Recording News

Neil Young's 'Fork in the Road'

Source: Michael Ricci
April 7, 2009

“There's a bailout coming, but it's not for you," Neil Young laments in the title track from Fork in the Road, a crackling travelogue that in some ways could be viewed as his version of Twitter.

This in-the-moment dispatch from the mercurial rocker was clearly inspired by his LincVolt project, in which he's converting a gas-guzzling 1959 Lincoln Continental to run on electricity. Much like Young's 2006 Living With War album, which he assembled in startlingly short order, Fork in ...

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Remastered Beatles Catalog Coming in September

Source: Michael Ricci
April 7, 2009

The Beatles' entire catalog of studio recordings will be reissued in September, fully remastered after years of clamoring from fans for upgraded versions of the group's recorded legacy, the Fab Four's label announced today.

The new versions will be issued on CD, but the announcement said plans for digital distribution were still going on. The Beatles catalog is considered the most significant body of music still not available for downloading.

The release date is Sept. 9, which coincides with the ...

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Bobby Hutcherson: Total Eclipse

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
April 6, 2009

Before fusion began suffocating jazz, before oversized sunglasses and tight bell-bottoms became popular stage dress, and before jazz lost its curves, there was Bobby Hutcherson. In the late 1960s, the vibraphonist picked up where Wayne Shorter left off, developing a sensual modal sound that resonated with spiritual awakening and depth.

One of his finest albums as a leader during this period was Total Eclipse, recorded in 1968. The album features tenor saxophonist Harold Land, pianist Chick Corea, bassist Reggie Johnson ...

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Saxophonist Dominic Amato Releases "Fresh from the Groove"

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
April 6, 2009

Young talent is the lifeblood of the contemporary jazz scene. Most will attempt to emulate those that have gone before them. Only a brave few will risk it all and dare to create music that defines the future...

nuGroove Records is proud to introduce a rising star--saxophonist Dominic Amato and his Fresh from the Groove CD (released 2/09). Fresh from the Groove is produced by Grammy award winner Michael Broening. Broening's notable work includes George Benson's 2006 Grammy award-winning song ...

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Tracey Whitney's CD - "Love...A Fable in 9 Acts"

Source: Creativity in Music
April 6, 2009

On her solo debut, Love A Fable in 9 Acts, Tracey Whitney’s rich, sultry voice seduces and soothes, revealing a lifelong vocal mastery while steering clear of self-indulgence.

The CD, which is a return to the soulful love songs of yesteryear, has garnered widespread radio airplay. And the release is critically-acclaimed with eight of the 10 songs called “potential standards" by Loggins Promotions (the Los Angeles record promoter of artists such as Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men and Kenny Loggins). ...

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Ex-Beach Boy Jardine Recruits Neil Young, Steve Miller for Solo Album

Source: All About Jazz
April 5, 2009

Former Beach Boy Al Jardine recruited an impressive group of all-star friends to be part of his new solo album, which he plans to release in early summer.

Neil Young, Brian Wilson, Steve Miller, Stephen Stills, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea and Glen Campbell all guest on “Post Card From California," which includes a mix of original songs and “a Beach Boys standard or two," including “Help Me, Rhonda."

“They've all been great," Jardine told Billboard.com about his guests ...

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Hat Hut Records Celebrates 35th Anniversary with 65% Off Sale!

Source: All About Jazz
April 4, 2009

Dear Friends, Hat Hut Records turns 35 this year, and it is our hope to continue on our path for many years to come as there is always more “music for the future" which waits to be discovered and released.

To celebrate our entry into the 35th year, Jazz Loft will offer our biggest and best sale ever from April 9th to April 19th, 2009.

65% Off Anniversary Sale! Buy any 10 items from the Hat Hut back catalog ...

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Sounds of the Unexpected Release Their Debut Album

Source: All About Jazz
April 4, 2009

Sounds of the Unexpected are a jazz quintet from Norway that combine energetic live perfomances with a poignant sense of melody, mixing up a wide range of styles in the process; folk, balkan, ska, flamenco and more.

After two years of steady gigging in and around the Norwegian capital to enthusiastic crowds, including a residence at the Mogador Cafe in the Grunerlkka district of Oslo, the band are releasing their debut album. It was recorded live in the course of ...

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