New for 2008
B.D.
LENZ - STRAIGHT UP The contemporary jazz guitarist's third release
for Apria offers a fiery and unleashed set of originals that
mix together jazz, funk, soul, and R&B. “Straight Up” offers yet
another glimpse at this rising guitarist's distinct syle following
his 2005 Apria release “Tomorrow’s Too Late” which featured
Grammy-winning trumpeter Randy Brecker and legendary bassist
Mark Egan.>more
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TOM
BECKHAM - REBOUND street date April 30, 2008. The
follow-up to his acclaimed 2006 Apria release “Center Songs”
features one of the world's unique vibraphonists joined by saxophonist
Chris Cheek and pianist Hery Hey along with the rhythm section
of bassist Matt Clohesy and drummer Ferenc Nemeth. “Rebound”
takes us for a wild ride through eight of the vibist's original,
introspective, and dramatic compositions. >more
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WOODY
WITT - WILLOWS street date May 30, 2008. With a strong
two-horn frontline plus the propulsive rhythm team of bassist
Lynn Seaton and legenday drummer Billy Hart, saxophonist Witt's
third release for Apria is a masterful excursion into modern post bop
and beyond. Other notables include great solos by saxist Tim Armacost
and long-time collaborator, pianist Joe LoCascio. "Willows" will
surely become a milestone in the rapidly evolving discography
of Houston native Woody Witt. >more
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ADRIANA
MIKI - SASHIMIKI street date April 30, 2008. The
artful and poetic blend seamlessy together in this sublime collection
of Brazilian classics and originals by Brazilian vocalist Adriana
Miki. Produced by Sergio Crestana, each track offers a virtual
landscape of textures which swirl, envelop, and compliment the
singers voice much like the sea that separates the two cities
of Sao Paolo and Lisbon. >more
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Recent News
Apria Records was featured on the cover of the March 2008 issue of JazzImprov! New York. The monthly jazz circular featured interviews with Apria artists B.D. Lenz, Woody Witt, Tom Beckham, and Adriana Miki, as well as founder Steve Wilkinson.