Recording News

NCM East Records Newsest Release - SLOG "Drew Field 45"

Source: All About Jazz
December 13, 2005

Recent Release from NCM East Records: Slog “Drew Field 45" released 2005 (NCM 40125) The concept drawn out by these instruments with this execution is not on the books yet. This said with no mention of the grace and passion that fills “Drew Field 45", from compositions of blazing energy to ear-twisting brain prod. Featuring: Brian Drye, trombone, Khabu Doug Young, guitar, baritone/alto doubleneck guitar, Bob Bowen, acoustic and electric basses, and Greg Joseph, drums + special guest: Bruce Williamson, ...

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SLAMMIN all-body band Releases Self-Titled Debut CD Of Percussive A Cappella Jazz on Crosspulse Records & Videos

Source: All About Jazz
December 13, 2005

Oakland, CA - Crosspulse Records and Videos announces the release of SLAMMIN all-body band, the self-titled debut CD of a powerhouse sextet based in Oakland (CA) that performs a joyous mix of a cappella singing, beatboxing and body music. The CD features band members Zo Ellis, Kenny Washington, Destani Wolf, Bryan Dyer, Steve Hogan and Keith Terry and special guest Vicki Randle on one track. Deeply rooted in jazz, funk, R&B and World Music grooves, SLAMMIN all-body band uses the ...

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Bogey Vujkov, Seattle Jazz Pianist, Releases Debut CD, "Comin' Up For Air"

Source: All About Jazz
December 12, 2005

Yugoslavian-born pianist and composer Bogey Vujkov (pronounced voo-ey kov), has just released his debut CD, Comin' Up For Air. The CD features Clipper Anderson on acoustic and 5-string electric bass, Terry Aspiras on keyboards, Jay Douglas on drums, and Dajari Makena on percussion. Of the 13 tracks on the CD, 11 were written by Bogey. The CD was produced by Bogey and Tom Pfaeffle at The Tank Studio in Black Diamond. Pfaeffle was the recording and mixing engineer, and Steve ...

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Second Hand Smoke (A Tribute To Frank Marino)

Source: All About Jazz
December 9, 2005

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HYENA Records Presents 'Gospel Music,' 18-song Collection of Classic Gospel Sides

Source: All About Jazz
December 9, 2005

HYENA Records Presents Gospel Music, an 18-song Collection of Classic Gospel Sides Compiled by Lee Friedlander & Joel Dorn

Featuring Mahalia Jackson, The Original Five Blind Boys of Alabama, Reverend James Cleveland, Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers, The Staple Singers, The Dixie Hummingbirds and Many, Many More

New York, NY - “I want everybody out in radio land or wherever you may be today, I want you to do me a favor and lift up both hands towards heaven ...

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The Conway Suite a 6 part suite for Church Organ and Saxophone

Source: All About Jazz
December 8, 2005

The Conway Suite a 6 part suite for Church Organ and Saxophone “...with Terry Riley-type drones leading into late-Coltrane wails, creating a satisfying natural sense of space and place..." Independent On Sunday **** “...Were this a Jan Garbarek album, it would sell by the cartload... The music feels as if it is swirling around you and has an almost tactile quality, it's so rich in texture". Jazzwise “...The Conway Suite reminds me of that Hilliard Ensemble and Jan Garbarek album ...

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Reuben Radding's "Intersections" Released on Pine Ear Music

Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2005

BROOKLYN, NY -- Pine Ear Music has released Intersections, the debut leader recording by New York City bassist/composer Reuben Radding, with his new trio featuring Matt Moran on vibraphone, and Oscar Noriega on clarinet. As the title of the CD suggests, diverse paths, both musical and personal, find their meeting point in Radding's atonal, counterpoint-driven, compositions. The album concludes with a triumphant reworking of the “Dance of Fury" from Oliver Messiaen's landmark chamber work “Quartet For The End Of Time." ...

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Timucin Sahin's "Window for my breath"

Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2005

Turkish guitarist composer Timucin Sahin released his new album from kalan Music. This one is a trio record featuring Kai Eckhardt on bass and Owen Hart jr on drums. Here's trio's information: For more information: http://www.timucinsahin.com TIMUCIN SAHIN TRIO Having been utilizing and deepening the concepts of contemporary jazz as well as contemporary classical and south Indian music for some time, Sahin's music nevertheless demands a lot from his band members. In his trio setting he's working with one of ...

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