We have some excellent new releases for you this month. First from Arbors Records there are four new issues:

Sarah Caswell, a bright new star who plays violin on "But Beautiful". A gifted musician in good company, backed by Lynne Arriale (p) Larry Kohut and Jeremy Allen (b) Steve Davis (dr) and Rachel Caswell (voc) Arbors ARCD19304.

John Sheridan’s "Dream Band, Easy As It Gets", featuring Becky Kilgore on this the Dream Band’s 4th, and best, release. Sheridan (p) Randy Reinhart (ct) Russ Phillips (tb) Ron Hockett (cl) Scott Robinson (ts) Phil Flanigan (b) Bob Leary (g) and Joe Ascione (dr). Arbors ARCD19309.

Dick Hyman and Randy Sandke play "Now and Again.." Without copying, they evoke memories of Louis and Hines playing a marvelous collection of tunes. Arbors ARCD19310.

Randy Reinhart at The Mill Hill Playhouse in Trenton, NJ, "As Long As I Live." Here is Randy (ct & tb) Kenny Davern (cl) Dan Barrett (tb & ct) John Sheridan (p) James Chirillo (g) Frank Tate (b) and Tony DiNicola (dr). An outstanding performance. Arbors ARCD19313.

We have two new releases from Bravo.

Another CD from the incomparable Jack Brokensha and his quartet, "Bebop Lurks In The Hearts Of Men." The quartet consists of Jack (vib) Matt Bokulic (p) Kenny Fitzgerald (b) Johnny Moore (dr). A great choice of tunes played magnificently. Bravo 006.

This is the trio that normally backs up Jack Brokensha. Titled "The Conversation," it features Matt Bokulic on piano, Kenny Fitzgerald on bass and Johnny Moore on Drums. Some standards and some compositions by Matt. All are in great form here. Bravo 008

From Sackville Recordings in Canada we have a real killer!

Dick Hyman and Dick Wellstood, "Stridemonster." This is a reissue of the Unisson LP DDA1006, with four extra tracks added. When this first came out it was to critical acclaim. Both of these gentlemen tear up the pianos. Sackville SKCD2-2064.

There are a bunch of new CDs in the Musician’s Private Label Category, all of which are excellent. Just because musicians issue their own CDs does not mean they are inferior musically, on the contrary.

John Souza’s "Meet Me In The City" is a marvelous example from one of Boston’s premier trumpet players. Backed by the Ray Santisi Trio and with special guests Greg Abate on alto sax, Leah Souza on vocals and John Souza III on trumpet. A wonderful CD. JSOU002.

Nick DeCarliss hails from Gainesville, FL. He is the closest cornetists to Bobby Hackett we have heard. A beautiful tone and marvelous execution. With a strong Hackett influence he is still his own man. Here he is with the thrill of that moment, backed by the Frank Sullivan Trio. Soft lights, soft music, a glass of wine and your favorite partner. DJ002

"Trombone Giants," a suite for four trombones is a tribute to past and present trombonists. All the tunes are composed by the great British reed player, composer and arranger, Duncan Lamont. All the tunes are perfectly executed by Greg Nielsen (tb) Harold Van Schaik (basstb), Matt Bokulic (p) Ken Fitzgerald (b) Chuck Parr (dr). Greg Nielsen does a lot of over dubbing and this CD is an absolute Gem, Foot Note Productions DNFLP122404.

Valerie Gillespie’s CD "Once Again" started out as a little girl on the alto saxophone in Pennsylvania. She never lost sight of what she wanted to do growing up, namely being a damn good musician. She succeeded! Here she is backed by a variety of musicians, the Central Florida Studio Orchestra and the Central Florida Studio Big Band. By the way, she sings too. Give this one a listen. This girl can play! GJRCD001.

Valerie Gillespie again with a CD titled "Branded." This time backed by a trio with Rick Steuart on keyboards, Eric Sayer on bass and Tim Belanger on drums. Some marvelous standards on this CD. A wonderful CD. GJRCD002.

