Recording News

The Mugwumps' Only Album Reissued...Early Folk-Rock Band Featured Cass Elliot, Zal Yanovsky and Denny Dohertry

Source: conqueroo
May 9, 2007

Precursors to the Mamas & the Papas and the Lovin' Spoonful helped bridge the '60s Greenwich Village folk era with the West Coast folk-rock sound

“When Cass was a sophomore, planned to go to Swathmore/ But she changed her mind one day/ Standin' on the turnpike, thumb out to hitchhike/ “Take me to New York right away."/ When Denny met Cass he gave her love bumps/ Called John and Zal and that was the Mugwumps" -- from “Creeque Alley" by ...

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Kind of Blue Records Releases New Albums by Bobby Hutcherson and Mark Soskin June 19, 2007

Source: DL Media
May 9, 2007

For Sentimental Reasons is Vibraphonist's First Album in 8 Years; Soskin's One Hopeful Day Is A True All-Star Outing

While there may not be any apparent connection between vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson and pianist Mark Soskin, the links are evident if you think about it for a moment. Both musicians have lived in the San Francisco Bay Area (where Hutcherson continues to reside today) and have recorded for labels historically associated with this area (Landmark and Milestone respectively). And both musicians ...

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Frances Nero Pays Homage to Dinah Washington on Upcoming Release

Source: All About Jazz
May 8, 2007

After spending much of the past year devoted to her first film project, Frances Nero returns to the music scene with a delicious tribute to Dinah Washington. The new release offers Frances' fresh yet classic take on beloved standards made popular by the Queen of the Blues herself. The limited edition CD will be available for purchase on June 1, 2007 at www.cdbaby.com/francesnero. You can purchase direct from Frances by visiting www.francesnero.com. Lifetime members of her fan club will also ...

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Maria Muldaur is Naughty, Bawdy & Blue on New CD out May 15

Source: All About Jazz
May 7, 2007

MARIA MULDAUR IS NAUGHTY, BAWDY & BLUE ON NEW CD OUT MAY 15 COMPLETES CLASSIC BLUES WOMEN TRILOGY ON STONY PLAIN INCLUDES SPECIAL DUET WITH MARIA AND BONNIE RAITT EDMONTON, AB - Stony Plain Records has announced a May 15 release date for Maria Muldaur's new CD, Naughty, Bawdy & Blue, which completes the trilogy of albums the acclaimed singer has released as a tribute to classic women blues singers from the 1920s through the 1940s. Both of Maria's previous ...

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Stony Plain Presents Duke Robillard's World Full of Blues

Source: All About Jazz
May 7, 2007

STONY PLAIN PRESENTS DUKE ROBILLARD'S WORLD FULL OF BLUES/ “ALL KILLER, NO FILLER" SPECIALLY PRICED 2-CD SET DUE JUNE 26 EDMONTON, AB - Stony Plain Records announces a June 26 release date for Duke Robillard's World Full of Blues, the latest CD from the Grammy-nominated legendary blues and roots music guitarist. The two disc set is being retailed at a special single CD list price of $16.98, and contains almost two hours of blues-worthy music from one of the genre's ...

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Laurent Medelgi "Diverses" Now on Itunes

Source: All About Jazz
May 6, 2007

Following his first release as a Trio “Circles, Live @ 55 bar" in 2002, Laurent Medelgi expands to a full 10-piece band with this new CD Diverses. Recipient of a Grant by A.E. Ventures Foundation in the Summer 06, he is able to record a full length album of his original compositions which he orchestrates for a Horn section and String Quartet, taking time off from the various Broadway Shows where he sits in as an understudy. The result is ...

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15% Off Italian Jazz (and Much More!)

Source: All About Jazz
May 5, 2007

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Origin Records Releases the Double CD Recording from Pianist/Composer/Vocalist Darrell Grant

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
May 4, 2007

Truth And Reconciliation (In Stores April 17) Featuring bassist John Patitucci, drummer Brian Blade, and guest appearances from guitarists Bill Frisell and Adam Rogers, vibraphonist Joe Locke and saxophonist Steve Wilson “CONFIDENT. . .INVENTIVE. . .POWERFUL." - Jazziz Magazine “A COMPOSER OF SUBSTANCE." - Gramophone On April 17, 2007 Origin Records of Seattle (www.origin-records.com) will proudly release pianist/composer/vocalist Darrell Grant's new recording, Truth And Reconciliation. This double CD, featuring John Patitucci, Brian Blade and guest stars Bill Frisell, Adam Rogers, ...

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