Charmaine Clamor
Flippin' Out

1. My Funny Brown Pinay [mp3]

2. I Hadn't Anyone 'Til You

3. Candy

4. With Or Without You [mp3]

5. Sugar In My Bowl [mp3]

6. Panahon Na/Hindi Kita Malimot [mp3]

7. Usahay

8. Minamahal Kita [mp3]

9. Sa Ugoy Ng Duyan [mp3]

10. Dahil Sa'Yo [mp3]

11. I Need A Lot Of Love [mp3]

12. Be My Love

"This Filipina jazz singer exhibits a very pure talent. The ability to express much more than just a tune is unique. Clamor sings to times, feelings, and purpose. A superb performance from a multi-talented gem!" -- Karl Stober, EJAZZ NEWS

"Charmaine Clamor’s 'Flippin’ Out' is a record filled with fresh tracks that typify jazz, R & B and blues all in one superb grouping. Fans of all of these types of music will be flipping out over this album, which sets Clamor up as a force to be reckoned with in several musical genres." -- Sari Kent, CELEBRITYCAFE.com

"Against spare and tasteful arrangements led by pianist Christian Jacob, Filipina diva Charmaine Clamor ventures into jazz, world and blues territories while occasionally toggling between American and her native tongue. She effectively integrates Filipino folk melodies into the jazz vernacular. She conveys a pleasing intimacy then shows a bit of spunk." -- Glenn Astarita, ALL ABOUT JAZZ

"Her music is a perfect bridge of two cultures, done with a passion that can be heard in a voice that should be experienced in every jazz venue across the nation, if not the world. Clamor is an asset to jazz music, and a contributor to the continued traditions of women in jazz." -- John Book, MUSIC FOR AMERICA

"Charmaine Clamor is one of the most interesting vocalists to come across my desk in a long time." -- Lise Avery, ANYTHING GOES

"Clamor's debut album, Searching for the Soul, was well received by music critics. Success has made Clamor confident and even more ambitious. Her second CD, Flippin' Out, is a daring and innovative gift to the world. She sings in English and Tagalog, a first for the jazz world. She has always dreamed of combining American jazz and blues with traditional Filipino folk music, creating a new hybrid she calls 'jazzipino.' If anyone can pull off this radical idea, it will be Clamor." -- Myrna Daniels, LA JAZZ SCENE

"She's the first Filipina that we've come across on the jazz scene and she makes a strong, positive statement. Charmaine has a wonderfully rich, deep voice. She does an excellent job singing the blues on "Sugar In My Bowl" and "With Or Without You" reminded us of Cassandra Wilson. But Clamor has her own vocal signature." -- D. Oscar Groomes, O's PLACE JAZZ NEWS

"Charmaine Clamor’s performance is stupefying and daring and makes a profound and lasting impression on the listener’s mind." -- Dr. Ana Isabel Ordonez, JAZZREVIEW.COM

"Words fail when attempting to introduce music lovers to the new experience Charmaine Clamor offers here. She is beautiful, gifted, sensitive, seductive, and one of the most exciting performers to come around in years. This CD is a must for all music lovers of all genres. It is simply terrific!" -- Grady Harp, Top 10 Reviewer, AMAZON.COM

"Flippin' Out is a fluid nod both to Clamor's jazz chops and to her Filipino heritage. It's quite a recording, as she moves effortlessly between the ultrasensuous and the ultrarhythmic, between smoke and fire." -- Duncan Christy, Delta SKY

"Her voice is alluring throughout. This lady sure takes chances, which is always good for an artist and her audience." -- George Harris, JAZZWEEKLY

"This album marks further proof that Clamor will be the first great Filipina jazz singer. Flippin' Out is a mold-shattering breakthrough that will be claimed a classic in years to come." -- A. Scott Galloway, URBAN NETWORK

"Charmaine Clamor spins a web of magic every time she sings. Her expressive voice lets the words breathe and throb as she captures the essence of the lyrics and brings them to life. It matters little whether she is singing jazz, blues, pop, or songs from her native Philippines, she takes each one and makes them her own. Clamor is one of the finest singers to come around in a long time." -- Jerry D'Souza, ALL ABOUT JAZZ

"That Filipino-American singer Charmaine Clamor is as drop-dead gorgeous as Nancy Wilson or Lena Horne is a nice bonus, but is beside the point. What really matters is that Clamor vocally resembles an amalgam of Wilson and Horne, a sumptuously elegant blend of silk and satin, trimmed with gutsy self-possession...Clamor establishes herself as a dynamic new compass point in world music." -- Christopher Loudon, JAZZ TIMES

