Recording News

Mike Clark:Blueprints of Jazz Vol. 1

Source: JamBase
March 18, 2009

By: Trevor Pour

Sometimes writers find a much easier task in defining an artist through their accomplishments in lieu of their qualifications. Such is the case of Mike Clark, a drummer whose rise to international acclaim occurred during his era with Herbie Hancock and The Headhunters, thus cementing their mention in the first lines of every article written about him since. Now that I've gotten my journalistic duties out of the way, I would like to move away from Clark's ...

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Mos Def: New Album

Source: JamBase
March 18, 2009

Mos Def The Ecstatic Due June 9

Mos Def Mos Def has announced the release of his highly-anticipated new album, The Ecstatic (Downtown Records) on June 9.

Several new tracks from The Ecstatic, including “Life In Marvelous Times" and “Quiet Dog Bite Hard" can be heard now via Mos Def's MySpace page. These debut tracks are also available now via download on RCRD LBL and on iTunes.

The album's release coincides with the 10 year anniversary of his seminal debut ...

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Grateful Dead Release to Terrapin: Hartford 5/28/77

Source: JamBase
March 18, 2009

To Terrapin: Hartford, May 28, 1977 to be released April 7, 2009

Whether or not the fabled spring tour of 1977 was, as many Dead Heads believe, the strongest Grateful Dead tour ever, it was unquestionably a magical time stuffed-to-overflowing with amazing shows. Say the word “Cornell" to any hardcore Head and it means one thing the 5/8/77 show at Barton Hall on the august school's campus. But there were numerous other stops on the tour that produced monster shows, ...

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MMW: Radiolarians II

Source: JamBase
March 18, 2009

MEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD RELEASE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF THE RADIOLARIAN SERIES ON APRIL 14

MMW Restlessly inventive improvising trio Medeski Martin & Wood are set to release the second installment of The Radiolarian Series on April 14, 2009. Recorded last summer, Radiolarians II demonstrates MMW's bold and wild side. Strong rock riffs and hooks butt up against noise, and classic jazz seamlessly. The jazz tunes on this record feel fresh, yet familiar.

The Radiolarian Series named after a type of ...

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Rusted Root: Album/Charity

Source: JamBase
March 18, 2009

Legendary Jam Band Rusted Root Releases Album Early For Charity

Rusted Root In an effort to raise awareness and support for their favorite hometown charity, Rusted Root announced today the early release of their new album, Stereo Rodeo, as part of Amie Street's Download To Make A Difference campaign.

The band, known for their high-energy, all-night live performances, is also making the single “Dance In The Middle" available to download for free HERE.

For one week only, Amie Street will ...

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Chopteeth:Afrofunk Big Band

Source: JamBase
March 18, 2009

By: Scott Caffrey

While historical credit will go to Brooklyn's Antibalas as the first American blazers of Afrobeat, the Chocolate City's Chopteeth will be known as the ones who took it to the nth degree. With pedigree chops and a legitimate bandleader well-versed in the Dark Continent's history of groove, Afrofunk Big Band (Grisgris Discs) is the bomb. And I don't use phrases like that.

Bassist Robert Fox was a Washington, D.C. labor organizer who, after losing a friend, got ...

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Rhett Miller: Solo Album

Source: JamBase
March 18, 2009

RHETT MILLER OF OLD 97's TO RELEASE SELF-TITLED SOLO ALBUM ON SHOUT! FACTORY RECORDS IN STORES JUNE 9 National Summer Tour To Follow

Rhett Miller Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter and Old 97's front man Rhett Miller will release a collection of new songs on June 9, his fourth solo album and the first on Shout! Factory. The self-titled album will thrill fans with an up-close and personal journey through Miller's dark heart and complicated mind - all ...

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Dave Stapleton Quintet Invites Fans to Get Involved in the Production of Their New CD

Source: All About Jazz
March 18, 2009

Dave Stapleton Quintet gives fans a unique opportunity to be involved in their highly anticipated third album When Dave Stapleton and Tim Dickeson set up Edition Records in 2008, they could hardly have hoped for a better start. In tough economic times, this ambitious label has gone from strength to strength. The label’s success has come from a positive response to its ethos of quality and integrity. Everything about an EDITION RECORD – from the music and production to the ...

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