Recording News

Justin Time Records Set to Release Cuban Pianist Roberto Fonseca's "Akokan" in U.S. on February 16

Source: DL Media
December 19, 2009

Justin Time Records Set To ReleaseCuban Pianist Roberto Fonseca's Akokan Available in U.S. Stores on February 16U.S. Tour Dates in Support of Cuban Legend Omara Portuondo“A fabulously gifted pianist, composer and band leader... a gift for melody that outshines more celebrated peers...one of a new breed who can transcend musical boundaries through sheer quality" -The Guardian “A genre-busting tour de force.. the lyricism of his playing recalls Herbie Hancock ...

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Czech Singer Marta Topferova Releases "Trova"

Source: Michael Ricci
December 18, 2009

Marta Topferova has never been easy to categorize--and that's just how she likes it. Born in the Czech Republic and now a longtime resident of New York, her music is rooted in the myriad sounds and styles of Latin America and the Caribbean. An unusual path, perhaps, but one that she's come by honestly and with great affection and devotion. Now Trova, Topferova's new release on World Village (available Tuesday, December 8, 2009), marks yet another evolution for this vocalist ...

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Al Di Meola: Live CD, U.S. Tour

Source: JamBase
December 18, 2009

JAZZ GUITARIST RETURNS WITH LIVE FROM SEATTLE AND ELSEWHERE ANNOUNCES TWO MONTH U.S. TOUR

Al Di Meola Al Di Meola - the “guitarist of spectacular abilities" (NY Times) lauded both as musical trailblazer and technical virtuoso - will kick off a two-month U.S. tour on January 28, 2010 with his acoustic group World Sinfonia. The dates will follow on the heels of a new live album, Live From Seattle And Elsewhere, consisting entirely of Di Meola originals, and ...

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South Memphis String Band Home Sweet Home on 01/19

Source: JamBase
December 18, 2009

SOUTH MEMPHIS STRING BAND'S DEBUT ALBUM HOME SWEET HOME OUT JANUARY 19

South Memphis String Band When South Memphis String Band - Luther Dickinson, Alvin Youngblood Hart and Jimbo Mathus - got together to make music, it certainly wasn't out of commercial consideration. This troika of roots-imbued musical pros coalesced through a shared vision and consuming passion for the music of their forebears, most notably the Mississippi Sheiks, Memphis Jug Band, Gus Cannon's Jug Stompers, and other practitioners of pre-blues ...

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Hadley Caliman CD Release Party This Saturday

Source: Seattle Jazz Scene
December 18, 2009

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David Murray's "The Devil Tried to Kill Me"

Source: Michael Ricci
December 18, 2009

The Gwo Ka Master's represents DAVID MURRAY's quintessential exploration of his roots. The Jes Grew Spirit is ever presents: the ghost of the runaway slave, the vehement force of the Ka drums; the glowing saxophone weaving the Havana tones of the brass section into the virtuoso guitar work. David Murray's tenor saxophone ignites the atmosphere with free blasts while the Guadeloupean boulgyel, the traditional, tropical version of ...

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Jussi Fredriksson "Busy Turtles" out Now!

Source: Michael Ricci
December 18, 2009

Pianist, keyboardist and composer Jussi Fredriksson released his debut album Busy Turtles in November 2009 with great reviews in his home country Finland. The album features top- class jazz musicians in Finland such as Tero Saarti on trumpet, phenomenal Teemu Viinikainen on guitar, Ville Huolman on bass and explosive Jussi Lehtonen on drums.

The CD is being distributed by Sony Music in Finland and Baltic Countries. You can download music also at iTunes and hopefully the album will get soon ...

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Indulge Your Passions with Le Kat's "Boudoir Rouge" on February 16th

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions
December 17, 2009

Chanteuses take on the 1930s is jazzy, bluesy and a little naughty Inspired by the 1930s Hollywood glamour, Paris Jazz Age and unadulterated passion, chanteuse Le Kat will release her debut album, Boudoir Rouge, on February 16th on the Le Kat Meow record label. The glitzy platinum blond bombshell wrote nine songs for the diverse collection of vintage jazz vocals, lonesome blues grooves, theatrical cabaret tunes, playful pop and moody torch songs, and produced thirteen tracks with William Tabanou. Backing ...

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