Recording News

New 5.1 Disc from Scandinavian Wasa Express

Source: All About Jazz
December 16, 2005

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Mark Whitecage New Acoustics CD Release: BushWacked-A Spoken Opera

Source: All About Jazz
December 15, 2005

We at Acoustics are happy to announce that saxophonist Mark Whitecage has a brand-new release: BushWacked - A Spoken Opera “BushWacked", a spoken word opera, finds Mark Whitecage with a totally new Band, Concept, and Direction! In addition to West Coast electronic wizard Scott Steele on guitar combined with the keyboard artistry of Bill Larimer, Mark has added Perry Robinson's prize pupil Rozanne Levine on Bb & alto clarinets, with long-time collaborator Robert (Mike) Mahaffay on drums, to produce a ...

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Japanese-American Songstress Monday Michiru Releases "Routes"

Source: All About Jazz
December 15, 2005

Underground Music Muse Monday Michiru's Self-Produced Album “Routes" Under Grammy-Winning Internet Label ArtistShare To Be Released on December 15, 2005

Monday Michiru, long in the forefront of Japan's underground music scene, has teamed up with the innovative internet music company and label ArtistShare, and is set to release her new album “Routes."

A year in the making, the album is part of a bigger project entitled “Routes - Project 2005" which she launched exclusively through her website in December, 2004. ...

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The Grinch Who Almost Stole the Christmas Music!

Source: All About Jazz
December 14, 2005

The Grinch Who Stole The Music Of Christmas Posted: December 13, 2005 1:49:00 PM The Grinch Who Stole The Music Of Christmas

On Thursday December 1st, Dave Tonner of no fixed address, aka The Grinch Who Stole the Music of Christmas, receives a stiff 9 month jail sentence for possession of stolen property. But, this was no ordinary property! He had stolen 10 years of digital files of music and films belonging to Internationally Renowned Jazz Pianist Paul Tobey. But ...

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New CDs from Charles Gayle and Ran Blake Coming March 7th

Source: All About Jazz
December 14, 2005

NEW YORK, NY -- On March 7th, Tompkins Square Records will release new landmark solo piano recordings from two of America's most enigmatic musicians, Charles Gayle and Ran Blake. Gayle's Time Zones (TSQ 2839) is his first recording to feature all original piano improvisations and only the second solo piano recording of his career. Blake's All That Is Tied (TSQ 1965), his 35th release, was recorded 40 years to the month after his first solo piano recording, 1965's Ran Blake ...

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Eliott James: Multi-Talented Composer Mixes Jazz With Electronica And Rock

Source: All About Jazz
December 13, 2005

Los Angeles, CA -- Eliott James will release his new album “Cinematic Life" on January 10, 2006. The CD contains 11 tracks of jazz mixed with electronica and rock influences. James' is a composer, musician, poet, and celebrated author of three books on spirituality. While he has been involved in music for many years, this is his first entry into jazz. In fact, his musical background has been primarily in the singer-songwriter vein. “My grandfather was the start of it ...

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David Leonhardt Jazz Group "I'll Be Home For Christmas" New CD

Source: All About Jazz
December 13, 2005

December 13, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] David Leonhardt, jazz pianist and The David Leonhardt Jazz Group's new CD “I'll Be Home For Christmas" is a hit!. The critics are raving!! With lyrical piano, sultry vocals, a passionate sax, and an incredible band this CD achieves both the spirit of Christmas and the excitement of a live jazz performance. It is being played on over 250 jazz stations and has crossed over to ...

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Evening Star Records Releases New Bill Kirchner CD, "Everything I Love"

Source: All About Jazz
December 13, 2005

Evening Star Records is pleased to announce the release of Everything I Love, a newly recorded CD by saxophonist-composer-arranger Bill Kirchner. The CD features Kirchner on soprano saxophone, Eddie Monteiro on MIDI-accordion and vocals, Ron Vincent on drums and percussion, and on two tracks, the legendary vocalist Jackie Cain (of Jackie and Roy). Kirchner describes the repertoire as “unabashedly eclectic". It comprises six originals of widely varying moods, including a tribute to the late soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy. Also featured ...

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