Recording News

Cushma, Cides, Alexander: Not Different but Not the Same

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
June 19, 2008

Argentina/USA - Would you like to see something different? Or at least, something that is not the same? CCA is what you are looking for. The meeting of three artists (Cushma, Cides, Alexander) presents an album full of good surprises and of exquisite bouquet - from the first moment, we find impressive graphic art. It is a kind of box or carton that presents a “freak circus show." On having opened it, we find what might be a modern painting ...

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The Passion, the UK's Leading Jazz Vocal Supergroup Release Debut Album After Ten Years!

Source: All About Jazz
June 19, 2008

Although recorded in 2002 and achieving a cult following among vocal fans, “One Good Reason", the debut album by jazz supergroup The Passion receives its official commercial release on July 21st 2008 on Q Note Records (Distributed by Universal Music). The album, which features the vocal talent of three of Britain's finest singers, Jacqui Dankworth, Liane Carroll and Sara Colman - with Liane also playing piano - has only ever been available at concerts and has become a classic British ...

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Dubliners David MacKenzie & pianist Josh Johnston Release "Home"

Source: All About Jazz
June 19, 2008

On 19th June 2008, independent label Shandon Records release the second CD by the Dublin, Ireland pairing of violinist David MacKenzie & pianist Josh Johnston. They take the swing jazz of Stephan Grappelli as their starting point but add elements of blues and Latin jazz to create a refreshing mix of original compositions, thirteen of which make up this album. The new CD Notes Home is an advance from their previous CD (A Minor Happiness - 2004). It was recorded ...

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Mosaic New-Release Info Now up for Dave Liebman, Helen Merrill, More

Source: Night Lights Classic Jazz
June 19, 2008

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Cyro Baptista:banquet of the Spirits

Source: All About Jazz
June 19, 2008

By: Dennis Cook

A gyroscope of delighted, percussive fracture, Cyro Baptista's newest offering, Banquet of the Spirits (Tzadik), whistles and thumps and generally trundles with twisted smarts, a cumulative treat that brick builds a solid, fully unique “thing" befitting of the hyper gifted percussionist/visionary. A fixture of NYC's downtown jazz scene and Trey Anastasio alumni as well as a powerful hired gun for Sting and Paul Simon, Baptista reaches full maturity as a solo artist on Banquet. The most “Brazilian" ...

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Celebrate July 4th with Daniel Lowery's "I'm An American"

Source: Special Ops Media
June 18, 2008

Celebrate July 4th this year with “I'm An American" from Las Vegas singer Daniel Lowery's new anthem for the American troops! Full of patriotism, pride, and passion, this emotional and touching tribute salutes American troops and urges Americans everywhere to be thankful for the freedoms our country grants us. Daniel Lowery Music channel on YouTube Patriotism in song usually emanates from country & western singers. Patriotism, pride and passion are felt, but seldom verbalized, by African-Americans. “I'm An American," an ...

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"Rush Hour" by Phillip Brooks Hits #1 Most Added

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
June 17, 2008

“Rush Hour by Phillip Brooks Hits #1 Most Added in Radio & Records Indicator Charts First Week Out

Phillip Brooks' new single, “Rush Hour," from his Just Between Us CD, hit the #1 Most Added in R&R Indicator Charts and SmoothJazz.com charts for the week of June 16, 2008. Carol Archer of Radio and Records said, “...check out keyboardist Phillip Brooks' “Rush Hour" (Mojoy) for a delightful summer surprise."

About the artist: Phillip Brooks demonstrated a great deal ...

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Ondrej Pivec's New Hammond Organ Album from New York with Jake Langley and Joel Frahm

Source: All About Jazz
June 17, 2008

Young jazz Hammond organist Ondej Pivec (b. 1984) is releasing his new album Overseason. Pivec is leader of the Prague-based Organic Quartet, an ensemble which has already recorded two albums during its brief existence (Don't Get Ideas, winner of the Czech Academy of Popular Music's 2006 Best Jazz Album award, and Never Enough). The album was recorded in New York, where Pivec and his colleague from Organic Quartet, drummer Tom Hobzek were visiting in the summer of 2007 on a ...

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