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Percussionist Wilson "Chembo" Corniel has released ~7 albums since 2004, been active since the 1980s, and played with Tito Puente and Chucho Valdes.

His new album is Artistas, Músicos y Poetas. LatinJazzNet: “The entire recording is a series of freewheeling, rhythmically complex interactions between the master rhythmists on board …. and tenor saxophonist and flutist Hery Paz, pianist Carlos Cuevas (with Elio Villafranca and Héctor Martignon, 2 tunes), bassist Ian Stewart and drummer Joel E. Matos.” These guys keep up with, lead and interact wonderfully with an army of master percussionists, too many to list.

His 3 releases before this are also excellent: 2016s Land Of The Descendents; 2012s Afro Blue Monk; 2009s Things I Wanted To Do earned a Grammy nomination.

Chembo Corniel Quintet, Artistas, Músicos y Poetas, full album: YouTube link. Spotify link.

 

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AllAboutJazz: "Italian pianist Margherita Fava comes across as a mature composer and a sensitive performer on her captivating debut Tatatu. Based in Knoxville Tennessee, USA, Fava is a consummate musician and educator whose unique set of talents is on full display here as she leads a quartet on two covers and six of her poetic originals... The brilliant Tatatu is surprisingly accomplished for a first outing.

With -- Greg Tardy: saxophone; Michael J. Reed: drums; Javier Enrique: bass, acoustic." Helps to have world-class saxophone help.

This post upthread here, recommends 4 more young jazz pianists: Zela Margossian, Isaiah J. Thompson, Grammy winner Steven Feifke, and Sultan Stevenson. Please enjoy the abundance of new, talented jazz pianists, and their wonderful creations.

Margherita Fava, Tatatu, full album: YouTube link. Spotify link.

 

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Since tenor saxophonist Gregory Tardy played on the above post, might as well mention his latest release, Sufficient Grace. TheAbsoluteSound: "For his 16th release as a leader, veteran tenor saxophonist/composer/educator Gregory Tardy went into the studio with trumpeter Marcus Printup, pianist Keith Brown, bassist Sean Conly, and drummer Willie Jones III to perform eight Tardy originals. Tardy, who performed in the groups of jazz greats Elvin Jones and Andrew Hill in the early 90s, writes compositions that move in surprising directions, but they always maintain their sense of swing.... This is a quality recording of modern acoustic jazz."

The video is a nice album tune. Please enjoy.

Gregory Tardy, Sufficient Grace, full album: YouTube link. Spotify link.

 

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For me it's Japanese jazz. Can't get enough

 

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JazzViews: "'A Plane To Catch' are five young Danish musicians who share a love for Afrobeat, soul, Motown, and Ethiopian jazz. They came up with an album called Moko Jumbie. In Trinidad, during Carnival, a moko jumbie is a wildly dressed dancer on tall stilts.

Mads Norgaard’s guitar sounds like the Ventures filtered through a Middle Eastern reverb. Drummer David Besiakov keeps a rock steady beat going while Rolfe Thofte’s trumpet sounds like it escaped from a mariachi band. There are bumpy sultry saxophone lines by Andreas Toftemark and Simon Eskildsen’s organ plays eerily, while bassist Anton Langebaek secures the bottom end." Please enjoy a rather nice jazz debut album.

A Plane To Catch, Moko Jumbie, full album: YouTube link. Spotify link.

 

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From Allmusic: “The 1st Gospel is the debut leader album by veteran South African alto saxophonist, flutist, and composer Mthunzi Mvubu, a member of ‘Shabaka & the Ancestors’. Mvubu leads a quintet that includes tenor saxophonist Tobias Meinhart (his new album, Dark Horse, was recommended upthread here), drummer Sphelelo Mazibuko, double bassist Dalisu Ndlazi, and pianist/keyboardist Afrika Mkhize.

The 1st Gospel is an auspicious debut. Mvubu, a master composer and saxophonist, is revealed here as a canny, imaginative, and democratic bandleader with profound command of both harmonic and rhythmic invention.”

The video is Mthunzi in a nice quartet. Please enjoy another fine debut jazz album. Hmm, listed 3 debuts in 2 days. Yup, jazz is dead.

Mthunzi Mvubu, The 1st Gospel, full album: YouTube link. Spotify link.

 

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TheJazzWord: "Drummer Jae Sinnett's outstanding contribution to the jazz genre is...19 albums as a bandleader and several as a sideman. With a broadcasting career spanning 37 years, Sinnett has also made significant contributions to the promotion of jazz, hosting the popular shows 'Sinnett in Session' and 'The R&B Chronicles' on NPR affiliate WHRV-FM 89.5, in Hampton Roads, VA, USA. Sinnett has shared the stage with Branford and Ellis Marsalis, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, and many others.

His latest album, Commitment, features 10 tracks, 3 by Sinnet, 2 by pianist Allen Farnham, and 5 standards. Randy Brecker guests on trumpet and flugelhorn, while Steve Wilson on alto and soprano saxophones, and Terry Burrell on acoustic and electric bass complete the 'Zero To 60 Quartet'.

Each track resonates with its own distinct identity, showcasing the collective virtuosity and versatility of the ensemble while underpinning Sinnett’s creative genius as a drummer, composer, arranger, and bandleader. Commitment encapsulates the essence of modern jazz while revering its traditional roots, showcasing Sinnett’s profound understanding and reverence for the genre."

The video is a live in the studio album tune. Please enjoy a really nice album by someone with real Commitment to the jazz cause.

Jae Sinnett's Zero To 60 Quartet, Commitment, full album: YouTube link. Spotify link.

 

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From LatinJazzNet: "On his sixth album as leader, Futuro, Emilio Teubal, an extraordinary young composer and pianist has shown that he is made of all the right stuff...
His cast of musicians includes bassist Pablo Lanouguere, drummer Chris Michael, percussionist Brian Shankar Adler, guitarist Fedo Díaz, clarinetist Sam Sadigursky and vibeist Chris Dingman, who all enhance the balance of warmth and clarity of the music to superb effect... If you find yourself bedazzled it’s because Mr Teubal’s music has that kind of magnificent effect on your sensibilities."

The video is the trio with a live in the studio album tune. Please enjoy another really nice modern/Latin/piano jazz album, by another young, but veteran, jazz artist.

Emilio Teubal, Futuro, full album: YouTube link. Spotify link.