Recording News

iTunes Begins Variable Pricing April 7

Source: Michael Ricci
March 26, 2009

The online music store, under pressure from record labels, is abandoning its 99-cent-only strategy.

The world's largest music store, Apple's iTunes, plans to boost the price of many hit singles and selected classic tracks to $1.29 on April 7, breaking the psychological barrier of 99 cents in what could be the first big test of how much consumers are willing to pay to download individual songs.

Although the date for higher prices has not been publicly announced, Apple has been ...

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Black Bone Child to Tour in Support of Debut CD

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
March 26, 2009

Hailing from Austin, Texas, live music capitol of the world. Black Bone Child is a creation like no other. In a world of music hybrids, members Donny James and Kenneth M. are offering a new incite into the world of blending the old with the new.

Between an exciting fresh take on slide guitar and driving distorted bass lines, this energetic and rhythmically based rock is sure to keep the dance floors packed and listeners hanging on every note.

In ...

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Claudia Acuna Releases En Este Momento on April 7

Source: Special Ops Media
March 26, 2009

Decca Label Group and Marsalis Music present Claudia Acuña and her Marsalis Music debut CD En Este Momento on April 7th!

Chilean born songstress Claudia Acuña has delved deep into her soul and brought forth her most personal and creative album to date with En Este Momento (At This Moment) on Marsalis Music.

This inspired 10 song collection, produced by acclaimed saxophonist and label head Branford Marsalis, showcases Acuña’s unparalleled talent.

Fusing maximum emotion into both Spanish and English lyrics ...

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Jimmy Bennington Trio Another Friend; the Music of Herbie Nichols CD

Source: All About Jazz
March 26, 2009

Another Friend the music of Herbie Nichols. An adventurous live radio broadcast in the the classic piano trio format, with select compositions, original arrangements, and improvised explorations that offer a fresh glimpse into the rich legacy of Herbie Nichols and his magnificent music.

Personnel Jimmy Bennington (drummer/ bandleader) Michael Bisio (bassist) David Haney (pianist)

Tracks

1. Old 52nd St. Rag 2. Another Friend 3. Ina 4. Prancin' Pretty ...

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O' Place Jazz Newsletter Review of Maria Katindig-Dykes' "No More Blues"

Source: All About Jazz
March 25, 2009

Maria Katindig-Dykes No More Blues 3 out of 4 stars O's Notes: Maria has an amazing story that starts in the Philippines where she was born into a musical family. She started singing as a teenager an eventually moved to Honolulu where she met pianist Jimmie Dykes. They formed a life partnership and a jazz-pop band that became popular in Clubs in the Pacific. Eventually they moved to Jimmie's hometown of Riverside, CA where they became ...

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Margo Reymundo Releases Pop & Jazz Hybrid CD "My Hearts Desire"

Source: Miles High Productions
March 25, 2009

Los Angeles, CA-March 23, 2009---Margo Reymundo had a dream to release a collection of songs that would abundantly reflect who she was. With references to legendary figures such as Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn being made, any astute music listener can envision what Margo presents on her new recording. With the release of My Hearts Desire the promising diva decided to give her music a name because of the vast influences such as jazz, Brazilian, Latin, and pop. The music ...

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Halie Loren Revels in Her Jazzier Side and Releases They Oughta Write a Song CD

Source: All About Jazz
March 25, 2009

Halie Loren grew up on an island in Southeast Alaska and was outside of much what popular culture offered during her formative years. That did not stop the young music lover from soaking in all the vibes from legendary performers such as Etta James, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, and Patsy Cline. At age 13, she then plugged into the sounds of Sarah McLachlan, Jewel, The Cranberries, Annie Lennox and many others, which began her journey to finding her own ...

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Resonance Records Proudly Introduces Jermaine Landsberger

Source: DL Media
March 25, 2009

Jermaine Landsberger Europe's Acclaimed Hammond B-3 Organist with his Debut North American Album Gettin' Blazed

Featuring an All-Star Supporting Cast Including Pat Martino, Andreas berg, Gary Meek, James Genus, Kuno Schmid, and Harvey Mason

Throughout the years I've had the blessing, and the pleasure, to interact with some of the greatest players of the Hammond B-3-amazing people! As always, in the evolution of any instrument, there's only a handful who are really innovative. This guy's one of them. Jermaine Landsberger ...

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