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Mike Sims WAKE ME AT SUNSET JMI- 7003 -2 Mike Sins' musical prowess has served such artists as The Temptations, Nia Peeples, Lucy Arnaz, Jeffrey Osborne, Vanessa Williams and Bill Summers. A veteran of the We ;t Coast hip -hop scene, Sims was Dr. Dre's guitarist of choice, which opened the doors for him to work w th Michel'le, Ralph Tresvant, Shanice M, Tracy Spencer. Bone Thugs 'N Harmony as well as on virtually all recordings by NWA and Easy E. The experience has added a rich dimension to Sims eclectic style. Wake Me At Sunset is a collection of contemporary jazz gems with an urban edge that showcase the diverse stylings of an experienced musician with a truly fresh musical perspec- tive.

steve nieves Steve Nieves DREAM HARVEST JMI- 7004 -2 dream han es, Dream Harvest is a return to the days when good songs and excellen: playing ruled. As his parents possessed a love for all kinds of music, Nieves was brought up on an unlikely m x 3f recordings and concerts by artists like James Brown, Sergio Mendez, The Jazz Crusaders and others. Nieves' effortless vocal and sax lines weave together to create a soni3 experience that evokes the spirit of the classic act, Steely Dan. Formerly of the Motown group Jakata, Nieves, who has also worked with Dave Mason and melters of Fatburger, is joined on this record- ing by Aae Laboriel and Jeff Lorber, among others.

Clare Fischer and Friends ROCKIN' IN RHYTHM Jive- 7502 -2 One of tie most influential presences on the American jazz vocal scene, Clare Fischer's unique arrangements have [CLARE graced the recordings of acts such as Singers Unlimited, Manhattan - ransler and Dizzy Gillespie, and have influ- 9,.. T',('v rm enced contemporary groips such as Take 6 and Boys To Men. Fischei's 1996 Grammy nomination is proof that he is as creative today as ever. Many artists, both jazz and otherwise, have celled upon his talents, including Natalie Ì a Cole, Chaka Khan, Prince, Paul McCartney. Michael Jackson, Tori Amis Vanessa Williams, Brandy and Tony! 'i Toni! Tole!. Rockin' In Rhythm is a collection of songs built ou a foundation of Latin rhythms supported by the

Rodin. in Rhythm beautiful vocal harmonies tor which Fischer is famous.

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THE TENOR TRIO: Ernie Watts, Pete Christlieb and Rickey Woodard JMI- 7501 -2 Since the beginning of be -bop and modern jazz in the late 1940 s, there have been countless recordings of tenor The Tenor Trio sax duos. Taking that idea to the next logical step, JMI Jazz presents The Tenor Trio featuring three saxophone giants or the West Coast scene; Ernie Watts Pete Christlieb and Rickey Woodard. All soloists in their own right, these three collectively 3here a list of credi:s that would make most musicians turn green with envy. Christlieb, Watts and Woodard are backed up by memters of the Juggernaut Big Band; Frank Capp (drums), Chuck Berghofer bass) and Gerry Wiggins (piano). The Tenor Trio invites listeners to tae off their jackets, loosen their ties, and have a I the fun.

Ernie Watts THE LONG ROAD HOME JVC- 2059 -2 Ernie Watts has played with countless greats in every musical genre including The Rolling Stones, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Whitney Houston, Pat Melheny, Frank Zappa, Barbra Streisand, Neil Diamond, The Jacksons, Aretha Franklin, Ricky Lee Jones, Glen Frey, Julio Iglesias, Smokey Ro3inson, Diana Ross, Barry White, Lee Ritenout and many more. "Music is a language," says Watts, `and with language there are all these dialects - rock, classical, jazz, be -boa, R &B. As for nue, I'm interested in speaking all those dialects." On The Long Road Home, Watts returns to his favorite... jazz. Joining him on this blues tiiged project are Kenny Baron, Reggie Workman, Mark Whitfield and Carmen Lundy. The Long Road Home was recorded direct to 2 -track and mastered using JYC's K -2 process

Carmen Lundy OLD DEVIL MOON JVC -2065 -2 n the world of traditional .azz there are few stand -out vocalists and ever fewer visionaries... Carmen Lundy is both. Tf a clarity and singleness of mind with which she conveys her ttoughts and emotions permeate every aspect of her music. A singer, songwriter, arranger. actress and painter, Luidy is not a stranger to self- expression. On Old Devil Moon, her lush alto vocals lilt across an array of familiar and no: -so- familiar melodies, at times paying homage to greats like Sarah Vaughn and Carmen McRae and, at other times, completely fresh and inspired. With all the arrangements written by the artist herself, Old Devil Moon gibes Lundy a chance to call the shots with an mpressme group of jazz heavyweights including Victor Bailey, Randy Brecker, Billy Childs, Frank Foster, Omar -akim and Bob Mintzer.

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