Recording News

Ziggy Marley Embraces 'Family' Ties

Source: Billboard Magazine
February 18, 2009

Ziggy Marley has drafted his siblings, daughter and some superstars to assist on his first children's album, “Family Time," due May 5 from Tuff Gong. Produced by Don Was, the project finds Marley surrounded by his mother Rita, sister Cedella and daughter Judah, as well as Paul Simon, Jack Johnson, Willie Nelson, Toots Hibberts, Elizabeth Mitchell and Laurie Berkner. In addition, Jamie Lee Curtis narrates two stories. Marley has previously appeared on such children's shows as “Dora the Explorer" and ...

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The Rippingtons to Release New Album on Peak Records

Source: On Target Media Group
February 18, 2009

Smooth Jazz pioneers The Rippingtons will release their latest album, Modern Art, on March 10th via 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. The Rippingtons, whose first lineup included future contemporary Jazz superstars Dave Koz, Kenny G and David Benoit, dominated the instrumental and urban Jazz landscape from the late 80s on with their often exotically titled hit recordings, ...

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Mark Winkler "Gets It Right" on Ninth Release

Source: All About Jazz
February 18, 2009

With the release of Till I Get It Right, Mark Winkler's ninth release and his first on FreeHam Records, jazz critics are already raving about the veterans latest creation.

Jonathan Widran of Jazziz writes, “Always sly and cool, yet passionate as a vocalist, his wonderfully compelling, distinctively vivid lyrics tell tales that are clever and witty one minute, lovelorn and heartbreaking the next." Christopher Loudon of Jazz Times says, “There isn't anything fake about Mark Winkler. ...

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Catalino Curet Alonso Master of Tropical Music

Source: Michael Ricci
February 18, 2009

He never did give up that day job, laboring in the Postal Service in Puerto Rico for more than 30 years, mainly as a clerk. But in the recording studio the biggest names in salsa.

From Willie Coln and Hector Lavoe to Celia Cruz and La Lupe, all deferred to Catalino Curet Alonso, the man — known to all as Tite (pronounced “TEE-tay”) — who seemed to be able to write hits for them at will.

Estate of Tite Curet, ...

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William Fitzsimmons Signs to Mercer Street

Source: Seth Cohen PR
February 18, 2009

An Indie Troubadour and His Near Masterpiece Find a Home, as Fitzsimmons Signs With Mercer Street Records

iTunes' #1 Folk Album of the Year to Get Brick and Mortar Release on April 7th; U.S. Tour is Set “A Stunning Record" “Magical, Memorable"

Indie troubadour William Fitzsimmons first studio CD, The Sparrow And The Crow, will be released April 7th by leading independent label Downtown Records newly launched imprint, Mercer Street.

Fitzsimmons has a haunting sound that evokes references to Iron ...

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JazzLoft.com Daily Arrivals

Source: Jazz Loft Publicity
February 18, 2009

Headphones Portable Headphone Amplifier (Headbanger) Catalog: Other Genres Price: $84.95 Alan Wilkinson / John Edwards / Steve Noble Live At Cafe Oto (Bo Weavil) Price: $16.95 Listen Now Toshi Ichiyanagi Obscure Tape Music of Japan, Vol. 9: Drip Music (Omega Point Archive Japan) Catalog: New Music Price: $15.95 Experimental Music of Japan, Vol. 1 (Omega Point Archive Japan) Catalog: New Music ...

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Download Luca Luciano's Music!

Source: Chang Management
February 17, 2009

" >Luca Luciano</b> is very much appreciated in the UK and overseas for his unique style and the quality of his compositions (“Masterful Clarinet" by Musician Magazine) and this latest project keeps faith to his uncompromised and sometimes controversial approach to jazz and the will to experiment and promote contemporary music.

Luciano strongly believes in the “internet revolution" and the chance it gives to independent artists. His latest recordings Clarinet", in fact, are available to the public in limited edtion ...

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New Garrison Fewell and Ayn Inserto CDs on Creative Nation Music

Source: Improvised Communications
February 17, 2009

Boston’s Creative Nation Music is proud to announce the February 17th release of its two latest recordings, guitarist/composer Garrison Fewell’s Variable Density Sound Orchestra (CNM 014) and The Ayn Inserto Jazz Orchestra’s Muse (CNM 015).

Fewell’s second release for the label, following 2008’s The Lady of Khartoum (CNM 010), Variable Density Sound Orchestra is the self-titled debut of his newest working ensemble. The group features Eric Hofbauer (guitars and percussion), Roy Campbell (trumpet, flugelhorn, flute and percussion), Achille Succi (bass ...

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