Recording News

Steven Maglio: "Songs for Sinatra Lovers!" New CD Recording

Source: All About Jazz
March 26, 2007

Critically acclaimed singer and performer Steven Maglio, known for his popular songfest, Sounds of Sinatra at New York's Carnegie Club, offers a full-length musical tribute to the Chairman of the Board with Songs for Sinatra Lovers! the recently recorded CD featuring eleven of Sinatra's hits including “Come Dance with Me," “You Make Me Feel So Young," and “Nancy," accompanied by legendary guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli. Songs for Sinatra Lovers! is now available for purchase.

Audiences can see Maglio perform live every ...

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Jansenmusic Records Launched, B.J. Jansen & Conjura Catalog Released, MP3s for Sale Now!

Source: All About Jazz
March 26, 2007

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Feature Film Composer Don Harper's Debut CD

Source: All About Jazz
March 23, 2007

After years as a sought-after behind the scenes Hollywood composer, orchestrator, and conductor, Don Harper has claimed his own musical voice with his first CD release, a collection entitled Dream and Variations, available April 17th, on the independent Luminaria Records.

At once sweeping and intimate, Dream and Variations is an eclectic collection of musical vignettes performed by Don Harper's Oceana Orchestra, a hand-picked 70-piece ensemble and 32-voice choir. It was recorded at Warner Bros. Studios' Eastwood Stage, and is a ...

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482 Music to Release Memorize the Sky's First Full-Length CD May 8th

Source: Improvised Communications
March 22, 2007

On May 8th, 482 Music will release Memorize The Sky (482-1053), the first full-length recording from the decade-old improvising collective of the same name, featuring saxophonist/clarinetist Matt Bauder, bassist Zach Wallace and percussionist Aaron Siegel. Often resembling electronic music despite being performed on acoustic instruments, these eight tracks were culled from over six hours of improvisations recorded in the fall of 2005. This new release is the follow-up to 2005's 2 + 2 Compositions (482 Music), a compositional collaboration with ...

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Bob Mintzer Quartet "In the Moment" CD Now Available in Stores

Source: Michael Bloom Media Relations
March 22, 2007

The Bob Mintzer Quartet's new CD, In the Moment (Art of Life AL1024) is now available in stores in the U.S. The CD is also available for ordering via our web site at www.ArtOfLifeRecords.com In the Moment was digitally recorded by Mick Guzauski (Eric Clapton, Yellowjackets, Earth Wind and Fire) and Neil Dorfsman (Paul McCartney, Dire Straits, Sting) and mixed by Hal Winer in 24-bit/96kHz at BiCoastal Music in Ossining, New York ...

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Mark Sherman's "Family First" Now Available

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
March 22, 2007

LEADING JAZZ VIBRAPHONIST-COMPOSER MARK SHERMAN DELIVERS LATEST CD FAMILY FIRST ON CITY HALL RECORDS

“Sherman is one exceptional soloist and composer who has the language covered and uncoveredarriving on a lofty artistic plane." - Dr. Herb Wong, Jazz Educator's Journal

“Sherman has a great sound and a nice songwriting touch." - James Hale, DownBeat

“Sherman is consistently inventive." - Marc Meyers, All About Jazz

There's a general consensus among critics and listeners that Mark ...

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Drummer Kendrick Scott Releases Debut CD "The Source" on April 10

Source: DL Media
March 20, 2007

Kendrick “KADS" Scott is not your average drummer. Yes, he went to Berklee. Yes, he endorses many of the same drums and accessories as the next guy. And of course his influences include Tony Williams, Elvin Jones, Jack DeJohnette, Roy Haynes, and Philly Joe Jones. But Scott distinguishes himself from his peers with unrestrained energy, acute sensitivity to his fellow players and a sense of rhythmic personality that is genuinely lacking among so many drummers, young and old. Scott releases ...

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Paul Carr CD Debuts on JazzWeek At #38

Source: Kari-On Productions
March 20, 2007

One of the finest horn players in the DC metropolitan area, saxophonist Paul Carr is breaking through the sea of releases as his album Just Noodlin' debuts on the Jazzweek chart at #38 for the week of March 19, 2007. He can also be found at #3 on the Earshot Jazz Chart (Canada), #25 CMJ Jazz Chart, Issue #997, and #20 at Roots Music Report.

Just Noodlin' strives for the soulfulness and intensity that Carr's bands get on stage. Composed ...

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