Recording News

Concord Records Releases Vince Guaraldi Trio's "A Charlie Brown Christmas"

Source: All About Jazz
September 23, 2006

Vince Guaraldi Trio A Charlie Brown Christmas (Expanded Edition) For anyone who grew up during the '60s, the music from the beloved animated TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas resonates with deep sentimental meaning. That swinging soundtrack by the Vince Guaraldi Trio is as much a part of our musical upbringing as the early Beatles, Stones and Dylan albums and has continued to register with successive generations in rebroadcasts every year since its 1965 premiere. Memorable melodies like the cheerful ...

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Fred Martin & the Levite Camp New CD Some Bridges Out Now

Source: On Target Media Group
September 22, 2006

The new release from Fred Martin & the Levite Camp, Some Bridges, is out now, released this week on Concord Records.

Fred Martin, a Los Angeles-based teacher, who for years has used gospel music to rescue kids from the perils of the streets, has joined forces with powerhouse Gospel group The Levite Camp, legendary singer-songwriter Jackson Browne and a line-up of extraordinary guests including Ozomatli, famed jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela and celebrated bluesman Keb' Mo, to create an inspiring, genre ...

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New Tony Bennett Album In Stores September 26

Source: All About Jazz
September 22, 2006

Target Offers Exclusive Version and Bonus DVD of Tony Bennett Duets: an American Classic

Four Additional Tracks, Exclusive In-Studio Footage, Artist Interviews and More Available Only at Target

In Stores September 26

Treasured singer Tony Bennett has continued to win over new generations of fans with his classic style every decade since he released his first record in the mid 1950s. After more than 60 releases in his career, his music has never gone out of style. Bennett may be ...

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Pete Zimmer New CD Judgment, Featuring George Garzone + Upcoming Appearances

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 22, 2006

Pete Zimmer Quintet featuring George Garzone: Judgment (TIP1103)

Street Date: October 31st, 2006

Featuring George Garzone - Tenor Saxophone Michael Rodriguez - Trumpet Joel Frahm - Tenor Saxophone Toru Dodo - Piano David Wong - Bass John Sullivan - Bass Pete Zimmer - Drums

Upcoming Appearances: Thursday, November 16th, 2006, Pete Zimmer Quintet: Judgment CD Release Party at The Kitano, ...

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Salim Washington & Harlem Arts Ensemble New CD "Harlem Homecoming" (Ujam Records)

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 21, 2006

Harlem Homecoming (Ujam Records 126, 2006), is Salim Washington's latest release with the Harlem Arts Ensemble, The group consists of Washington (tenor saxophone, flute, oboe and vocals); Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone, flugelhorn); Waldron Ricks (trumpet); Melanie Dyer (viola); Kurtis Rivers and Henry Cook (reeds/woodwinds); Rumas Barrett (percussion); Donald Smith (piano); Andy McCloud and Steve Neil (bass); Malik Washington, Mark Johnson and Taru Alexander (drums); Aaron Johnson (tuba).

Harlem Arts Ensemble is a rare organism in today's marketplace - not a ...

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Trumpeter Sean Jones Releases "Roots" on Mack Avenue Records

Source: All About Jazz
September 20, 2006

Trumpeter Sean Jones embodies the 21st century jazz musician, an experimental, supremely talented type whose vision and sensibility encourages inclusion rather than separation. “Jazz embraces everything," Jones says. “I'm not nearly arrogant enough to try and define it as one thing or one style. Jazz has always from its very beginning linked cultures, generations, and races. To pigeonhole it and say it can only do one thing to me does a disservice to it." Jones' previous releases as well as ...

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Pianist/Composer Michele Rosewoman's New CD Set for October 3 Release

Source: MFA - Mitchell Feldman Associates
September 19, 2006

With the October 3, 2006 release of The In Side Out (Advance Dance Disques AD 0353)--Michele Rosewoman's first new recording since 2000 and the fifth with her ensemble Quintessence--the renowned pianist once again makes a powerful creative statement that showcases the breadth and depth or her musicality and affirms in no uncertain terms her position as one of the most original and innovative instrumentalists and composers on the current global jazz scene. Rosewoman is heard with a core quintet featuring ...

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NYC Couple Blends Jazz and Gospel Styles For A Divine Listening Experience

Source: All About Jazz
September 18, 2006

A Marriage Made In Heaven

NYC Couple Blends Jazz and Gospel Styles For A Divine Listening Experience

Music is a vital element to the Christian faith. King David, famous for his soul-stirring Psalms in the Bible, wrote of singing new songs to the Lord using popular instruments during his lifetime, namely, the harp and lyre. Taking the same approach in the expression of their faith, through the saxophone and vocals, are Tyrone and Paula Birkett--a fresh jazz duo connected to ...

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