Notes from the Music Director 11-7-11

Greetings, everyone!

It's close to quittin' time, so without further ado, here's the latest and greatest:

World Music aficionados, give Adanowsky a listen.  He's a multi-lingual, multi-cultural performer of world pop music, much beloved in Mexican Indie rock circles.  Not all world music needs to be played on congas by people in tribal dress!

Jazzers, definitely check out Christian McBride's "Conversations with Christian" album.  This superlative jazz bass player has put together a great album of jazz.  The style of each number depends on who he's conversing with.  Also, the newest crop of Christmas jazz is beginning to come down the pipelines for you to think about for the holidays.  Check out the gentle arrangements by pianist Geri Allen.

For something different, Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser have been making tsunamis on YouTube, and we are proud to offer their album 2Cellos here at KRZA.  Michael Jackson on cello?  Don't diss it until you try it!

Finally, Latin DJs, Corina Bartra's "Cielo Sandunguero" features her wonderful voice and passionate singing with a big ensemble.

Thanks, all, and until next time...