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The New Single from Dimitris Mahlis 6.26.26
For well over 2,000 years the Instrument known as the oud has opened the hearts of listeners to the beauty and poignancy that humans are capable of creating through the magical medium of music. Profound in its beauty and simplicity, the instrument is rooted in tradition yet versatile enough to bridge into modernity in the hands of a master.
Described as an earthy poet of the oud, Dimitris Mahlis’ compositions have set a standard in cross cultural pollination in the world jazz universe for over two decades. This latest disc "Gatopolis" furthers that trajectory and brings the listener to a mood that is both rooted yet modern in its approach to melody and especially improvisation. Drawing from a broad palette that is the traditional music of Greece, Turkey, and the wider region, as well as a dose of Ennio Morricone for good measure, titles include "Moon Nets" & “Tears of the Syrens" as well as the title track "Gatopolis."
This trio brings together 3 of the most forward thinking musical explorers who have a long history of collaboration with each other. Led by Oudist/Guitarist, Dimitris Mahlis and featuring Chris Wabich on Drums/Percussion, and Jerry Watts Jr. on Basses, together these musicians create a mood which is both hypnotic and exploratory while creating an atmosphere of hope for the eternal gifts that music brings to humanity.
Explore the frame of mind that is "Gatopolis" the esoteric city of cats!
The New Single from Jordan Louis 6.19.26
Jordan Louis grew up in Los Angeles immersed in a community of musicians, studying with legendary drummers like Vinnie Colaiuta and Joe LaBarbera and was influenced by his father, renowned pianist David Goldblatt. After attending California Institute Of The Arts and diving into singing and songwriting, he went on to work with singer Gino Vannelli before forming his own band, performing his original music while singing and playing drums. Jordan is also an avid Martial Artist, Model and Actor seeking to grow in every aspect of life. His debut album reflects a lifelong search for growth, understanding, and inner peace, Wish You A Good Life fuses Jordan’s past and present bringing the listener in a state of questioning beliefs and finding light and happiness in the darkest of times.
With “Wish You A Good Life”, Jordan Louis delivers a reflective, intimate adult contemporary single. Built on spacious harmonies and subtle orchestration, it explores the grace of letting someone go. A warm, sincere meditation on acceptance and enduring goodwill.
The New Single from R For Romeo 6.19.26
R For Romeo is a Los Angeles–based instrumental collective led by keyboardist/composer Daniel Stein and guitarist Stuart Ziff—two veteran East Coast musicians whose careers span decades of session work, touring, composition, and teaching.Drawing on a shared musical lineage shaped in New York City, Stein and Ziff create groove-driven instrumental music
that blends jazz, funk, soul, blues, and subtle rock influences, with an emphasis on feel, melody, and ensemble interplay.
Both Stein and Ziff are long-time instructors at Musicians Institute (Hollywood).
Gangster Mambo is a rhythm-forward instrumental track built on deep pocket, syncopated Latin-inflected grooves, and
cinematic melodic hooks. The track reflects R For Romeo’s core aesthetic: musicianship without excess, groove without nostalgia, and personality without vocals. The single serves as an introduction to the band’s upcoming second album,
“Our New Neighbors”, expanding on the sonic identity established on their debut release Plan R.
Featuring
Eddie Resto/ Bass
Aaron Serfaty/ Drums, Percussion
Joey DeLeon/ Percussion
Joe Rotondi/ Piano
Special Guests
Luis Conte/ Percussion
Justo Almario/ Woodwinds
Recorded & Mixed by Talley Sherwood
Mastered by Peter Doell
Painting by Giulloume
The New Album from Juan Carlos Quintero 5.1.26
Exciting News!
Vance Thompson's New Album Arrives 01.16.2026!
9.26.2025
Moondo Music Welcomes Grammy-Nominated Jazz Artist, Vance Thompson!
Vance Thompson debuts
with a new single from the forthcoming album, Lost and Found !
Showcasing a vibraphone-led jazz quintet, featuring a stellar supporting cast of noted musicians including pianist Taber Gable (Marcus & E J Strickland, Braxton Cook), guitarist Steve Kovalcheck (Jeff Hamilton, Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra), bassist Tommy Sauter (Jason Marsalis, Cyrus Chestnut) and drummer Marcus Finnie (Kirk Whalum, Kurt Elling).
Lost and Found covers a range of styles and emotions, and the album’s first single (of three), Tell It Like It Is, is one of six originals in the set by the leader. The tune takes inspiration from the Hard Bop era, with echoes of giants such as Horace Silver, Bobby Timmons and Benny Golson. The form of the song hints at the blues without ever truly going there, and the band’s performance swings with abandon behind
spirited solos by vibes, piano and guitar.
Vance Thompson is the founder/music director/arranger of the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, a professional big band, nonprofit organization based in Tennessee that produces dozens of concerts annually, has performed internationally, released acclaimed recordings, and collaborated with guests such as Monty Alexander, Hank Jones, Eric Reed, Michael Dease, Donald Brown, Carmen Bradford, Gregory Tardy, John Clayton, Stefon Harris and many others. Recent milestones include Thompson’s Grammy-nominated
performance on trumpet (What If, Jerry Douglas Band), arranging for the 2023 Grammy-winning (Best Large Ensemble) Count Basie Orchestra album,
Basie Swings the Blues and celebrating 25 years as a professor of Jazz Trumpet
at the University of Tennessee’s College of Music.
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