Press Releases

New Single “Underwater” from Colette Falla Available Everywhere April 11th

Los Angeles, CA – April 11, 2011 “Underwater” — the first single from UK singer/actress/model Colette Falla debuts April 11th through BFM Digital. Co-written by Falla, Jerren Wright and co-written/produced by Carolina Liar keyboardist Johan Carlsson, and recorded in Los Angeles — the stylish track captures Falla’s unique blend of sultry, Jazz-tinged Pop and enigmatic vocals.

I love every second of ‘Underwater’ and every minute of working on the music video for my first single,” says Falla. “I’ve learned to become my own manager, publicist and business manager — as well as being a recording artist. It’s been a lot of work, but I’ve found that it is possible to do it all and manifest your success.”

Noted UK photographer Karl Taylor filmed the music video for “Underwater” in Falla’s native island Guernsey (in the English Channel). Falla previously starred in Taylor’s acclaimed short film, “No Regrets” which won “Best Overall Video” in the 2011 Vzaar Video Festival judged by Oliver Stone.

Having studied at Los Angeles’ acclaimed Musician’s Institute, Falla incorporates an eclectic range of musical styles in her music. Ranging from Jazz and Classical to Pop/Rock, on “Underwater,” Falla captures the sound of 1940′s French Jazz mixed with Blues and Motown Soul – then adds elements of Pop and Electronica along with her sexy, edgy vocals to create an unexpected sound that is simultaneously fresh, yet classic.

 

To view the official music video, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MzOCUKTaPE

 

For additional information please visit: www.colettefalla.com



Aire Libre From Felice Clemente & Javier Perez Forte On Sale March 13th

“Aire Libre”, the latest release from critically acclaimed Italian saxophonist Felice Clemente and noted Argentine classical guitarist, composer and arranger Javier Pérez Forte will be available digitally March 13th on Crocevia di Suoni Records. Utilizing elements of Jazz, Afro, South American and Classical music, this 10-song release is a stunning, instrumental collaboration between two celebrated artists.

“Aire Libre” is the result of Clemente and Pérez Forte’s open and free conception of music that overcomes limits, stereotypes and barriers. Inspired by a cultural diversity, the album’s variety of rhythms, and diverse instrumentation take the listener on a remarkable, global sonic journey. Throughout the “Aire Libre”, Clemente’s superb mastery of the soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone and clarinet establish intricate dialogues with the Pérez Forte’s inspired classic guitar that communicate powerful emotion without words.

“Each of the ten tracks on this CD invites us to live a different state of mind — not only because of the variety of rhythm but also because of the several colors of sounds suggested by the different instruments,” says Clemente.

On the track “A Don Agustin Bardi” — Clemente and Pérez Forte’s musical prowess creates a subtle, jazz-tinged “conversation” between sultry guitar chords and bright, spirited tenor sax that brings to mind a wise elder speaking with a young, spirited soul. The fluttering, gentle strains of tenor sax on “Chuku” soar like a butterfly lifting up the listener with their lilting progression. While the complex exchange between guitar and saxophone on “Lila,” is punctuated by the steady pulse of a metronome.

“The several compositions presented in this work do not correspond to pure musical genres. We take Jorge Luis Borges’ words and make them our own when we say, “Happily, we don’t belong to only one tradition. We can aspire to all of them,’” says Pérez Forte.

Clemente’s previous release, Nuvole di Carta, received four stars from Downbeat Magazine, stating, “Nuvole di Carta is an excellent record that demonstrates that Clemente and his peers deserve wider recognition in the United States.”

For additional information please visit: http://www.croceviadisuonirecords.com, http://www.feliceclemente.com,
http://www.javierperezforte.com



New Pop/Jazz Star Rises To Critical Acclaim In The Pacific Northwest

On the heels of a standing room only album-release show held at Portland’s premier jazz club Jimmy Mak’s, Naomi LaViolette prepares for the iTunes launch of her self-titled debut album, set for March 13, 2012. The album finds an acoustic niche between the worlds of folk singer-songwriter and jazz soulstress with ten original songs and fresh arrangements of George Gershwin’s “Our Love Is Here to Stay” and Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now”.

