Recording News

Saltman Knowles Releases New CD, "Yesterday's Man," with World Influences

Source: Sound Visions Media
November 1, 2009

Slated for Street Date of January 26, 2010 San Diego, CA - October 30, 2009 - Saltman Knowles, called “a fine example of all that is good in contemporary jazz," once again stays true to melody and original composition in their latest release on the Pacific Coast Jazz label, Yesterday's Man. On the heels of their critically acclaimed fifth CD, Return of the Composer, bassist Mark Saltman and pianist William Knowles have produced a sophisticated yet rhythmically driven statement with ...

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Wynton Marsalis Releases Christmas Album Exclusively Through Target

Source: Wynton Marsalis Enterprises, Inc.
November 1, 2009

Wynton Marsalis is back with Christmas Jazz Jam, his first holiday album in 20 years. Marsalis is partnering with Target to exclusively release this holiday essential on October 11th in stores nationwide.

The Pulitzer Prize and Grammy Award-winning musician and composer is joined by his septet for his 78th recording as they breathe new life into Christmas classics. Rooted in the spirit of New Orleans, these new arrangements of holiday standards are injected with down-home soul and swing. Marsalis's trumpet ...

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Jeff Kashiwa Produces CD for Debut Artist Hulon

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
November 1, 2009

A new saxophonist is on the rise in contemporary jazz. Hulon, who brings a fresh perspective on jazz with old-school style, will be releasing his debut CD, First Impressions. Produced by Jeff Kashiwa, this CD promises to be a delightful experience with hot grooves and romantic charm. First Impressions, is scheduled for release in early 2010.

When asked about this new CD and artist, Jeff Kashiwa said, “It's every producer's dream to come across an artist who has 3 qualities: ...

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Zdenko Ivanusic Quartet "Free Fall" Released

Source: Michael Ricci
November 1, 2009

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Grandpa Elliott to Release First Album on Newly Formed Playing for Change Records

Source: Special Ops Media
November 1, 2009

In partnership with the Concord Music Group, Playing For Change announced the launch of a new record label that will support releases from select artists associated with the global music and multi-media collective Playing For Change. The first artist signed to Playing For Change Records/Concord Music Group is legendary New Orleans street performer “Grandpa" Elliott whose debut album Sugar Sweet will be released on Nov. 3rd. Grandpa Elliott has been entertaining audiences in the French Quarter for over sixty years, ...

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Terri Brinegar Releases New CD

Source: Michael Ricci
November 1, 2009

Smooth Jazz Artist Terri Brinegar Releases Having The Time of My Life

Nashville, TN--Smooth Jazz Singer/Songwrirter Terri Brinegar, has just released her newest CD, Having the Time of My Life. This CD is full of her trademark rich jazz harmonies combined with sing-able melodies and inspiring words.

About Terri Brinegar

Terri moved to Nashville in 2006 to pursue songwriting as a career, and in the process of writing country songs to learn the technical aspect of the craft, and working ...

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Tommaso Cappellato's Releases Album "Open"

Source: Michael Ricci
November 1, 2009

From Rush Hour Store: Open, the debut album from Italian composer Tommaso Cappellato delivers a stunning quartet studio session followed by two tours of live sessions at the best Italian jazz venues on the Elefante Rosso record label. Include Giovanni Guidi on piano and the Chicago born Joe Rehmer on bass. ELEFANTE ROSSO imprint, and including a studio version of The Knight. Open is a crossover view of today's jazz rooted in the panafrican origins and the Spiritual Jazz foundations, ...

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When You Get Right Down to It, Freddie Washington is "Truly Captivating" (Soul Tracks) on 'In the Moment'

Source: Shore Fire Media
October 29, 2009

“Beloved" Bassist Master of “The Groove's Logic" (NY Times) On Tour With Steely Dan Now Bassist “Ready" Freddie Washington, a veteran of hundreds of sessions and shows with some of the world's best-known musicians, whose debut album 'In The Moment' is out now, got a little help from his friends on standout track 'When You Get Right Down To It," penned by Barry Mann and previously a hit for The Delfonics and Aretha Franklin. A Soul Tracks review raves: “Washington's ...

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