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By ucombo, August 20, 2009 12:14 pm

The music industry is embracing another gem of an artist in the person of Pierre Sibille, a French R&B/jazz singer/instrumentalist who just released his first CD in North America. “Since I Ain’t Got You” is the title of Sibille’s first record that is currently garnering rave reviews from critics and fans alike.

Sibille is a true child of art. He does not only sing but also plays the piano and harmonica. In his first musical effort, critics noted his uncanny ability both as a singer and a composer. Sibille sure has the talent and personality that match the character of a great R&B/Jazz musician. His husky voice is ethereal; he is always composed yet he can be fiery when on stage. Music fans love seeing Sibille perform as he is a true delight. He has the charisma that can drown all the negative energies in the world and just envelop you with good, relaxing music.

Jacques Perrin said that Sibille has three musical elements working in his favor: his husky voice, his skill as a pianist, and his sure touch as a harmonica player. Nova magazine praised Sibille’s songwriting skills. This guy is a complete package. You ain’t need anything else. He’s got it all and he can do it all beautifully in the name of great harmony.

Since I Ain’t Got You” neatly packaged Sibille as a promising musician. The touch of French Jazz combined with an American brass section is very catchy. It’s like Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder united in one sweet package as they say.

Among the tracks to watch for in Sibille’s first release in America, his fourth overall from a career that started when he was at the tender age of fourteen, include the title track, “Sine I Ain’t Got You”, “Your Smile”, “Ain’t Worth a Damn”, “When the Rain Comes”, and “Le Sprinter” among others.

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By ucombo, August 13, 2009 2:03 pm

American jazz pianist Lynne Arriale has captured the imaginations of jazz and mainstream music lovers with her outstanding CD and DVD recordings and  performances. She has been critically acclaimed as having a ‘singular voice’ as a pianist, leader, composer, arranger and for “putting the heart back into jazz” (London Times). Arriale’s consistently excellent recordings have topped every notable jazz chart. With back to back #1 Jazz Week radio hits, a #17 debut on Billboard’s Jazz Chart, the top ten “Best Of” lists for The New Yorker, United Press International and The German Record Critics Association, Arriale has earned her place among elite international jazz artists. Further evidence of her status includes her being featured on the PBS nationally televised program, Profile of a Recording Artist, and on multiple NPR programs including Weekend Edition, Jazz Set, and Piano Jazz with Marion McPartland.

Her new release album “Nuance” marks a pivotal turning point in distinctive career and launches her into the upper echelon of the jazz elite. As a pianist, leader, composer and arranger, she is without equal in her ability to convey a broad palette of emotional range, muscle, intimacy and depth in any format she chooses.  Arriale presented an extraordinary new lineup of iconic musicians who joined her on her new CD/DVD, “Nuance,” The Bennett Studio Sessions. In addition to Arriale as leader/composer/arranger, the remarkable band features jazz legend George Mraz on bass; Anthony Pinciotti on drums, whose work with James Moody and John Abercrombie has received high critical praise; and the great All-Star, Randy Brecker on trumpet / flugelhorn. The project was recorded at the multi-Grammy and Emmy Award winning BENNETT STUDIOS.

Arriale is without equal in her ability to convey a broad palette of emotional range, muscle, intimacy and depth in any format she chooses.  Breaking new ground with the adventurous Sting hit, Wrapped Around Your Finger, she establishes its gravitational center in the first four notes.  The melody, simply stated, is immediately recognizable.  But by the chorus, an explosion of power and dynamic intensity is palpable evidence of Arriale’s indelible style and artistic generosity with her new band mates, icons Randy Brecker (tr,flh), George Mraz (bass) and heralded newcomer, Anthony Pinciotti (dr).  Her prodigious leadership is revealed by the tune’s end, as she shapes the group dynamic from soaring virtuosity to the tune’s original core.  Playing with Randy, George and Anthony was a magical experience from the first note, because each musician was totally open to the organic flow of where the music needed to go, notes Lynne, “It’s all about reaching people.  That is ultimately why we play.”