Oregon Music News wrote, “LaViolette takes a classical jazz core and braids it together with lightly poppy overtones and smooth, mystical undertones… She really shines in her original tracks that have room to breathe, such as Fragile, Somewhere New to Stand, and Ocean.”

Compared to Sarah McLachlan, LaViolette skillfully weaves her training in classical piano performance and jazz standards with a variety of folk, soul, pop and gospel creating a musical vibe that is both vintage and current. She tells stories of falling in love, and staying in love, while striking a distinctive balance between heartbreak, soul-searching and hope.

Produced and engineered by Dean Baskerville (Sheryl Crow, Everclear, Pink Martini), LaViolette fronts the album at the piano with lead and background vocals, synth creations and harmonica. Featured musicians include esteemed guitarist Tim Ellis (Craig Carothers, Aaron Meyer, Michael Allen Harrison), bassist Bill Athens (Nancy King, Mary Kadderly, Trio SubTonic) and drummer Jeramy Burchett (Dirt Poor Robins, 5 O’Clock People). Recording sessions were held at Kung Fu Bakery and Dead Aunt Thelma’s recording studios.

In addition to releasing her debut album, LaViolette recently performed her inaugural gig (Feb 24) at Portland’s 9th annual Jazz Festival. PDX Jazz Fest Managing Director Don Lucoff discovered LaViolette as she performed at Portland’s Heathman Hotel and an invitation immediately followed.

Pianist, singer-songwriter LaViolette is a Portland, Oregon native and earned a master’s degree in classical piano performance from Portland State University. She studied with Portland jazz greats including Randy Porter and Darrel Grant. LaViolette also performs in the classical music scene, as the accompanist for the Oregon Repertory Singers since 2004 and as a chamber musician in Classical Revolution PDX and the Fleur-De-Lis Piano Trio.

To preview the album, please click here

For LaViolette’s hi-res photography and full bio, please visit: http://naomilmusic.com/Naomi_LaViolette/Press.html
To review LaViolette’s album in full online, please visit: http://soundcloud.com/naomilaviolette/sets/naomilaviolette/s-zrSGN



Krian Music Group/BFM Digital Announce Official SXSW Music 2012 Showcase on Thursday, March 15

VHS or Beta, The Ettes, Capsula, Hands, The Strange Familiar, and Suckers

M Music & Musicians Magazine Announced as Media Sponsor

Indie record label Krian Music Group and their exclusive digital distributor, BFM Digital will be joined by media sponsor M Music & Musicians Magazine for their first official SXSW showcase this year, bringing an exhilarating must see lineup to the Iron Bear on Thursday, March 15. Dance rockers VHS Or Beta, Nashville’s retro-rockers The Ettes, Los Angeles indie outfit Hands, Brooklyn quirk-pop band Suckers, Spanish garage punks Capsula, and Ohio’s The Strange Familiar are all scheduled to perform.

1:00am -VHS or Beta “Breaking Bones” (single)

The Brooklyn based dance-rock band, VHS OR BETA, released their fourth album, Diamonds and Death, in the fall of ’11. From the backroom disco of their favorite Bushwick watering hole, to DFA Records’ Plantain Studio in the West Village, new surroundings exerted a powerful influence on the predominantly electronic grooves of their first full-length since 2007′s Bring on the Comets. www.vhsorbeta.com

 

12:00am -The Ettes “Teeth” single

THE ETTES return with Wicked Will, the fourth record from the rowdy and relentless Nashville, TN garage rock trio of Coco Hames (vocals, guitar), Jem Cohen (bass) and Poni Silver (drums). Wicked Will encompasses everything you’ve come to expect from The Ettes and more – up-front, fearless vocals, fuzz bass runs, primal, driving drumsbeats, searing guitar lines and of course, tons of black eyeliner and attitude.  Female attitude.  www.theettes.com

 

11:00pm- Suckers www.suckersmusic.com

SUCKERS are on a mission to break musical barriers and cultivate something new while maintaining a classic pop accessibility. Suckers merged as the sound and aesthetic of three one-man bands playing together. The band hit their stride, packing Brooklyn venues and sharing bills with friends and kindred spirits in Yeasayer, MGMT, Dragons Of Zynth, Chairlift, Kyp Malone and Awesome Color, among others. Suckers’ lush tapestry of joyous pop, style and imagination on their self-titled debut EP (produced by Yeasayer’s Anand Wilder) -and its hit single, “It Gets Your Body Movin’”-launched them to global acclaim.

