Recording News

Clifton Anderson: Decade

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
January 28, 2009

I have a weakness for the trombone. To me, it's the vocalist of the brass section. Trombonists Benny Powell and Eddie Bert said as much when I interviewed them, and it's no wonder that Frank Sinatra learned as much as he did about singing from Tommy Dorsey. Same goes for vocalist David Allyn during his time with Jack Teagarden. More than any other instrument (except perhaps the French horn), you can hear the human voice expressed through the trombone's bell. ...

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"Keepnews Collection" is Kaput

Source: Night Lights Classic Jazz
January 28, 2009

Concord engineer Joe Tarantino reportedly says that the label's “Keepnews Collection" reissue series is being cancelled, due to poor sales. The series featured new editions of classic jazz albums such as Sonny Rollins' Freedom Suite, Wes Montgomery's Incredible Jazz Guitar, and Thelonious Monk's Brilliant Corners, all remastered by Tarantino, with updated liner notes by longtime, legendary jazz producer Orrin Keepnews. I've picked up only a couple of the titles--George Russell's Ezz-thetics (comes with extra tracks, plus it's one of the ...

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Danny Green Debuts CD, "With You in Mind" as #1 Most Added on Jazz Week

Source: Sound Visions Media
January 28, 2009

San Diego, CA - Danny Green's debut CD, With You In Mind" seems to be getting quite the attention for this new pianist sprouting up in the jazz world. The CD was released on January 20th and besides his superb reviews Danny's radio debut Charted at #18 on his first week along with #1 most added to play lists. Danny is thrilled to be a part of the Pacific Coast Jazz label artists roster because of their genuine love of ...

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Peter Cincotti Releases New Album

Source: On Target Media Group
January 27, 2009

Singer-songwriter-pianist Peter Cincotti released East Of Angel Town this week via Warner Bros. East Of Angel Town marks 25-year-old Cincotti’s first work of all original material, and explores musical styles that blend pop, rock, blues, funk and jazz. Cincotti’s percussive piano playing and rich vocals infuse each song with a startling energy. The realization of East Of Angel Town began when Cincotti teamed up with noted producer and 14-time Grammy winner David ...

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A "Midwinter Nights Dream" Come True for Mary Talbot Fee

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions
January 27, 2009

Jazz singers debut album, scheduled for release March 3rd, is an inspired feast of standards, international songs and contemporary tunes A love affair with jazz that began at the tender age of 6, chanteuse Mary Talbot Fee will realize a life-long dream when her debut album, Midwinter Nights Dream, is released March 3rd on Sketchin Records. Rob & Amber Whitlock produced the generous fifteen-song collection of jazz standards, international songs and contemporary compositions anchored by Talbot Fees sophisticated, swoon-inducing voice ...

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"Just a Little Taste," the Debut CD from Denver-Based Trumpeter/Educator Al Hood, Due February 17

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
January 27, 2009

A masterful trumpeter with a wide range of experience in the jazz, classical, and academic arenas, Al Hood has previously recorded and/or performed with the Phil Collins Big Band, Curtis Fuller, and orchestras led by Ray Charles, Arturo Sandoval, and Richie Cole. He's a longtime member of the eclectic, classically oriented Denver Brass as well as its offshoot Aries Brass Quintet. And since 1999 he's been a full-time tenured Associate Professor of Trumpet at the University of Denver's Lamont School ...

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Nonesuch Records Upcoming Releases, January- April 2009

Source: All About Jazz
January 27, 2009

January 13 – Rokia Traore: Tchamanchte is the follow--up to Traor's award winning and critically acclaimed 2003 breakthrough Bowmboi. Tchamanchte stems from a simple inspiration—the sound of an old Gretsch guitar—and employs a traditional pop rhythm section. Traor composed all the songs on Tchamantche, with the exception of the Billie Holiday classic “The Man I Love," a song she first sang in a duet with Dianne Reeves during the Billie and Me tour in 2005. Known for her outspoken lyrics, ...

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Early Genesis Returns to Vinyl

Source: All About Jazz
January 27, 2009

Rhino Presents Boxed Set Containing 180-Gram, Audiophile Vinyl Versions of Five Acclaimed Genesis Albums Recorded Between 1970-1975 with Singer Peter Gabriel

Five-Album Boxed Set Will Be Available April 14 from Rhino

LOS ANGELES — After upgrading the Genesis catalog of studio albums with a trio of comprehensive boxed sets, Rhino brings the band’s early years back to their vinyl origins with GENESIS 1970-1975, a boxed set that contains five albums with lead singer Peter Gabriel. The collection, on ...

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