Recording News

Peter Holsapple & Chris Stamey's "Mavericks" Album Reissued on Collectors' Choice Music

Source: conqueroo
October 20, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Mavericks, the 1991 duo album by Peter Holsapple and Chris Stamey, will be reissued on January 15, 2008 on Collectors' Choice Music. The re- mastered new version of the album will contain six previously unreleased tracks, making it indispensable even for those who own the original Rhino recording. Holsapple and Stamey had previously worked together as charter members of the dB's in the early '80s, creating two acclaimed albums: Stands for DeciBels ...

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Torben Waldorff New Artistshare Project Afterburn

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
October 19, 2007

"... economically refined player, who understands virtuoso playing with colors, dynamics and the dramaturgy of a director. “Brilliance" earned the title. It is an excellent album." -- JazzPodium, Germany

Scandinavian guitarist/composer Torben Waldorff announces the launch of his second ArtistShare project Afterburn. Through his website (see link below), fans and guitar aficionados can follow and support the creative process behind the making of the music and the recording of the studio album.

The recording will take place in the last ...

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Ubiquity to Release Connie Price & the Keystones' "Tell Me Something" in January 2008

Source: All About Jazz
October 19, 2007

On the follow-up to their Now-Again/Stones Throw album, Connie Price and the Keystones step-up with a heavyweight dynamic soundtrack-inspired hip hop album. While their debut was instrumental, Tell Me Something is the opposite, featuring a marquee-filling list of quality MCs. The legendary Big Daddy Kane, Percee P, Wildchild from the Lootpack, Ubiquity-labelmate Ohmega Watts, Soup from Jurassic 5, Blood Of Abraham, Mykah 9 from Freestyle Fellowship and Project Blowed, plus vocalist Aloe Blacc provide lyrics n'rhymes.

Having recently recorded an ...

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New Live CD by Singer Andy Bey Due for October 30 Release

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
October 19, 2007

Since Andy Bey's return to recording in 1996, after an absence of more than two decades, he has emerged as a preeminent interpreter of the Great American Songbook and one of jazz's vocal masters. Ain't Necessarily So, scheduled for release on October 30 by 12th Street Records, is his newest CD, the fifth in the indispensable series of recordings he has created with producer Herb Jordan, and his first since 2004. The disc was recorded at Birdland in May 1997 ...

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November Releases From Delmark Records

Source: All About Jazz
October 18, 2007

Little Arthur Duncan - Live at Rosa's Blues Lounge (Delmark DE 793/DVD 1793) Blues vocalist/songwriter/bandleader/harmonica player Little Arthur Duncan is now in his 73rd year and is not slowing down one bit. On this brand new August 2007 recording Arthur's performance is powerful and amazing. He is accompanied by his band The Backscratchers - Illinois Slim and Rick Kreher on guitar; Michael Azzi on bass; and Twist Turner on drums. With special guest vocalist Little Al Thomas. Recorded and videotaped ...

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October Releases From Delmark Records

Source: All About Jazz
October 17, 2007

Nicole Mitchell - Black Unstoppable (Delmark DVD 1575 / DE 575) Nicole Mitchell has been celebrated for bringing an exciting new approach to flute improvisation. Co-president of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), Mitchell is the founder of the critically acclaimed Black Earth Ensemble. #1 in Downbeat magazine's critic's poll for “Rising Star Flutist 2006 and 2007," Mitchell has performed with creative luminaries including George Lewis, Anthony Braxton, James Newton and Muhal Richard Abrams. Awarded “Chicagoan of ...

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Brad Turner Quartet Releases Brand New Studio Album

Source: All About Jazz
October 17, 2007

On October 30th Maximum Jazz together with EMI Music Canada are proud to release Small Wonder by the Brad Turner Quartet.

Small Wonder, the quartet's fifth release and first in over three years is a return to the recording studio environment; where past recordings may have reflected the more improvisational group concept that the quartet has become known for, Small Wonderrevisits the structured realm of specifically composed pieces by Brad with each band member in mind.

Brad states “that playing ...

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Paul Cullen Releases Independent CD Dreamdance

Source: All About Jazz
October 17, 2007

Paul Cullen's resourcefulness reaches fruition on his new release Dreamdance. By combining his love of music, fine food and wine, Paul brings his music to wine-related events in several different regions of the country.

Paul was inspired at 19 years old by jazz-fusion artists Pat Metheny and Weather Report. After hour upon hour of diligent work with his new obsession, life was about to change. The opportunity to perform presented itself he started paying his dues on the road. It ...

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