10:00pm -Hands “Warm Night Home” single

Each of HANDS four members has distinct strengths and disciplines that coalesce into a truly unique sound worthy of their recent praise. With technical authority, a profound sense of tempo, solid complementary bass thumps and the occasional auxiliary drums, Hands’ interplay of esoteric guitar riffs and soaring tenor vocals is further expanded upon by the various sampling and looping techniques crafting a blissfully fresh sound.

 

Scoring a slew of opening spots for the likes of Deerhoof, DeVotchKa, Foster the People and more, Hands is bracing for a big 2012, including a much-anticipated EP this spring. www.handssounds.com

 

9:00pm- Capsula “Hit ‘n’ Miss” single and video

The second full-length release from Spanish rockers CAPSULAIn The Land of Silver Souls, is a striking combination of garage rock toughness and modern style. The band, originally from Argentina, was affected creatively by the Argentinian dictatorship’s censoring of music. In a place where subversive lyrical and music expression was a necessity, Capsula found their sound: the unbound emotion of dirty rock.

 

Witnessing Capsula live is an experience not easily forgotten, as they tear though blistering washes of guitar and pounding rhythms delivered with the true essence of punk rock attitude. www.capsula.us

 

8:00pm- The Strange Familiar “Being Me” single and video

Indie pop outfit THE STRANGE FAMILIAR, have performed for millions on network television, had hit records recorded by major artists and are now set to release their debut album, Chasing Shadows, on March 27, 2012.

 

Chasing Shadows is filed with smoky acoustic grooves, jubilant choruses, big hooks and smart lyrics….all of which show off Kira Leyden’s soulful upper register. But underneath the deftly orchestrated tunes is a story of struggle and searching to find happiness in the midst of false dreams. www.thestrangefamiliar.com

 

About Krian Music Group

Krian Music Group is a full service independent record label group based in New York City. The label mission is to fully support, develop, protect and collect on behalf of our artists. Across a diverse genre of music, we work to further our artists’ long term careers by finding new and exciting opportunities for their commercial success across multiple platforms with the ability to provide a solid foundation for that growth.  http://www.krianmusicgroup.com/

 

About BFM Digital, Inc.

BFM Digital is a global digital music company committed to serving the independent music community and delivering quality music, spoken word and video content to leading online retailers worldwide. Representing a diverse catalog of indielabels, artists and publishers, BFM distributes to all of the major music services including iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Youtube, Google Music, Beatport, Rhapsody, Zune, eMusic, and many more. With an unparalleled commitment to personalized service, BFMworks closely with their content providers from around the world to ensure maximum exposure of their catalog by customizing marketing efforts and building strong relationships with BFM’s digital store partner. http://www.bfmdigital.com

 

About M Music & Musicians Magazine:

M Music & Musicians delivers entertaining, informative and exclusive artist-driven features that offer valuable insight into the creative process. Timely news and engaging music reviews penned by the nation’s top music journalists are all wrapped up in a visually bold and stylish package bursting with dazzling photographs.

http://mmusicmag.com/m/



Jazz Soul Seven release “Impressions of Curtis Mayfield” on BFM Jazz

Curtis Mayfield ranks among the most important and influential artists of the past century, the definition of soul both as leader of the Impressions and as a solo artist. As a singer and musician, his pure tone melted hearts and as a songwriter, he was peerless, a voice of African-American pride as well as a man whose insights into the ways of the heart spoke to generations.

