Recording News

Album of the Week - Telegrafa-a Sin Hilo, Jose Luis Quintana - Changuito

Source: All About Jazz
February 3, 2008

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New Solo Disc from Bassist Tiziano Zanotti

Source: All About Jazz
February 3, 2008

In January 2008, the Italian indie label Echoes released its second album: “Gestire lo Spazio" of bassist Tiziano Zanotti. A disc like no other: the musician has conceived, composed and played the music of this album on an electric bass only, with the supplement of a few and quite singular electronic effects and the unexpected and fleeting “injection" of an acoustic piano. All pieces are by the bassist himself, except tracks 6-13 by Tiziano Zanotti/Nicola Ciarmatori. This solo bass project ...

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Jesse Stacken Releases "That That" on Fresh Sound New Talent Records

Source: All About Jazz
January 31, 2008

Pianist / composer Jesse Stacken has just released “That That" on Fresh Sound New Talent Records (FSNT 308). The album features the Jesse Stacken trio: Stacken, piano; Eivind Opsvik, bass; and Jeff Davis on Drums. Formed in early 2005, the Jesse Stacken Trio has developed into an ensemble that explores the depths of the piano trio format. The instrument roles, improvisation, and form structures have been re-examined, reconstructed and expanded. The result is music that is fresh, exciting, ...

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My Jazzy Soul Volume 1 Coming This Spring

Source: JazzClinic Media
January 31, 2008

With independent Soul and Jazz back on the rise here in the states for the past 8 years -- defying pundits who still swear that the music will always be a thing of the past. Before the new millennium, the independent Soul and Jazz culture was more appreciated in foreign lands than in it's own place of birth. Fused with the soulful elements of independent Jazz, Funk, Spoken word and R&B, Great Moon Records proudly announces the coming of the ...

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"Clarinet", the New CD by Luca Luciano

Source: All About Jazz
January 30, 2008

We are pleased to introduce “Clarinet", the latest album by the clarinetist/composer and Professor of Clarinet Luca Luciano “classically trained Italian virtuoso resident in London" ("Jazz UK").

Luca is very much appreciated in the UK and abroad for his unique style and the quality of his compositions and this latest project keeps faith to his uncompromised and sometimes controversial approach to jazz and the will to experiment.

Luciano's sound has been built on a vintage “Bb" Buffet clarinet which bears ...

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Tamela D'Amico Debuts at Metropolitan Room

Source: All About Jazz
January 30, 2008

The sultry, young big band front-woman Tamela D'Amico, who is based in Los Angeles, brings a 7-piece combo to her hometown New York to celebrate the recent release of her debut recording, “The Tamela D'Amico Album." In what will be her New York City debut, D'Amico holds court at the Metropolitan Room, for four exclusive performances, Saturday February 2, and Thursday to Saturday February 7, 8, 9. All shows are at 10pm.

D'Amico -- a singer, actress, film director triple ...

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James McMurtry Free Download Song and Make-Your-Own Video Contest

Source: conqueroo
January 30, 2008

"Cheney's Toy" available in time for Super Tuesday as free mp3 download via eMusic exclusive on Monday February 4

AUSTIN, Texas - Singer/songwriter James McMurtry is once again making a political statement through his music. On his new song “Cheney's Toy", McMurtry picks up where he left off with his controversial anthem “We Can't Make it Here." “Cheney's Toy" reminds us that the war in Iraq is still going on -- with veiled references to Guantanamo and Abu Ghraib and ...

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Jill Sobule Turns to Fans to Finance New Don Was-Produced CD

Source: conqueroo
January 29, 2008

Goal is to raise $75K...Don Was is producer

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Singer/songwriter Jill Sobule has made six albums on a variety of labels -- including two that went bankrupt and two that had other problems. So, like many artists nowadays, she made a decision to go the indie route with her next album -- with a twist. She is turning to her fans to help her finance the making of the next record. Sobule's goal is to raise $75,000. ...

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