Recording News

Composer/Arranger Michael Treni's CD/DVD "Turnaround" Released on November 24 by Bell Production Company

Source: MFA - Mitchell Feldman Associates
November 23, 2009

Project Showcases Original Music Recorded in 2008 & 2009 Performed By Large Jazz Ensembles Featuring Jerry Bergonzi, Vinnie Cutro & The Late Gerry Niewood Turnaround, a CD/DVD project documenting performances of eight original works by composer and arranger Michael Treni scored for a 16-piece jazz ensemble, is set for release on November 24, 2010 by the Bell Production Company. Among the personnel on the CD, which was recorded in February 2009 and February 2008, are saxophonists ...

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Download Two Free Tracks from Myron Walden's "Momentum"

Source: Michael Ricci
November 23, 2009

For a limited time, you can download two free MP3s from reedman Myron Walden's latest release Momentum.

And while you're listening to “Miles" and “What Goes Up Must Come Down," you can read AAJ's review of Momentum and read our interview Myron Walden: Eclectic Reedman.

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Miles Myron Walden Momentum 4:10 What Goes Up Must Come Down Myron Walden Momentum 5:23

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Holiday Song Creates Controversy by Reviving the Christmas Spirit

Source: Michael Ricci
November 23, 2009

Buffalo, NY - The writing team of Taylor and Reile of Van-i-T Publishing have renewed the spirit of the holiday season with the re-release of their sure to be hit single, “Let's Celebrate Christ". Van Taylor and Teresa Reile have come up with a holiday hit that puts the meaning of Christmas back into the word. The upbeat, jazzy song has everyone singing the lyrics and dancing to the beat. “It's not possible to sit still when you hear this ...

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Arun Luthra and Rachel Eckroth "Louder Than Words" CD Release

Source: Michael Ricci
November 22, 2009

About the Album Louder Than Words: In the tradition of great saxophone & piano duo albums from the likes of Stan Getz & Kenny Barron, Wayne Shorter & Herbie Hancock, and Joe Lovano & Hank Jones, Louder Than Words showcases the undeniable musical chemistry and brilliant composing of two outstanding jazz artists. Saxophonist Arun Luthra and pianist Rachel Eckroth bring their beautiful and distinctive voices together to create a captivating and thrilling musical dialogue which pays tribute to the jazz ...

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Experimental Jazz-Groove Sextet Out To Lunch Release "Melvin's Rockpile" on Accurate Records January 12, 2010

Source: DP Public Relations
November 22, 2009

Band Leader David Levy and Out To Lunch Ignite the Downtown NYC Improvisational Jazz Scene with an Adventurous Blend of Instrumental Funk, Soulful Grooves and World Music Elegance NEW YORK, NY -- Pushing the depths of the experimental NYC funk and jazz music scene, New York City based Out To Lunch will be releasing its sophomore album, Melvin's Rockpile on the highly esteemed label Accurate Records on January 12, 2010. After the resounding success of OTLs debut, EXCUSE ME WHILE ...

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Otmaro Ruiz Announces Los Angeles Dates to Support Latest Album, "Sojourn"

Source: Michael Ricci
November 20, 2009

Widely considered to be one of the most important jazz musicians working today, Venezuelan pianist and composer OTMARO RUIZ is known for his unsurpassed virtuosity and versatility at the instrument, as well as for the lyricism and complexity of his compositions. A true jazz giant, he is at ease in all styles of music, from straight-ahead jazz to pop, rock, salsa, Afro-Cuban and fusion. One of the most sought-after session keyboardists in Los Angeles, Ruiz has performed in virtually every ...

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Ray Charles, Isaac Hayes 'For Lovers' CDs out on Dec. 22

Source: conqueroo
November 20, 2009

Two discs feature the artists' greatest love songs, just in time for Christmas,New Year's Eve, and Valentine's Day!

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Concord Music Group's For Lovers series will continue on December 22, 2009 with CDs from both Ray Charles and Isaac Hayes, featuring each artist's greatest love songs. Previously, Concord has issued For Lovers albums by Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Tony Bennett, Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Bill Evans, Sarah Vaughan, Dave Brubeck, Rosemary Clooney, Wes Montgomery and Mel Torm ...

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Danny Barnes: New Album

Source: JamBase
November 20, 2009

PIZZA BOX AVAILABLE NOW DIGITALLY AND IN STORES JANUARY, 2010

Danny Barnes Danny Barnes, banjo pioneer and a founding member of the Bad Livers, a seminal Austin alternative country band, has digitally released his new album, Pizza Box, through ATO Records. Pizza Box can be purchased through all digital retailers, as well Barnes' ATO page here. It is Barnes' first release since being signed by Dave Matthews to his New York-based ATO Records. Matthews, a longtime fan of Barnes, also ...

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