Category: Jazz

Jazz is a music genre that originated at the beginning of the 20th century, arguably earlier, within the African-American communities of the Southern United States. Its roots lie in the combining by African-Americans of certain European harmony and form elements, with their existing African-based music. Its African musical basis is evident in its use of blue notes, improvisation, polyrhythms, syncopation and the swung note

Tomi Malm – Coming Home (2020)

Three years after his critically acclaimed debut Walkin’ On Air, the ultra-talented Finnish songwriter, producer and arranger Tomi Malm of Fly Away – The Songs Of David Foster fame returns with his sophomore effort, titled Coming Home. With this album, Tomi Malm reaffirms himself as one of the most incredible talents of his generation.

Prashant Aswani – Visions (2012)

Prashant Aswani learned to play guitar at the age of 13 without taking lessons imitating the sounds he heard on the radio. After playing in bands all through high school, Prashant headed for the world-renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. It was during his time at Berklee that he first met guitarist Greg Howe,

Prashant Aswani – Sonically Speaking (2010)

Prashant Aswani’s latest album Sonically Speaking features a rich set of melodic instrumental rock fusion songs that not only show his strengths as a guitarist and composer, but as a producer and arranger as well. The album is full of exceptional playing by both Aswani, and the lineup of great musicians he has brought along to support him.