Recording News

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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Dan Sistos "In the Midnight Hours" Available Now!

Source: All About Jazz
January 29, 2008

In The Midnight Hours is the highly anticipated debut album by the virtuoso guitarist and composer Dan Sistos. Known for his passionate and impeccable guitar playing, Dan will take you on a musical journey that includes influences from all over the world. From the Spanish “La Mezquita," to the Afro-Cuban “Contigo," to the Mexican “Pocho Jarocho," Dan blends Latin, Classical and Jazz styles to create a fresh and unique sound. Also completing Dan's musical vision is the use of an ...

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The Puppini Sisters - The Rise and Fall of Ruby Woo Ecard | the Puppini Sisters | Ecard

Source: All About Jazz
January 26, 2008

The girls (Marcella Puppini, Kate Mullins, and Stephanie O'Brien) are back with their trademark fusion of 1940's harmonies and modern day pop on their new album, The Rise & Fall of Ruby Woo. Featuring their unique take of the jazz standard “It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing," covers of “Walk Like an Egyptian," and “Crazy in Love," and originals such as “Soho Nights" and “I Can't Believe ...

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Worrisome Heart | Melody Gardot | Album

Source: All About Jazz
January 25, 2008

An impressive introduction to this stunning new talent, Worrisome Heart was produced by Gardot with Glenn Barratt and originally released independently in 2006.

Melody heads into the studio in January 2008 to record her official debut for Verve Records, Produced by Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock).

Gardot's engaging songs and sultry controlled vocals are provocative and familiar. Melody is cool, sophisticated, inspirational, stylish, articulate and sexy.

Tracks 1. Worrisome Heart 2. All That I Need ...

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The Jason Raso Trio - New CD Release "Groovespeak"

Source: All About Jazz
January 23, 2008

The Jason Raso Trio are very pleased to announce the release of their new CD, Groovespeak. “Words are inadequate to describe the communication between a band and the audience. When a band soaks up the energy of an audience, and the audience grooves on what they hear, the result is magic. On their debut live album, The Jason Raso Trio is busy gettin' to the makin' of magic. The trio, absorbing a number of musical influences ...

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Kelli O'Hara's 'Wonder in the World' Features Connick, Jr

Source: Seth Cohen PR
January 23, 2008

The Next Big Star Might Be The Girl Next Door Kelli O'Hara Readies 'Wonder in the World,' with a Little Help From Her Friend Harry Connick, Jr. Covers of Billy Joel and James Taylor Mix with Original Tracks and Familiar Favorites Soon to be Seen in Vogue Magazine The next big star might be the girl next door. Singer Kelli O'Hara is on the verge of a breakthrough 2008 - her upcoming CD 'Wonder in the World' combines pop music ...

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Legendary Duke Ellington Jazz Performance in Stores Today

Source: All About Jazz
January 22, 2008

South African vocalist Sathima Bea Benjamin's long-lost debut album, A Morning in Paris, recorded in 1963, produced by Duke Ellington, and featuring Sathima in performance with Duke, Billy Strayhorn, and Abdullah Ibrahim sharing piano duties, is once again available, released in stores today.

Sathima Bea Benjamin will celebrate the CD's release at Sweet Rhythm on Wednesday, January 23, 2008. Joining Sathima for the concert are pianist Stephen Scott, bassist Buster Williams, and drummer George Gray.

Originally from Cape Town, South ...

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Veteran Latin-Jazz Arranger Marty Sheller to Release "Why Deny," His Debut Album, 2/19

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
January 22, 2008

Marty Sheller's long and busy career as a valued arranger-composer-producer for many of the biggest names in Latin jazz and salsa music--including Tito Puente, Willie Coln, Ruben Blades, Hector Lavoe, Larry Harlow, the Fania All-Stars, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, and especially his close colleague Mongo Santamaria--left him little time to contemplate recording his own music. But he finally resolved to address that oversight at the urging of friends, organizing several sessions with nine of his favorite musicians. The result is ...

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