 

Mayfield’s impact on artists of all persuasions is incalculable, and jazz musicians have long found much in his words and melodies to inspire new interpretations. Impressions of Curtis Mayfield is a new collection of a dozen reimaginings of some of the late, great soul man’s most potent compositions, recorded by a collective of jazz aces calling themselves the Jazz Soul Seven: Terri Lyne Carrington–-drums, Russ Ferrante—piano, the late Master Henry Gibson—percussion, Bob Hurst—bass, Wallace Roney—trumpet, Phil Upchurch—guitar, and Ernie Watts—saxophone. Each of these players is a giant in his or her own right, who brings to these timeless songs a lifetime of experience and knowledge. Produced by Brian Brinkerhoff, co-produced by Upchurch, and recorded by Andy Waterman at The Bakery in North Hollywood, California, Impressions of Curtis Mayfield forces a rethink of just how rich and durable is the catalog of Curtis Mayfield, who passed away in 1999, more than nine years after suffering a paralyzing accident that never stopped him from spreading his message.

 

As it says in A. Scott Galloway’s liner notes that accompany the CD, “Curtis Mayfield is a peerless prophet of American popular music, a gentle giant who walked this earth with enough third eye insight and empathy for his fellow man to tower above us all. Instead, he stood among us, an iconic artist with an unwavering sense of purpose that made a conscious choice to remain earthbound and ever accessible.”

 

That juxtaposition of power and empathy is palpable in such tunes as the album-opening “Freddie’s Dead,” “Amen,” “People Get Ready,” “Keep On Pushing,” “Superfly,” “I’m So Proud” and “Gypsy Woman,” the song that first put Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions on the musical map more than 50 years ago. Even sans vocals, these new takes on the Mayfield canon express vividly the beauty and honesty inherent in his work.

 

Writes Galloway, “As a subject for tribute and exaltation, Curtis Mayfield is undeniable.  And for a tribute steeped in the freedom and complex expressiveness of jazz, the man proved to be an unexpected natural…What better music than jazz to expand Mayfield’s messages of freedom, unity and uplift in less linear directions? In jazz, the musicians are the message! This band really would have brought a smile to Curtis’ lips.”

 

For More Information go to: www.bfmjazz.com



“Loops N Grooves” Latest Release From Wah! Available February 7th

Yoga Music Sensation to Tour North America and Europe in Support of Latest Release

Loops N Grooves, the latest release from internationally renowned yoga music guru, dancer, choreographer and author Wah! will be available on February 7th on Wah! Music. In support of her latest release, Wah! will embark on an international tour, performing more than 40 concerts, yoga workshops and festivals across the United States and Europe.

 

Blending Eastern-tinged melodies and meditative yoga mantras with decidedly groove-based, ambient beats, Loops N Grooves offers up ten inspired tracks that add an element of electronica to Wah!’s already prolific musical arsenal.

 

Wah!’s vocals shine on the compelling opening track “Gananatha,” while the minimalist, electronic instrumentation “Jai Love” has a calming, almost trancelike effect that brings to mind electronica artists such as KraftWerk and Air. “Shambho” incorporates beatbox and club beats to deliver a dance experience.  “Radhe Radhe” uses finger cymbals and sitars over a chilled out, hip hop groove.

 

My goal is simple. Through my music, I want to clear my own personal energy and feel lighter when I’m done. I want to bring people with me on that path as they enjoy the music,” says Wah!

 

Wah! – whose name means, “bliss beyond description” is a spiritual pioneer, musician and record label founder who has been touring and recording for over a decade and continues to draw attention in the yoga community and beyond. Celebrated by critics and such media outlets as Yoga Journal, Yoga + Magazine and UK Yoga Magazine among others, Wah! continues to be a worldwide leader and creative wellspring for the yoga community.

