Press ReleaseNovember, 2008 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Malika Iman
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"TRIBUTE TO THE JAZZ MASTERS"
Rising in the hearts and souls of music lovers everywhere!
NEW YORK, New York --- Dwight West, vocalist extraordinaire in the tradition of Nat King Cole and Brook Benton has been taking the Jazz world by storm with his debut album, "Tribute to the Jazz Masters" released by Blue Ark Records. Mr. West delivers astounding vocals to the music of legendary jazz icons of the 20th century.
The album have some of the greatest instrumental tunes with the creative genius of Mr. West's lyrics. The delivery of these great instrumentals with lyrics in conjunction with the skillful music accompaniment from legends in their own right, compels all the attention "Tribute to the Jazz Masters" is constantly receiving.
According to the JazzWeek album chart "Tribute to the Jazz Masters" is currently #49 with airplay steadily increasing. Several radio stations around the country are thoroughly excited about "Tribute to the Jazz Masters." They have been contacting Mr. West from all over the country for on air interviews and he have already been aired on WBAI and WHCR in New York City and WSHA in Raleigh, NC. Not surprisingly, calls are constantly coming in requesting interviews primarily in California and the Carolina's. From the west coast to the east Mr. West's album is on the rise with popularity and appreciation.
Clive Griffin of Jazz Improv NY reviewed the album, noting that "his warm baritone voice is immediately fetching. Between his sound, the rhythm section accompaniment, and a quick look at the repertoire, it is quickly apparent that this is going to be an enjoyable hour of straight ahead acoustic jazz." Amiri Baraka, prolific legendary writer and author, whom Mr. West had initially worked with during the 1990's proudly states that, "Dwight West has developed a fresh, positive, musically practical relationship to some of the most memorable music of the most recent jazz age (40's to 80's).
"Tribute to the Jazz Masters" is a masterful album giving honor and respect to historical figures of the jazz world. It is highly creative, rhythmic and most pleasing to the ears. Everyone can easily receive additional information on Mr. West and obtain his album by going to www.bluearkrecords.com. It's a music investment guaranteed to impose celebration and praise.
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