NEW RELEASES - DAVE TOFANI, CHESTER THOMPSON, AUBREY DAYLE

Dave Tofani's, Manhattan Carnival, was released nationally and received wide critical acclaim & made the Radio and Record Charts at #7 for 8 weeks, which led to a Grammy nomination. A blend of jazz/fusion and traditional jazz Dave performs here on tenor and soprano saxophones backed by New York City's most stellar rhythm section players, all stars in their own right: Warren Bernhardt (Piano,) Cliff Carter (Piano,) Dave Charles (Percussion,) Mark Egan (Bass,) Anthony Jackson (Bass,) Jimmy Madison (Drums) and Ross Traut (Guitar). The album was recorded in the top studios in NY, the Power Station and A & R Recording.


   

CHESTER THOMPSON - MIXOLOGY

 

Earthy, energetic & exciting - The musical style of organist / keyboardist Chester Thompson will take you for a ride! "Medallion" & "Sista Strut" display infectious dance rhythms and patented bottom end prowess. "Miracle", featuring Tower Of Power bandmate Ron E. Beck, pulls the heartstrings & his interpretation of the classic "You Leave Me Breathless" shows that emotion reigns supreme in the contemporary world of Chester Thompson. With Howard Wiley on saxophone, Barry Finnerty & Chris Cain on guitar, Mike Clark & Brian Collier on drums, Joel Behrman on brass and Kenneth Nash on percussion.

   

AUBREY DAYLE - MY ID/JEWEL   This CD is Aubrey Dayle's third recording. It is truly a pivotal effort in that it represents a second chance at life for Mr. Dayle. Aubrey will receive a healthy kidney with a transplant from his wife Julie. The CD is called "Jewel". it represents the magnificent gift that the new organ will be for him and the person that it will come from. The current lineup of his band called "My id" includes bassist Rich Brown ( Steve Coman, Andy Milns), saxophonists Michael Stuart (Elvin Jones) and Richard Underhill (The shuffle Demons, Taj Mahal, Blue Rodeo) the 2004 first prize and public prize winner at the international Montreux Jazz Festival Jazz solo piano competition, Robi Botos (Pat LaBarbra, Brandford Marsalis), and drummer/composer and band leader Aubrey Dayle. Vernon Reid The famous guitarist from the band "Living Colour" also makes a guest appearance on the first track called "The Right Move". His signature sound and explosive soloing technique is articulated beautifully on the track. This CD represents perseverance at a high level. despite kidney failure Aubrey and his band managed to produce an exciting contemporary jazz recording that has the feel and excitement of instrumental music from the 1970s and 80s.   ~ CD Universe