 

“No one leaves a Wah! concert with a heavy heart.” – Yoga International Magazine

Wah! kicked off her international tour on January 8th St. Augustine, Florida and will perform more than 40 dates throughout North America and Europe. For a complete listing of tour dates and ticket information, please visit http://www.wahmusic.com/performances.html

 

TRACK LIST:

 

1. Gananatha

2. Jai Ma Love

3. Rada Gopala

4. Kalie Ma

5. Free Ram

6. Shambho

7. Radhe Radhe

8. Cosmic HK

9. Guru Jaya

10. Meaning

 

For additional information please visit: http://www.wahmusic.com/



BFM Digital Acquires New Content From 615 Music/Non-Stop Music, Hindusthan Musical Products Ltd, ZEBRA Records and Water Lily Acoustics

BFM Digital, a top global music company specializing in digital distribution, marketing, and promotions, announces new content acquisition deals with 615 Music/Non-Stop Music (Warner-Chappell Music), Hindusthan Musical Products Ltd. / The Indian Record Mfg. Co., Zebra Records and Water Lilly Acoustics. These strategic partnerships will allow each company to utilize BFM’s worldwide network of digital stores and their customizable marketing plans to increase revenue and maximize exposure.

 

“The start of the year has marked several new partnerships that we’re thrilled to announce. We’re honored to have such notable companies sign on with us despite the many options for digital distribution and marketing services. Their decision to do so reinforces our commitment to personal service and its importance in the industry today“ says Steven Weber, President of BFM Digital.

 

615 Music/Non-Stop Music are two of the highly successful production music companies acquired by Warner/Chappell Music, the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp.  Other music libraries also acquired have been Groove Addicts and V.  Soon to be consolidated as Warner Chappell Production Music, these various catalogs total approximately 74,000 tracks of music.  Countless A-list broadcasters, filmmakers, producers, directors, sound designers, and editors around the world earning numerous awards have used tracks from these catalogues.  (www.615music.com and www.cuegle.com)

 

Hindusthan Musical Products Ltd / The Indian Record Mfg. Co. is one of the largest Indian music libraries in the world. Founded in Germany in the 1930’s, Hindusthan began its vast catalogue of music with multiple recordings by Rabindranath Tagor, a collection that today reigns among the company’s best sellers. Since then, Hindusthan has gone on to include hit releases by K.L. Saigal, Pankaj Kumar Malllick, S.D. Burman, Debabrata Biswas and Datta.

 

The Indian Record Mfg Co., a successor in interest to Hindusthan, was the first 100% Indian owned record manufacturing unit in India. Since it’s inception in 1977, the company has gone on to specialize in Carnatic music and classical recordings, partnering with notable artists Sudha Ragunathan, Sowmya and Ustad Rashid Khan. Most recently the company has released a series of immensely popular Bhajans sung at the Ramakrishna Mutt. (www.inrhind.in)

 

ZEBRA Records is known for its quality music and world-class artistry.  The eclectic, contemporary jazz-oriented label has also released jam band, fusion, acoustic and rock titles.  Founder Ricky Schultz has always been drawn to great musicians and every ZEBRA title bears this out, leaders and sidemen are always among the very best players. Every step of the production and packaging is done to help the artist deliver their best to the fans, so you get CDs with great taste, less filler!

 

Water Lily Acoustics is an American record label based in Santa BarbaraCalifornia. It primarily releases recordings of Indian classical music and cross-cultural collaborations between musicians from around the world. Capturing the unique blend of these two cultures, the catalog includes incredible performances by such renowned players such as Dr. L. Subramaniam, Dr. Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Ry Cooder, Béla Fleck, Taj Mahal, David Hidalgo and Larry Coryell. The 1993 album A Meeting by the River (featuring Ry Cooder and Vishwa Mohan Bhatt) won a Grammy Award. (http://waterlilyacoustics.com/main.htm)

 



Krian Music Group/BFM Digital Announce Official SXSW Music 2012 Showcase on Thursday, March 15

VHS or Beta, Capsula, The Ettes, Hands, The Strange Familiar, and Suckers

Indie record label Krian Music Group and their exclusive digital distributor, BFM Digital are hosting their first official SXSW showcase this year, bringing an exhilarating must see lineup to the Iron Bear on Thursday, March 15th. Dance rockers VHS Or Beta, Spanish garage punks Capsula, Los Angeles indie outfit Hands, Nashville’s retro-rockers The Ettes, Brooklyn quirk-pop band Suckers, and Ohio’s The Strange Familiar are all scheduled to perform.

