Audrey Shakir CD on Hot Shoe Records is here!
The long-awaited first recording of the amazing Jazz vocalist, Audrey Shakir is now available here:   AUDREY SHAKIR:  IF YOU COULD SEE ME NOW!  Audrey sings and scats in her wonderfully unique style accompanied by some stellar sidemen:  Kenny Barron on piano, Reginald Veal on bass and Justin Varnes on drums.  Audrey has poured all her years of experience and deep understanding of the music into this opus.

Tyrone in BLUR
Be sure to check out the Tyrone Jackson article online in the Athens BLUR (on page 12)
Athens-BLUR

CD Release Party for Tyrone Jackson's "Another Voyage" was a blast!
Tyrone Jackson's debut CD on Hot Shoe is here - CDs now available on this Web site.  Music, food and fun were enjoyed by a packed house for Tyrone's CD Release Party on JUNE 14, 2009 at FEAST RESTAURANT in Decatur, GA.  Tyrone exercised his great keyboard talent and has proved with this effort that his jazz composition skills are just as killin'!  He had a top-flight crew along for the journey including vocal appearances by Kemba Cofield and Laura Coyle and nearly all the original studio musicians.  Hot Shoe Records thanks Teri Rogers and the staff of Feast for making this a very special culinary as well as musical happening.
www.FeastAtlanta.com

Don't Miss THE Most Happenin' Live Jazz in Atlanta
You've probably already noticed that every musical endeavor Joe Gransden embarks on is a success.  THE JAM SESSION at TWAIN'S on Tuesday nights is no exception!  Joe fronts an A-list band that quickly yields to the many talented artists in attendance.  Many of the sessions have been nothing short of a fabulous fireworks display of instrumental and vocal excellence with the creative synergies sometimes bordering on the telepathic.  Twain's is at 211 E. Trinity Place, Decatur, GA  30030.  NO COVER, FREE PARKING  www.twains.net

A Great Success:  Joe Gransden Big Band Christmas Presented By Hot Shoe Records!
Joe and his 16-piece Big Band with special guest vocalist Audrey Shakir played to a packed and appreciative house on December 13, 2008 at Spivey Hall ( www.spiveyhall.org ) .  With arrangements by Eric Alexander, Wes Funderburk and others, Joe delivered a warm, but spirited invitation to the Yule season.  Featured instrumental solos by Sam Skelton (sax), Tyrone Jackson (piano), Justin Varnes (drums), Mace Hibbard (sax), Wes Funderburk (trombone), Neal Starkey (bass) and Joe (trumpet) left no doubt about the high level of jazz artistry that exists in the Atlanta area.  Hot Shoe Records extends special thanks to Sam Dixon, Executive Director of Spivey Hall and the rest of the Spivey staff for their kindness and expert handling of the gig.

Kenny G Had A Special Guest at Chastain on June 25
Joe has been applying his unique sound to some smooth tunes in connection with a recording produced by Kenny G and showcasing Joe as the featured artist.  Joe recently (June 25, 2008) performed a couple of tunes with Kenny G on the stage at Chastain Park Amphitheater including one tune called "Malibu" that will be on the recording.  It was a special evening indeed.

Hot Shoe Records is Proud to support SOJA
On May 4, 2008, Hot Shoe Records was very pleased to host a First Sunday Jazz Afternoon to benefit the Southeast Organization for Jazz Arts (SOJA) www.soja-home.org.   The musicians Joe Gransden, Audrey Shakir, Tyrone Jackson, Craig Shaw and Marlon Patton delivered a really slammin' show!  Hot Shoe Records is excited about the SOJA mission and was glad to make a supporting donation to SOJA.  Here are a few pix of the event:

Catch Joe and the guys at Atmosphere Bistro on Thursdays
Excellent French cuisine and wine in a romantic setting in Atlanta, GA.
www.atmospherebistro.com