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A Superb Tribute: Morris Northcutt shows much respect to the late great Chet Baker on Here’s That Rainy Day

Posted on 18 September 2022

With a terrific song that shows so much love and appreciation for the sadly departed American jazz trumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker, Morris Northcutt has dropped a fine release that will get your foot tapping all day on Here’s That Rainy Day.

Morris Northcutt is an award-winning instrumental jazz trumpet and cornet player who has performed all over the world and was born in Lakewood, Washington.

”The son of a Korean immigrant, he brings a global perspective to his music, which ranges from classical and Latin American music to his latest project, a beautiful tribute the great Chet Baker.” ~ Morris Northcutt giving us further insight into his inspiration to this incredible project

Bringing us so much joy with an intricate sound that has clearly been made with love, Morris Northcutt is a classy musician who shows us his worldly view with an instrumental song for the ages.

Here’s That Rainy Day from Lakewood, Washington-born instrumental jazz trumpet and cornet player Morris Northcutt is a rather special effort that shall instill a sense of calmness that has been lacking from our busy world. Packed with a rare skill that can’t be explained unless you listen on full volume, this is a rather excellent release that will surely make you smile.

Hear this fine new single on Spotify and see more via his Facebook.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Al STRONG is quite superb on the jazz delight Old Town Diera (feat. Braxton Cook)

Posted on 4 September 2022

On a remarkably wonderful foot-tapping song that will put you in the best of moods, Al STRONG shows us deep inside a timeless place which will cause shivers of joy to form naturally all over your body with Old Town Diera (feat. Braxton Cook).

Al STRONG is a Washington, DC-native and 2x Grammy-nominated trumpet player, composer, recording artist, and educator, who is revered globally as one of the best in the game.

”Known for his creative ability to seamlessly re-imagine existing works like Thelonious Monk’s “Blue Monk” and the classic “My Favorite Things,” Strong aims to challenge the boundaries of music while connecting with his audiences.” ~ Al STRONG giving us deeper insight into his vision and incredible creativity

Simply exquisite at each turn, Al STRONG and Braxton Cook join forces rather sweetly on this heart-healing song that feels like it has been sent from another time altogether. Rich in layers of goodness to hold on securely with, as our fragile souls warm and our smiles widen after so much frown-inducing suffocating pain from the preceding two years on earth.

Old Town Diera from the multi-talented Washington, DC-native Al STRONG is a jazz anthem that has everything you could want in an instrumental soundtrack for modern times. Reminding us what quality music sounds like, as he drenches our thirsty speakers, to soothe all worries away.

Packed with quality throughout and showing the youth what classic music sounds like, this is something so calming your pulse will give you a huge embrace.

Turn up the volume on Spotify and delve deeper inside on the IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I’ll Be Outside Soon: Fresh multi-talented Brazilian musician Gregorio enthusiastically drops debut single ‘Say It Loud’

Posted on 9 July 2021

As he sings brightly about the current closed-door time he wishes would end quickly so that he may venture outside again to breathe in that sweetly flavored air of freedom, Gregorio excitedly impresses with his dashing debut track about looking for the bright days again on ‘Say It Loud‘.

Gregorio is a new Rio de Janeiro, Brazil-based indie dance/pop singer-songwriter, trumpet player, keyboardist and guitarist. He makes that positive-spin music that is all about getting the tasty groove going, so that your flame is hot and steamy for a great day.

”His lyrics tend to revolve around subjects that are meaningful to him while also being true to others. Even though his main instrument is the guitar, he became adept at many others including drums, bass and keys, allowing him to make his own arrangements for his songs.” – Gregorio

You sense that he is ready for more – as he innocently swirls inside our discontent minds to flip the negative tone around completely – with a skillful smile he swaps out the mood of the cloudy day, and you feel that he has such a positive mindset that is lovely to consume.

‘Say It Loud‘ from the emerging Brazilian indie dance/pop singer-songwriter Gregorio, is the season-changing single that opens up the door and throws away the key, as he wants to be outside and never to be inside again unless he desires. This is a fun song that shows so much enthralling promise, with a flourishing embrace on our tired hearts.

This is a new name that we need to watch – as he turns time with a stunning effort here that is sure to invoke such delightful memories – of those happy and free times that shall return.

Hear this exciting new single via Spotify and see more on his IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

A&R Factory Present: Spencer Ludwig

Posted on 13 February 2017

A trumpeter, singer, producer, and dancer who rocks alligator shoes with smoking style and panache, Spencer Ludwig brings any party to life.

Chances are, you’ve heard his lyrical lead trumpet soaring through the music of multiplatinum-selling indie pop act Capital Cities. Not only did the Los Angeles-born, half-Filipino vocalist-instrumentalist perform on their full-length debut In a Tidal Wave of Mystery, but he also crisscrossed the globe with the band, opening Katy Perry’s Prismatic World Tour and tearing up the stage at Coachella, Bonnaroo, and more.

Following a whirlwind two years in the group, he returned to Los Angeles in December 2014 and commenced writing solo material that showcased both his trumpet talents and dynamic, diverse vocals. On his 2016 solo debut he merges jazz virtuosity and pop style for a sound that simmers and swaggers with soul

Spencer says “‘Legend’ is one of my favorite sayings for the people who blow me away with out-of-this-world beauty and amazing talent. Legendary beauty & talent can be expressed in someone’s physicality, spirituality, approach to life, artistry and/or musicality.  This song is about seeing ‘it’ in one person and being drawn to them like a moth to the flame. Sometimes you can’t explain in words what attracts you to someone or something but you can’t deny the feeling or presence when it hits you.”

Legend will be the track used in the official promos for season 12 of NBC’s The Voice.