VHS or Beta http://www.vhsorbeta.com
The Brooklyn based dance-rock band, VHS OR BETA, released their fourth album, Diamonds and Death, in the fall of ’11. From the backroom disco of their favorite Bushwick watering hole, to DFA Records’ Plantain Studio in the West Village, new surroundings exerted a powerful influence on the predominantly electronic grooves of their first full-length since 2007′s Bring on the Comets.

Capsula http://www.capsula.org
The second full-length release from Spanish rockers CAPSULA, In The Land of Silver Souls, is a striking combination of garage rock toughness and modern style. The band, originally from Argentina, was effected creatively by the Argentinian dictatorship’s censoring of music. In a place where subversive lyrical and music express was a necessity, Capsula found their sound: the unbound emotion of dirty rock.

Witnessing Capsula live is an experience not easily forgotten, as they tear though blistering washes of guitar and pounding rhythms delivered with the true essence of punk rock attitude.

The Ettes http://www.theettes.com/
THE ETTES return with Wicked Will, the fourth record from the rowdy and relentless Nashville, TN garage rock trio of Coco Hames (vocals, guitar), Jem Cohen (bass) and Poni Silver (drums). Wicked Will encompasses everything you’ve come to expect from The Ettes and more – up-front, fearless vocals, fuzz bass runs, primal, driving drums beats, searing guitar lines and of course, tons of black eyeliner and attitude. Female attitude.

Hands http://www.handssounds.com
Each of HANDS four members has distinct strengths and disciplines that coalesce into a truly unique sound worthy of their recent praise. With technical authority, a profound sense of tempo, solid complementary bass thumps and the occasional auxiliary drums, Hands’ interplay of esoteric guitar riffs and soaring tenor vocals is further expanded upon by the various sampling and looping techniques craft a blissfully fresh sound.

Scoring a slew of opening spots for the likes of Deerhoof, DeVotchKa, Foster the People and more, Hands is bracing for a big 2012, including a much-anticipated EP this spring.

Suckers http://www.suckersmusic.com
SUCKERS are on a mission to break musical barriers and cultivate something new while maintaining a classic pop accessibility. Suckers merged as the sound and aesthetic of three one-man bands playing together. The band hit their stride, packing Brooklyn venues and sharing bills with friends and kindred spirits in Yeasayer, MGMT, Dragons Of Zynth, Chairlift, Kyp Malone and Awesome Color, among others. Suckers’ lush tapestry of joyous pop, style and imagination on their self-titled debut EP (produced by Yeasayer’s Anand Wilder) -and its hit single, “It Gets Your Body Movin’”-launched them to global acclaim.

The Strange Familiar http://www.thestrangefamiliar.com
Indie pop outfit THE STRANGE FAMILIAR, have performed for millions on network television, had hit records recorded by major artists and are now set to release their debut album, Chasing Shadows, on March 27, 2012.

Chasing Shadows is filed with smoky acoustic grooves, jubilant choruses, big hooks and smart lyrics….all of which show off Kira Leyden’s soulful upper register. But underneath the deftly orchestrated tunes is a story of struggle and searching to find happiness in the midst of false dreams.

About Krian Music Group
Krian Music Group is a full service independent record label group based in New York City. The label mission is to fully support, develop, protect and collect on behalf of our artists. Across a diverse genre of music, we work to further our artists’ long term careers by finding new and exciting opportunities for their commercial success across multiple platforms with the ability to provide a solid foundation for that growth. http://www.krianmusicgroup.com/



BFM Digital Announces 2011 Growth Numbers

Company Outpaces Projected Global Digital Music Revenues by 23%

BFM Digital, a global music company, specializing in digital distribution, marketing, and promotions, announces its 2011 digital sales revenues outpaced the projected global digital music sales industry growth by 23%.

In 2011 BFM saw its overall catalog also grow by 25% with their digital music sales growth at the impressive rate of 30%. The general digital music sales growth for the overall industry is estimated to be 7% for 2011.

