REVERED JAZZ DRUMMER AND COMPOSER GREGORY HUTCHINSON TO RELEASE DEBUT SOLO ALBUM ‘DA BANG’ WITH SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS: ZOOM SPECIAL EVENT ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS !

 

REVERED JAZZ DRUMMER AND COMPOSER

 GREGORY

 HUTCHINSON 

TO RELEASE DEBUT SOLO ALBUM

‘DA BANG’ 

WITH SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS

 ZOOM EXCLUSIVE 

LIVE FROM ROME ITALY

CLICK BELOW

 TO WATCH IN ITS ENTIRETY!

Regarded as one of the top drummers of his generation, Hutchinson is highly acclaimed for his work with jazz greats like Joshua Redman, Wynton Marsalis, John Scofield, Diana Krall, Harry Connick Jr., and many others. Based in Rome, Italy, the Brooklyn-born artist grew up in a Trinidadian household surrounded by a rich tapestry of cross-cultural influences, within earshot of the explosive sounds of late 70s hip-hop in the streets.

His mother's old soul records and his father's reggae and calypso bands shaped his musical upbringing, and after he was established in the jazz sphere, his open-minded approach drove him to tap into these elements of his musical identity, earning him recognition from the hip-hop, Neo-soul, and R&B communities and leading to collaborations with artists like Ledisi, Common, Karriem Riggins (Kanye West), and James Poysner, to name a few. "I witnessed how my bass drum could ignite 7,000 people," he reflects on his tour with Common. "I yearned to bring that vitality back to jazz."

Now, propelled by a difficult divorce, Hutchinson's latest project showcases an unparalleled fusion of diverse musical styles.

Rooted in the jazz tradition, the album demonstrates Hutchinson's remarkable versatility, dynamism, and imagination. Citing J Dilla, Pete Rock, Madlib, Karriem Riggins, and James Taylor as inspiration, the album fearlessly explores elements of hip-hop, funk, R&B, and Neo-soul, and features collaborations with artists like Karriem Riggins, James Poysner (D'Angelo, Erykah Badu), Living Colour's Vernon Reid, Ray Angry (Mark Ronson, Q-Tip), and the Queen of Underground Soul, Sy Smith. It's the definitive statement of Hutchinson's commitment to dismantling barriers and redefining jazz for a new generation.

PREORDER

THE NEW ALBUM

BY

GREGORY

 HUTCHINSON

entitled

DA BANG

Preorder at

https://lnk.to/dabang

Officially released September 29th 

"A Magnificent Ground-breaking Musical Triumph!

Alternative R&B … Progressive Soul… R&B fusion Modern jazz fusion …Grammy worthy!

Shades of Parliament- Funkadelic/George Clinton ingenuity/Marvin Gaye Psychedelic Soul/funk/

Gil Scott Heron (Angel Dust)"

...By Ray Shasho music journalist

Greg Hutchinson has appeared on over 160 recordings, performing, and recording with countless jazz greats including Betty Carter, Joshua Redman, Dianne Reeves, Wynton Marsalis, John Scofield, Roy Hargrove, Diana Krall and Harry Connick Jr.

 FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT

GREGORY HUTCHINSON

VISIT

www.openstudiojazz.com/hutchology

Open Studio

https://twitter.com/hutchmaniac?lang=en

Twitter

www.instagram.com/gregoryhutchinsonofficial/

Instagram

https://linktr.ee/gregoryhutchinsonofficial

Linktree

https://linktr.ee/gregoryhutchinsonofficial

YouTube

https://www.tiktok.com/@gregoryhutchinsonmusic

Tiktok

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4uFjFfYlOxBKvdHKuHqk2y

Spotify

 

