Recording News

Bassist George Mraz releases "Moravian Gems" with Emil Viklicky, Iva Bittova and Laco Tropp

Source: All About Jazz
September 14, 2007

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Joey Sommerville Rides Indie Wave to Top of Charts

Source: All About Jazz
September 13, 2007

Trumpeter extraordinaire Joey Sommerville is blazing his way to the top of the Indie Jazz Charts. His latest release entitled Like You Mean It, features cuts with Wayman Tisdale, Marion Meadows, Phil Perry, Bob Baldwin, Rhonda Smith and Mike Phillips. Sommerville channels a perfect mix of bouncy grooves, Latin vibes and House Beats, all infused with the melodic soul of this incredible talent. The magical blend has catapulted the CD to reach as high as Number 7 on the smooth ...

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Michael Wolff Has Some of the Most Expansive Vision of Anyone Working in Jazz Today

Source: Seth Cohen PR
September 13, 2007

U.S. Tour Begins Later This Year

“Michael Wolff: Impure Thoughts On Hold" As seen in ALL ABOUT JAZZ, 9/3/07, By Todd S. Jenkins

“Pianist Michael Wolff has some of the most expansive vision of anyone working in jazz today. Born in the California High Desert, raised in New Orleans and now making his home in Manhattan, the well-traveled, big-eared Wolff is never short on surprises for his listeners. With his dazzling Impure Thoughts ensemble on hiatus, Wolff's two ...

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Legendary Composer/Jazz Artist Lalo Schifrin Celebrates 75th Birthday With Friends

Source: CineMedia Promotions
September 12, 2007

Lalo Schifrin & Friends to be released on September 11 by Aleph Records Los Angeles, CA - Lalo Schifrin returns to his jazz roots with Lalo Schifrin & Friends, to be released by Aleph Records on September 11. The recording features Alex Acua (drums/percussion), Brian Bromberg (bass), Dennis Budimir (guitar), James Moody (tenor sax), and James Morrison (trumpet, trombone). Schifrin, who recently turned 75, has also completed the score for the film Rush Hour 3. Lalo Schifrin is a true ...

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Dean Martin is Forever Cool with New All-Star Collaborative Album

Source: Wiredset
September 12, 2007

New Capitol/EMI CD, Deluxe Edition CD/DVD and Digital Album Pairs Martin with Other Top Entertainment Luminaries, Including Joss Stone, Kevin Spacey, Robbie Williams, Charles Aznavour, Martina McBride, Dave Koz, Chris Botti and More! Also Features Previously Unreleased Dean Martin Vocal Track and Witty Studio Banter Hollywood, California - Around the world, entertainment superstar Dean Martin has the market cornered on charisma, easygoing charm, playful wit, and gracious humility, all of which combine to make him infinitely cool. To honor Martin's ...

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New Music from Chris Botti - "Italia" out September 25th

Source: Special Ops Media
September 12, 2007

Trumpeter Chris Botti is a gifted instrumentalist, a talented composer, and a charismatic performer who--since the release of his first solo album in 1995--has created a series of recordings which have made him a virtual genre-of-one in the realm of contemporary jazz while at the same time capturing the attention of the pop music world. Through his singular combination of lush atmospheres and thoughtful improvisations, Botti has earned both critical acclaim and mainstream appreciation for a succession of best-selling albums ...

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"This Way" Now Available from Trumpeter Brian Chahley

Source: All About Jazz
September 12, 2007

"This Way" is a new release from young up-and-coming trumpeter Brian Chahley (20) from Toronto, Canada. After spending two years as a fellow at the prestigious Brubeck Institute in California playing alongside some of the world's finest young talent and studying under some of the biggest names in jazz, Brian brought a mix of other Brubeck Fellows (past and present) to Toronto in January of 2007 to record this album. Featured on the album alongside Brian are Lucas Pino on ...

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Rob Levit Creativity CD Now Downloadable

Source: All About Jazz
September 12, 2007

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