredonia, NY as a Music Education Major, Rusty was a member of the Fredonia Clarinet Ensemble, the Fredonia Jazz Ensemble and the Theatrical Orchestra. Rusty was recognized as a fine musician and a sought after repairman even to assist the college violin repair department.
Rusty has performed with the legendary Earl “Fatha” Hines, Billy Eckstien, Bill Tolle and Larnelle Harris and many others too. He performed the Weber Clarinet Concerto in New Orleans and toured the Country of Spain. Guest Conductor and Artist for Chautauqua Institution and Alfred State University. Served as Music Educator for Jamestown Community College and Entrepreneur. Rusty continues to perform many Jazz Evangelistic Concerts, Christian Festivals, Christian Radio and Television. “Jazz is so unique says Rusty, that it gives way to a gentle seamless introduction and entertaining experience to introduce the gospel.”
In 1985, Rusty had the amazing encounter with God’s only Son, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. When Jesus changed his life, he was very much called to the Lord’s Ministry and a unique one indeed. Rusty is founder of “Gospel That Swings”. With new meaning on life, Rusty began to arrange, record and perform classic hymns, jazz standards and swing arrangements in the 1940’s Big Band style including original works. All available on CD as well as on the internet.
Rusty is married to his beautiful wife Suzanne, together with 2 beautiful children, Jennifer and Michael. Now that’s “Gospel That Swings”!
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