Recording News

John La Barbera's Latest CD 'Fantazm' Now Available on Jazz Compass Records

Source: All About Jazz
October 17, 2005

Grammy nominated composer/arranger, bandleader John La Barbera premiers his latest jazz Big Band CD, Fantazm (Jazz Compass JC1011).Fantazm, John La Barbera's follow-up to his 2004 Grammy nominated On The Wild Side CD, is a collection of standards and originals inspired by something Duke Ellington once said: ."..a little thing that the theme is taken from... the kind of a dream that you have about that kind of a girl... it's called Fantazm." Featuring brothers Pat La Barbera on saxophones, and ...

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John Scofield embraces Ray Charles tribute album

Source: All About Jazz
October 16, 2005

For a guitarist oriented toward rock and blues who grew up in the late '60s, familiarity with the music of Ray Charles was a given. John Scofield, who has forged a unique style combining adherence to blues roots with a more abstract manner embracing modal and free-form jazz, was no exception as a teenager. “I was no newcomer to this music," Scofield said in describing the approach to his current CD, “That's What I Say," a tribute album notable for ...

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Willie Nile's 'Streets of New York' - First CD in 6 Years Kicks off 00:02:59 Label

Source: All About Jazz
October 15, 2005

NEW YORK, NY – Willie Nile has completed Streets of New York, his first album since 1999’s acclaimed Beautiful Wreck of the World. In what U2’s Bono has called “a great album . . . the songs all stand on their own,” Nile has crafted what many feel is the best album of his career. The album is set for a January 31 street date, launching the new Brooklyn-based 00:02:59 label, distributed by Sony BMG Distribution.

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The Jazz Crusaders: Pacific Jazz Quintet Studio Sessions on Mosaic Records

Source: All About Jazz
October 15, 2005

A First-Time Ever Set From A One-Of-A-Kind Band - The Jazz Crusaders. A great discovery lies ahead for music buyers whose collections were assembled primarily in the CD era. And for others who let intervening years dull their memory of this band's truly original talent. The Pacific Jazz Quintet Studio Sessions is the first major retrospective of The Jazz Crusaders, a band that, later in its lifespan, would highlight different influences and become one of the most popular bands in ...

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Dan Papirany Trio Release Third Album: MLC VOL 1

Source: All About Jazz
October 15, 2005

The Dan Papirany Trio are releasing their third album. The Dan Papirany Trio features Israeli pianist Dan Papirany (piano), Pete McGregor (bass) and Frank Gibson Jr (drums). MLC VOL 1 features 6 standard and 2 original tunes played with great sensitivity and feel, includes: ”in your own sweet way” (standard) “I Got Rhythm” (bebop) & “Gal” (Original in samba). MLC VOL 1 was recorded live at MLC Bar and Café in Auckland New Zealand on May and June 2005, and ...

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Blossom Dearie w/ Bob Dorough 1979 live CD

Source: All About Jazz
October 12, 2005

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New Chris Botti Album: To Love Again on Columbia Records

Source: All About Jazz
October 12, 2005

CHRIS BOTTI JOINED BY SUPERSTAR GUEST ARTISTS ON TO LOVE AGAIN Eagerly-Awaited Successor To Best-Selling When I Fall In Love Features Vocals By Sting, Paula Cole, Michael Bublé, Jill Scott, Paul Buchanan, Gladys Knight, Renee Olstead, Rosa Passos, And Steven Tyler DualDisc footage features special guest David Sanborn New Chris Botti Album, Available As Traditional CD & As DualDisc, In Stores, Tuesday, October 18 Columbia Records is readying the release of To Love Again, ...

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Peter Eldridge CD Release at Joe's Pub, October 20, 7:30PM

Source: All About Jazz
October 11, 2005

“Eldridge belongs in the celebrated tradition of melodic poets, most famously represented by such disparate voices as Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan and Van Morrison: singer/songwriters who create beautiful tunes with insightful lyrics that are both personal and universal." - All Music Guide Peter Eldridge CD Release at Joe's Pub Thursday October 20, 2005 7:30PM – ONE SET ONLY Peter Eldridge performs original songs from his long awaited album, “Decorum" following his critically acclaimed 2001 releases, “Fool No More" ...

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