Recording News

Groundation: Here I AM

Source: JamBase
November 6, 2009

By: Dennis Cook

With elements of Cuban son, and 70s soul-jazz melded to a strong roots reggae, Groundation are traditionalists unbound by pure tradition. There's little doubt anyone who strongly vibes with Bob Marley & The Wailers and Steel Pulse won't dig Here I Am (Young Tree Records) a great deal, but there's a sumptuous reach riding inside their largely easy skankin'. Vocally, Groundation are miles ahead of most of their competition, with guitarist-singer Harrison Stafford melding sweetly with songbirds ...

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Fool's Gold: Fool's Gold

Source: JamBase
November 6, 2009

By: Ron Hart

Given their penchant for incorporating the grooves of Mother Africa into their sound, Los Angeles' Fool's Gold has been dubbed the “West Coast Vampire Weekend." However, unlike their New York City counterparts, this ten-man strong ensemble doesn't merely whitewash the rhythms of the Dark Continent with silly songs about Oxford commas and Lil' Jon. Rather, they dive headfirst into the complex Afro-funk grooves and highlife melodies with the aplomb of Naked-era Talking Heads, delivering a tight, thunderous ...

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The Sound of Music with Songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein

Source: Michael Ricci
November 5, 2009

On November 16, 1959, The Sound of Music--the last musical collaboration of composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II--made history when it opened at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theater. Masterworks Broadway celebrates that milestone with a special 50th anniversary edition of the musical's beloved original cast recording, starring Broadway legend Mary Martin. The 50th anniversary edition of the original cast recording of The Sound of Music will be released on November 3, 2009. While a larger audience came to know The ...

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|**| (Gate) - "No Exit" - Experimental Solo Improvisation - CD Release

Source: Michael Ricci
November 5, 2009

|**| (pronounced 'gate')'s debut CD, no exit, will be released by Fluttery Records on November 15. || is a Tokyo-based experiment in solo improvisation on multiple instruments simultaneously, some of which are built especially for this or for similar projects. Instruments used include an electric four-string instrument named 'sousen' () with one low B bass string, 3 strings made of whatever metal wire available, and with an earth contact for clicks and buzzes; a converted radio; an electric morin khuur ...

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Rich Pagano + the Sugarcane Cups on Good Day NY, the CW Network, "Best of 2009"

Source: Seth Cohen PR
November 5, 2009

Rock band 'Rich Pagano + the sugarCane cups' will appear live on FOX-TV's GOOD DAY NEW YORK on November 6th. On October 28th, they performed multiple songs on THE CW NETWORK/WGN-TV. The television appearances coincide with the release of Pagano's debut CD, a classic-infused rock and roll album of angst and escapism. Early reviews have described the CD as “Among the best albums you'll hear in 2009," “An original and creatively exciting work," and “Timeless, well-constructed rock." A series of ...

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Afrobeat Legend Tony Allen New Album Hits 01/12

Source: JamBase
November 5, 2009

NIGERIAN AFROBEAT LEGEND TONY ALLEN'S WORLD CIRCUIT/NONESUCH DEBUT SECRET AGENT TO BE RELEASED JANUARY 12 “At nearly 70 the man Brian Eno reckons is perhaps the greatest drummer that ever lived is reveling in his heritage, and it's contagious." Q Tony Allen best known for his work as drummer and musical director for Fela Anikulapo Kuti, one of Africa's most influential artists makes his World Circuit/Nonesuch debut with Secret Agent, January 12. Following its European release earlier this year, Secret ...

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"Migration" by Hamilton Sterling & Jimmy Haslip Released

Source: Michael Ricci
November 5, 2009

Migration is a modern programmatic composition in six movements. A world-ranging journey from the rural to the urban and beyond. It was produced, composed, arranged, performed, and programmed by Hamilton Sterling and Jimmy Haslip. Hamilton Sterling is a Sound Designer, Composer, Editor and Musician who has worked on such films as The Dark Knight, War of the Worlds, and Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. Jimmy Haslip is a Producer, Composer, Musician and founding member of the ...

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Groder & Greene Release Free Jazz Album on Latham Records

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 5, 2009

New York, New York -- Free or modern progressive jazz can take many forms but for seasoned artists like trumpet/flugel horn player Brian Groder and pianist Burton Greene the outcome is always definitive and enduring.

On their first collaboration for Latham Records the duo's album Groder & Greene hit the shelves on October 1, 2009 after nearly two years prior to the original recording date. Good things come with time and jazz listeners will be rewarded ...

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