Recording News

Jazz Guitar Master, Jimmy Bruno's "Maplewood Avenue" CD Debuts at Washington's Smithsonian Jazz Cafe

Source: All About Jazz
May 14, 2007

Despite the threat of closure, the Jazz Cafe at the Smithsonian continues to attract great musicians to its stage. Legendary Jazz Guitar Master, Jimmy Bruno has chosen to debut his new CD release Maplewood Avenue at the Jazz Caf Friday night.

Jimmy Bruno's combo will play music from the new recording as well as other familiar jazz favorites. Jimmy's music combines his masterful playing with the warmth of the vibraphone and soulful upright bass. A “live in studio" recording, Maplewood ...

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Herb Alpert's Chart-Topping Masterpiece "Rise" - The Reissue in Stores May 29th

Source: Special Ops Media
May 14, 2007

LOS ANGELES, CA - Shout! Factory, in partnership with music legend Herb Alpert, expands the label's historic Herb Alpert Signature Series reissue program with the fully restored and remastered release of Alpert's disco-infused 1979 masterpiece, RISE. Alpert's artistic comeback started with the release of “Rise," a down-tempo dance single departing from Alpert's signature Tijuana Brass sound. It climbed to number one on the Billboard charts and became the biggest hit of his career. Met with such success, Alpert and his ...

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Eileen Howard Releases New CD; Announces CD Release Party

Source: All About Jazz
May 14, 2007

COLUMBUS, OHIO JAZZ SINGER AND AWARD WINNING ACTRESS RELEASES NEW CD; ANNOUNCES RELEASE PARTIES

Columbus, Ohio singer/actress Eileen Howard announces the release of her second jazz CD Street of Dreams. A CD release party will be held at:

Ciao Bar & Grille, 2820 Nottingham Road, Columbus, Thursday, May 17 from 8:00 - 11:00 ($5.00 cover; cover waived for dinner patrons).

Howard, a Westerville resident, recorded 13 jazz, Latin, and funk tunes with pianist Richard Lopez, bassist Roger Hines, drummer Matt ...

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Michelle Shocked's Gospel Roots Inform New Album, Toheavenuride

Source: conqueroo
May 12, 2007

A member of an African American church in South L.A., Shocked live set pays tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe, The Staple Singers and Billie Holiday; set includes traditional spirituals as well as and original several new original songs

LOS ANGELES - “Ask me about my religion," writes Michelle Shocked in her “womanifesto" for her forthcoming album. “Of course, no one ever does." But it's all part of her long musical journey: “I was moved by the power of rock 'n' ...

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Alvin Queen New CD I Ain't Looking at You

Source: All About Jazz
May 10, 2007

World renowned jazz drummer Alvin Queen is pleased to announce the release of his new CD I AIN'T LOOKING AT YOU (Enja Records) Featuring Terell Stafford - Trumpet, Flugelhorn Jesse Davis - Alto Saxophone Mike LeDonne - Hammond B3 organ Peter Bernstein - Guitar Alvin Queen - Drums Matching 56-year-old veteran drummer, Alvin Queen with the best of today's young jazz talent is a recipe for a successful jazz issue. After all, ...

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Judy Barnett's "Too Darn Hot" is a Triumph! Rating: 5 Stars

Source: All About Jazz
May 10, 2007

Review By Maximillien de Lafayette. Posted by Carol Lexter (FAMSPA) PARIS- Cole Porter's Too Darn Hot is the first song on the CD. In this song, Barnett displayed a captivating innovation characterized by a joyful tempo, a vivacious mood of musical virtuosity...a splendid splash of musical lights and sensual cadence bursted out of the magnificent brass section, the elegance of Ted Kooshian on the piano like drops of diamonds over the face of a lake splashing unrestrained rings of beauty, ...

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Momentum is Building for Jazz My Soul by the Jazz Explorers

Source: All About Jazz
May 10, 2007

"HYP-Notic, cool ...vocals that will mezmerize you into a trance. That's what this CD by Jazz Explorers is all about. The vocals by Carmen Lundy and the group will haunt you. ... The band is superb and tight. A must have!" -- Leon Reyes KVMR Radio 89.5 FM Nevada City/Sacramento Ca Host: Leon's Jazz In A Box “ A highly enjoyable CD with excellent compositions and playing from a talented group of musicians... very high quality vocals from Carmen Lundy." ...

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The Saltman/Knowles Quintet Has Something to Sing About

Source: All About Jazz
May 10, 2007

"It's About The Melody", by Saltman/Knowles Quintet {Blue Canoe Records}, brings tight jazz harmonies and elegant lyrics together in a pleasing, sophisticated fashion. By combining compelling, interesting jazz arrangements and a sense of poetry in a friendly, non-pretentious manner, the group offers a comfortable program of songs that is sure to be in step with listeners and contemporary jazz radio formats world wide.

The ten songs on the cd were composed alternately by bassist Mark Saltman and pianist William Knowles ...

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