Recording News

Sweet Rhythm CD-Release Event Set for Sarah Lynch's "Haunted Heart" Tuesday January 16th

Source: All About Jazz
January 9, 2007

With Pete McCann, Phil Palombi, Otis Brown III, Dave Smith & Tim Albright To celebrate the release of “Haunted Heart," Sarah Lynch and her band will play two sets (8 and 9:30) at Sweet Rhythm in Greenwich Village, on January 16, 2007. Band personnel, include Pete McCann (g), Phil Palombi (b), Otis Brown III (d), Dave Smith (tpt) and Tim Albright (tbn).

New York City-based vocalist Sarah Lynch brings much more to the microphone than just a great set of ...

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Henry Kuntz: "Wayang Saxophony Shadow Saxophone" New CD

Source: All About Jazz
January 9, 2007

Wayang Saxophony Shadow Saxophone - Humming Bird Records (HB CD 6)

Henry Kuntz: Tenor Saxophone

In an alluring set of solo and multi-track improvisations inspired by mixed-media presentations of saxophone and puppet theatre, Henry Kuntz re-examines the sound, technique, and musical dimensions of the tenor.

“The diaphanous tenor of Wayang Saxophony Shadow Saxophone took flight like a light butterfly free of its silver cocoon. It happened as I prepared for two solo performances that featured the coming out of my ...

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NYC Bassist Matt Geraghty Releases 3rd CD "Passport" w/Grammy Winners Paul Wertico and Howard Levy

Source: All About Jazz
January 8, 2007

NYC Bassist and Composer Matt Geraghty this week releases his new world jazz CD Passport (MGP Music), adding depth and dimension to his signature jazz blend by drawing upon the rich musical traditions of India, Brazil, and Spain.

The new CD was recorded in Rio De Janeiro, New York and Chicago and has contributions from 4 Grammy Award winners. This new project features grammy award winning harmonica player Howard Levy (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones) and 6-time grammy award winning ...

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Cameron Mizell - The EPic of Chester Bustamante

Source: All About Jazz
January 7, 2007

For his second release, guitarist Cameron Mizell teams up with drummer Mike Fortune and keyboardist Brad Whiteley for the five song EP The EPic of Chester Bustamante“. The upbeat funk and creative improvisation is heavily influenced by and draws comparisons to The Meters, John Scofield, Grant Green, and Soulive.

Shortly after recording his first album (2004's self titled Cameron Mizell) in Indiana, Mizell relocated to Brooklyn, NY. He soon began playing with drummer Mike Fortune and developing material for a ...

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Climbing the Gates Album Features Improx Trio: Falkner Evans, Cecil McBee & Matt Wilson

Source: Creative Service Company
January 7, 2007

CLIMBING THE GATES ALBUM FEATURES IMPROVISATORY JAZZ TRIO OF FALKNER EVANS,CECIL MCBEE & MATT WILSON

New York jazz pianist Falkner Evans loves the purity of the traditional jazz trio, so he once again joins forces with bassist Cecil McBee and drummer Matt Wilson on the second Falkner Evans Trio album, Climbing the Gates, that features what Evans calls “complex structures with discernible melodies laid over the top, and lots of improvisation."

Evans says, “The beauty of the trio is that ...

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Concord Releases Fifth Edition of Prestige RVG Remasters

Source: All About Jazz
January 5, 2007

Bala Cynwyd, PA - January 4, 2007 - In an interview by Richard Seidel in the February 2006 issue of DownBeat, Rudy Van Gelder replied to the question as to why nearly a half-century after they were recorded, albums that he engineered sound so modern: “I just heard The Sidewinder [recorded by Lee Morgan in 1963] on the local jazz station and the commentator said, 'That sounded like it was recorded two weeks ago.' All I do is try to ...

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Jazz Singer David Floodstrand # 1 at Soundclick.com

Source: All About Jazz
January 5, 2007

Jazz Singer David Floodstrand Tops Soundclick.com Jazz Charts.

Jazz singer and producer David Floodstrand is presently #1 in the Jazz Vocal Charts at Soundclick.com.

David's accapella version of “The Way You Look Tonight" entered at #1 and is also #5 in the Jazz Charts. Soundclick.com is the #1 artist music community on the internet with over 2 million members and growing.

David is a founding member of the musical group Eight and One Half (Produced by Al Jourgensen of Ministry), ...

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Taylor Ho Bynum/Tomas Fujiwara CD Coming on 482 Music

Source: Improvised Communications
January 5, 2007

On February 27th, 482 Music will kick off its 2007 release schedule with True Events (482-1052), a recording of duets by cornetist Taylor Ho Bynum and drummer Tomas Fujiwara. These longtime collaborators first worked together 15 years ago while still in high school, and have since performed together hundreds of times in a variety of ensembles. “I feel like I can anticipate what Tomas is going to play," says Bynum of their relationship in the liner notes, “yet I'm continually ...

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