Recording News

New Album From Eric Marienthal Out Now

Source: On Target Media Group
October 17, 2007

The new full length album from Los Angeles based contemporary Jazz sax veteran Eric Marienthal titled Just Around The Corner is available in stores & online NOW.

Released this week on Peak Records (Concord Music Group),'Just Just Around The Corner showcases Marienthal's passion, versatility and brilliance as one of the leading contemporary jazz musicians, with 10 fresh, pop-influenced instrumental contemporary jazz tracks.

“Just Around The Corner is a melody-driven, straightforward pop instrumental date that honestly reflects the musical groove I'm ...

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Actress/Singer Cynthia Basinet Petitions the UN

Source: All About Jazz
October 16, 2007

Sixty-second General Assembly Fourth Committee on behalf of issues facing the Western Sahara. Quote from the UN official site: “CYNTHIA BASINET, actress, singer and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, said the Sahawari people lived in a futile faith over their future because they had agreed to a United Nations peace accord more than 16 years ago and, for more than 30 years, the majority had lived in the most uninhabitable outpost of the Algerian Sahara desert. She challenged the Committee to ...

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Ana Popovic's New CD "Still Making History" Makes Its Debut on Billboard Blues Chart Aat #8 This Week

Source: Just Roots PR
October 15, 2007

Van Nuys, CA -- Ana Popovic's new CD “Still Making History" makes its debut on the Billboard Blues Chart at #8 this week after just being selected by Billboard last week for the Top Heatseekers. She shares the chart with the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Keb Mo, and the “Black Snake Moan" soundtrack.

This news follows Ana's return to the U.S. in September as she continued her groundbreaking U.S. tour, crisscrossing the country garnering rave revues for her live ...

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News from Premonition Records, Greenleaf Music and MsicStem.com

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 15, 2007

Premonition Records Announces Three New Releases (Available Now) Patricia Barber - The Premonition Years 1994-2002 Patricia Barber, The Premonition Years: 1994-2002, spans Barber's 8- year association with the Chicago based Premonition Records. These years defined Barber's career in many ways gaining her the exposure and critical acclaim that solidified her place as one of the most in demand and exciting female jazz vocalists working in jazz. This expansive boxed set -- her first retrospective--fully captures Barber's unique mlange of modern ...

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James Blackshaw Catalogue Released Digitally

Source: Big Hassle
October 15, 2007

Tompkins Square Label has released three catalog albums by 25 year old experimental 12-string guitarist and composer James Blackshaw, from the UK. The albums, “Sunshrine". “Celeste" and “Lost Prayers & Motionless Dances" have previously only been available as tiny private press editions. All are available via itunes, eMusic and all digital platforms.

AllAboutJazz.com says of Blackshaw's most recent album, The Cloud of Unknowing, “Music of such shimmering, unalloyed, heavenly beauty as this doesn't come along very often. Maybe once or ...

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Legendary Duke Ellington Jazz Performance Reissued for Download and CD

Source: All About Jazz
October 15, 2007

The Duke Ellington-produced album A Morning in Paris -- recorded in 1963 by South African jazz singer Sathima Bea Benjamin featuring Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, and Abdullah Ibrahim as pianists -- will be reissued for download on Tuesday, October 16 in celebration of Sathima's 71st birthday. CDs will be in stores January 22, 2008, but advance copies will be available at Sathima's birthday concert at New York's Sweet Rhythm Jazz Club on Wednesday, October 17.

The story of Sathima Bea ...

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Saxophonist Mark Hollingsworth is "Chasing the Sun"

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
October 15, 2007

"Whoa, does he play sax!" - Scott O'Brien, SmoothJazz.com

A passionate musical thrill seeker, Chasing the Sun is the powerful expression of Mark Hollingsworth's lifelong mission to search for the best in music from every style around the world. The result is a fresh, clear sound that dares to push the boundaries of contemporary music itself. Having worked with a broad array of legendary artists from Santana to Luther Vandross, Alice Cooper to Stevie Wonder, Hollingsworth has indeed explored the ...

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Dan Phillips Trio Releases "Destination Unknown"

Source: All About Jazz
October 15, 2007

After several years in Asia guitarist Dan Phillips reunites with his Chicago Trio for their third release Destination Unknown. This release once again features Phillips's unique writing and playing style with artful contributions from two long time compatriots Tim Mulvenna and Krzysztof Pabian. From harmonically rich compositions to deep grooves and wide open blowing this release is tuneful, adventurous and indeed their best yet!

About Dan Phillips

Dan Phillips has worked as guitarist, bandleader and jazz educator in New York, ...

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