Although he holds a PhD from Sussex University in American Studies, BEN SIDRAN once told Rolling Stone Magazine, “I really went to the University of Mose Allison and Bob Dylan.” He has often worked with Mose Allison, including two Grammy nominated albums, but DYLAN DIFFERENT is his first tribute to Dylan. The Chicago Daily News once called Sidran “a Renaissance man cast adrift in modern times.” In his forty year professional career (his first recording session was with the Steve Miller Band in 1967) he has recorded over thirty solo albums; produced dozens more for artists such as Diana Ross, Jon Hendricks, Van Morrison, Tony Williams and Ricki Lee Jones (his productions have been nominated four times for Grammy Awards); authored three books, including the text Black Talk (Da Capo) and the memoir A Life in the Music (Taylor Trade); produced and hosted award-winning radio and television programs for VH-1 (his “New Visions” series won the Ace award) and National Public Radio (“Jazz Alive” won the prestigious Peabody award). His Talking Jazz radio series – many hours of interviews with jazz greats, including Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie and Art Blakey – remains a staple on satellite radio in the United States and in a 24 CD box set. Yet despite this success in various media, Sidran, whose dry vocal delivery and sly raps prompted the London Times to brand him “the first existential jazz rapper,” continues to enjoy performing live, in clubs and concerts across the world, with his usual band of suspects.

Twelve great Bob Dylan songs produced in a small haunted studio in France in a modern, jazz-inflected style, featuring great grooves, Ben's soulful vocals, and a little help from friends Jorge Drexler, Georgie Fame, Bob Malach and Amy Helm



  First Rain
  by Inga Swearingen
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"First Rain" enters new territory with songs rooted in family, farm, nature and love. It’s an upbeat mixture of smoky, bluesy jazz and beautiful down-home folk, with acoustic layers that bloom like a flower. Deeply personal, most of the songs were written, arranged and produced by Inga and feature silky vocal harmonies with her sister, Britta. The instrumentation is warm and intimate, with electric and acoustic guitar, stand up bass, cello, violin and Inga’s signature scatting solos.

“This album is a departure for me musically and it feels very personal,” says Inga. “The lyrics are about the people, places and times that have been and still are most dear to my heart. The making of it felt like a community barn-raising. Friends contributed and donated to the project adding another layer of gratitude to the music.”

Groovin' sister harmonies, guitar and stand up bass rooted in jazz/folk.



  Agents of Change
  by Janice Borla
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Vocalist Janice Borla regards herself as a “vocal instrumentalist,” with a voice that has been praised for its beauty and technical agility. Sounds of Timeless Jazz: “Exquisite voice…a passionate, excellently-trained multi-range vocal improviser.” Jazz critics have applauded her risk-taking approach. Scott Yanow (AllMusic Guide): “…A true jazz singer…who constantly takes chances and stretches herself.” Esteemed jazz journalist Owen Cordle: “Borla sets a high standard for the traditional art of scat singing and employing the voice as an ensemble instrument or solo horn…She’s emotionally satisfying and technically superb, with bull’s-eye intonation and a solid tone throughout her range.”

The #1 Jazz Album of 2003" (Chicago Public Radio). "Eight breathtaking canvases, each a perceptively executed masterpiece.Genius. Pure genius."



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