Recording News

CDs By Eric Alexander, Don Braden & Vincent Herring Set For 3/14 Release On HighNote

Source: All About Jazz
February 28, 2006

New CDs showcasing the instrumental virtuosity of a trio of saxophonists at the forefront of the contemporary international jazz scene -- Eric Alexander's All in the Game (HCD 7148), Don Braden's Workin' (HCD 7155) and Vincent Herring's Ends And Means (HCD 7149) -- are set for March 14th release on HighNote Records.

The recordings bring to nine the number of mainstream jazz titles HighNote has released to date in 2006 and should solidify the company's position as America's most listened ...

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ACT Music Releases IN US CDs By Guitarist Ulf Wakenius, Pianist Kevin Hays & Nils Landgren-Joe Sample

Source: All About Jazz
February 28, 2006

Munich-based ACT Music+Vision released on February 21st in the US Notes From The Heart (ACT 9435), a tribute to Keith Jarrett by the Swedish guitarist Ulf Wakenius; Creole Love Call (ACT 9707), a soulful vocal project by Swedish trombonist Nils Landgren and keyboardist Joe Sample devoted to the classic pop songs associated with the American South; and Open Range(ACT 9752), a solo outing by American pianist Kevin Hays that is Volume III in ACT's Piano Works series. The award-winning German ...

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Andre Canniere Group's "As Of Yet" Now Available

Source: All About Jazz
February 28, 2006

The Andre Canniere Group, formed in early 2005, has been creating a storm in New York's modern jazz scene. They perform challenging yet accessible music full of evocative harmonic explorations and complex rhythms, complemented by thoughtful improvisation. Much of the music, all of which is composed by Canniere, is rooted in jazz, but also draws heavily upon other genres including pop, classical and folk music. Their first album As Of Yet is the culmination of the group's first year together, ...

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James McMurtry's Political Anthem Causing Stir Across the Nation

Source: All About Jazz
February 28, 2006

AUSTIN, Texas -- “We Can't Make it Here," James McMurtry's musical commentary on the current state of the union, is creating a stir with critics, radio programmers, and politicians around the country. “I've always been a little put off by activists. So you know it's a dire situation when I have to become one myself," says McMurtry. McMurtry made the song available as a free download on his website during the 2004 presidential election. The response to the track was ...

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The Berkeley Item - #271

Source: All About Jazz
February 28, 2006

The virtuosic JOEY DE FRANCESCO has been charting the course of jazz organ practically since his celebrated debut on disc at age 17, in 1989. He's been a self-assured, generous, and imaginative leader whose past projects have prominently featured jazz masters such as James Moody, Pat Martino, Illinois Jacquet, Houston Person, and, especially, his late mentor and friend Jimmy Smith.

For his seventh Concord Jazz album, Organic Vibes, due out 3/21, Joey DeFrancesco shares the stage with veteran tenor saxophonist ...

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The Rempis Percussion Quartet's Rip Tear Crunch Coming May 2nd

Source: All About Jazz
February 27, 2006

AVON, CT -- On May 2nd, 482 Music will release The Rempis Percussion Quartet's Rip Tear Crunch (482-1046), the group's studio debut and the 11th entry in the label's ongoing Document Chicago series. Led by saxophonist Dave Rempis, a member of prominent Chicago-based groups such as Triage and the Vandermark 5, The Rempis Percussion Quartet features fellow Chicago scene veterans Anton Hatwich (Indoor/ Outdoor, Festival Quartet), Tim Daisy (Triage, Kyle Bruckman's Wrack) and Frank Rosaly (Fred Lonberg-Holm Trio, Ken Vandermark's ...

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Ulf Wakenius' New CD "Notes From The Heart" Released in U.S.

Source: Michael Ricci
February 27, 2006

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Joe McPhee Survival Unit II with Clifford Thornton: N.Y.N.Y. 1971 on hatOLOGY 624

Source: All About Jazz
February 26, 2006

Joe McPhee Survival Unit II with Clifford Thornton: N.Y.N.Y. 1971 (recorded live at WBAI's Free Music Store, October 30, 1971) Producers note: I first heard these tapes during my visit to the U.S.A. in 1974.

The occasion was my first meeting with Joe McPhee and Craig Johnson of CJR Records. That meeting and the impact the music of these and other unreleased tapes had on me, are the reason I became a record producer. Originally this release was planed for ...

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