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Gregory Porter's "Water" cracked the JazzWeek album chart this week jumping from 21 to 10. Congrats to Gregory!

His captivating voice continues to garner praise from critics: "Smooth as silk" writes Ken Batchelor - Disc Marketing / DMI Worldwid

Kimani Fowlin (Quintessence / Crunch Gym / Choreoconcept) praises: "AMAZING! I haven't heard a male jazz vocalist this strong in a long time. He is a powerhouse singer, composer, arranger, writer and col [ Read More ] [ Archive ]

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2009 ROUND-UP: Accomplishments and Accolades

"Best Of" Lists for '09

Ithamara Koorax
-# 3 Best Female Singer in the 2009 DownBeat Readers Poll
-Bim Bom named one of the Top Vocal CDs of 2009 (All About Jazz, NY)
-Rated in the Top Ten Jazz Recordings of 2008-2009 on Patty Herlevi's Whole Music Experience blog.

Charnett Moffett
#11 most popular electric bassist in the 2009 DownBeat Readers poll

Lynne Arriale
Nuance listed as #67 in Jazz Week's Top 100 List for 2009

Roni Ben-Hur
-Fortuna Top 10 CD's of 2009 (Jazz Journal International)
-Top 10 rating from Dan Morgenstern (Jersey Jazz)

Artist Successes in '09

Ryan Cohan
-awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship for composition
-led 2 extended tours of Eastern Europe with his quartet sponsored by Jazz

Lynne Arriale
-Nuance received 4 & 5 Star reviews internationally, across the board
-September 2009 Feature "Not Just For Jazz Lovers" in DownBeat
-November 2009 Cover and Feature "Teaching Fearlessness" in JAZZed Magazine

Rufus Reid
-October 2009 Feature "Master Class - Preparation, Patience and Confidence - Start Now, Last Forever!" in DownBeat

Oran Etkin
-Independent Music Award nomination for Best World Beat Album
- Kelenia debuted #10 on the JazzWeek World Music Charts
- Featured as "Woodwind Maestro" - PRI's Afropop Worldwide

Ithamara Koorax
-Bim Bom was the fall 'Editor's Choice' selection for Sounds of Brazil radio show.

Alexis Cole:
-Jazz Times included the album in their online Holiday CD Roundup
-PRI's Jazz After Hours included "Happiest Christmas" in their holiday rotation.
-The programmer from AOL Radio featured The Greatest Gift in Spinner

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January started off with a bang with sold out performances by Tessa Souter at Joe's Pub (featured in Time Out Magazine as one of two must-see picks for January 2nd) and Marc Cary at Smoke (featured in the NYTimes jazz listings). We are also pleased to announce that Roni Ben-Hur's Fortuna has reached #2 on the January 25th JazzWeek chart. To listen to audio samples or to purchase music from Tessa, Marc, or any of our artists listed above, please visit the Motéma store.

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Charnett Moffett: Treasure

The extraordinarily virtuosic bassist shines as a leader and composer on this accessible y

Geri Allen: Geri Allen and Timeline Live

The sophisticated and streetwise live debut by jazz pianist Geri Allen with Kenny Davis, K

Gregory Porter: Water

Gregory Porter's star is fast rising on the jazz and soul scene.

Patrick Stanfield Jones: A Heart and an Open Road

From rolling country-rock jams to soulful singing blues

Marc Cary: Focus Trio - Live 2009

A high-energy, live acoustic album featuring the fiery dynamics of Cary's FOCUS trio.

Geri Allen: Geri Allen: Flying Toward The Sound

The much anticipated solo piano recording debut of one of America's premier pianists.

Rufus Reid: Rufus Reid: Out Front

Rufus Reid Trio featuring Daduka Da Fonseca and Steve Allee

Tomoko Sugawara: Tomoko Sugawara: Along the Silk Road

Enchanting Music from an Ancient 'Kugo' Harp revived from Antiquity

Antonio Ciacca: Lagos Blues

Ciacca collaborates with renowned saxophonist Steve Grossman.

Roni Ben-Hur: Fortuna

Jazz infused with melodies and rhythms from romantic cultures.

Ithamara Koorax & Juarez Moreira: Bim Bom: The Complete Joao Gilberto Songbook

Ithamara Koorax and Juarez Moreira honor bossa nova master

Alexis Cole: The Greatest Gift

A touching Christmas album with a jazzy twist that benefits World Bicycle Relief.