Recording News

'Honeydripper' Soundtrack Coming On Rhino Records on February 5

Source: conqueroo
December 18, 2007

Acclaimed New John Sayles Film Spotlights '50s Rural Blues with Rhino's Soundtrack Featuring New Tracks from Ruth Brown, Keb' Mo', Mable John, Danny Glover and Guitar Phenom Gary Clark, Jr., Plus Classics From Memphis Slim, Hank Williams and Lil Green

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - “Honeydripper, “ the acclaimed new film written, directed and edited by John Sayles, revisits the genesis of rock 'n' roll - namely '50s rural blues from the Deep South. The story depicts a second chance for ...

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Leni Stern's "Africa" Among Finest CDs in 2007

Source: Seth Cohen PR
December 17, 2007

"One of the Finest Offerings of 2007 in Any Genre" “A Work of Variety and Complexity" “Most Impressive is the Way Stern Has Locked Into and Condensed the Mystery of Malian Groove" “It's a Stunning, Respectful Tribute to Mali's Artistry, and to Stern's Diligence in Making it Happen" “An album of complex emotional depth, Africa stands as one of Stern's finest to date, a perfect confluence of lyrical substance and instrumental excellence" Without the support of a major label, Leni ...

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Cheb I Sabbah Releases New Album "Devotion" on Six Degrees Records

Source: All About Jazz
December 16, 2007

Cheb i Sabbah, musical adventurer, global spiritualist and producer extraordinaire has returned to the Indian subcontinent for Devotion, his seventh album on Six Degrees Records. Hundreds of artists in the world music genre, or for that matter any genre, have come and gone like bottle rockets, but Cheb i Sabbah's light keeps burning and it is his bhakti (devotion) to the spiritual essence of music, and to truth and humanity, that is responsible for his longevity.

Devotion was produced in ...

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New Trio Release - Jazz Impressions One: Silvano Monasterios, Mark Egan, and Paul Wertico

Source: All About Jazz
December 15, 2007

Dogleg Music is pleased to announce the inaugural release of Jazz Impressions One which is a series of expertly recorded live concert performances of master jazz musicians who represent musical royalty by virtue of their history and their devotion to art, technique, and self-expression.

The first offering is the reproduction of one memorable evening with Silvano Monasterios, Mark Egan, and Paul Wertico (the latter two, although acclaimed in their own right, are also Grammy-awarded early members of the Pat Metheny ...

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New Release from Palmetto Records: Ben Allison's "Little Things Run the World"

Source: All About Jazz
December 13, 2007

On Little Things Run The World, bassist Ben Allison pushes the boundaries once again--this time with a cinematic, rock-meets-Americana sound that defies easy classification. Allison and his band “Man Size Safe" blend the borders of rock and jazz with six of the bassist's new original compositions plus guitarist Steve Cardenas' “Language of Love" and a rendition of John Lennon's “Jealous Guy." Pieces such as the title track and “Respiration" reveal Allison's adventurous writing, colorful melodic voicings, hypnotic grooves and a ...

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Oxygene8's "Freak of Chance" Receives Rave Reviews

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
December 13, 2007

USA/Mexico/Chile -- The buzz about Oxygene8's new CD Freak of Chance can be heard loud and clear throughout the international music community. An innovative dynamic trio of musicians, Oxygene8 features Linda Cushma with her atypical approach to Chapman Stick and vocals, explosive drummer, Kiko King and stunning guitarist, Claudio Cordero. The band's latest offering Freak Of Chance has been garnering rave reviews from music press and fans worldwide. “Somewhere in the process of recording and touring after the release of ...

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Tamela D'Amico Chosen for "Playfabulous - The BLVD"

Source: All About Jazz
December 13, 2007

The Blvd lounge at the Beverly Wilshire - A Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California has launched its own album by Prescriptives Music entitled PLAYFABULOUS - The Blvd. Three tracks by jazz vocalist Tamela D'Amico from The Tamela D'Amico Album have been chosen for the product to play at The Blvd. Other notable artists also fill the CD. Track listing is as follows: 1. A Garden in the Rain - Sarah Vaughn 2. Fascinating Rythym - C. Valentine 3. ...

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Doring Releases "Southern Exposure" After Mourning Period for Katrina

Source: Kari-On Productions
December 13, 2007

A vocalist with a unique sense for musical style, a charismatic stage presence and a voice that exudes passion and experience, Dorothy's new release, Southern Exposure (Quarter Note Records), was recorded in New Orleans with producer/pianist David Torkanowsky. Dorothy is a vocalist not limited by a genre of music or proficiency of only one style. Southern Exposure celebrates the diversity of this well traveled and seasoned veteran of performance. Doring is not only a dynamic multi-faceted vocalist but Doring is ...

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