Recording News

Cuban Diva Looks Back on 60 Years

Source: All About Jazz
September 26, 2008

From her days as a pioneer of Cuban jazz music in the 1940s to her legendary appearances with the Buena Vista Social Club in the late 1990s and her following artistic revival, singer Omara Portuondo has good reason to celebrate. And this is what the 77-year-old Cuban diva has done with her new album, Gracias, which was officially released yesterday. Portuondo visits Taipei International Convention Center tomorrow as part of a tour of Asia and Europe. “At this time, I ...

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Giada Valenti to Release and I Love You so on October 7

Source: Impress Media - Jennifer Niederhoffer
September 26, 2008

Vocalist showcases her sophisticated sound with new recording On Tuesday, October 7, 2008, Giada Valenti will release And I Love You So, a brand-new recording from Perla Entertainment. With this new CD, the Italian singer and songwriter plans to bring her sophisticated music and European style to fans worldwide.

Giada Valenti’s sound is a contemporary blend of adult pop with jazz influences – imagine a female version of Michael Buble with a taste of Italia. Recognized for her special voice ...

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Putumayo World Music Releases "Women of Jazz"

Source: Press Dept
September 26, 2008

Putumayo Presents “Women of Jazz" Release Date: October 28, 2008 (Release dates vary by country) Putumayo celebrates the rich tradition of women in jazz with a collection of extraordinary female vocalists including Cassandra Wilson, Melody Gardot, Madeleine Peyroux, Stacey Kent and more Putumayo's latest release, Women of Jazz, showcases the originality and artistry of 10 exceptional female vocalists from North America. This collection offers extraordinary artists from several eras legends who have inspired today's generation, stars of the ...

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Download Michael Moore's "Slacker Uprising" for Free

Source: JamBase
September 26, 2008

Download Michael Moore's “Slacker Uprising" For Free

Michael Moore has decided to make his new film, “Slacker Uprising," available for free to everyone in the United States and Canada. Just go to slackeruprising.com and sign up! This is the first time ever that a major feature-length film is debuting as a free download on the internet - legally. Moore has stated he is doing this for two reasons:

1. Next year it will be 20 years since his first film, ...

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Terry Silverlight's New CD, "Diamond in the Riff"

Source: All About Jazz
September 26, 2008

Showcasing his drumming and original compositions, Terry Silverlight re-unites with pianist/composer/jazz-fusion pioneer Barry Miles, bassist extraordinaire Will Lee, and David Mann, Aaron Heick, Glenn Alexander, Tabitha Fair, Lew Soloff, Bob Malach, Larry Farrell, Allan Molnar. Don't miss this long awaited Terry Silverlight Band performance celebrating the CD's release! Joining Terry will be pianist/composer/jazz-fusion pioneer Barry Miles, bassist extraordinaire Will Lee, saxophone giants David Mann and Aaron Heick, guitarist Glenn Alexander, and vocalist Tabitha Fair. November 12, 2008 One ...

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Jenny Scheinman: Unfurling One's Wings

Source: JamBase
September 25, 2008

By: Dennis Cook

Jenny Scheinman by Michael Wilson It's hard not to fall in love with Jenny Scheinman. The violinist's raw talent, boundless creativity and ability to dovetail with a startling range of musicians and styles marks her as a singular talent. But there's an X-factor to Scheinman's appeal, a wondrous undercurrent that reminds one why music matters, why it stirs us to tears and laughter, why we hold it close to our chest and let it whisper in long ...

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Reflections Upon an Influential Education: 10 Albums from Irakere Alumni

Source: The Latin Jazz Corner by Chip Boaz
September 25, 2008

Influential bands that exist over a long time period provide more than just great entertainment; they often serve as schools for the musicians that constitute the group. A group with strong staying power almost always has a foundation built on the great musicianship of its core members. The lessons that these musicians share with each other, and the power of their common experiences help them grow over time. Any band that continues performing over the course of several decades will ...

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Keller Williams w/ Moseley, Droll and Sipe:live

Source: JamBase
September 25, 2008

By: Bill Clifford

If you're a regular JamBase visitor, then it's probable you're familiar with Keller Williams the musician, as apposed to the real estate company. For more than fifteen years Williams has toured the U.S. and internationally as a solo artist, with infrequent “side projects" spotted throughout. His most recent group effort found music's mad scientist working with his “dream band," three musicians and friends, each with connections to the improvisational music scene; bassist Keith Moseley (String Cheese Incident), ...

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