Recording News

Pohjola, Zenon, Monder, Huergo Release Still Alive on BlueMusicGroup.com

Source: All About Jazz
March 11, 2009

MikaSonik, the eclectic jazz-fusion quintet led by New York-based Finnish pianist and composer Mika Pohjola, released its aptly titled studio album, Landmark, in 2002. Featuring a first rate lineup with Miguel Zenon on saxophone, Ben Monder on guitar, Fernando Huergo on bass and Roberto Dani on drums, Still Alive is in contrary a one-night unedited live recording. It documents the talents of each musician, but moreover it highlights the incredible stability and rapport of the group as a whole. This ...

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New CD: Jerry Johansson Octet - Circles and Changes

Source: All About Jazz
March 10, 2009

Shortly after his highly acclaimed and warmly praised cd release Book of dreams (Kning Disk KD058), composer, and for this new release, guitar player, Jerry Johansson comes up with a surprise in his sleeve; a brand new composition for guitar and jazz octet.

Composed, played, executed and produced by Jerry Johansson himself and, for this occasion, his octet; a fine ensemble consisting of eight legendary Swedish jazz men!

After having explored Indian-Swedish themes and states with his sitar and a ...

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The Night Falls Fast - The Debut Release from Andy Fleet

Source: All About Jazz
March 10, 2009

Andy had his life turned upside down when his son died shortly after birth. He explains: My life falls into two distinct parts before James, and after James. Life was straightforward easy even - until I hit a brick wall at huge speed when we lost our baby boy a few years back. It was living hell but an amazing thing happened - I suddenly started writing my best material ever - more honest. I dedicate this album to James. ...

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Northern Star People Album Release

Source: All About Jazz
March 10, 2009

View from the Pocket the new album from Northern Star People (ASC CD 110)inspired by the improvisational genius of snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan is out now.

Dazzling, and intelligent collage of acoustic improvisation and ambient electronics. Evening Standard

Sunnier, funnier 4 stars The Guardian

Exhilarating album full of surprises... improvisational genius.....warmly recommended. vortexjazz.co.uk

Gee is a compelling pianist... (his) incisive improvisatory style is capable of packing a wealth of rhythmic and harmonic ideas into ...

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David Serby Readies 'Honky Tonk & Vine,' Discovers Biological Father Was a Honky-Tonker Too

Source: conqueroo
March 10, 2009

May 11 release already predicted to be “One of the Best Albums of 2009” by LA CityBeat

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — It has been a big couple of years for David Serby, both professionally and personally. The hard-working Southern California country artist opened the hugely popular Stagecoach Music Festival, received a front page profile in the Los Angeles Times, shared stages with Nashville stars like Tracy Lawrence and Americana heroes like Jim Lauderdale, and met his biological father for the ...

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The Rippingtons Release Modern Art

Source: On Target Media Group
March 10, 2009

The new album from The Rippingtons, Modern Art is out today (3.10) on Peak Records (Concord Music Group).

The Rippingtons’ 18th release features an explosive lineup lead by founder Russ Freeman with special guests including smooth Jazz trumpet icon Rick Braun, Dave Karasony, Bill Heller, as well as new bassist Rico Belled and special guest, returning saxophonist Jeff Kashiwa.

Modern Art breaks new stylistic ground, incorporating exotic world music elements on the sensuously romantic, acoustic guitar driven “Paris Groove” and ...

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Melody Gardot to Release "My One and Only Thrill" on April 28

Source: Muse Media
March 9, 2009

With her debut album Worrisome Heart, Melody Gardot displayed her instinctive gift for transforming the traditions of jazz and blues with her personal kiss of life.

But even her most ardent admirers will be amazed at the giant creative leap forward she has taken with the follow-up, My One And Only Thrill.

Mixing Latin rhythms, finger-snapping blues and deep, smoldering torch songs, it’s an album that seems to have been shaped from several lifetimes of love, loss and longing. Though ...

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You, You CD out Now...

Source: All About Jazz
March 9, 2009

You, You is the brilliant debut album from jazz rockers The Alcohotlicks.

The trio’s anarchic live energy is beautifully captured on this long player and the boys are at their devastating best. You, You is a tea ceremony inside a military tank, the product of a furious drunken two-day session at the legendary ‘Paradise Recorders’ studios.

The 10 tracks span the divide between muscular firepower and precise, meditative beauty. The unconventional two-guitar/drum line up provides ideal space for Mannell’s powerhouse ...

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