Recording News

Chloe Temtchine Mixes Pop/R&B/Soul on Debut "Between Day & Dream"

Source: Seth Cohen PR
May 18, 2009

Gospel Churches, Spanish Harlem and a Gypsy’s Life in Zaragoza, Sevilla, Asia, Africa, Cuba and Elsewhere Infuse the Soulful Debut of Chloe Temtchine Release Date: September 2009 Engaging Pop/Soul Melodies Belie Confessions of Brutal Truths, Regret, Shame, Incremental Change and Ultimately, Quiet Hope Singer Chloe Temtchine has lived a life beyond her young years, traveling the world and searching for solace amid countless exotic lands and cultures. Each experience has brought her one step closer to her emergence as a ...

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Tea Releases Second Album: "Dreams"

Source: All About Jazz
May 18, 2009

TEA is the production team of guitarist Franck Balloffet, from Lyon, France, and Southern California drummer-keyboardist Phil Bunch. They are the producers of “Voyages du Jour,” and the new release, Dreams which are both a mixture of French and African original songs. F&P have currently been producing and collaborating with unique vocalists: Congolese vocalists Steve “Ikhaman” Ngondo (previously with Tabu Le Rochereau) and Ilongomo “Elo” Ememe, Marcel Adjibi, vocalist and percussionist from Benin (Manu Dibango, John Densmore), Amadu Sabali from ...

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New Epic Prog CD "Terra Incognita" by Roswell Six Features Dream Theatre, Asia and Saga Alumni

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
May 18, 2009

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA - ProgRock Records has joined forces with internationally bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson for a groundbreaking crossover novel and progressive rock project, Terra Incognita. Anderson has created an incredible fantasy universe with sailing ships, sea monsters, and the crusades. The first novel, The Edge Of The World, hits stores on June 2, 2009 from Orbit Books. Anderson says, “My work work has always been heavily influenced by music, especially progressive rock - but Terra Incognita truly ...

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Ski Johnson Celebrates New CD with Washington DC Release Party

Source: All About Jazz
May 15, 2009

Washington D.C.-based jazz phenomenon Ski Johnson celebrated his newest masterpiece New Beginnings with an album release event at Lavar Arrington's The Sideline Restaurant on May 10, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Sideline Restaurant teamed up with MAJIC 102.3's Mike Chase to host the star-studded event, which included celebrity guest Anwan “Big G" Glover from HBO's The Wire.

New Beginnings is a fusion of jazz, R&B, hip-hop and DC-originated go-go. Ski's romantic and up-beat saxophone styles combine to create his most ...

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Resonance Big Band Tribute to Oscar Peterson

Source: DL Media
May 14, 2009

RESONANCE RECORDS INTRODUCES ROMANIAN PIANO VIRTUOSO MARIAN PETRESCU - RESONANCE BIG BAND PLAYS TRIBUTE TO THE LEGACY OF OSCAR PETERSON

Some may call it hubris to introduce Marian Petrescu with an album in which he is asked to step into the shoes of a uniquely accomplished and intimidating virtuoso.

But that assumption evaporates in an instant, once the music of Resonance Big Band Plays the Legacy of Oscar Peterson begins.

That's all it takes to make clear that this remarkable ...

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J.P. Delaire Steps Out on His Own with "In My Life"

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
May 14, 2009

J.P. DeLaire, noted sideman for Prince and Michael Bolton, has released his debut solo CD, In My Life on Tender Girl Music. This collection of original compositions was produced by DeLaire and is a rich musical menu that ranges from contemporary jazz to the Minneapolis funk of his native roots.

As member of the legendary musical Peterson Family of Minneapolis, DeLaire was schooled in straight ahead jazz and R & B. He has shared the stage with greats including Oleta ...

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"I'm Old Fashioned" by Sadeo Watanabe with the Great Jazz Trio Reissued

Source: All About Jazz
May 14, 2009

Recorded on May 21, 1976, I'm Old Fashioned was the first studio album where Hank Jones, Ron Carter and Tony Williams performed together as The Great Jazz Trio. In this album, they back up renowned Japanese sax player, Sadao Watanabe. Watanabe has recorded steadily primarily for Denon, Elektra and Verve and has worked with Chick Corea, Gary McFarland and Chico Hamilton. He is best known for his Charlie Parker-influenced alto playing. This is illustrated in his version of “Confirmation,” which ...

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Vocalist Tine Bruhn's "Entranced" out on June 2

Source: All About Jazz
May 14, 2009

Jazz vocalist Tine Bruhn's debut solo album “Entranced" consists of a welcoming blend of mellow, yet groove-based originals, contemporary pieces by Joshua Redman with Tine's lyrics, songs by McCoy Tyner and Djavan, and a Swedish folk song arranged as a jazz waltz. There’s the ear-catching “Miles Away” with Maurice Brown’s beautiful trumpet solo, Tine Bruhn’s own “Tears” goes straight to one’s heart, as does McCoy Tyner’s “Search For Peace” which is not often performed by vocalists. R&B elements are introduced ...

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