Recording News

3's a Fine Combination (Part 1)

Source: See! Hear! by Richard Kamins
October 1, 2009

Hum, Crackle & Pop - Digital Primitives (Hopscotch Records) - When 3 musicians from different backgrounds come together, the results can be fascinating - this, the second release for Digital Primitives, is a good example of a successful blend.  Cooper-Moore (banjo,, twinger, didley-bow, mouth bow, flute, vocals), born in rural Virginia, is an instrument and folklorist who has worked wth many “avant-garde" musicians. Israeli-born Assif Tsahar (tenor saxophone, bass clarinet) has also worked with many creative musicians, including bassist/composer William ...

Continue Reading...

Springsteen to Perform Full Albums at Giants Stadium

Source: JamBase
October 1, 2009

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND TO PERFORM FULL ALBUM SEQUENCES DURING GIANTS STADIUM RUN BORN TO RUN, DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN, BORN IN THE USA TO BE PERFORMED IN THEIR ENTIRETY

E Street Band :: 09.20.09 :: Chicago by Chad Smith In response to the overwhelming fan enthusiasm at Chicago's Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band live performance of the album Born to Run (read the JamBase review here), Springsteen has ...

Continue Reading...

Nelly Furtado Weds Her Music to a Latin Soul

Source: Michael Ricci
October 1, 2009

The singer's new album, 'Mi Plan,' is racing up the charts from Mexico to Europe, a tribute to her ability to tap into a multi-cultural background.

“I tried to write in English a few times, and it was, like, forget about it. I just had no inspiration," Nelly Furtado says.

Strutting into Westwood's W Hotel in a tight purple dress, matching pumps and isn't-she-somebody-famous? sunglasses, Nelly Furtado is the very model of a modern pop princess. The burly bodyguards, the ...

Continue Reading...

Charito Meets Michel Legrand Watch What Happens CD Set for Release on CT Music

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 1, 2009

New York, New YorkCharito continues to find her way into the hearts of her peers and fans by continually releasing recordings with impressive collaborations.

This time out she meets with renowned French composer Michel Legrand on Watch What Happens on CT Music. The CD is set for release October 6th.

The Japan based jazz diva will make another indelible mark on a worldwide stage with an incomparable set of thirteen Legrand tracks ...

Continue Reading...

New Releases at Random Act Records

Source: Michael Ricci
September 30, 2009

Random Act Records (http://www.randomactrecords.com) is proud to announce the release of three swinging new recordings! Jeff Lashway: REUNION features the masterful pianist with legendary drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, Jim Rotondi, John Allred, Frank Basile, Todd Coolman, Jeff Rupert, Richard Drexler and John Jenkins. Vocalist Jimmy Hall (Jeff Beck, Wet Willie) sings on two tunes. Jeff Rupert: FROM MEMPHIS TO MOBILE features the blazing tenor player with a quartet, and in duets featuring piano virtuoso Kenny Drew, jr. Memorable originals and intriguing ...

Continue Reading...

Jesse Cook's "The Rumba Foundation" is off to a Strong Start

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions
September 30, 2009

The World Music-pop guitarist debuts at the top of the iTunes and Amazon charts as his concert tour gets underway There's a reason why all the seats were empty halfway through Jesse Cook's set at the fabled Greek Theatre last Saturday night (September 26). The prodigious guitarist had told the Wavefest crowd that the rest of the show, hosted by Los Angeles radio station 94.7 The Wave, would be comprised entirely of dance tunes. The Juno award-winner and his band ...

Continue Reading...

Isaac Hayes' "Shaft" Soundtrack Gets Deluxe Reissue from Stax

Source: conqueroo
September 29, 2009

Pivotal 1971 soundtrack was one of soul music’s best sellers of all time and earned Isaac Hayes a Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — In 1971, the song was everywhere. “Who is the man who would risk his neck for his brother man?” Shaft? Damn right. Isaac Hayes’ Shaft soundtrack album became a #1 album on both the pop and R&B charts — and remained on the charts for a jaw-dropping 60 weeks. The first soul soundtrack ...

Continue Reading...

Ramsey Lewis Releases New CD - Songs from the Heart: Ramsey Plays Ramsey

Source: On Target Media Group
September 29, 2009

The new release from iconic pianist and bandleader Ramsey Lewis, Songs from the Heart: Ramsey Plays Ramsey, hits stores this week (CD & digital) via Concord Jazz Records.

Songs From the Heart contains a refined collection of 12 new originals composed over a period of two years, including music from two commissioned world premiere performances at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, Illinois.

Eight songs come from the score of 2007's ballet “To Know Her" written for the Joffrey Ballet ...

Continue Reading...