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Airto Moreira wins Number One Percussionist Award

Congratulations are in order now that Airto Moreira has regained his position as Number One  percussionist in Downbeat Magazine’s 75th Annual Reader’s Poll. Established in 1934, Downbeat is devoted to “jazz, blues and beyond.” It’s annual Reader’s Poll award is … Continue reading

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A Train Artists Take Home American Smooth Jazz Awards!

The American Smooth Jazz Awards took place on October 29th at the DuSable Museum in Chicago. The awards, presented to a sold out crowd by Scott & Company Music Group, were hosted by guitarist Nick Colionne and Chicago radio personality … Continue reading

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A Train First Round Grammy Nominations

A Train is pleased to present the following list of artists, releases and compositions nominated in the first round of the Grammy Awards. We look forward to NARAS’s members second and final round voting in December and hope that you’ll … Continue reading

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Greg Anton’s Whirled Records signs with A Train for Digital Distribution

Home to recordings from Zero, Gregg’s Eggs, the Mix, Cast of Clowns, the Heart of Gold Band and more, Whirled Records is a treasure trove of recordings, many of them never heard before and featuring such musical talents as  Steve … Continue reading

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A Train Labels Honored At The 10th Annual World Music Expo

World Village / Harmonia Mundi (European licensor of Lila Downs’ Y La Mysteriosa: En Paris n Live a FIP) has been honored with the Top Label award at this years World Music Expo. Created as a joint project with the … Continue reading

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