Kevin Hays

01 Apr

[ April the 8th,2022 release on Newvelle Records : Andy Zimmerman with Dave Douglas, Kevin Hays and Matt Penman – Half Light ]

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release date: 08.04.2022 via Newvelle Records

“Half Light is beautifully recorded and Zimmerman’s strikingly-original compositions deserve to be heard.” –All About Jazz

“I’m not being hyperbolic by stating that this is the type of LP I would play at trade shows, along with all my original Three Blind Mice LPs and UHQRs and other unicorns, to get people into the room and ask “What is this? It sounds terrific!” From just this record alone, it might be worth taking the dive into a subscription.” –Positive Feedback

“Peaceful and relaxing, this LP will impress and charm even the non-jazz aficionado. If you can afford it, get it; if you can’t afford it then I hope you can find a venue where you can at least hear it played. Highly recommended.” -Audiophilia

03 Jul

[ July the 10th release via Tone Rogue Records – Ricardo Grilli Quintet – 1962 ]

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The sequel to his acclaimed album 1954, Grilli’s third album draws inspiration from a decade’s evolution with a stellar quintet featuring Mark Turner, Kevin Hays, Joe Martin and Eric Harland

“Evocative, ethereal, and eclectic… Grilli hits that sweet spot somewhere between post bop and the avant garde.”

—Brent Black, Critical Jazz

“Ricardo Grilli is a postbop guitarist with a sideline interest in the cosmos [and] a taste for the ultramodern.”

– Nate Chinen, The New York Times

“Grilli’s considerable chops are in full effect in each setting…an admirable outing.” – Bill Milkowski, DownBeat