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NEW RELEASES
NEW RELEASES
Mike Armando
The Countdown
Mike Armando
Funk A Lunk
In The Moment
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Mike Armando - guitar
Boris Kurganov - sax & piano
John Lockwood - bass
Ra-Kalam Bob Moses - drums
by . David J. Sullivan: Audio engineer
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Review by Muse, Anastasia K
“Rainbow Sunset” – This is a very adventurous tune. I mean, as calm and smooth as “Roll Over” is, this one has so many twists and turns, it’s a musical rainbow. (Note the title, once again!) Love the many “voices” of the instruments, the tempo change near the end, bringing the sunset to its denouement.
To me, it sounds like these guys are not only enjoying themselves, but they surely know what they’re doing. And they feel the music, so it’s no surprise that you will feel this too! I think there is so much more to be discovered by listening to an entire album. Yes, we’re buying individual tracks these days, but I think that we’re depriving ourselves of the full listening experience. Though you can get a good sampling of Mike Armando’s “The Count Down” from these two great tracks, I am pretty certain the rest of the album is just as enjoyable! Check it out!
Mike Armando - guitar
Andrew Golba - bass
Ra-Kalam Bob Moses - drums
by David J. Sullivan: Audio engineer
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Review by Artt Frank - drummer for Chet Baker
The musicians, Mike Armando, guitar, plays the blues as though he was born with them. I like his ideas, his lines, his chord changes and his time. I am also impressed with bassist Andy Golba's bass lines, rhythm and solid time. He doesn't waver and has a big fat sound, which as a long time drummer, is a prime requirement of mine. I've just got to have that strong tone and time behind me, otherwiise, its like trying to cook with cold grease.
As for drummer, Bob Moses...what can I say about him that has not already been said. He's a great drummer and has been around the block. I've always liked Bob's drumming and his ideas. He can play in just about any type of venue and make the music happen, which is precisely what he has done here on this CD. Great job guys.
Past History Jazz Releases
(In our vault not for sale at this time)
History of mja
The History of mja Records can be traced back to 1973 with mja's first release "Half Steppin" featured jazz/blues guitarist Mike Armando. The LP notes were composed by Larry Dinger who was the music director at WOWI Radio in Norfolk VA. The LP was placed in Billboards magazine radio top action picks. Over the years mja Records has put out a number of releases to date, here is a list of some of the artists and side musicians who have been on the mja Records label. Mike Stern, Eddie Gomez, Bob Moses, Harold Danko, Fred Lipsius, Larry Willis, Al Foster, George Mraz, Michael Cochrane, David Alan Gross, Emanuel Moreira, Werner "Vana" Gierig, Artt Frank, Phil Bowler, Ken Barry, Kathy Frank, Pat Morrissey, Joe Cartwright, Steve Rigazzi, Freddie Bryant, Edson Da Silva Cafe', Marcus McLaurine, Chris Clarke, James Ward, Tyrone Clark, Gerald Dunn, Josh Sclar, Tim Perryman, Tommy Stewart, Mike Armando, Warren Wygand, Ira Brandt , Sal Trupia, Andy Golba, Lew Soloff, Alan Rubin, Lou Marini, Jim Pugh, Keith O'Quinn, Will Lee, Kevin Barry, Ben Wittman, Jamshied Sharifi.