DISCOGRAPHY

ALBUMS

1996 Blues and Other News Bruce Barth/ Tony Scherr/ Greg Hutchinson

1998 Oscar and Benny Oscar Peterson / Benny Green / Ray Brown /Gregory Hutchinson

1999 Christmas Songs with The Ray Brown Trio

2006 New Adventures Victor Goines/ Peter Martin/ Carlos Henriquez/ Greg Hutchinson

2007 Love Dance Victor Goines/ Peter Martin/ Reuben Rogers / Greg Hutchinson

2009 Signs of Life Peter Bernstein Quartet/ Brad Mehldau/ Christian McBride/ Greg Hutchinson

2010 It's About Time Najponk /Pivec / Hutchinson

2010 Chopin Meets the Blues Peter Beets/Joe Cohn/Reuben Rogers/Greg Hutchinson

2014 Sepia Robert Lakatos Trio feat. Gregory Hutchinson

2020 Uneven Stefania Tallini / Matteo Bortone /Gregory Hutchinson

2023 Equo Daniele Sorrentino/ Federico Luongo/ Gregory Hutchinson

SOLO

2023 ‘DA BANG’

 

LIVE ALBUMS

1997 Ray Brown Trio – Live At Scullers Ray Brown/Benny Green/Gregory Hutchinson

2019 The Barcelona Session Raynald Colom

JAZZ GREAT

GREGORY HUTCHINSON

APPEARS WEEK OF

AUGUST 3RD 2023

ORDER NOW

 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

RAY’S BEST-SELLING BOOK

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

SERIES ONE  

CHRONICLES,TRUTHS

 CONFESSIONS AND WISDOM 

FROM THE MUSIC LEGENDS 

THAT SET US FREE!

***** STAR REVIEWS!

BY MUSIC JOURNALIST ...TALK SHOW HOST...  

AUTHOR ... TV SITCOM SCRIPT WRITER 

RAY SHASHO

…Order yours today on (Collector edition) Hardcover or E-book at bookbaby.com and amazon.com

Featuring over 45 intimate conversations with some of the greatest rock legends the world will ever know.

CHRIS SQUIRE... DR. JOHN... GREG LAKE... HENRY MCCULLOUGH... JACK BRUCE … JOE LALA…  JOHNNY WINTER... KEITH EMERSON... PAUL KANTNER...  RAY THOMAS... RONNIE MONTROSE... TONY JOE WHITE... DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS… MIKE LOVE... TOMMY ROE... BARRY HAY... CHRIS THOMPSON... JESSE COLIN YOUNG... JOHN KAY... JULIAN LENNON... MARK LINDSAY... MICKY DOLENZ… PETER RIVERA ...TOMMY JAMES… TODD RUNDGREN... DAVE MASON... EDGAR WINTER... FRANK MARINO... GREGG ROLIE... IAN ANDERSON... JIM “DANDY” MANGRUM... JON ANDERSON... LOU GRAMM... MICK BOX... RANDY BACHMAN… ROBIN TROWER...  ROGER FISHER... STEVE HACKETT... ANNIE HASLAM… ‘MELANIE’ SAFKA... PETULA CLARK... SUZI QUATRO... COLIN BLUNSTONE… DAVE DAVIES... JIM McCARTY... PETE BEST

 

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

BOOK TRAILER

 

BOOK REVIEW

-By Literary Titan (5) STARS

The Rock Star Chronicles by Ray Shasho, is a splendid book written by a music enthusiast who has poured their heart and soul into it. It’s a story of a boy who loved rock music, and his obsessive passion of it earned himself the name Rock Raymond. He went to school but instead was schooled in all matters of music while his peers were buried chin-deep in coursework. He then became a radio DJ and has now compiled a book on all interviews he held with Rock gods who raided the airwaves back in the 70s and 80s. It’s a compilation of interviews with outstanding vocalists, legendary guitarists and crazy drummers in the rock music scene. Each interview gives a reader an in-depth view into their personal lives and the philosophies that guide their lives which all serve to humanize these great icons. For readers who are old enough to call themselves baby boomers this book will bring old memories back to life. Millennials, on the other hand, may think of this book as a literal work of the Carpool Karaoke show. 

