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New York, New York-January 12, 2010-Empirical is a London based jazz quartet that offers a combination of post bop and a spacey vibe for a cool groove that transcends time.

Out ‘n’ In is a tribute to legendary jazz alto saxophonist, flautist, and bass clarinetist Eric Dolphy (1928-1964). Dolphy was one of the cornerstones of the avant-garde movement in jazz and a hero of the Empirical band members.

“Graceful, dynamic and subtle…a daring maturity”-Jazzwise

Every member of the band adds their own musical stamp allowing the band to take many different roads while not allowing for any pigeonholing by critics. Nathaniel Facey (alto saxophone), Lewis Wright (vibraphone), Tom Falmer (double bass), Shaney Forbes (drums), and special guests Julian Siegel (bass clarinet/tenor saxophone), round out the band with their unique sound and stunningly fresh approach. They seamlessly mold elements of classical, African and Cuban musical formations into a true jazz world melting pot that has the ability to draw an amazing cross pollination of listeners from the jazz idiom.

The eleven tracks on the recording are sure to entice listeners, critics and radio jocks in one rapid divergence of positive energy and feedback. Out ‘n’ In provokes curious minds and satisfies discriminating jazz aficionados all in one master stroke of musical intensity.

Out ‘n’ In will be released in a Digipack format by Nalm Jazz and be available at Amazon.com and iTunes. Visit the Empirical website for more information and updates.

Company: Jazz Promo Services
Contact: Jim Eigo
Address: 269 S. Route 94, Warwick, NY 10990
Tel: 845-986-1677
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New York, New York-January 6, 2010- After the success of the 2009 release Put The Flavor On It you would think guitarist and band leader Charlie Apicella would be hard pressed to duplicate such an outstanding recording. With Sparks due to drop in March, listeners and critics alike will be heaping the praise upon the Iron City ensemble as if they were the second coming of the great funky organ bands such as Booker T. and the MGs.

This is a high standard to adhere to although Apicella and his mates seem to have no difficulty in aspiring to these great heights once thought improbable to attain after the classic period of the 70s became history.

Their second release is sure to start the Sparks flying in the jazz, R & B and blues corners throughout the world. The eclectic instrumental takes on classic tracks such as “Sookie Sookie” and “Billie Jean” will be raising eyebrows and soon find their way into many different radio friendly crossover broadcasters in brick and mortar settings and internet portals. The original compositions “Sparks”, “A Decade in the Making” and “Sweet and Sounded” are proof positive of the band’s wherewithal and respect for their forefathers while paying close attention to the foundation of the music and offering something new and fresh to satisfy the critics and pull in new listeners.

“I feel Charlie’s compositions capture the flavor of our music in the 1970s where you put the groove first.” -John Blake Jr. Violinist and recording artist with McCoy Tyner and Grover Washington Jr.

More information on Charlie Apicella & Iron City and their upcoming release Sparks  is available on the bands website.

Company: Jazz Promo Services
Contact: Jim Eigo
Address: 269 S. Route 94, Warwick, NY 10990
Tel: 845-986-1677
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Website
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