Recording News

Album of the Week: Taking the Soul for a Walk, Dafnis Prieto Sextet

Source: All About Jazz
May 18, 2008

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Richie Havens Keeps 'Freedom' Alive

Source: All About Jazz
May 17, 2008

Mention Richie Havens by name and an image locked in by time -- the late '60s -- and celluloid -- the Woodstock film -- most likely emerges.

List his ideals, accomplishments and methodology and he sounds like a role model for the current generation: He has played at every significant musical festival in the world; founded his own label and generated hit records; protested and improper war; and made the environment a cause long before his peers.

He's a fan ...

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Jim Croce Albums Earmarked for Reissue

Source: All About Jazz
May 17, 2008

In tribute to the 35th anniversary of singer/songwriter Jim Croce's death, the artist's three studio albums will be reissued on CD in September via Rhino.

1972's You Don't Mess Around With Jim and the following year's Life and Times have never been available in that format, while 1973's I Got a Name was issued on CD, but has been out of print for the better part of the decade.

“For eight years, I've been trying to get the permission to ...

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Warren Hill Returns with New Studio Album on Koch Records

Source: All About Jazz
May 17, 2008

Legendary smooth jazz saxophonist, vocalist, and talented composer Warren Hill is set to release his 11th studio album, La Dolce Vita, on June 24th, 2008. La Dolce Vita is Hill's first studio album since 2005's “PopJazz" and features an amazing cast of all-stars, including first call bassist Nathan East (Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Fourplay), renown guitarists Paul Jackson Jr. (Elton John, Lionel Richie, Chicago) and Dean Parks (Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon), drummer extraordinaire Ricky Lawson (Whitney Houston, Al ...

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Rodrigo Rodriguez - Music That Illuminates Your Life... Volume One

Source: Abstract Logix
May 17, 2008

Gemini Sun Records is proud to bring you Music that illuminates your lifeVolume One. Volume One explores the more contemplative and surreal repertoire of our artists, including some of our favorite tracks from 2002, David Arkenstone, Nicholas Gunn, Mars Lasar, Loren Gold, and Johannes Linstead to name a few. These specially selected songs create an ambience that is perfect for reflection, meditation, and relaxation. Carefully crafted to maximize the spa and salon experience with over sixty minutes of continuous play, ...

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Season of Changes Jazztimes Review | Brian Blade | News

Source: All About Jazz
May 17, 2008

The earnest, glowing euphony of the Fellowship Band, led by the drummer Brian Blade, can seem out of place within the complex ecosystem of modern jazz. On Season of Changes post-bop sophistication is gently sifted through layers of gospel, country, folk and soul, with the implicit aim of balancing intellect against emotion. And it works: this is a record of deceptive proficiency, extraordinary beauty and a disarming lack of ego.

Hugely celebrated as a drummer, Brian ...

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Ahn Trio Releases "Lullaby for My Favorite Insomniac" on Sony BMG Records

Source: All About Jazz
May 17, 2008

From the moment the Ahn Trio stepped onto the international music scene stage, they have defied categorization, broken musical barriers and revolutionized perceptions of classical music. They have become leaders in diversifying classical music in the 21st Century. Their trend-setting legacy continues with their fifth recording, Lullaby for my Favorite Insomnia, their debut CD on SONY BMG Masterworks (RCA Red Seal).

Korean-born and Juilliard-trained, the Ahns are sisters--violinist Angella, pianist Lucia and cellist Maria. The trio builds bridges between diverse ...

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CD Release Party and Performance with European Flair at Nashville Jazz Workshop Sunday, May 18, 2008

Source: All About Jazz
May 16, 2008

After just returning from their European CD release tour, jazz vocalist Christina Watson and Swedish trombonist Oscar Utterstrm will have a joint CD release party at the Nashville Jazz Workshop on Sunday, May 18, 2008.

Chistina will have Pat Coil on piano, Craig Nelson on bass, and Bob Mater on drums, the the same lineup as on her new recording A Flower Truly Blue, which was recorded on Music Row in Nashville. About half of the material is original music ...

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