This is Valerie Gillespie’s third and newest CD titled "LIVE." She plays soprano, alto, tenor, flute, clarinet and sings on this one. Backed by Rick Steuart on keyboards, Tim George on electric bass and Joe Renda on drums. We had the pleasure of hearing her in person recently and we can tell you, this young lady can play! GJRCD003.

The fabulous tenor player Tucker Antell who at 16 years of age is making his recording debut with "16 Years In The Making." Don’t let his age fool you, he is mature beyond his years. Here he is with Charlie Prawdzik on piano, Larry Trott on bass and Don Foster drums. We predict this young man will go far. DNFLP002.

Perhaps the title of this CD should have been "Old Meets Young", but it is titled "Sarasota Saxes." This group features Al Galladoro, who at 90 years young has done it all from being with Paul Whiteman’s Orchestra to recently having played at Breda Jazz and North Sea Jazz Festivals and New Orleans Clarinet and Jazz Festival. Al plays alto, cl, & bass cl. Tucker Antell on tenor (again at 16 years young) Backed by Charlie Prawdzik (p) Larry Trott (b) Don Foster (Dr). Golden Rooster, Vol. 1.

We want to remind you of an excellent CD that is garnering excellent reviews. From Koko Jazz Records:

Greg Abate Quintet "Horace Is Here." A tribute to the great Horace Silver. 8 tunes by Silver and 2 originals by Abate. The CD features Claudio Roditi (tp) Hilton Ruiz (p) Marshall Wood (b) Artie Cabral (dr) and of course Greg Abate on (as, ts & fl). Greg is also the arranger. Koko Jazz Records, KJRCD002.

Another gem!

Matt Bokulic Trio with "Once upon a time in a dream," with Al Hurley on bass and Adam Waugh on drums. Matt is the stellar pianist with the Jack Brokensha Quartet. A beautiful swinging CD. MBCD001

This is a fine selection of CDs that will give you hours of pleasure. All styles are represented here.

To order any of these CDs, go to http://puppyjazz.com or you can order by mail from:

Puppy Jazz Distribution
PO Box 18311
Sarasota, FL 34276-2311
U.S.A.

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	Sarah Caswell, a bright new star who plays violin on "But Beautiful". A gifted musician in good company, backed by Lynne Arriale (p) Larry Kohut and Jeremy Allen (b) Steve Davis (dr) and Rachel Caswell (voc) Arbors ARCD19304.
	John Sheridan’s "Dream Band, Easy As It Gets", featuring Becky Kilgore on this the Dream Band’s 4th, and best, release. Sheridan (p) Randy Reinhart (ct) Russ Phillips (tb) Ron Hockett (cl) Scott Robinson (ts) Phil Flanigan (b) Bob Leary (g) and Joe Ascione (dr). Arbors ARCD19309.
	Dick Hyman and Randy Sandke play "Now and Again.." Without copying, they evoke memories of Louis and Hines playing a marvelous collection of tunes. Arbors ARCD19310.
	Randy Reinhart at The Mill Hill Playhouse in Trenton, NJ, "As Long As I Live." Here is Randy (ct & tb) Kenny Davern (cl) Dan Barrett (tb & ct) John Sheridan (p) James Chirillo (g) Frank Tate (b) and Tony DiNicola (dr). An outstanding performance. Arbors ARCD19313.

We have two new releases from Bravo.
	Another CD from the incomparable Jack Brokensha and his quartet, "Bebop Lurks In The Hearts Of Men." The quartet consists of Jack (vib) Matt Bokulic (p) Kenny Fitzgerald (b) Johnny Moore (dr). A great choice of tunes played magnificently. Bravo 006.
	This is the trio that normally backs up Jack Brokensha. Titled "The Conversation," it features Matt Bokulic on piano, Kenny Fitzgerald on bass and Johnny Moore on Drums. Some standards and some compositions by Matt. All are in great form here. Bravo 008

From Sackville Recordings in Canada we have a real killer!
	Dick Hyman and Dick Wellstood, "Stridemonster." This is a reissue of the Unisson LP DDA1006, with four extra tracks added. When this first came out it was to critical acclaim. Both of these gentlemen tear up the pianos. Sackville SKCD2-2064.

