Recording News

Ray Charles Concert from Fillmore East '70

Source: All About Jazz
September 4, 2008

April 18, 1970 -- Ray Charles concert includes: Introduction and Warm-Up, Running Out, I Want To Do (Everything For You), Chain of Fools, One Mint Julep, Ray Charles Intro and Instrumental, and The Bright Lights and You Girl. From his early blues and jazz combos to his R&B review-style big bands to his landmark country and soul recordings, few artists have had a greater impact on 20th century music than Ray Charles. Now an American cultural and musical icon, Charles' ...

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Pianist Ben Stolorow Releases Debut CD, "I'll Be Over Here"

Source: Entire Productions LLC
September 4, 2008

Bay Area jazz pianist Ben Stolorow (born Benjamin Alexander Stolorow, 1976) came to live in Berkeley, CA by way of New York, NY. As a young four year old he began his formal training at the Yamaha Music Program, and years later graduated from UC Berkeley. He also studied both classical and jazz piano in New York with several teachers and at the Manhattan School of Music. He is an active and highly sought after member of a thriving jazz ...

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Download Two Free MP3s by Guitarist Torben Waldorff

Source: All About Jazz
September 4, 2008

Download a free MP3 track from guitarist Torben Waldorff's latest Artist Share release Afterburn as well as a track from his previous release Brilliance, Live at the 55 Bar NYC.

Free MP3 Download Choro Dancado Torben Waldorff From Afterburn 05:50 Free MP3 Download Alice Torben Waldorff From Brilliance, Live at the 55 Bar NYC 08:38

About Torben Waldorff's Afterburn

Danish guitarist Torben ...

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Sonny Rollins 78th Birthday Celebration

Source: All About Jazz
September 4, 2008

Sonny Rollins, aka the Saxophone Colossus, turns 78 on Sunday, September 7. His website, sonnyrollins.com, is hosting a multimedia celebration that focuses on his fans, his web visitors, his greatest inspiration, Coleman Hawkins, and his extraordinary new recording, Road Shows, Vol. 1. Content available for viewing or download includes an animated transcription of The Everywhere Calypso, The Sonny Rollins Podcast: Sonny's Fans, Sonny's 1962 Letter to Coleman Hawkins for Download, excerpts from Sonny's new CD, Road Shows, Volume 1, Gary ...

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Guitarist Martin Taylor Meets His Match!

Source: All About Jazz
September 4, 2008

We all know that there are two sides to every story, but in the case of Martin Taylor's new video, both sides of the story bear a striking resemblance. The video (see below) to “Drop Me Off At Harlem," taken from his forthcoming album Double Standards features Martin performing a guitar duet with the only guitarist he could find that could match him in both style and texture... someone who could even wear the same shoes and glasses, and, who ...

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Spotlight: Latin Journey, Kraft/Landry/Messina

Source: The Latin Jazz Corner by Chip Boaz
September 4, 2008

Latin Journey Kraft/Landry/Messina Neu Klang A trio performance offers more than a chance to experience Latin Jazz in an intimate setting, it opens a door into each musicians artistic perspective. Each musicians instrument remains completely exposed throughout the performance, and every note makes a difference in the groups artistic progression. The choices that the musicians make during a performance push their colleagues into new directions, so these choices must carry artistic weight. Compositions become more than ...

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Little Feat Reaches Historic Heights in Chart Debut

Source: All About Jazz
September 3, 2008

Forty years into an iconic career that has produced dozens of timeless rock classics, legions of fans through continued touring and generations of admiring musical peers, Little Feat has come roaring back up the pop charts with the release of Little Feat & Friends: Join The Band which debuted this week on the Billboard Top 200 Chart at #81. It's a historic moment for the band as they've achieved their highest chart debut ever. Executive-produced by Jimmy Buffett, Join The ...

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Musicmasters Label Brings Unearthed "Satchmo" Recordings

Source: All About Jazz
September 3, 2008

Jazz Legend Louis Armstrong, “King of Swing" Benny Goodman and Others Get Digital Treatment Courtesy of Pact Fans of iconic jazz legend Louis Armstrong can now purchase newly discovered recordings from hundreds of digital retail stores courtesy of a new deal between Musical Heritage Society's MusicMasters label, a premier specialty label, and The Orchard, a global leader in digital music and entertainment. The pact gives The Orchard exclusive worldwide digital distribution and marketing rights to MusicMasters' extensive catalogue of essential ...

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