Recording News

Jazz Album Review: "Coming True" by Mon David

Source: Michael Ricci
August 12, 2009

Unlike Japan and the Scandinavian nations, the Philippines is not a country with an international reputation for fostering local jazz talent. However, two Filipino artists are determined to change that. After making a guest appearance on fellow countryman-vocalist Charmaine Clamors My Harana, Mon David now steps into the spotlight with his American debut Coming True.

David has a smoky baritone, and with his pencil-thin moustache, vaguely bears a weird resemblance to Robert Goulet in the liner photos. Yet, Davids vocal ...

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Notes from the Net: A Tribute to Miles Davis and Gil Evans; New CDs from Terence Blanchard and John Patitucci; Plus News, Reviews, Interviews and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
August 12, 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:* A group including former Miles Davis drummer Jimmy Cobb, Gil Evans' son Miles Evans, Christian McBride, Terence Blanchard, Nicholas Payton, Howard Johnson and Peter Erskine recently gathered at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles for “Miles Davis/Gil Evans: ...

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Nonesuch Records Releases Bill Frisell's "Disfarmer"

Source: Michael Ricci
August 11, 2009

Set inspired by life of Arkansas portrait photographer Mike Disfarmer “Frisell remains the only six-string poet of his generation." --New Yorker Nonesuch Records releases Grammy Award–winning guitarist, composer, and bandleader Bill Frisell’s new album, Disfarmer, on July 21, 2009. The original compositions on the album were inspired by the life and works of an unusual Arkansas photographer named Michael Disfarmer. Accompanying Frisell on the album are longtime collaborators, Jenny Scheinman (violin), Greg Leisz (steel guitar, mandolin), and Viktor Krauss (bass). ...

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Robben Ford Releases New Live CD - Soul on Ten

Source: On Target Media Group
August 11, 2009

The new CD from Grammy nominated blues guitarist Robben Ford, Soul On Ten, hits stores today (CD & digital) via Concord Records. The new live album is Ford's 4th Concord release and features three brand-new Robben Ford compositions in “Earthquake” and a pair of studio recordings, “Don’t Worry About Me” and “Thoughtless,” as well as covers of classic Chicago blues numbers in Willie Dixon’s “Spoonful” and Elmore James’ “Please Set a Date.” Listen to the full ...

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Return to Forever:Returns

Source: JamBase
August 11, 2009

By: Ron Hart

Back when I was the music editor for this wannabe hipster rag out of NYC, I was told by my editor-in-chief, when pitching the idea of reviewing--if my memory serves me well--a Jaco Pastorius reissue, that, “Our magazine is serving a primarily hipster set which is into hip-hop, rock, electronica, some kitschy pop and obscure things that they may not have heard of from time to time. So, we have to bend in that direction more."

He ...

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Miles and Sonny on Prestige

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
August 11, 2009

Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins recorded upward of 25 tracks together for Prestige between 1951 and 1956. These are stunning summits for variety of reasons: The recordings reflect what was happening in jazz at the highest level between the bop and hard bop periods. They provide us with a sense of what might have been had Sonny agreed to join Miles' first quintet instead of John Coltrane (who was Miles' alternate choice). The recordings begin at the dawn of the ...

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"QSF Plays Brubeck": New CD from Quartet San Francisco Due August 31

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
August 11, 2009

Grammy nominees for their 2006 Latigo and 2007 Whirled Chamber Music, Quartet San Francisco pays homage to the legendary pianist and composer Dave Brubeck on its new ViolinJazz Recordings CD, QSF Plays Brubeck. The acclaimed cross-genre string quartet will premiere the material at a special CD release appearance, at Yoshi's in San Francisco, on the August 31 release date. “This CD was inspired by our love for the music of this American legend," says violinist Jeremy Cohen, executive producer and ...

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Gerald Clayton - Picking Up Press

Source: Michael Ricci
August 11, 2009

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