{"title":"DownBeat February 2025 Featured Selections","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleases from Quadro Nuevo, Philipp Schiepek and Adrian Cunningham are featured in the DownBeat February 2025 issue in a MVD advertisement.  Buy here distributor direct or purchase from your favorite music retailer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"quadro-nuevo-happy-deluxe-cd","title":"Quadro Nuevo - Happy Deluxe (CD)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eQuadro Nuevo's music radiates the joy of an adventurous life. The band's recent tour in Brazil inspired their new album 'HAPPY DELUXE'.\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe music of Quadro Nuevo radiates the joy of an adventurous life.\u003cbr\u003eEvery melody tells of it. Every note reflects the deep love for the instrument.\u003cbr\u003eEvery journey shapes the extravagant musicianship of the ensemble.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost recently, the virtuosos toured Brazil, intoxicating themselves with pulsating samba and sunny bossa nova. 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Featuring a rhythm section of New York's finest: Dave Kikosi (piano), Yasushi Nakamura (bass), Clarence Penn (drums) and special guest Wycliffe Gordon on trombone. The album weaves together intricate melodies, compelling rhythms, and soulful improvisations. Each track is a unique piece of the mosaic, reflecting Cunningham's diverse influences and his ability to seamlessly blend tradition with modernity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I'm thrilled to share 'It's About Time' with the world,' says Cunningham. 'This album represents a journey though the past 10 years, with each composition painting a different personal story. It's a celebration of jazz's timeless allure and its endless capacity for innovation.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHighlights of the album include an emotional of the Gershwin classic 'Summertime,' the playful and energetic 'Song For Wycliffe', and the hauntingly beautiful 'Julia'. From the first note to the last, 'It's About Time' promises to captivate listeners and take them on a mesmerizing auditory journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdrian Cunningham, a multi-instrumentalist known for his prowess on saxophone, clarinet, and flute, has garnered praise for his performances at prestigious venues and festivals around the globe. 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It's about beauty of sound and sensuality of sound.'  \u003cbr\u003eMatthias Wegner, Deutschlandfunk Kultur\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo cell phone network, telephone cables across the countryside, a road through the forest where two vehicles can hardly meet. The cup of black coffee sits on the table in front of the yellow cottage, while your gaze wanders into the distance, where the sky is reflected in the green of the meadows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTranquillity, reflection and the rapid movement of the clouds influenced the Dinkelsbühl guitarist Philipp Schiepek for his program 'Meadows and Mirrors', which will be released on GLM-Music on 22 November 2024. 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