{"title":"DownBeat October 2026 Featured Selections","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour distinctive releases spotlight the breadth of contemporary jazz and blues, from Brazilian guitar and timeless tenor saxophone to roots-driven slide guitar and adventurous modern piano.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiego Figueiredo\u003c\/strong\u003e expands his considerable guitar vocabulary on \u003cem\u003eHorse Blues\u003c\/em\u003e (Arbors Records), an all-original collection bringing together Brazilian rhythms, jazz improvisation, and the blues. 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":"pk-mayo-all-before-yesterday-cd","title":"PK Mayo - All Before Yesterday (CD)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e2 CD set of early recordings by award winning, mid-west legend, PK Mayo\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlong his musical journey, on stage or in the studio, Mayo has played behind a veritable who's who of rock, blues and jazz royalty including Johnny Lang, Tracy Nelson, David Hidalgo (Los Lobos), Shannon Curfman, Dinah Washington,  Jack McDuff, Terry Evans, Big Walter Smith, Bernard Allison, Leland Sklar and Mark Naftalin, to name a few. He's traveled the world playing festivals, theaters, night clubs, concert halls and entertaining audiences from Greece to Belgium, from New York to San Francisco and all points in between.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, Mayo has been the go to slide guitarist for Grammy award winning artist Kevin Bowe.\u003cbr\u003eDecades of touring and gigging has honed his guitar skills to a razor's edge. Mayo's abilities playing slide guitar (acoustic and electric) - his rare touch, feel and dynamism on the instruments combined with his accomplished original songwriting, and soulful vocals Mayo is the complete package.  His music is an aural quilt built of what is today called the Americana genre: country, rock \u0026amp; roll, blues and folk, shaken and stirred into a satisfying musical brew. 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Across more than six decades, the legendary tenor saxophonist has earned his reputation not through virtuosity alone, but through an extraordinary gift for revealing the emotional heart of a melody. Every phrase is purposeful, every note speaks, and every performance reflects the warmth, soul and unmistakable sound that have made him one of jazz's most enduring voices. Recorded at the legendary Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, this collection celebrates the Great American Songbook through a carefully chosen program of standards, blues and jazz classics. From the opening 'Wish You Were Here' to Duke Ellington favorites including 'Satin Doll,' 'Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me' and 'Don't Get Around Much Anymore,' Houston balances familiar repertoire with overlooked gems, revealing fresh dimensions in songs that have stood the test of time. 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