Recording News

More on Erin Bode's New Christmas CD

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
November 2, 2008

As promised, we've got a few more details on Erin Bode's new Christmas-themed CD A Cold December Night, as relayed from Ms. Bode via Jazz St. Louis' Bob Bennett to StLJN.The CD (cover art at left) is an independent release by Bode and her bandmates, and not a part of any deal with the Native Language label, which put out Bode's CD The Little Garden earlier this year. All the music on A Cold December Night is performed ...

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New York Electric Piano Releases King Mystery

Source: GoMedia PR
November 2, 2008

Adds Vocal and Acoustic Piano to Their Distinctive Sound New York Electric Piano forges new ground with King Mystery, just released on New York Electric Piano’s own label, Buffalo Puppy Records. King Mystery, the band’s fourth album,builds on the original acoustic trio (pianist Pat Daugherty, bassist Tim Givens, and drummer Aaron Comess) with the addition of new members, keyboardist Leon Gruenbaum, sax and flute player Till Bebler and singer Deanna Kirk, adding vocals and acoustic piano to the band’s original ...

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Sista O and D'Vine Praize Prove Their Faith with "Meditation"

Source: Miles High Productions
November 2, 2008

Sacramento, CA Melding classic traditions with pop sensibility, Sista O and D'Vine Praize find salvation through music with their debut release Meditation. The album deftly mixes jazz, soul, and gospel to convey hopeful messages of faith and worship, succeeding musically while staying true to the word of God.

Inspired directly by scripture and the teachings of Jesus, Meditation is at once both soulful and uplifting, with Sista O and supporting players DVine Praize pouring their spiritual ...

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Jazz Singer, Janet Planet, to Record Album Celebrating America

Source: Allen/James Design
November 1, 2008

Jazz singer, Janet Planet, prepares to record a collection of songs that celebrates the sites, cities, and landscape across the United States. Her forthcoming concept album, Of Thee I Sing reminds us of the industrious spirit and natural beauty that made our country great.

The song selection takes the listener on a journey - through the quaint little villages of Cape Cod to the canyons of Wyoming; New York to New Orleans; copper mining in Arizona, whiskey distillation in Kentucky, ...

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Science Faxtion:Living on Another Frequency

Source: JamBase
October 31, 2008

By: Trevor Pour

Have you ever been listening to your favorite funk album and thought, “This is good, but it would be even better with some futuristic heavy metal blistering guitar riffs?" I hadn't either, but apparently there's a niche market. On Science Faxtion debut album, Living on Another Frequency (released October 28 on Mascot), producers Greg Hampton and Bootsy Collins take us on what they describe as a “space-age metalloid funk" trip. Featuring a host of talented and established ...

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The New Mastersounds:Plug and Play

Source: JamBase
October 31, 2008

By: Dennis Cook

Pass the peas and gimme some more! This is the kinda together yet deliciously loose (largely) instrument soul-jazz that turns a DJ's fingers black and sends him driving around the countryside to search backwater vinyl depots and rummage sales. But, this is a livin', breathin' today band, making this funky sound in real time and without the stink of nostalgia or homage. Plug & Play (One Note Records) shows The New Mastersounds, joined by powerhouse singer Dionne ...

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Ghostly Jazz and Popular Song for Halloween, Part 1

Source: Night Lights Classic Jazz
October 31, 2008

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Ghostly Jazz and Popular Song for Halloween, Part 2

Source: Night Lights Classic Jazz
October 31, 2008

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