Recording News

New Orleans Guitar Legend Jimmy Robinson Solo CD

Source: All About Jazz
June 27, 2008

New Orleans guitarist Jimmy Robinson has released his first solo recording. The cd is titled “Vibrating Strings" and features Jimmy on acoustic guitars and vocals. Of the 18 cuts, 16 are original compositions, and there is a reworking of Jimi Hendrix' “The Wind Cries Mary" featuring the Bonerama Horns and an instrumental version of Led zeppelin's “Kashmir". Along with Bonerama, other guest appearances from Theresa Andersson on violin and vocals, and Susan Cowsill on vocals.

Jimmy Robinson is known for ...

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'Passing Strange' CD Party July 13th at Joe's Pub

Source: Seth Cohen PR
June 27, 2008

'Passing Strange' CD Release Party Confirmed for July 13th at Joe's Pub, Featuring Live Performances by Stew, Heidi Rodewald, and Members of the Cast and Band Brick & Mortar Release of Original Cast Album is July 15th Stew, Heidi Rodewald and members of the cast and band of the Tony Award-winning 'PASSING STRANGE' will celebrate the release of their Original Cast Album with a July 13th, late-night (11:30pm) concert at Joe's Pub in New York City. Brick & Mortar release ...

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Focusing the Spotlight: Looking Into Andy Nevala's Work

Source: The Latin Jazz Corner by Chip Boaz
June 26, 2008

Our current spotlight artist Andy Nevala brings a vast amount of education, experience, and originality to his current release Alone Together. Nevala has spent years honing his craft in educational settings; currently hes completing a Doctorate in Jazz Studies. You can hear how Nevala has taken advantage of the opportunities afforded by collegiate jazz education; he displays an in-depth knowledge of styles, history, and improvisation. His performance experience solidifies the real world application of this knowledge; hes been around the ...

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Sergio Mendes New CD Encanto Available Now

Source: Special Ops Media
June 25, 2008

Concord Records presents Sergio Mendes' Encanto, in stores now, the follow up record to 2006's Timeless. “Funky Bahia" Video Stream on YouTube. “Funky Bahia" Audio Stream.

On June 10th, 2008, Concord Records and Starbucks Entertainment will release Encanto (Enchantment), the newest record from the legendary Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes. Encanto is the follow-up to 2006's highly acclaimed collaboration with will.i.am called Timeless. On Encanto, Sergio takes us even deeper into Brazil recording all the basic tracks in Rio and Bahia, ...

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'The Very Best of Little Richard' Nails the Specialty Records Years

Source: conqueroo
June 25, 2008

25-song compilation contains all the hits along with two previously unissued tracks and liner notes by Billy Vera

When Little Richard recorded “Tutti Frutti" in 1955 at Cosimo's Studio in New Orleans with A&R man Bumps Blackwell, rock 'n' roll was taken to a thrilling new level. The pounding piano, the high voice and trills, and the sexually suggestive lyrics catapulted the former Richard Penniman to the top of the charts and to legendary status.

On July 29, Specialty Records ...

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Syncopation Releases New CD; Scullers Jazz Club Appearance

Source: Sue Auclair Promotions
June 25, 2008

SYNCOPATION RELEASES NEW CD

SPECIAL CD RELEASE CONCERT SCHEDULED AT SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 AT 8 PM The electrifying Boston-based vocal jazz quartet Syncopation featuring soprano Aubrey Logan (who also doubles on trombone), alto Christine Fawson (who doubles on trumpet), tenor David Thorne Scott and bass Tsunenori “Lee" Abe (who also is the group's arranger/composer) has just released their new CD, WONDERFUL YOU - their first U.S. recording in six years. Syncopation will also perform at ...

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Introducing Pianist Stanley Sagov & the Remembering the Future Jazz Band

Source: Sue Auclair Promotions
June 25, 2008

STANLEY SAGOV & THE REMEMBERING THE FUTURE JAZZ BAND RELEASE NEW CD Looking Forward To Remembering The Future SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB APPEARANCE OCTOBER 14 STANLEY SAGOV & The Remembering The Future Jazz Band is a bunch of grizzled jazz veterans who never really grew up, still love to play the music and want to share that experience in the moment of creation! This great jazz group will appear at Scullers Jazz Club in the DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel ...

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Listen Here to Hucknall "Tribute to Bobby" (Blue Bland)

Source: 1888 Media
June 24, 2008

Early press raves are in for Mick Hucknall's TRIBUTE TO BOBBY: “Hucknall's covers have a fabulously fresh perspective." --Seattle PI “In 'Tribute to Bobby,' Bland's music blooms fresh in Hucknall's knowing hands." --SF Chronicle “Tribute to Bobby" isn't some clich blues or soul salute, but instead a modern pop album that draws effortlessly from all those sources." --NY Daily News

One of the most distinctive vocalists in Britain tips his hat to one of the greatest from the American South ...

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