Charmaine Clamor
Searching For The Soul

1. Come Sunday [mp3]

2. My Romance [mp3]

3. Since I Fell for You [mp3]

4. I'm in the Mood for Love

5. The Very Thought of You/Tenderly [mp3]

6. Neither One of Us

7. It Don't Mean A Thing [mp3]

8. I Live to Love You

9. Remember

10. You and I [mp3]

11. You'll Never Know

12. Please Send Me Someone To Love [mp3]

13. The Nearness of You

"Jazz singers beware: there's a new jazz singer on the scene. And she's ready! What I really like about Charmaine is that she can be whisper-soft, grippingly forceful, earthy, romantic and soulful. Charmaine's vocalism is amazing. This album should be nominated for a Grammy.... and win! SEARCHING FOR THE SOUL is the title of Charmaine's debut album. But from my perspective she's found it within her own soul, and reveals its self through her extraordinarily appealing voice." -- Ron Sagye LaRue, JAZZ NEWS

"Blessed with a 'bedroom eyes' voice, Charmaine Clamor has put out a lovely and eclectic collection...Clamor proves she is able to handle the standards with aplomb. The jewels of 'Searching for the Soul,' however, are the originals. Charmaine Clamor could shake the world with originals like these. In a musical world filled with canaries, we beg Clamor for more new material." -- George Harris, ALL ABOUT JAZZ

"She has a sultry smooth alto voice. Very dynamic, with a lot of soul. She pours her heart out." -- Bob Comden, LA JAZZ SCENE

"Charmaine literally 'breathes love' into age-old standards. You feel the lyrics. She makes you want to be in love if you're not already." -- JAZZ NEWS

"With her deep, contralto voice, Charmaine Clamor interprets standards with the kind of sincere feeling that sends a message along the straight and narrow without detour. You're left with no doubts. She's forthright, convincing and talented." -- Jim Santella, LA JAZZ SCENE

"'Searching for the Soul' is one of the very best 'jazz for slow-dancin'and romancin' for the wee hours' CDs ever recorded. 'Soulful' is how many callers described her when I debuted her on my radio show. Her selection and interpretation of tunes is impeccable. Charmaine sings with enormous warmth, intimacy and sensuality." -- Fritz the Nite Owl, WJZA, Columbus, OH.

"When Charmaine Clamor's warm, luscious contralto slips into a rhythmically seductive version of "I'm in the Mood for Love" or purrs through the tender lyrics of "The Very Thought of You," there's no doubt that a first-rate jazz talent is present. Her first album, "Searching for the Soul" (2005), announced the arrival of an impressive new vocal artist who worked her magic with material including Duke Ellington's "Come Sunday," Percy Mayfield's "Please Send Me Someone to Love," Rodgers and Hart's "My Romance" and Gordon and Warren's "You'll Never Know." -- Don Heckman, LOS ANGELES TIMES

Linda Hopkins
Living Legend LIVE!

1. Let The Good Times Roll [mp3]

2. Down Home Blues [mp3]

3. Drown In My Own Tears [mp3]

4. Steppin' Out [mp3]

5. Evil Gal [mp3]

6. Deep In The Night

7. Stormy Monday [mp3]

8. Black Drawers [mp3]

9. Georgia On My Mind [mp3]

10. encore introduction

11. Every Day I Have The Blues [mp3]

"After listening to Linda's take on "Let The Good Times Roll" the first word that came to my mind was "wow"! How can anybody who has more than 80 years old can sing like that!? Linda is a treasure and her singing brings smile to people's faces. Really great vocalist. With a tight band she has recorded a stellar album, one with truly audiophile sound quality!" -- Przemek Draheim, LIVING BLUES, Poland

"Maybe it's just us, but we get a kick out of these 80 year old broads that still have the gumption and fire to come roaring back without embarrassing themselves and serve it up like they haven't given an inch. A blues belting tour de force, Hopkins was celebrating her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame when she stepped up to the mic to let the good time roll. This is a stop to make if you have a taste for the classic belters that won't let you down." -- Chris Spector, MIDWEST RECORD RECAP

"She shakes the very foundation of LA’s premier jazz club with her deep-felt delivery, telling the stories and expressing each theme with convincing authority. Along with her four accompanists, she’s on fire. She tells you where to meet her, what to wear, who to bring and what’s gonna happen. It doesn’t get much better than this." -- Jim Santella, ALL ABOUT JAZZ

"Linda Hopkins was born to be an entertainer and she's been doing that most of her 81+ years. She comes alive on stage, her smile and spirit infectious as she rouses her audience to join her on this blues journey. She's simply sensational." -- Myrna Daniels, LA JAZZ SCENE

"This remarkable artist displays the vitality and enthusiasm that brought her Broadway plaudits and has ensured her retention of star status at an age when many would have called it a day. Linda has not only survived, she has retained all of her command and stage presence." -- Bruce Crowther, SWING2BOP.com

