Recording News

Neil Stalnaker's Tokyo Quartet New Release, ...And Now The "Bad News"

Source: All About Jazz
June 8, 2006

Neil Stalnaker's Tokyo Quartet New Release" ...And Now The “Bad News"

...And Now The “Bad News" is a project that actually began in 1992. During the past year, many listeners and musicians have asked me why I named the new recording ...And Now The “Bad News".

In August of 1991, I was told that I had throat cancer. At the age of 32, this was quite a shock. The doctor told me he had good news and he had bad ...

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AYVA Music Presents First Set Of US Releases

Source: All About Jazz
June 8, 2006

Spain-based AYVA Music Presents First Set of US Releases Grounded in “Globalized" Jazz

Releases include drummer Francisco Mela's Melao (June 6, 2006), bassist Esperanza Spalding's Junjo (August 6, 2006), and Alain Perez' En El Aire (January, 2007)

With a guiding belief that the artist is the most important part of a music label and that ever more sophisticated audiences are eager to explore new improvisational sounds that reflect global influences and defy easy categorization, AYVA Music announces its first series ...

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Spain-based AYVA Music Presents First Set of U.S. Releases Grounded in "Globalized" Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
June 7, 2006

Releases include drummer Francisco Mela's Melao (June 6, 2006), bassist Esperanza Spalding's Junjo (August 6, 2006), and Alain Perez' En El Aire (January, 2007) With a guiding belief that the artist is the most important part of a music label and that ever more sophisticated audiences are eager to explore new improvisational sounds that reflect global influences and defy easy categorization, AYVA Music announces its first series of releases in the U.S. With one foot in Boston and the other ...

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Tom Van Seters' "The Long View" CD Now Available

Source: All About Jazz
June 7, 2006

The Long View, Tom Van Seters' much-anticipated second album as a leader, features his distinct compositions performed by an all-star lineup of Canadian jazz greats.

Accompanying Van Seters is Juno award winner Don Thompson on vibraphone, backed by the outstanding rhythm section of Fraser Hollins on double bass and Karl Jannuska on drums. The Long View was recorded in Winnipeg after a highly successful concert tour of the Canadian Prairies during the fall of 2005. The Tom Van Seters Quartet ...

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Carlos Cuevas' CD "Depiction" Available at His Website

Source: All About Jazz
June 7, 2006

Accomplished and inventive, pianist Carlos Cuevas combines classical technique with a robust sense of drive and melody on Depiction (Cuevitas Music 001). In this program of 10 originals, Cuevas recalls Corea's flair for rhythmic complexity and storytelling, sharing the spotlight with bassist Dean Taba and drummer Jimmy Branly. All three play in tandem with arrangements that highlight unison lines and pulses. Cuevas' music gives as much attention to texture and feel as it does to melody: If you can follow ...

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Trumpeter Paul Cacia's Releases "Legacy -- The Last Sessions" on Empressario

Source: All About Jazz
June 6, 2006

Las Vegas, NV June 7, 2006 -- Empressario is proud to announce the new CD release of Trumpet Artist Paul Cacia. Legacy -- The Last Sessions is a monumental achievement for Paul Cacia, 15 years in the making, it features “The Paul Cacia Jazz Orchestra" and 25 legendary jazz guest stars, including Louie Bellson, Tito Puente, Marshal Royal, “Sweets" Edison, “Snooky" Young, Chuck Findley, Don Menza, Pete Christlieb, Jack Sheldon, Pete Candoli, Conte Candoli, Bill Watrous and more. The jewel ...

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Mosaic Records: Father's Day & Last Chance Before "Select" Price Increase

Source: All About Jazz
June 6, 2006

THE GIFT OF JAZZ FOR FATHER'S DAY

Or for any day or for any lover of this rewarding music. We've got our new Mosaic Single series plus our recent Oliver Nelson set. The new Dizzy Gillespie set will probably not be available until after Father's Day although if you wish to order it for Father's Day we can send a card noting that it will be forthcoming.

Also a Mosaic Gift Card makes a great gift for Father's Day, June ...

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Deeper Soul Recordings Presents Kahil El'Zabar Remix 2CD

Source: All About Jazz
June 6, 2006

CHICAGO'S DEEPER SOUL RECORDINGS TO RELEASE DEBUT COLLECTION OF KAHIL EL'ZABAR ORIGINAL RECORDINGS & REMIXES ON AUGUST 1

The double CD features three original recordings from El'Zabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble plus remixes from world-renowned producers Charles Webster, Osunlade, Henrik Schwarz, IG Culture (Bugz in the Attic) and more.

From the brawling streets of Chicago come an artist, a label, and an album that reflect the deep history, progressive ideas, and rich cultural make up of one of the worlds great ...

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