Alex Band

Tenor saxophonist Jürgen Hagenlocher's motto is 'to preserve and renew' - this reflects both his attitude towards life, and his musical concept. His music is characterized by a respect for the traditions of jazz and the saxophonists John Coltrane and Dexter Gordon, who have significantly influenced his development over the last 22 years…

Even though musicians may come from divergent places, it is amazing to find that many have the same proclivities when it comes to musical tendencies and taste. The relationship between Detroit born baritone saxophonist and bass clarinetist Alex Harding and Romanian pianist Lucian Ban is one example, in this case two musician from such different places, coalesce around the power of the blues. Their new recording, Dark Blue, is a testament to their musical and brotherly bond.

Alex Skolnick is a true guitar hero. At sixteen years old, he joined a group of twenty- somethings who'd formed a thrash metal band called Testament. Alex stayed with the band through five critically acclaimed albums and countless tours with, among others, Slayer, Megadeth, Judas Priest, and White Zombie. After hearing and seeing one of Miles Davis electric bands on TV, Alex relocated to New York City to play and study jazz.

"Canada's Sweetheart of Swing" sings the traditional hot jazz of the 1920s, 30s and 40s making the music of the past captivatingly present, "possessed by the coltish spirit of a young Mildred Bailey or Ella Fitzgerald". Here's the DEBUT album from "Canada's Sweetheart of Swing", Alex Pangman, and her internationally assembled band of all stars. Recorded in 1999 and featuring guitar and production chops of the late Jeff Healey, this record has been brought back to print due to popular demand! Features the music of Annette Hanshaw, Ruth Etting, Maxine Sullivan, Bessie Smith and more!…