Recording News

Bill McBirnie - New CD Release - Mercy

Source: Michael Ricci
October 22, 2009

THE BILL MCBIRNIE DUO/QUARTET (FEATURING ROBI BOTOS) - MERCY Following up on his two previously acclaimed acoustic projects (Nature Boy with Mark Eisenman and Paco Paco with Bernie Senensky) extreme flutist, Bill McBirnie, has come out swinging and scintillating once again with yet another exceptional acoustic flute release, Mercy. On Mercy, Bill joins forces with Romani piano sensation, Robi Botos, for a series of duos and, for the remaining quartet pieces, Bill couples Robi with a steadfast rhythm section consisting ...

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Rene Manning Releases New CD, "All Grown Up"; CD Celebration on October 29th

Source: Michael Ricci
October 22, 2009

Grammy nominated jazz vocalist Renee Manning is known for her robust voice, rich tones and impeccable time making her truly a musicians vocalist. Her new release, All Grown Up, showcases those attributes in a soothing, quieter set parallel to the powerful big band selections shes known for. Her debut in the jazz world as a singer with the Mel Lewis Orchestra (from 1983-1989) was the longest tenure of any vocalist associated with the organization. By chance, Mr. Lewis heard Rene ...

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Freedy Johnston to Release First New-Material Album in Eight Years

Source: conqueroo
October 22, 2009

Recorded in Nashville with producer Richard McLaurin, January 12 release picks up where acclaimed '90s albums left off

WEEHAWKEN, N.J. -- Rain on the City is Freedy Johnston's first album of new originals in eight years. Recorded in Nashville with producer Richard McLaurin, it's one of the best song collections of Freedy's career, featuring a diverse array of rockers, heartbreaking twang, even hints of blue-eyed soul and bossa nova. The album will be released on Bar None on January 12, ...

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Joyce Wilson Nixon: In Flight

Source: Susan Marie Public Relations
October 22, 2009

Joyce Wilson Nixon has come into her own with the release of her first CD, In Flight. Recorded through Pharaoh Productions, Joyce's vocals soar on this compilation ranging from classic R&B, Blues, Funk, Rock and R&B crossover into pop.

“Come Fly" begins with smooth vocals and keys leading to, “Come fly with me / come to my arms / let me take you there / tonight..." This is recognition of self through another. Joyce displays wide vocal range alternating between ...

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Marshall Crenshaw's 'Jaggedland' Wins Critical Kudos

Source: conqueroo
October 22, 2009

Crenshaw also music supervising forthcoming film and soon to appear on Mountain Stage and Sirius XM Loft Sessions

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Marshall Crenshaw's new album Jaggedland, released this past June on 429 Records, was his first in six years. And the critics agree it's been worth the wait: “Back after six years: older, wiser, still crafting timeless pop... Jaggedland is consistent with Crenshaw's finest '80s and '90s output," Mojo wrote in its four-star review.

In addition to touring the ...

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Robby Ameen Release "Days in the Life" - Download Two Free MP3s

Source: Michael Ricci
October 21, 2009

Original music composed and arranged by drummer Robby Ameen featuring John Beasley, Wayne Krantz, Lincoln Goines, Conrad Herwig, Brian Lynch and Richie Flores. This is new burning creative jazz which has afro-cuban, straight-ahead, and post-modern funk influences played by musicians with a lifetime rapport. Download two free tracks from Days in the Life

Swiftboating Robby Ameen Days In The Life 4:02 Una Muy Anita Robby Ameen Days In The Life ...

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Kitka Releases Long-Awaited Lullaby Album November 3

Source: rock paper scissors, inc.
October 21, 2009

A Cosmic Dreamscape: The Haunting, Intimate World of Eastern European Lullabies Unfolds on Kitka's Cradle Songs

The mother, the cradle, the voice, and the universe. Melodies born on dry slopes and in deep boreal forests to the joys and sorrows of families from villages in the Russian Far North to Armenia and Greece. This is the lullaby as revealed by America's preeminent Eastern European vocal ensemble and creative collective, Kitka. Kitka's latest album, Cradle Songs (Diaphonica Recordings; Nov. 3, 2009), ...

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Pianist/Keyboardist Erik Deutsch Releases Hush Money Nov. 10th

Source: Fully Altered Media
October 21, 2009

Erik Deutsch Hush Money

With layers of keyboards, guitars and woodwinds, Erik Deutschs Hush Money is not your usual jazz album. The keyboardist and composer, a co-founder of Fat Mama and known for his work alongside trumpeter Ron Miles, singer Erin McKeown and guitarist Charlie Hunter among others, brought together collaborators from his time in Colorado and New York, headed up by guitarist and co-producer Jonathan Goldberger.

I really set out to make an atmospheric record one that didnt sound ...

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