Recording News

'Private Brubeck Remembers' honors 60th anniversary of D-Day

Source: All About Jazz
April 28, 2004

On May 25, just in time for the 60th anniversary of D-Day, Telarc will release Private Brubeck Remembers, a new solo album from one of the most influential jazz pianists of the 20th century. Private Brubeck Remembers features renditions of some of the most famous songs from World War II, many of which Dave Brubeck played during his tour of duty with the Wolf Pack Band. “The titles of the tunes are almost an autobiography of my war years," says ...

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Ubiquity to Re-release Long Out-of-print "Parallel Dimensions" on May 18

Source: All About Jazz
April 28, 2004

Theo Parrish released Parallel Dimensions in 2000 on his Sound Signature label. Frustratingly for many dance music lovers only 1000 copies were ever pressed on CD and no full length LP was ever pressed. Through a unique deal with Mr Parrish, Ubiquity has the opportunity to release a new pressing of this milestone release on CD and LP in early Summer 2004. On Parallel Dimensions, the Detroit based producer makes house music that is haunted, mournful, elegant, and cavernous. Organic ...

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Pianist Tom Lawton's 'Retrospective/Debut' CD Release Party

Source: All About Jazz
April 28, 2004

Tom Lawton Quartet with Special Guest Norman David: Retrospective/Debut

Tom Lawton, a top jazz pianist and composer based in the Philadelphia area and Bucks/Montgomery Counties has just released a new CD on the Dreambox Media label consisting mostly of his original compositions written over three decades. The musicians include Tom (pianist, composer, leader), John Swana (trumpet), Ben Schachter (tenor and soprano sax), and special guest Norman David (clarinet).

This CD is rich with original ideas, stimulating and moving improvisations, and ...

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Chesky Records to Release Candido & Graciela's 'Inolvidable' in May 2004

Source: All About Jazz
April 28, 2004

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Brazilian Guitarist Torcuato Mariano To Release 'Diary' On May 25

Source: All About Jazz
April 27, 2004

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The Frank & Joe Show (featuring Frank Vignola & Joe Ascione)

Source: All About Jazz
April 24, 2004

THE FRANK & JOE SHOW To Release Debut Album “33 1/3" May 11th On HYENA

Featuring guitarist Frank Vignola and percussionist Joe Ascione, with special guests Dr. John, Jane Monheit and Janis Siegel

On May 11th, 2004 HYENA Records will release, “33 1/3," the debut recording from The Frank & Joe Show, featuring virtuoso guitarist Frank Vignola and master percussionist Joe Ascione. The record is an irresistible melting pot of musical dialects so seamlessly integrated as to create its own ...

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Beezwax Records Releases Jazz Soundtrack for Independent Hollywood Film

Source: All About Jazz
April 23, 2004

Dateline: Elkhart, Indiana April 23, 2004. Beezwax records, a small but distinctive jazz record label is pleased to announce the release of the soundtrack album for the independent film, Man of the Year. The release date of the film, which stars the late John Ritter, was December 2003, with viewings in independent theaters across the country. The soundtrack features noted jazz musicians John Novello (keyboards), Eric Marienthal (saxophone), Melvin Davis (bass), Rayford Griffin (drums), and the crisp vocal work of ...

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Greyboy's 'Soul Mosaic': A Case Study in Beats, Soul and Funk

Source: All About Jazz
April 23, 2004

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