"Hopkins progresses from rollicking to racy, sinful to solemn, proving herself worthy of her idol Bessie Smith. Great artist, great album, 'nuff said." -- Christopher Loudon, JAZZ TIMES

"At 81, Hopkins still has stage presence to spare. 'The Kid' is clearly enjoying the winter of her career." -- Frank-John Hadley, DOWNBEAT

"Here’s a singer that had everything going for her on the night of her recording. The club patrons loved Linda Hopkins with a passion and the band could not have been a more sympathetic match to the singer’s ample pipes. One would never guess this artist’s vintage merely by listening to her vigorous performance of ten classic blues and pop standards. The Living Legend Live gets our highest recommendation. Play it at your next party!" -- Richard Bourcier, JAZZREVIEW.com

"Her range is astonishingly wide, and her effervescent personality undiminished. Hopkins remains a commanding, at times risque, interpreter of the blues." -- Lee Hildebrand, LIVING BLUES MAGAZINE

Michael Konik and His Tasty Band
There'll Be Some Changes Made

1. There'll Be Some Changes Made [mp3]

2. At Long Last Love [mp3]

3. P.S. I Love You [mp3]

4. Call Me Irresponsible

5. I'm Confessin'

6. The Coffee Song [mp3]

7. Hadn't Anyone 'til You [mp3]

8. Change Partners

9. Nobody Else But Me

10. Couldn't Sleep A Wink [mp3]

11. All I Need Is The Girl [mp3]

12. Don't Get Around Much Anymore

13. Until I Met You

14. Every Time We Say Goodbye

15. I'm Confessin' (1930s Mix)

"There'll Be Some Changes Made is a collection of unexpected gems, many of them seldom heard on other recordings. Mr. Konik clearly has taste, style, and a hell of a smooth voice." -- JAZZ TIMES

"Michael Konik's vocal style is reminiscent of a time past, when prominent male vocalists were regularly featured on the airways, television, and many Las Vegas and other major live performance venues. Presented with pizazz, his vocals are anything but casual. He sells the song's message with emotion, intensity, and excellent articulation that makes every word of the lyrics clear as a bell. Konik knows his music, knows where the songs came from and who did them before, but he is his own man with styling and arrangements. A consummate in-person performer, he has an outgoing personality and energy that reaches out of this CD to the listener." -- Harvey Barkan, LA JAZZ SCENE

Zaxariades
Mr. Z

1. Come On Home [mp3]

2. Miss Flora [mp3]

3. I'll Follow the Sun [mp3]

4. Moody's Mood For Love [mp3]

5. Thalassa (The Sea)

6. In Between Our Lives

7. Tell Me the Truth

8. Desafinado

9. Cuidado [mp3]

10. Estate (In Summer)

11. Four [mp3]

"Mr. Z should be known as Mr. Amazing. He's quite a performer!" -- LA JAZZ SCENE

"I consider Zaxariades my son , both spiritually and musically. There's no one better out there to carry on my legacy." -- JON HENDRICKS

"His names have been as varied as his career. Call him by his birth name, Zaxariades, or by the more truncated title on his new CD, "Mr. Z." Or call him Bruce Scott, the appellation he used during a lengthy acting career including a role in "Jesus Christ Superstar" and an appearance in the cult "Flesh Gordon" movies. But the words that kept coming to mind during his electrifying performance have less to do with labels than with astonishment over the range, diversity and depth of his performing skills." -- Don Heckman, LOS ANGELES TIMES

"Zaxariades brings back the unforgettable vocalese flavor that few singers can manage as well. He promises to remain a vibrant part of the jazz scene for many years to come." -- Jim Santella, LA JAZZ SCENE

"A jazz singer who is really on top of his material is hard to beat! That’s Zaxariades, a superb vocalist/guitarist with a clear distinctive vocal range of a BillyEckstine/Johnny Ray, especially on the incredible Lennon/Mc Cartney ballad. “I’ll Follow The Sun.” Then with a command that Mark Murphy and Giacomo Gates can muster, the Z-man nails with only a bass accompaniment King Pleasure’s “Moody’s Mood For Love,” bops to Jon Hendricks “Come On Home,” “Tell Me The Truth,” and Miles Davis' “Four.” Zaxariades also lends his own ballads, “Thalassa" and “In Between Our Lives,” with a rare quality of a Jon Lucuien. Then an original, “Cuidado,” a Samba/ bop romance. “Estate,” a warm Italian romance, and finally Miles Davis's “Four,” with lyrics by Jon Hendricks. Zaxariades is one of those rare accomplished jazz vocalists who says: “Listen, if you haven’t yet...cause I’ve been here all along.” -- Dick Crockett, "THE VOICE." 88.7 SACRAMENTO