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Jason Tiemann, a seasoned drummer and rising star on the New York jazz scene, was primarily a self-taught jazz musician. Although classically trained, Tiemann learned and developed his improvisational skills in a rather old school way—on the bandstand through collaborations and mentorship from artists such as Lew Tabackin, Mike LeDonne, Peter Bernstein, Larry Fuller, and the late Harold Mabern among many more. He’s combined his experiences to step forward as a leader and present his debut recording, “T-Man,” featuring the great Ed Cherry on guitar and Kyle Koehler on the Hammond B-3.
Vocalist, songwriter and Texas native Kat Edmonson began crafting her signature sound while performing in Austin’s local club circuit for years before releasing her debut LP in 2009. She’s gone on to tour worldwide with high profile acts including Lyle Lovett, Chris Isaak, Willie Nelson, Smokey Robinson and more. Her new CD, “Dreamers Do,” blends original compositions and reimagined mid-20th century classic Disney songs, and tells a story, which takes place over the course of one sleepless night. “These songs I loved as a child were imbued with messages of hope,” Kat explains. “There was implicit encouragement to follow one’s dreams.”
Also this week, pianist and composer Sam Hirsh, an in-demand member of the Los Angeles jazz scene for a decade, delivers his debut disc, “Quite Frankly”;
Colorado- based pianist and composer Eric Lilley offers up an enjoyable set of originals on “Joie de Vivre”;
and trumpeter John Bailey, who has played with the likes of Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Arturo O’Farrill and Ray Barretto, offers up his second release as a leader, “Can You Imagine?”