Recording News

Booker T.:Potato Hole

Source: JamBase
May 14, 2009

By: Ron Hart

By all intents and purposes, legendary Stax session leader Booker T.'s long-awaited return to the studio as a recording artist should be an instant classic. I mean, come on, on paper this thing looks absolutely mind-blowing. First and foremost, it's on Epitaph Records' championed Anti- imprint, home of such maverick acts as Tom Waits, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, former Grandaddy frontman Jason Lytle, fellow Stax soul legend Mavis Staples and Neko Case, just to name a few. Secondly, ...

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"Chapter II" by the Great Jazz Trio Reissued

Source: All About Jazz
May 14, 2009

Test of Time Records is proud to announce the release of a remastered Chapter II by the Great Jazz Trio. Chapter II is literally the next chapter in The Great Jazz Trio’s history. After several live performances and almost a dozen albums together, the original lineup of Hank Jones, Ron Carter and Tony Williams came to an end after almost five years. The reason given was that they had done everything they had originally set out to do. Ron Carter ...

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Vanessa Williams "The Real Thing" in Stores June 2

Source: Special Ops Media
May 14, 2009

Internationally-renowned singer and actress Vanessa Williams will release her thirteenth album and debut for Concord Records entitled The Real Thing, on June 2nd, 2009. The collection marks a return to her love for the rhythms of jazz and Latin music, a key part of her musical roots. In addition, THE REAL THING delves into the sophisticated pop and R&B that have been the hallmark of her dynamic musical career. The Real Thing is a passionate song cycle about relationships, and ...

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David Byrne Amnesty EP

Source: JamBase
May 14, 2009

David Byrne Amnesty International EP

A Note From David Byrne:

David Byrne Some time ago Amnesty International asked if I might do “something" for that organization this year - (in previous years I had done one of my tour dates as a benefit for them). Amnesty has such an amazing and consistent track record of speaking out and helping to illuminate courageous people who might otherwise not be heard from so the answer was “yes."

It was decided to ...

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Wilco: Stream New Album Now!

Source: JamBase
May 14, 2009

Stream The New Wilco Album Now!

Wilco is currently streaming their upcoming new album, Wilco (The Album) at wilcoworld.net/discs/thealbum. The album will be in stores and on the nets by June 30 at the latest. The record was produced by Wilco and Jim Scott, it is the follow up to 2007's Sky Blue Sky.

Wilco (The Album) track list 1. Wilco (the song) 2. Deeper Down 3. One Wing 4. Bull Black ...

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Banana Republic Comp Includes Exclusive Tracks from Esperanza Spalding, Ayo, and David Snchez

Source: All About Jazz
May 14, 2009

This summer Banana Republic celebrates the inspiration of urban life with the release of City Sounds, a new digital album featuring never-before-heard tracks from the nine music artists appearing in the City Stories national ad campaign, including exclusive first tracks from OK Go and Liz Phair’s highly-anticipated new albums, as well as songs by Sara Bareilles, Ayo,Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba, Tommy Torres and more. The limited edition digital album, available as a gift-with-purchase only in Banana Republic stores starting May ...

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New Music at Carnegie Hall

Source: All About Jazz
May 13, 2009

CARNEGIE HALL COMMISSIONS New and innovative work has long been a part of Carnegie Hall’s fabric—the world premieres of such now-standard works as Dvoøk’s “New World” Symphony and Gershwin’s An American in Paris took place at the Hall. Hear the latest premieres of other great works online! Free music by Nico Muhly, Steve Reich, John Adams, and many more great artists is available at carnegiehall.org/newmusic. Sign ...

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Dave Liebman and Michael Stephans Release Duets CD "Nomads"

Source: All About Jazz
May 13, 2009

ITM Records, a division of Jazzwerkstatt Records has just released a unique series of duets by saxophonist Dave Liebman and drummer Michael Stephans; however, rather than recording a series of saxophone-drums duets, Liebman and Stephans sought to do something very different. They each play seven instruments in addition to their main voices, including piano, pocket cornet, Tibetan singing bowls, alto-valve trombone, and voice. There are 14 duets that vary in time, from one to 14 minutes, which include compositions by ...

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