Recording News

Derek Trucks Band's Label Debut "Joyful Noise" Just Released On Columbia Records

Source: All About Jazz
September 7, 2002

Only 23 years old, this young master of the slide guitar has been touring since the age of 11. Derek's debut album for Columbia, Joyful Noise is a genre busting collection of both incendiary instrumental workouts and passionate vocal tunes. The Derek Trucks Band (Derek Trucks: guitar; Todd Smallie: bass, Kofi Burbridge: keyboards, flute and vocals, and Yonrico Scott, drums and vocals) will soon celebrate their 10th anniversary. Guest vocalists on the new cd include r&b and rock hall of ...

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A440 Musicgroup Set For Three Autumn Releases by Brian Bromberg, Andy Snitzer, and Gary Meek

Source: All About Jazz
September 6, 2002

A440 MusicGroup moves into a higher gear this fall with three excellent jazz releases by saxophonists Andy Snitzer and Gary Meek, Bassist Brian Bromberg.

Andy Snitzer, Sugar (September 3 release)

Tenor saxophonist Snitzer unveils his first straightahead jazz CD.

Much of the CD is a nod to tenor sax greats John Coltrane ("Blue Train," “You Don't Know What Love Is"), Sonny Rollins ("Blue Seven," “Moritat"), and Stanley Turrentine ("Sugar"). Snitzer, best known for his work the ...

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"In The Sun": The New CD From Vocal Sensation Jane Monheit

Source: All About Jazz
September 5, 2002

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Von Freeman Celebrates His 80th Birthday With A New Record On Premonition

Source: All About Jazz
September 4, 2002

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Tierney Sutton Warms The Soul With "Something Cool"

Source: All About Jazz
September 4, 2002

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New CD By The Organizers - Hammond Jazz From Denmark

Source: All About Jazz
September 2, 2002

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Sachimay Records Releases Focus Quintet's "1-8 In 1"

Source: All About Jazz
September 1, 2002

The Focus Quintet: Jeff Arnal, Percussion; Anita Dechellis, Vocals; Dan Dechellis, Piano; Ernesto Diaz-Infante, Amplified Acoustic Guitar; Chris Forsyth, Electric Guitar

Brought together initially at the 2001 Big Sur Experimental Music Festival, these five friends from the East and West coasts have since collaborated on many projects in various configurations: Chris Forsyth and Ernesto Diaz-Infante's longstanding duo collaboration has resulted in three CD releases, a European tour, and an upcoming major American tour; Dan DeChellis and Jeff Arnal recorded a ...

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Ernesto Diaz-Infante & Chris Forsyth release "march" on Drimala

Source: All About Jazz
September 1, 2002

New compositions for electric guitar, acoustic guitar, piano, vocals and drums

Ernesto Diaz-Infante and Chris Forsyth have a longstanding duo collaboration that now includes three releases, many performances, a European tour, and a major upcoming American tour. Their third duo release, march, was recorded in Brooklyn, NY following their three week European tour in early 2002. This recording is a document of the concepts they honed together during numerous performances, train rides, conversations, and through collaborations with other musicians they ...

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