Recording News

John Fluker's Christmas Gift is the jazzy/R&B-ish J is For Joy CD

Source: Creative Service Company
November 21, 2006

Chart-topping pianist JOHN FLUKER is giving a special present this Christmas--J Is For Joy, an album of both R&B-influenced vocals and jazzy instrumentals that celebrates the night Jesus was born by presenting unique arrangements of classic carols along with original music. The music shows his influences--years of performing at church as well as backing top singers such as Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, Oleta Adams, Boys II Men, Queen Latifah and Regina Belle.

Fluker made big waves with his previous recording, ...

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Hidden Beach Releases "Unwrapped" Box Set on November 21

Source: All About Jazz
November 20, 2006

HIDDEN BEACH RECORDINGS HELPS MUSIC LOVERS GET “UNWRAPPED" FOR THE HOLIDAYS

INDIE LABEL RELEASES SPECIAL, FOUR-DISC BOX SET OF GROUNDBREAKING JAZZ/HIP-HOP SERIES - INCLUDING BONUS MATERIAL

Santa Monica, CA - On November 21, and just in time for the holidays, Hidden Beach Recordings (HBR) will release a special four- CD box set of its groundbreaking Unwrapped series, the widely popular collection of jazzy, instrumental interpretations of standout Hip Hop classics and recent chart-toppers. Officially titled Hidden Beach Recordings Presents: Unwrapped ...

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Columbia Records Releases New Edition Of Chris Botti's Best-Selling Seasonal Album "December"

Source: All About Jazz
November 17, 2006

Columbia Records released a new edition -- featuring four newly-recorded tracks and two brand-new songs -- of Chris Botti's best-selling seasonal album, December, on Tuesday, October 10.

Produced by Bobby Colomby, the yuletide 2006 edition of December premieres two new songs: a breathtaking interpretation of Franz Schubert's “Ave Maria," featuring the Choir of St. John's, Smith's Square, and “I Don't Really Want Much For Christmas" (featuring Eric Bent).

The newly expanded edition of December also debuts new versions of “Have ...

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Keyboard Player Steve Weingart Releases "Dark Blue Dream" on Skeewaland Records

Source: All About Jazz
November 17, 2006

Having amassed a wealth of international touring and Los Angeles studio experience whilst lending his considerable talents to some of Jazz/Fusion's most notable exponents, including the Dave Weckl Band, Steve Lukather & El Grupo, CAB featuring Virgil Donati, Bunny Brunel, Tony Macalpine, Simon Phillips & Frank Gambale, the Marco Mendoza Trio, and the Howland/Imboden Project, Steve Weingart's remarkable new release, Dark Blue Dream is an inspirational collection of heartfelt compositions, featuring all-live group performances from some of the West Coast's ...

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Bob Mintzer Quartet: "In the Moment" CD on Art of Life Records (AL1024-2)

Source: Michael Bloom Media Relations
November 16, 2006

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 on December 16, 2004. Bob is joined by the current rhythm section for his big band, which includes Jay Anderson on bass, Phil Markowitz on piano and John Riley on drums. Six of the nine songs featured on In the Moment were ...

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American Indie-Rock Prototypes Sneakers Get Reissued on Collectors' Choice Music with 'Nonsequitur of Silence'

Source: conqueroo
November 16, 2006

North Carolina band, featuring Chris Stamey, Mitch Easter and Will Rigby, released two of the best early DIY EPs of the late '70s

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- The late '70s was an exciting time for America's underground scene -- Television had released their “Little Johnny Jewel" single and Patti Smith, “Piss Factory." Then along came a band from Winston-Salem with a self-titled four-song EP that only sold 3,500 copies but launched a movement that still thrives today. Sneakers released only two ...

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Joe Diorio's "Bonita" on Art of Life Records (AL1023-2)

Source: All About Jazz
November 16, 2006

Originally released in 1980 on Zdenek Records and now available on CD for the first time ever on Art of Life Records Includes the original album cover artwork and liner notes exactly as they appeared on the original LP release in addition to new liner notes written by the album's original producer, Dale Zdenek. Joe is joined by acoustic bassist Bob Magnusson and drummer Jim Plank on all tracks with pianist Carl Schroeder joining the trio on “Bonita", “Spring Can ...

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Blue Note To Release "Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life," Soundtrack To PBS/Independent Lens Documentary

Source: All About Jazz
November 16, 2006

BLUE NOTE RECORDS TO RELEASE BILLY STRAYHORN: LUSH LIFE, COMPANION SOUNDTRACK TO PBS/INDEPENDENT LENS DOCUMENTARY, FEATURING NEW PERFORMANCES OF STRAYHORN COMPOSITIONS BY BILL CHARLAP, ELVIS COSTELLO, HANK JONES, JOE LOVANO & DIANNE REEVES Album To Be Released January 23, Film To Air On PBS February 6 On January 23, 2007, Blue Note Records will release the companion soundtrack to Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life, a 90-minute documentary film about the pioneering African-American composer, arranger and pianist. The film will present Strayhorn's ...

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