Recording News

Waxahachie's James Davis Releases New CD

Source: All About Jazz
December 12, 2007

Considering the music environment that nourished his childhood, it's no surprise James Davis made a career in music. He recently released his first CD, “Angles of Refraction," as part of the James Davis Quintet, a group of jazz musicians. The 1997 Waxahachie High School graduate participated in band from sixth through 12th grade and is one of many family musicians. His mother, Theresa Davis, is a piano teacher and the pianist and organist at St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she ...

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David Yazbek's Complex "Evil Monkey Man" Set for 2/26/2008

Source: Seth Cohen PR
December 12, 2007

Explosive Anger, Sadness and Occasional Joy Fuel David Yazbek's Complex Evil Monkey Man

Raw Emotion, Mixed with Yazbek's Trademark Humor, Combine for a Unique Collection of Songs

CD Out 2/26/08; Lincoln Center “American Songbook" Concert Confirmed for February 9th.

A sense of humor is one of the greatest gifts anyone can claim. A talent for music is another. Composer/Performer David Yazbek has been blessed with both. But how does such an artist handle personal loss, rage and sadness? What is ...

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Jon Gordon Releases "Within Worlds" on Artistshare

Source: All About Jazz
December 12, 2007

Within Worlds, a recording of all original music, recorded by different groups of Jon Gordon's in recent years featuring; Ben Monder-guitar, Billy Drummond-drums, Kevin Hays-piano, Joe Martin-bass, Bill Stewart-drums, Bill Campbell-drums, Gary Versace-organ, and Mark Ferber-drums. Available exclusively at artistshare.com along with last years CD The Things You Are, live concert downloads, improvisation and composition lesson packages, and a special discounted package which includes all of Gordon's Artistshare content. All packages contain Photo galleries, access to videos of various performances, ...

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Ed Sanders (the Fugs) Reprise Solo Albums Reissued on Collectors' Choice

Source: conqueroo
December 11, 2007

1970's 'Sanders' Truckstop' and 1972's 'Beer Cans on the Moon' incited and infuriated in their time

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- In the era of the late '60s musical underground, The Fugs were about as underground as a band could be. Unlike L.A.'s Mothers of Invention, the New York-based Fugs recorded for a small indie label (ESP-Disk, home also to Sun Ra and Albert Ayler) and were often deemed too inflammatory for even the burgeoning (if short- lived) crop of “progressive" ...

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Poet Brian Michael Tracy's Midnight Tea Spoken Word & Music CD Produced by Marty Rifkin

Source: Teresa Conboy PR
December 11, 2007

Experience the time-honored tradition of storytelling with poet Brian Michael Tracy and folk/rock duo Andy Hill and Renee Safier on their spoken word and music CD effort, Midnight Tea. The CD features Brian reading his poetry interwoven thematically with songs performed by Andy and Renee. Midnight Tea was produced by Marty Rifkin, who has played pedal steel with Bruce Springsteen on Devils & Dust, The Ghost of Tom Joad, and Tracks CDs as well as The Seeger Sessions Band Tour ...

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Jazzed Media to Release Judy Wexler's "Dreams & Shadows" CD

Source: All About Jazz
December 8, 2007

Jazz singer Judy Wexler's new release, “Dreams & Shadows", will be out in March of 2008 on Jazzed Media.

Hip follow-up to jazz vocalist Judy Wexler's critically acclaimed debut project, “Easy on the Heart." Features an eclectic repertoire, including “Spooky" and “Almost Blue", with inventive arrangements by piano greats Alan Pasqua and Jeff Colella. With her warm voice, cool style, and tasty song selection, Judy is backed up by some of the finest jazz musicians on the west coast: Alan ...

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Austin's Michael Holt and the Trophy 500's Release Groundbreaking First Ep Boogalu'

Source: Just Roots PR
December 8, 2007

Michael Holt and the Trophy 500s have just completed their groundbreaking first EP Boogalu', a dynamic mix of blues, big band swing, rock and roll influences from the 50's and 60's, and roots americana.

Michael Holt and the Trophy 500's have quickly become one of Austin's “must see" acts giving a breath of fresh air to the local blues scene. Michael Holt's intensity on vocals and guitar coupled with Billy Brad Fordham's rockabilly roots, rock and country background on the ...

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Smooth Jazz Album the First for Veteran Jazz Musician

Source: Just Roots PR
December 7, 2007

Who:Gary Wolfe What:CD Release Sun Up When:Thursday, December 13 Where:Ironwood Stage Calgary, Alberta Canada

Calgary, Canada: Jazz guitarist Gary Wolfe celebrates the official release of his debut CD, Sun Up, on Thursday, December 13 at the Ironwood Stage in Calgary. Marking the evenings celebrations will be a live performance by Gary and a quartet of players who also appear on the album, Derek Stoll (piano), Jeremy Coates (bass), ...

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