The Rock Star Chronicles is a book I didn’t know I was waiting for. To come across a book that will talk me into trying something new. One brave enough to incite me to venture into new frontiers. This book made me a believer- I am now a bona fide Rock and Roll music fan. 

Ray Shasho masterfully gets the interviewees talking. He smartly coaxes answers from them with crafty questions designed to get a story rolling out of them. The artists talk about diverse issues ranging from music, politics, and their social engagements. Having been on the music seen all his life, Ray Shasho knows the buttons to press, how to get them comfortable about talking about their lives. 

The book’s cover is befitting of its subject matter with the leather look offering a royal background to the golden letter print. It speaks to how high a level rock music holds in the pecking order- arguably, modern music as we know it has originated from blues and rock music.  The second noteworthy thing is the use of high-definition pictures to reference the musician being interviewed in every sub-chapter. This ensures that the book is for both original rock and roll lovers and aspiring new ones. Together is makes for a refreshing and consistently enjoyable read.

I recommend this book to rock music enthusiasts, aspiring musicians wondering what it takes and all readers curious to learn new things by going back in time.

https://literarytitan.com/2020/05/03/literary-titan-book-awards-may-2020/   

Gold Award Winner

MORE BOOKS BY RAY SHASHO

CALL 941-567-6193 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT

 IN MUSIC HISTORY!

‘AUTOMATIC MAN’ LEGEND TODD COCHRAN RELEASES ‘FROM THE VAULT: NOTES FOR THE FUTURE’ ZOOM TV SPECIAL EVENT ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS!

 

‘AUTOMATIC MAN’

 LEGEND
 TODD COCHRAN 

RELEASES 

‘FROM THE VAULT: 

NOTES FOR THE FUTURE’ 

ZOOM TV SPECIAL EVENT

 ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

CLICK BELOW

TO WATCH IN ITS ENTIRETY!

Todd Cochran is an American pianist, composer, keyboardist, electronic musician, and conceptual artist.

Early in his career he was also professionally known as Bayeté. Cochran started his career as a teenager with saxophonist John Handy. 

Two years later he joined vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson’s Quartet and made his jazz recording debut composing and performing on a benchmark album for Hutcherson, “Head On” (Blue Note Records).

Cochran’s first solo project “Worlds Around the Sun” became a #1 jazz album. From the mid-1970s forward Todd has experimented with and incorporated synthesizers, electronic and mixed-media concepts in his creative projects while collaborating with a wide range of artists in the genres of jazz, art rock, pop, R&B, and twenty-first-century classical.  Todd released two albums on Prestige Records in 1972 and 1973. He was keyboardist, principal composer, and lead singer of Automatic Man from 1976–1978 which also featured drummer Michael Shrieve and guitarist Pat Thrall.

He was also a member of Fuse One, a coalition of jazz musicians who released two albums on CTI Records in 1980 and 1981. The shortlist of his collaborations includes Peter Gabriel, Joan Armatrading, Maya Angelou and Stewart Copeland.

PURCHASE

THE NEW ALBUM

BY

TODD  COCHRAN

entitled

FROM THE VAULT:

 NOTES FOR THE FUTURE

A Narrative Exploration and Foray Into Cochran’s Jazz, Classical, and Electronic Music Palettes. 

Blue Buddha Productions Release Date: June 23, 2023

To pre-order: Bandcamp: https://bluebuddha.bandcamp.com/

Notes for the future are the “imagined sometime in the past” tropes of a storyteller. Freed from every day “isms” of convention and released from the symbolic containment of the vault, the music is an allegorical exploration in futurism. The stream running throughout the musical narrative is a speculative commentary about our human search for meaning, and we’re reminded that as a version of our ancestors’ vision, this quest never ends.

