Venus Japan

Born and raised in the East Harlem section of New York City, Joyce Elaine Yuille is a multi-faceted vocalist, performing in all genres and styles. But Gospel, Jazz, Soul and Blues are the backgrounds of Joyce Yuille. Starting her venture into the world as a runway model she eventually found her true path…The union between her soul, love of music and God-given talent as a singer. Her admiration for divas such as Sarah Vaughn, Nina Simone, Etta James, Carmen McRae, Ella Fitzgerald and all time favorite, Phyllis Hyman, have influenced her to create a personal style that is respectfully appreciated and admired by her audience. Joyce Yuille has this style that's very classic, and very groovy – jazz-based, with a nice rasp in her voice that really brings out some of the more soulful qualities in the music.

Italian jazz vocalist Claudia Zannoni takes her inspiration from 1950s and '60s jazz, and singers such as Nancy Wilson, Anita O'Day and Ella Fitzgerald. She has collaborated wtih Massimo Farao', Phil Harper, Rodney Bradley, Davide Palladin, Danilo Memoli and many others. For this release she's backed by a fantastic Arrigoni's Strings Orchestra.

Italian pianist Massimo Faraò's popularity in Japan and elsewhere has been elevated since he started recording for the independent audiophile label Venus Records. This collection of French love songs features the vocal talents of Claudia Zannoni on "Les Feuilles Mortes (Autumn Leaves)", "La Vie En Rose" and "Que Reste-t-il De Nos Amours (I Wish You Love)".

The Dan Nimmer's Trio 2019's release for Japanese Venus Records label. The trio consisting of pianist Dan Nimmer, bassist David Wong, and drummer Pete Van Nostrand perform nine jazz tunes including "On Green Dolphin Street" and Johnny Mandel's "Theme from M.A.S.H. (Suicide is Painless)".

Rita Payés was born in 1999 in Vilassar de Mar, Barcelona, Spain. As a child she began studying at the School of Music in Premià de Mar, initially playing the piano. At the age of 8 years, at the School of Modern Music in Badalona, she added trombone to her studies. She has played and sung in several big bands, jazz bands and combos, including EMM in Premia de Mar, the EMM Badalona, the Big Band under the direction of Òrrius, Pere Paye, Josep Traver, Carles Vecino and Joan Moragues. In July 2013 she joined the Sant Andreu Jazz Band, under the direction of Joan Chamorro. In December 2018 she has recorded "My Ideal" for Japanese Venus Records. The album features Massimo Farao’ & Scott Hamilton.

This Japanese Venus Records' release features timeless lullaby tunes to relax with and enjoy. A wonderful Italian pianist Massimo Faraò united with Laura Klain and Nicola Barbon to perform a classical works by Brahms, Schubert, Mozart, Grieg, Chopin, and some traditional native compositions.

Outside of the New York music scene, multi-instrumentalist Aaron Heick's name may not be as well known as some of his colleagues. But it doesn't matter; he's had a rich, varied career. This well-traveled, seasoned pro has played with some of the most prominent musicians in jazz, pop, reggae, funk, world, and classical music. Those who really know what's going on in music know him.

Italian pianist Massimo Faraò is joined by Paolo Benedettini, Nicola Barbon and special guest, drummer Jimmy Cobb on this set which includes "The Things We Did Last Summer", "Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me", "This Can't Be Love" and "Three Little Words".

Massimo Farao' is a wonderful Italian pianist who has played and recorded with Red Holloway, Albert "Tootie" Heath, Tony Scott, Franco Ambrosetti, Nat Adderley, Jeff Tain Watts, Jack DeJohnette and Chris Potter, among others. Farao's passionate style and stoic romanticism are very attractive along with the rich harmonies he creates. For this release he is adapts and interprets Ennio Morricone's famous songs such as "Nuovo Cinema Paradiso", "Once Upon A Time In America", "Mission", "Playing Love", and more. Piano, guitars, trumpets blend the moving feelings of jazz and films. Venus's Hyper Magnum Sound is transparent and beautiful.

Massimo Faraò, who is from Italy, first visited the United States in 1983 when he played with Red Holloway. In Europe he has since worked with many top performers including Tony Scott, Jesse Davis, Franco Ambrosetti, Nat Adderley, Jack DeJohnette and a notable tour in 2007 with organist Joey DeFrancesco. Even with all of that, it is as the leader of his own trio that he really shines. Farao's passionate style and stoic romanticism are very attractive along with the rich harmonies he creates. For this release his trio accompanied with Academia Arrigoni's Strings Orchestra, conducted by Bill Cunliffe.