Recording News

New Album of the Brussels Jazz Orchestra: "The Music of Michel Herr"

Source: All About Jazz
February 22, 2008

The Brussels Jazz Orchestra, one of Europe's most respected big bands, has a new album out, titled The Music of Michel Herr. It offers a wide overview of the music for big band written in recent years by the Belgian pianist, composer and arranger Michel Herr, who also conducted the band during the recording sessions. Released on February 22, 2008 by the Belgian label Werf, the double cd features 9 single pieces and 2 suites, some rich and interesting writing ...

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"Infinita Bossa" - New Release by Brazilian Band O Som Do Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
February 21, 2008

"Infinita Bossa" has been released by Florida-based band O Som Do Jazz (the sound of jazz). The recording of Bossa Nova & MPB includes arrangements of Brazilian works Berimbau, Corcovado, Deixa, Noa Noa, Com Esse Que Eu Vou, Lobo Bobo, Brigas Nunca Mais, Flor de Lis and many others.

Rio de Janeiro vocalist Andrea Moraes Manson is the featured singer in this 16-song CD. Other musicians on the CD include Rgis Moreira, Ademar Fonseca, Roberto Bertone, Alfredo Rivero, David Manson, ...

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Laser's Edge Signs Britain's Magenta

Source: Lori Hehr Public Relations
February 21, 2008

Ken Golden, Laser's Edge Director of Operations, announces the signing of the British progressive rock band Magenta for the exclusive North American release of their fourth studio album, titled Metamorphosis. The Laser's Edge will release Metamorphosis on May 6, 2008. “I've been a fan of the band since their debut," says Golden. “We've had quite a bit of success offering the band's releases through our retail website. When I was approached by the band to collaborate on the release of ...

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Al Jarreau Love Songs & Linda Eder Greatest Hits CDs in Stores!

Source: Special Ops Media
February 21, 2008

Rhino Entertainment will be releasing albums from two great talents on January 29: Al Jarreau's Love Songs and Linda Eder's Greatest Hits. Al Jarreau's unique vocal style is one of the world's most precious treasures. His innovative musical expressions have made him one of the most exciting and critically acclaimed performers of our time with seven Grammy Awards, scores of international music awards and popular accolades worldwide. A heart-melting crooner who singed with Reprise in 1975, Jarreau remains the master ...

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Lionel Loueke Releases "Karibu" Featuring Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter

Source: All About Jazz
February 21, 2008

LIONEL LOUEKE MAKES BLUE NOTE DEBUT WITH MARCH 25th RELEASE OF KARIBU FEATURING HERBIE HANCOCK & WAYNE SHORTER LOUEKE FEATURED ON HANCOCK'S GRAMMY-WINNING ALBUM RIVER: THE JONI LETTERS; MAKES TV APPEARENCES WITH HANCOCK ON THE VIEW & THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO On March 25, guitarist Lionel Loueke will make his Blue Note Records debut with Karibu, a stunning album that takes its title from a Swahili word meaning “welcome." It's a ...

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Over the Rhine Team up with Ani Difranco for March Tour

Source: conqueroo
February 21, 2008

CINCINNATI, Ohio Over The Rhine is on the road again, this time supporting Ani DiFranco for an 11-date tour in March. The tour will bring the two ground-breaking acts to several Eastern and Southern cities beginning in Concord, N.H. on February 28 and culminating in New Orleans on March 16 (see full itinerary below). According to Over The Rhine member Karin Bergquist: Ani DiFranco is the kind of artist that everyone aspires to be, but few find the inner strength ...

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Previously Unissued Live Performances by Pianists Mary Lou Williams & George Cables & CD/DVD of Eric Alexander in Concert Set for March 4th Release on Highnote Records

Source: MFA - Mitchell Feldman Associates
February 21, 2008

CDs of previously unreleased “live" performances by pianists Mary Lou Williams and George Cables and a CD/DVD of saxophonist Eric Alexander leading a quartet in concert are set for March 4th release by HighNote Records.

Williams, indisputably the most important female jazz instrumentalist, composer and bandleader during the first 50 years of the music's development, is heard in a trio performances at the Statler Hotel in Buffalo during the winter of 1970 with bassist Ronnie Boykins and drummer Roy Haynes. ...

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Snapdragon Debut CD Released by Humbug Records

Source: All About Jazz
February 21, 2008

HumBug Records has released “Stealing a Moment," the debut CD from the contemporary jazz band SnapDragon. Ranging in style from the smooth sound of the title song, to the saucy Latin “Pajima Baile," to the introspective “Quietude," the record reflects the diverse jazz styles of the seasoned band members. Two tracks feature the guitar wizardry of guest artist Richard Smith, whose solo albums have garnered such awards as “Best Jazz Record of the Year" (TuneUp Magazine). “Stealing A Moment" is ...

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