Recording News

Beatles' Catalog Re-Mastered, Digital Talks Continue

Source: Billboard Magazine
April 8, 2009

The Beatles' catalog has been digitally re-mastered for the first time for worldwide CD release on Sept. 9, according to a joint statement from Apple Corps Ltd. and EMI Music. But there has still been no announcement about the Beatles' music becoming available to purchase via download stores, despite constant speculation about a digital licensing agreement for the legendary British band's repertoire. “Discussions regarding the digital distribution of the catalog will continue," according to the statement. The 12 Beatles albums ...

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The Beatles Catalogue Reissued

Source: JamBase
April 8, 2009

ONCE MORE TO THE RECORD STORE WE DUTIFULLY MARCH

“I actually prefer Grand Theft Auto" Apple Corps Ltd. and EMI Music have announced the release of the original Beatles catalogue, which has been digitally remastered for the first time, for worldwide CD release on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 (number 9, number 9, number 9), the same date as the release of the widely anticipated The Beatles: Rock Band video game. Each of the CDs is packaged with replicated original UK ...

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Paul Brown & Marc Antoine Release New Album

Source: On Target Media Group
April 7, 2009

Smooth Jazz Guitarists Paul Brown & Marc Antoine's new collaboration CD Foreign Exchange hits stores this week. The new album produced by Brown, co-produced by Antoine features guest performances by some of the genre’s most acclaimed artists (including Jessy J and keyboardists Philippe Saisse and Gregg Karukas). The collection brings out the best in both guitarists as they explore their longtime passions for a wide variety of influences; pop, jazz, old school R&B, soul-jazz, and Brazilian & Latin music. Capturing ...

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Cassandra Wilson Releases New Collection of Pop / Rock Covers

Source: On Target Media Group
April 7, 2009

Grammy-award winning jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson released Closer To You: The Pop Side this week via Blue Note / EMI. Closer To You: The Pop Side celebrates the finest pop covers from Wilson’s seven albums recorded with Blue Note during her lengthy tenure with the legendary label. With her unmistakable voice, Cassandra covers an array of classics from pop / rock legends such as U2 (“Love Is Blindness”), Bob Dylan (“Lay Lady Lay”), Sting (“Fragile”), Cyndi Lauper (“Time After Time”) ...

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The Greg Heath Quartet: CD Release "Fact & Fiction"

Source: All About Jazz
April 7, 2009

Progressive modern jazz in the classic jazz quartet format featuring: Greg Heath (tenor sax), John Donaldson (piano), Nick Kacal (bass) and Laurence Lowe (drums) Originally from New Zealand studied at the NSW Conservatorium in Sydney under the tutorage of world renowned brass virtuoso James Morrison and Australian sax and woodwind legend Don Burrows. Resident in the UK since 1989. Greg Heath has toured and recorded as a sideman with a diverse range of artists both in the jazz and pop ...

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“The New Voice of Portuguese World Music,” Ramana Vieira, CD Release in Bay Area

Source: Sound Visions Media
April 7, 2009

Called “a rising star in World Music” by the San Francisco Examiner, vocalist Ramana Vieira will bring her unique style of Fado music to the 142 Throckmorton Theatre on Saturday, April 18th at 8:00 PM to celebrate the release of her new CD Lagrimas De Rainha (Tears Of A Queen) on the Pacific Coast Jazz label. Ramana Vieira has solidified her place as one of the premier world music artists who understands the tradition of Portuguese Fado singing, a melancholy ...

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Supergenerous:Sao Paulo Slim

Source: JamBase
April 7, 2009

By: Dennis Cook

A bundle of sweet, expertly molded madness, Sao Paulo Slim (OMM) harks back to early Caetano Veloso with splashes of Bonzo Dog Band, Captain Beefheart and the Sun City Girls--all purveyors of sublime perversity that's a ball to imbibe. Released last year, Slim is the byproduct of a rich collaboration between Cyro Baptista (percussion), Kevin Breit (guitar) and newest member Ian de Souza (bass). Unlike some of their more horn honking, noisemaker swinging forebears, Supergenerous has an ...

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Sheet Music Plus Offering 20% Discounts on Aebersold Jazz, Music Minus One Book/CD Sets

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
April 7, 2009

Sheet Music Plus is having its annual Play Along Sale, with 20% discounts on more than 7000 book/CD sets, including all titles from Music Minus One and Jamey Aebersold Jazz. Play alongs include sheet music and an accompaniment recording, and are available for a variety of instruments in many genres.The sale ends April 30, 2009. To get the 20% discount (and, in the process, generaate a few pennies in commissions to help support St. Louis Jazz Notes), please ...

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