Recording News

Susie Meissner Releases New Jazz CD "I'll Remember April"

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 10, 2009

New York, New York-June 8, 2009--Susie Meissner began performing professionally with a dinner theatre group in the mid-70s earning a paltry $7 a night. The education she received during that tenure goes beyond anything tangible. Prior to that sojourn her lifetime love for jazz and great songwriters began in her youth by exploring that wonderful world through the recordings of Nancy Wilson, Joe Williams, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday. Then once Susie was exposed to the genius of Cole Porter, ...

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Jay & the Americans "Complete United Artists Singles" Coming from Collectors' Choice Music on July 21

Source: conqueroo
June 10, 2009

Sixties vocal quintet, whose hits included “This Magic Moment,” “Cara Mia,” “Come a Little Bit Closer,” “She Cried" and “Only in America,” worked with Leiber & Stoller, Brian Wilson, Phil Spector, Neil Diamond, Jimmy Miller, Jimmy Page, and even Donald Fagen and Walter Becker of Steely Dan

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Jay & the Americans’ roots were steeped in New York doo-wop, yet they managed to adapt their sound to compete in the British Invasion-steeped ‘60s. The group’s long complex ...

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JFJO New EP and Tour

Source: JamBase
June 10, 2009

Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey Set To Release Studio EP On New Label

Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey Fresh off an incredible set at this year's Wakarusa Music Festival, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey will return to the studio to rehearse for their new tour. Their summer trek kicks off June 12 with a two night stint at Jardine's in Kansas City. Then it's off to the West Coast for three nights in the San Francisco Bay Area, a return to Arcata, and ...

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Dream Theater Keyboardist, Jordan Rudess, Releases New Solo CD, Notes on a Dream

Source: PRThatRocks.com
June 10, 2009

Dream Theater Keyboardist, Jordan Rudess, Releases New Solo CD, Notes On A Dream - Rudess Performs Solo Piano Versions of Some of Dream Theater's Favorite Ballads New York, New York: Critically acclaimed keyboard artist, and Dream Theater band member Jordan Rudess is proud to announce the release of his new solo CD, Notes on a Dream, featuring his unique and innovative piano interpretations of nine of Dream Theater’s favorite ballads, and three completely original solo piano instrumentals. Jordan Rudess first ...

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From Where I Stand – a Diverse Musical Journey from Santana's Supernatural Trumpeter, Bill Ortiz

Source: PRThatRocks.com
June 9, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Bill Ortiz, a legendary name synonymous to San Francisco’s music scene, announces the release of his debut CD, From Where I Stand, July 14, 2009. Bill’s sweet full tone, and clear, distinctive and assertive style has made this San Francisco native one of the most in-demand trumpet players on the Bay Area Music Scene, as well as the entire west coast, for the past 25-years. From Where I Stand features 13 original compositions that will appeal ...

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Lindsey Horner – the Sidemen Blogs: Andy Irvine

Source: All About Jazz
June 9, 2009

Undiscovered Country, the latest ArtistShare project from Lindsey Horner has an all-star cast that is equally as diverse as the music itself. We'll be putting the spotlight on each of these players in the months leading up to the album's release. Andy Irvine has been hailed as “a tradition in himself." Musician, singer and songwriter, Andy has maintained both personal integrity and highly individual performing skills throughout his 40-year career. From Sweeney's Men in the mid sixties to the enormous ...

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Marcel and Beyond the Sun Has Signed a Licensing Deal with World Wide Arts Independent Coffee Network

Source: All About Jazz
June 9, 2009

Jazz in you Coffee Marcel and Beyond the Sun has signed a licensing deal with the Independent Coffee Network

New Haven, CT -- Marcel and Beyond the Sun produced by UR iT Productions, and World Wide Arts' Independent Coffee Network a music video entertainment provider, have announced a licensing deal which will use the Jazz Quartet's New CD release “Black Coffee" in its promotional music videos. The licensing deal will broadcast Marcel and Beyond the Sun's CD Black Coffee in ...

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Woodstock Box Set: Unreleased from Dead, Who...

Source: JamBase
June 9, 2009

WOODSTOCK - 40 YEARS ON: BACK TO YASGUR'S FARM Rhino Marks The Festival's 40th Anniversary With A 6-CD Boxed Set Featuring The Most Comprehensive Collection Of Artists That Performed At The Festival The Collection Features 38 Previously Unreleased Tracks And Will Be Available August 18

Much has been written about the significance of the Woodstock Music & Art Fair as a cultural event. Ironically, what has been least examined up to now is the ...

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