“From The Vault” is structured around a sequence of recurring themes and develops as an unfolding tour of references, hints, and clues. Moving from one perspective to another, we connect with how our planet is perpetually in a state of seeking solutions. Within the soundscape, without words, an underlying language is speaking. Nature evolves for the sum of us, not the few. We are in a continual state of becoming. We are connected. Love is passed along, as is happiness. Nevertheless, expressly for the listener, an implied sense of reasoning encourages us to feel free and let go of all things familiar. And then, “over there” in the distance, we get a passing glimpse of the sacred structure.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT

TODD COCHRAN

VISIT

www.toddcochran.com

Official website

www.facebook.com/toddcochranmusic

Facebook

www.instagram.com/toddcochran_musart

Instagram

https://twitter.com/CochranMusart

Twitter

www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pJUL4z18tA02LdgQkQa_w

YouTube

TODD COCHRAN

DISCOGRAPHY

with AUTOMATIC MAN

Albums

1976: Automatic Man

1977: Visitors

 

with FUSE ONE

Albums

1980: Fuse One        

1981: Silk

1984: Ice

Compilation albums

1989: Fuse One: The Complete Recordings     

 

As solo artist

1972: Worlds Around the Sun (Prestige) 2014 Reissue

1973: Seeking Other Beauty

1991: TODD

1997: Secret Places

1998: Melrose Place Soundtrack, She Is Gentle Rain

1999: A Voice In The Forest, Colour Naturelle

2023: From The Vault: Notes For The Future

 

As collaborator

1971: Intensity - John Klemmer

1972: Head On - Bobby Hutcherson

1972: Iapetus - Hadley Caliman

1974: Love, Love - Julian Priester

1975: Rebirth Cycle - James Mtume

1976: Automatic Man - Automatic Man

1976: You to Me Are Everything - The Real Thing

1977: Visitors - Automatic Man

1977: Spellbound - Alphonso Johnson

1978: Peter Gabriel - Peter Gabriel

1979: Slug Line - John Hiatt

1979: I Wanna Play for You - Stanley Clarke

1979: Betcha - Stanley Turrentine

1979: Touching You, Touching Me - Airto Moreira

1980: 1:PM - PM

1980: Aretha - Aretha Franklin

1980: Fuse One - Fuse One

1981: America's Greatest Hero - Joey Scarbury

1982: H.A.T.E. Don't Live Here Anymore - Staple Singers

1982: Hollywood - Maynard Ferguson

1983: Home Again - Stanley Turrentine

1984: Sunrise - Paulinho Da Costa

1985: Put Sunshine In It – Arthur Blythe

1986: Headed For The Future - Neil Diamond

1987: Strawberry Moon - Grover Washington Jr.

1988: Out of Control - Dynasty

1989: Through The Moving Window - Juan Martin

1989: Times Are Changing - Freddie Hubbard

1991: Animal Logic II - Animal Logic

1993: Now and Then - Ernestine Anderson

1995: What´s Inside - Joan Armatrading

2000: The Friends - Fishbone

2004: Trios: East River Drive/Schooldays/Live at the Greek - Stanley Clarke

2005: Blue Note Plays Sting - Freddie Hubbard

2005: Robbery - Teena Marie

2005: Very Best of George Howard - George Howard

2007: Moodo Records Presents Guitarra de Pasion, Vol. 3 - Juan Carlos Quintero

2008: Believe It or Not: The Billy Griffin Collection - Billy Griffin

 

TODD COCHRAN

APPEARS WEEK OF 

JUNE 18th 2023

ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

WITH RAY SHASHO

NOW STREAMING ON THESE SITES

The Classic Rock Music Reporter  

Classic Rock Here and Now

   Music Tried and True 

   www.rockmusic.show

 YouTube   Facebook   Apple   

amazon music   iHeartRadio  TuneIn 

Podcastics   Podchaser   Spotify  

PANDORA   Deezer   Google Podcasts  

 ReverbNation   LinkedIn   Twitter   Stage32 

ORDER NOW

 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

RAY’S BEST-SELLING BOOK

ENTITLED

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

SERIES ONE  

CHRONICLES,TRUTHS

 CONFESSIONS AND WISDOM 

FROM THE MUSIC LEGENDS 

THAT SET US FREE!

