Recording News

New Solo Recording by Keith Jarrett

Source: ECM Records
October 18, 2009

On October 6th, ECM released a new solo recording by Keith Jarrett - Testament, Paris/London.Jarrett's solo concert tradition continues with two highly creative performances of recent vintage - from Paris's Salle Pleyel on November 26, 2008, followed by London's Royal Festival Hall on December 1. The English date was Jarrett's first London solo concert in many years and, in the words of one reviewer, “triggered the sort of ecstasy that might greet a returning prophet". As with Radiance ...

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New ECM Releases in October

Source: ECM Records
October 18, 2009

Anouar BrahemThe Astounding Eyes of RitaRelease date: October 6Anouar Brahem oud; Klaus Gesing bass clarinet; Bjrn Meyer bass; Khaled Yassine percussionECM brings a new album of warm, dark sounds and dancing, organic pulses from the Tunisian oud master, performed by his new band with German bass clarinettist Klaus Gesing, Swedish bassist Bjrn Meyer and Lebanese percussionist Khaled Yassine.“Albums as perfect as this appear rarely..."To read the rest of this excellent early review ...

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New ECM Release from Rolf Lislevand

Source: ECM Records
October 18, 2009

Diminuito - a new recording by Norwegian master lutenist Rolf Lislevand will be released on October 27th.'The expansion and contraction of arranged and improvised elements allows the original Baroque material to breathe authentically in our own time, resulting in a phantasmagoria whose haunting effects are only accentuated by ECM's beautifully spacious recording. ... This disc rocks, albeit urbanely.' William Yeoman, writing on 'Nuove Musiche' in The GramophoneOn Nuove Musiche, his highly successful ECM debut released in ...

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Bill Frisell: Disfarmer

Source: JamBase
October 18, 2009

By: Ron Hart

Michael Disfarmer was an odd, curmudgeonly fellow from the WWII-era Midwest whose hobby was taking photographs of the various townsfolk from his hometown of Heber Springs, AK. And, like all great unsung-artists, little did Disfarmer know that his photographs would later become a treasured look into the vortex of Little America in the early-to-mid 20th century. Commissioned by Ohio State University's Wexner Center for the Arts, jazz guitar great Bill Frisell got together with members of his ...

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Soulive: Live Album/Tour

Source: JamBase
October 18, 2009

NEW SOULIVE ALBUM LIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO RELEASED DIGITALLY OCTOBER 12 FALL TOUR DATES ADDED

Soulive Recorded over two nights this spring at San Francisco's Independent, Live in San Francisco captures Soulive hitting on all cylinders. Having just released the horn fueled Up Here, they were amidst a spring tour that featured the core trio and long time collaborators Sam Kininger and Ryan Zoidis along with Nigel Hall on vocals. Live in San Francisco is available now at ...

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Notes from the Net: New Releases from Marty Ehrlich and Keyon Harrold, Plus News, Reviews, Interviews, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
October 18, 2009

Here's the latest compilation of assorted news briefs and links related to jazz, improvisation, and creative music in St. Louis, including news of musicians originally from the Gateway City, recent visitors, and coming attractions, plus assorted other items of interest.* In the latest Miles Davis-related news, the Associated Press has distributed a feature story about the 50th anniversary of Kind of Blue, with remarks from Jimmy Cobb, Quincy Jones, Chick Corea, Ron Carter, Chris Botti and others.

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Jazz Violinist Mads Tolling Releases the Playmaker, a Salute to Sports and Music Greats

Source: Michael Bloom Media Relations
October 18, 2009

Mads Tolling, internationally renowned violinist, violist, and composer, is a two-time Grammy Award winner. He is currently a member of the Turtle Island Quartet and soloist with bassist Stanley Clarke’s band. Born and raised in Copenhagen, Denmark, Mads moved to Boston to study at Berkeley College of Music. Mads was immediately recognized as a fresh voice in jazz, and his career went into full swing performing with top artists such as Al Di Meola, Kenny Barron, Paquito d'Rivera & Leo ...

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Kristina Releases Eclectic Jazz Recording Offshore Echoes on Patios Records

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 16, 2009

Muliti cultural jazz vocalist Kristina will release Offshore Echoes on Patios Records October 15, 2009.

Kristina completes an astounding achievement with Offshore Echoes by offering jazz listeners her own eclectic interpretations of classic compositions. From Sting ("Tea in the Sahara") to Kenny Vance ("The Performer"), Kristina pulls out all the stops and delivers convincing performances of every track covered on the recording.

Kristina's track selection holds a personal meaning and particularly with “Cherokee" which reflects her own paternal Native-American ...

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