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Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2006

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Ictus Records' 30th Anniversary - jazz box-set of the year

Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2006

ICTUS Records' 30th Anniversary box-set (www.ictusrecords.com/30) was selected by All About Jazz-NY as one of the best jazz box-set of 2006.

Following the steps of this critically acclaimed release, on December 1, 2006 released five brand new box-sets from its extensive catalogue: 1. IMPROVISED MUSIC SERIES / 12-CD BOX-SET 2. PERCUSSION MUSIC SERIES / 10-CD BOX-SET 3. CONTEMPORARY MUSIC SERIES / 9-CD BOX-SET 4. NEW MUSIC SERIES / 6-CD BOX-SET ...

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Sean Wayland Solo CD

Source: Abstract Logix
December 7, 2006

This is my first “ Solo “ CD. Most tracks where recorded “after hours" at Phil Punch's new Electric Ave studio in Sydney. The piano is a Yamaha C7. Most of the piano tuning was done by Michael Karlberg. I plugged an AKG C24 microphone straight into my motu828 audio card into my laptop. 2 tracks “five" and “rising" where composed more recently (2006) in New York and recorded at “The studio" in Brooklyn. The piano is a reasonably new ...

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The Big Phat Band Goes Looney This Holiday Season with Bah Humduck!

Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2006

A LOONEY TUNES CHRISTMAS SOUNDTRACK INCLUDES A BONUS CHILDREN'S SING- ALONG CD FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd and More Just in time for the holiday season, Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band releases Bah Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas, the soundtrack CD full of yuletide songs to accompany the Warner Home Video animated feature of the same name. Not only does the CD feature the complete score to the film as well as jazzy takes on holiday ...

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John Sebastian's Reprise Recordings to be Reissued on Collectors' Choice Music

Source: conqueroo
December 6, 2006

Former Lovin' Spoonful frontman and solo artist readies five CDs including the hit “Welcome Back"

LOS ANGELES -- From his days as an insider on the Greenwich Village folk scene to his role as leader of the Lovin' Spoonful and through his subsequent solo work, John Sebastian has been a central figure in American pop music. And now, Collectors' Choice Music will “welcome back" Sebastian's Reprise solo albums from the 1970s with five CDs shipping to stores on February 20, ...

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"A Cyber Jazz Holiday" Re-Issue CD from Gemini Soul with Ajamu Akinyele Now Available

Source: All About Jazz
December 4, 2006

Song Details: A Cyber Jazz Holiday features original music, plus favorite standards such as Vince Guaraldi's “Christmas Time Is Here" renamed “The Holiday's Are Here," and Nat King Cole's “The Christmas Song" renamed “The Holiday Song." And, don't forget about holiday classics such as “Silent Night," and “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing." A Cyber Jazz Holiday also includes a bonus track of Miles Davis' “So What," not available on the original release. Listen to this new ...

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GMMC Records Releases Bassist/Composer Terry Plumeri's "Blue In Green"

Source: Massive Music
December 2, 2006

GMMC Records released Terry Plumeri's innovative jazz recording, Blue In Green. Blue In Green is something brand new in the world of recorded jazz. The entire CD showcases the exclusive use of the bowed acoustic bass, occupying the featured role in a repertoire of jazz standards. The extraordinary beauty of tone and technical proficiency shown on the bass, makes for a new and memorable listening experience. Plumeri's bowed bass work is endlessly compelling. Pair it with musicians the caliber of ...

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Scott Kinsey's Kinesthetics makes it to #3 in Critcs Picks

Source: All About Jazz
November 29, 2006

Acclaimed Jazz Critic Phil DiPietro has selected Keyboardist Scott Kinsey's Debut release Kinesthetics (Label: Abstract Logix) as his number 3 pick of the year. More details at Jazz House

Tribal Tech's keyboardist Scott Kinsey finally steps out as a leader in his own right on Kinesthetics, his long-overdue solo debut. Joining him on this outstanding effort are Tribal Tech drummer Kirk Covington, saxophonist and EWI specialist Steve Tavaglione, bassist and former Berklee College of Music classmate Paul Shihadeh, bassist Jimmy ...

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