Recording News

Jamie Cullum Record with Telefunken

Source: All About Jazz
July 2, 2008

The new album by British artist Jamie Cullum, produced by Greg Wells, utilizes a pair of Telefunken | USA Ela M 250E mics, faithful reproductions of the classic microphone originally marketed in 1959. “This new microphone has all the warmth, the body, and the depth of the original, “ remarks Greg Wells. “But the detail and the resolution of the high end has some extra quality that is especially appealing. They figured out a way to have it all, but ...

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New Jerry Tachoir Group CD

Source: All About Jazz
July 2, 2008

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David Karsten Daniels:fear of Flying

Source: All About Jazz
July 2, 2008

By: Jake Krolick

David Karsten Daniels's Fear of Flying (Fat Cat) will make you a devoted follower before you even finish your first listen. Daniels is Seattle-by-way-of North Carolina's answer to the age old question of love and death. This album deals with the simple fact that we all grow old. Daniels's voice is a tender vessel that carries the joy and sorrow accompanied with life. It's refreshing to discover an album that removes music from traditional recording spaces and ...

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Nick Longo - This is - CD Just Released

Source: All About Jazz
July 2, 2008

Nick Longo (sax and vocals) has just released his debut CD. It is entitled This Is and it is all original music written by him except for one cut written by his father John “Pops" Longo. Nick did all the arranging and produced the CD himself. He describes himself as high-energy jazz meets R&B. When you get the CD, pay close attention because it is very entertaining. There are a lot of little surprises that will pass you by when ...

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Stax Records to Release Long Awaited "Moon Ride," the Debut Album from Legendary Songwriter Leon Ware

Source: All About Jazz
July 2, 2008

THE TWELVE-SONG COLLECTION HITS STORES ON AUGUST 12, 2008 Stax Records is proud to announce the release of Moon Ride, the debut album from legendary songwriter, producer and vocalist, Leon Ware. A music maker for four decades, Leon's list of impressive credits includes classic recordings by Quincy Jones, Minnie Riperton, Michael Jackson, Maxwell, Average White Band and of course, the late Marvin Gaye (whose Ware-written and produced “I Want You" LP remains a seminal Motown album). The hypnotically evocative “Loceans" ...

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Steve Allee's Versatility Shines on "Dragonfly"

Source: Michael Bloom Media Relations
July 2, 2008

The Steve Allee Trio Dragonfly Owl Studios July 22 Release date Mention Indianapolis, and chances are good that eight out of ten people will associate the central Indiana city with motor sports, or sports in general (lest we forget about the Indianapolis Colts or Indiana Pacers). For an ardent, longtime jazz fan, Indy brings to mind some of the mighty-talented musicians who were raised and cut their musical teeth there, including brothers Wes, Buddy ...

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Four Free MP3 Downloads from Resonance Records: Gene Harris, Andreas Oberg, John Beasley, and Mike Garson

Source: All About Jazz
July 1, 2008

Four free MP3s from the first set of Resonance Records album releases. Includes tracks from Gene Harris' Live in London, Andreas Oberg's My Favorite Guitars, John Beasley's Letter to Herbie, and Mike Garson's Conversations with My Family.

Blue Monk Gene Harris From Live in London 11:19 4AM John Beasley From Letter to Herbie 5:52 The Trick Bag Andreas Oberg From My Favorite Guitars

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Cellist Joan Jeanrenaud Unveils Her New CD, Strange Toys

Source: Michael Bloom Media Relations
July 1, 2008

Joan Jeanrenaud Unveils Strange Toys, Her First Album Of Original Compositions World-renowned cellist and Kronos Quartet pioneer extends contemporary classical sounds with unusual instruments, loops, electronic beats, and special guests Talking House Records announces the release of Joan Jeanrenaud's Strange Toys. Lauded throughout the experimental and avant-garde world for her “incredible cello technique" (Annie Gosfield) and as “the queen of all us cellists" (Wendy Sutter), for her previous solo album Metamorphosis, and for her 20-year body of work with Kronos ...

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