Recording News

Vocalist Nicolas Bearde's New CD, "Live at Yoshi's: A Salute to Lou," Due May 20

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
April 22, 2008

A charter member of Bobby McFerrin's Voicestra ensemble as well as the innovative Bay Area vocal sextet SoVoS, Nicolas Bearde has long been recognized as an adept and fearless vocal improviser. But Bearde is a down-to-earth soul stylist as well. On his new CD, “Live at Yoshi's: A Salute to Lou," which is due for release on May 20 by his own Right Groove Records, Bearde delivers a vibrant set of Lou Rawls-associated material before a full house at Oakland's ...

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Ember | Jessie Baylin | Album

Source: All About Jazz
April 22, 2008

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Sonny Landreth Taps Clapton, Knopfler, Dr. John, J. Buffett and More on New Album, 'From the Reach'

Source: conqueroo
April 21, 2008

Louisiana-based singer/songwriter/slide-guitar monster Sonny Landreth will release his ninth album, titled From The Reach and his first on his own Landfall Records label (distributed by Ryko Distribution), on May 20. On it, Landreth does something unprecedented in his body of work as he collaborates with five of the greatest guitar players on the planet -- Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Robben Ford, Eric Johnson and Vince Gill -- in some jaw-dropping performances. Also making appearances are the legendary New Orleans pianist ...

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'Stage Door Johnny': Broadway with a Twist

Source: Seth Cohen PR
April 21, 2008

Irreverent, Sophisticated 'Stage Door Johnny' Finds Legendary Music Coordinator/Performer John Miller at the Top of His Game

First-Ever Solo CD Celebrates 45-Year Career in Music Business

Unconventional Song Interpretations for Those Who Do -- or Don't --Love Broadway Music: “The Goal is to Put a Smile on People's Faces"

Renowned Music Coordinator and Bass Player John Miller adds singer to his repertoire with 'Stage Door Johnny', a witty and unconventional interpretation of familiar Broadway songs. The 12-song CD, set for ...

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Vocalist Lainie Cooke to Celebrate Release of CD "It's Always You" May 14 @ Museum of the City of NY

Source: MFA - Mitchell Feldman Associates
April 21, 2008

Who: Vocalist Lainie Cooke with Tedd Firth - piano Cameron Brown - bass Matt Wilson - drums Marvin Horne - guitar Roland Barber - trombone Joel Frahm - sax What: Celebrating Release of her new CD “It's Always You" (Harlemwood Records 0108) When: Wednesday / May 14 at 7:00 pm Where: Museum Of The City Of New York / 1220 Fifth Avenue at104th Street / New York, NY ...

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Saxophonist TK Blue Celebrates Release of CD "Follow the North Star" May 16 & 17 @ NYC's Lenox Lounge

Source: MFA - Mitchell Feldman Associates
April 21, 2008

Who: Alto Saxophonist/Flutist TK BLUE (aka Talib Kibwe) with Trombone = Steve Turre - 5/16 & Benny Powell - 5/17 Piano = Onaje Allan Gumbs - 5/16 & James Weidman - 5/17 Essiet Okon Essiet (bass) - 5/16 & 17 Willie Martinez (drums - 5/16 & 17 Kevin Jones (percussion) - 5/16 & 17 What: Celebrating Release of new CD “Follow The North Star" (JaJa Records JJ002) When: ...

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Ahmad Jamal Releases 'It's Magic' June 10 on Birdology/Dreyfus

Source: All About Jazz
April 21, 2008

Legendary Pianist and Composer's First New Album in Three-Years Following the Critically Acclaimed After Fajr

At once majestic and familiar, the soon-to-be 78-years-old maestro, who was a major influence on Miles Davis, continues to expand his fan base, selling out concerts and garnering awards and honors.

New York, NY -- Birdology/Dreyfus Jazz is proud to release Ahmad Jamal's tenth US release on the French label, It's Magic, on June 10, 2008. It has been three years since After Fajr, the ...

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Tennessee Prog-Rock, Jazz-Grass and Folk Jam : Nashville's Vinyl Soup Hits the Road with New Record

Source: All About Jazz
April 18, 2008

Tennessee isn't a state known for its prog rock, nor is the phrase “prog rock" often uttered in the same breath as folk and bluegrass music. The sound of Nashville's Vinyl Soup demands the use of hyphens, though, because a musical term has not yet been invented to describe what they do. Their name sums it up best: “Vinyl," as in nostalgia for the phonograph era and roots music styles; and “Soup," as in a melting pot of ingredients.

Vinyl ...

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