“Our growth reflects our commitment to providing the best customer experience possible. There is a strong need in the music industry to have one’s digital distributor be a true partner and we strive to fill this need. The numbers clearly show that we’re striking a chord amidst a strong competitive field,” says Steven Corn, CEO of BFM Digital.

Part of BFM Digital’s success can be attributed to a client/content retention rate of 99% over the life of the company. These numbers reflect a consistent exponential growth trend for BFM who in 2010 also delivered a digital sales growth of nearly 30% as well.

This growth will allow BFM to expand its marketing services as well as continue the development of its own record labels: BFM Jazz, Not Us Music, Toasting Music and Krian Music (the latter being a joint venture with The Royalty Network).



BFM Digital Commemorates First Anniversary of New Label, BFM Jazz

Label release compilation album, A Year with BFM Jazz 2011

BFM Digital is commemorating the first anniversary of BFM Jazz with a special compilation album, A Year with BFM Jazz 2011, featuring tracks from the label’s top players including Steve Gadd and The Tierney Sutton Band.

Utilizing their established footprint in the digital marketplace with a network of more than 250 digital stores worldwide, BFM Digital created BFM Jazz to insure that talented and seasoned jazz musicians had a home and advocates for their music. As changes in the music industry were affecting major labels, BFM Jazz is built upon a commitment to support the creative community and distribute quality music.

“BFM Jazz was created after years of working with some of the best names in Jazz through BFM Digital. Many of these artists self-released incredible albums with no label support to bring awareness to them. We launched BFM Jazz to offer full marketing, PR and radio support for these releases to help them reach their full potential,” says Michele Ito, GM of BFM Jazz.

BFM Jazz kicked off a strong year with Live at Voce, a live album from one of the most influential drummers of all time, Steve Gadd & Friends. Gadd has recorded legendary drum tracks such as “Aja” (Steely Dan), “Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover” (Paul Simon), “Late in the Evening” (Paul Simon) and “Nite Sprite” (Chick Corea.)

To bring the first year to a close, BFM Jazz released The Tierney Sutton Band’s American Road in September, full of the bands’ take on Americana classics. Downbeat Magazine stated that “Sutton’s luminous alto has seldom sounded so pure” as on her ninth release.

Other BFM Jazz releases, included on the compilation, are Bob Sheppard’s Close Your Eyes, Luis Conte’s En Casa de Luis, Larry Goldings’ In My Room, Alan Pasqua’s Twin Bill and John Daversa’s Junk Wagon: Big Band Album.

A Year with BFM Jazz 2011 track list:

  1. 1. Sister Sadie (Steve Gadd and Friends)
  2. 2. Water Pots (Luis Conte)
  3. 3. Conga Melody  (Luis Conte)
  4. 4. Surface Tension  (Bob Sheppard)
  5. 5. Brain Fog  (Bob Sheppard)
  6. 6. Crawdaddy (Larry Goldings)
  7. 7. Libre  (Larry Goldings)
  8. 8. The Bridge (Part 1)  (John Daversa)
  9. 9. Junk Wagon (John Daversa)
  10. 10. Wayfaring Stanger  (Tierney Sutton Band)
  11. 11. Oh Shenandoah/The Water is Wide (Tierney Sutton Band)
  12. 12. Vindarna Sucka Uti Skogarna (Alan Pasqua)
  13. 13. Grace  (Alan Pasqua)

 

To purchase A Year with BFM Jazz, click here: http://www.bfmjazz.com/store/cd_detail/33

 

About BFM JAZZ

BFM JAZZ was formed in 2010 by leading independent digital distribution company, BFM Digital, as a place where jazz artists can freely explore their creativity and share their vision with existing fans as well as those to come. BFM JAZZ is dedicated to artists who express their distinct, authentic voices and the fans who not only care about the music, but also appreciate the musicians who create it. The artists of BFM JAZZ are well-established, masters of their craft who have toured and recorded with their own bands in addition to lending their prominent voices to hundreds of pop, rock, jazz and soundtrack recordings in the course of several decades.