Recording News

Johnny Rodgers CD release of Box Of Photographs

Source: All About Jazz
June 25, 2005

Johnny Rodgers will be making his eagerly-awaited solo album debut on August 9th with BOX OF PHOTOGRAPHS. Produced by Richard Barone, dubbed Manhattan’s musical “Man About Town" by The New York Times, BOX OF PHOTOGRAPHS features 12 tracks bursting with raw talent and sophisticated musicianship, from timeless pop tunes to expressive jazz to soul-stirring ballads. As Show Business reported, “The songs have ‘top-10 hit’ written all over them, and Rodgers performs them like a combination of Elton John, Billy Joel ...

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Dan Papirany Trio - New live recording

Source: All About Jazz
June 24, 2005

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Pianist Dave Peck Debuts Second Trio Recording, 'Good Road'

Source: All About Jazz
June 24, 2005

PIANIST DAVE PECK DEBUTS SECOND TRIO RECORDING, 'GOOD ROAD,' FEATURING BASSIST JEFF JOHNSON AND DRUMMER JOE LA BARBERA

A native of the Pacific Northwest, Dave Peck is recognized as an outstanding composer, arranger and pianist and is known for his introspective style and rich harmonic coloring. Born in Tacoma, Washington in 1954, his father was a professional choir director and his mother was a singer who also played the trumpet. Playing trumpet and piano in high school, trumpet was Peck's ...

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"New Africa Suite" CD Release by Alaadeen

Source: All About Jazz
June 24, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kansas City USA – Renowned saxophonist, award-winning ASCAP composer and educator, Alaadeen announces the completion and public release of his latest recorded work for the ‘ASR RECORDS jazz label. With the scheduled street date of July 26, 2005, you will find it at numerous fine retailers like: CD Baby, Tower Records,etc.; and, online at all of the sites like: iTunes, Rhapsody, etc. Detailed information about Alaadeen's “New Africa Suite" CD release can be ...

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Blue Note Records Announces the June 28 Release of Bill Charlap Plays George Gershwin: The American Soul

Source: All About Jazz
June 22, 2005

On The American Soul, pianist Bill Charlap augments his acclaimed trio (bassist Peter Washington & drummer Kenny Washington) with an A-list horn section that includes alto saxophonist Phil Woods, tenor saxophonist Frank Wess, trumpeter Nicholas Payton, & trombonist Slide Hampton, as he delivers a fresh take on the well-worn Gershwin songbook like only Charlap could.

Charlap also takes the helm of one of New York City's premiere Jazz institutions when his inaugural season as the Artistic Director of the 92nd ...

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Reservoir Music Releases "Signature" from Guitarist Ron Ben-Hur on The First Day of Summer

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2005

RED CAT PUBLICITY J a s o n B y r n e 415 85th Street, #3R, Brooklyn, NY, 11209, tel 718 921 1330 Email [email protected] On June 21, 2005 Reservoir Music Releases SIGNATURE The New Recording from Guitarist RONI BEN-HUR Featuring John Hicks, Rufus Reid, Leroy Williams and Steve Kroon “ . . .a talented guitarist and composer . . .” – Nate Chinen, The New York Times “His belief in jazz as a beacon of enlightenment comes beaming ...

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Reign In Blood by Erik Hinds

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2005

I've just released my solo H'arpeggione version of Slayer's classic Reign In Blood on Solponticello Records. It's available at cdbaby and amazon now. Here's the story: This project began a while back as a wink-wink challenge by a good friend: there’s an upcoming new music “folk” series in Athens and you should do something cool, like maybe cover Slayer? Yeah, I said, I just might. But yes, I knew immediately, I will. It’s no exaggeration to say Slayer helped sustain ...

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482 Music To Release Greg Burk Trio's Nothing, Knowing August 23rd

Source: All About Jazz
June 17, 2005

AVON, CT -- 482 Music is proud to announce the August 23rd release of the Greg Burk Trio's Nothing, Knowing (482-1037), featuring the renowned rhythm section team of electric bassist Steve Swallow and drummer/percussionist Bob Moses. The Rome-based pianist/composer's 482 Music debut, and follow-up to his first two well-received recordings as a leader on Italy's legendary Soul Note label, continues his documentation of an increasingly personal sound forged by a penchant for memorable melodies as well as probing improvisation.

“This ...

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