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Moving between acoustic and electric guitar, Figueiredo ranges from the buoyant “Good Vibe” and laid-back “Just Relax” to the road-inspired “From Memphis to New Orleans.” Joined by bassist Tacio Figueiredo and drummer Anderson Matos, with harmonica and keyboards adding color, he delivers a melodic, rhythmically vibrant portrait of a guitarist continuing to broaden his musical language. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeteran tenor saxophonist \u003cstrong\u003eHouston Person\u003c\/strong\u003e puts melody first on \u003cem\u003eFrom the Heart\u003c\/em\u003e (Arbors Records), a warm, soulful exploration of the Great American Songbook recorded at the historic Van Gelder Studio. Person brings his unmistakable sound to “Satin Doll,” “Moonlight in Vermont,” “The Nearness of You,” “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” and other standards, joined by an accomplished ensemble featuring Eddie Allen, John Di Martino, James Chirillo, Sean Smith and Vincent Ector. The result distills Person’s six decades of experience into performances built on swing, restraint and an abiding respect for the song.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePianist and composer \u003cstrong\u003eSenri Oe\u003c\/strong\u003e turns the discipline of everyday creativity into music on \u003cem\u003eHOMEWORK\u003c\/em\u003e (PND Records), an ambitious collection of 16 original compositions inspired by his life in New York City. Oe’s trio with bassist Matt Clohesy and drummer Ross Pederson combines sophisticated interplay and contemporary jazz energy with more intimate performances recorded in Oe’s apartment. Moving between acoustic warmth, solo reflection and experimental production, \u003cem\u003eHOMEWORK\u003c\/em\u003e offers a personal portrait of composition as an ongoing way of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlues guitarist and singer \u003cstrong\u003ePK Mayo\u003c\/strong\u003e looks back across his musical journey with \u003cem\u003eAll Before Yesterday\u003c\/em\u003e (New Folk Records), a two-CD collection of early recordings personally selected by Mayo. A veteran slide guitarist whose career has crossed paths with artists including Jonny Lang, Tracy Nelson and David Hidalgo, Mayo draws freely from blues, country, rock \u0026amp; roll and folk. Across nearly two hours of music, his muscular acoustic and electric slide playing, soulful vocals and songwriting capture the roots-driven blend that has defined his career. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy distributor direct here on MVDShop or from your favorite music retailer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mike-zito-live-at-rockpalast-2024-dvd-cd","title":"Mike Zito - Live at Rockpalast 2024 (2-CD + DVD) (CD)","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePowerful live recording of American blues rocker Mike Zito in top picture and sound quality, recorded on October 9, 2024, by WDR Rockpalast\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eMike Zito - Live at Rockpalast 2024\u003c\/i\u003e captures one of modern blues rock's most vital and authentic voices at the height of his powers. 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