BY MUSIC JOURNALIST ...TALK SHOW HOST...  

AUTHOR ... TV SITCOM SCRIPT WRITER 

RAY SHASHO

…Order yours today on the Collectors edition Hardcover or E-book at bookbaby.com and amazon.com

Featuring over 45 intimate conversations with some of the greatest rock legends the world will ever know.

CHECK OUT ALL THE MUSIC LEGENDS INTERVIEWED IN THE BOOK!

CHRIS SQUIRE... DR. JOHN... GREG LAKE... HENRY MCCULLOUGH... JACK BRUCE … JOE LALA…  JOHNNY WINTER... KEITH EMERSON... PAUL KANTNER...  RAY THOMAS... RONNIE MONTROSE... TONY JOE WHITE... DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS… MIKE LOVE... TOMMY ROE... BARRY HAY... CHRIS THOMPSON... JESSE COLIN YOUNG... JOHN KAY... JULIAN LENNON... MARK LINDSAY... MICKY DOLENZ… PETER RIVERA ...TOMMY JAMES… TODD RUNDGREN... DAVE MASON... EDGAR WINTER... FRANK MARINO... GREGG ROLIE... IAN ANDERSON... JIM “DANDY” MANGRUM... JON ANDERSON... LOU GRAMM... MICK BOX... RANDY BACHMAN… ROBIN TROWER...  ROGER FISHER... STEVE HACKETT... ANNIE HASLAM… ‘MELANIE’ SAFKA... PETULA CLARK... SUZI QUATRO... COLIN BLUNSTONE… DAVE DAVIES... JIM McCARTY... PETE BEST

 

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

BOOK TRAILER

 

BOOK REVIEW

-By Literary Titan (5) STARS

The Rock Star Chronicles by Ray Shasho, is a splendid book written by a music enthusiast who has poured their heart and soul into it. It’s a story of a boy who loved rock music, and his obsessive passion of it earned himself the name Rock Raymond. He went to school but instead was schooled in all matters of music while his peers were buried chin-deep in coursework. He then became a radio DJ and has now compiled a book on all interviews he held with Rock gods who raided the airwaves back in the 70s and 80s. It’s a compilation of interviews with outstanding vocalists, legendary guitarists and crazy drummers in the rock music scene. Each interview gives a reader an in-depth view into their personal lives and the philosophies that guide their lives which all serve to humanize these great icons. For readers who are old enough to call themselves baby boomers this book will bring old memories back to life. Millennials, on the other hand, may think of this book as a literal work of the Carpool Karaoke show. 

The Rock Star Chronicles is a book I didn’t know I was waiting for. To come across a book that will talk me into trying something new. One brave enough to incite me to venture into new frontiers. This book made me a believer- I am now a bona fide Rock and Roll music fan. 

Ray Shasho masterfully gets the interviewees talking. He smartly coaxes answers from them with crafty questions designed to get a story rolling out of them. The artists talk about diverse issues ranging from music, politics, and their social engagements. Having been on the music seen all his life, Ray Shasho knows the buttons to press, how to get them comfortable about talking about their lives. 

The book’s cover is befitting of its subject matter with the leather look offering a royal background to the golden letter print. It speaks to how high a level rock music holds in the pecking order- arguably, modern music as we know it has originated from blues and rock music.  The second noteworthy thing is the use of high-definition pictures to reference the musician being interviewed in every sub-chapter. This ensures that the book is for both original rock and roll lovers and aspiring new ones. Together is makes for a refreshing and consistently enjoyable read.

I recommend this book to rock music enthusiasts, aspiring musicians wondering what it takes and all readers curious to learn new things by going back in time.

https://literarytitan.com/2020/05/03/literary-titan-book-awards-may-2020/   

Gold Award Winner

MORE BOOKS BY RAY SHASHO