There are a bunch of new CDs in the Musician’s Private Label Category, all of which are excellent. Just because musicians issue their own CDs does not mean they are inferior musically, on the contrary.
	John Souza’s "Meet Me In The City" is a marvelous example from one of Boston’s premier trumpet players. Backed by the Ray Santisi Trio and with special guests Greg Abate on alto sax, Leah Souza on vocals and John Souza III on trumpet. A wonderful CD. JSOU002.
	Nick DeCarliss hails from Gainesville, FL. He is the closest cornetists to Bobby Hackett we have heard. A beautiful tone and marvelous execution. With a strong Hackett influence he is still his own man. Here he is with the thrill of that moment, backed by the Frank Sullivan Trio. Soft lights, soft music, a glass of wine and your favorite partner. DJ002
	"Trombone Giants," a suite for four trombones is a tribute to past and present trombonists. All the tunes are composed by the great British reed player, composer and arranger, Duncan Lamont. All the tunes are perfectly executed by Greg Nielsen (tb) Harold Van Schaik (basstb), Matt Bokulic (p) Ken Fitzgerald (b) Chuck Parr (dr). Greg Nielsen does a lot of over dubbing and this CD is an absolute Gem, Foot Note Productions DNFLP122404.
	Valerie Gillespie’s CD "Once Again" started out as a little girl on the alto saxophone in Pennsylvania. She never lost sight of what she wanted to do growing up, namely being a damn good musician. She succeeded! Here she is backed by a variety of musicians, the Central Florida Studio Orchestra and the Central Florida Studio Big Band. By the way, she sings too. Give this one a listen. This girl can play! GJRCD001.
	Valerie Gillespie again with a CD titled "Branded." This time backed by a trio with Rick Steuart on keyboards, Eric Sayer on bass and Tim Belanger on drums. Some marvelous standards on this CD. A wonderful CD. GJRCD002.
	This is Valerie Gillespie’s third and newest CD titled "LIVE." She plays soprano, alto, tenor, flute, clarinet and sings on this one. Backed by Rick Steuart on keyboards, Tim George on electric bass and Joe Renda on drums. We had the pleasure of hearing her in person recently and we can tell you, this young lady can play! GJRCD003.
	The fabulous tenor player Tucker Antell who at 16 years of age is making his recording debut with "16 Years In The Making." Don’t let his age fool you, he is mature beyond his years. Here he is with Charlie Prawdzik on piano, Larry Trott on bass and Don Foster drums. We predict this young man will go far. DNFLP002.
	Perhaps the title of this CD should have been "Old Meets Young", but it is titled "Sarasota Saxes." This group features Al Galladoro, who at 90 years young has done it all from being with Paul Whiteman’s Orchestra to recently having played at Breda Jazz and North Sea Jazz Festivals and New Orleans Clarinet and Jazz Festival. Al plays alto, cl, & bass cl. Tucker Antell on tenor (again at 16 years young) Backed by Charlie Prawdzik (p) Larry Trott (b) Don Foster (Dr). Golden Rooster, Vol. 1.

We want to remind you of an excellent CD that is garnering excellent reviews. From Koko Jazz Records:
	Greg Abate Quintet "Horace Is Here." A tribute to the great Horace Silver. 8 tunes by Silver and 2 originals by Abate. The CD features Claudio Roditi (tp) Hilton Ruiz (p) Marshall Wood (b) Artie Cabral (dr) and of course Greg Abate on (as, ts & fl). Greg is also the arranger. Koko Jazz Records, KJRCD002.

Another gem!
	Matt Bokulic Trio with "Once upon a time in a dream," with Al Hurley on bass and Adam Waugh on drums. Matt is the stellar pianist with the Jack Brokensha Quartet. A beautiful swinging CD. MBCD001

To order any of these CDs, go to http://puppyjazz.com or you can order by mail from: Puppy Jazz Distribution PO Box 18311 Sarasota, FL 34276-2311 U.S.A.

To order any of these CDs, go to http://puppyjazz.com or you can order by mail from:
Puppy Jazz Distribution PO Box 18311 Sarasota, FL 34276-2311 U.S.A.