Recording News

Jazz Revelation Records Releases New CD, Birds of a Feather

Source: CHC Network
April 6, 2010

Berklee's student run label Jazz Revelation Records (JRR) celebrates the release of its seventh compilation CD, Birds of a Feather, with a concert at the Berklee Performance Center on Thursday, April 22. The concert will feature seven of the labels most exciting student artists: Christoph Huber, Tom Kain, Utar Dundarartun, Kazuyo Kuriya, Lihi Haruvi, Nathan Cepelinski, and Roy Guzman.

The Seventh Annual Jazz Revelation Records CD Release Concert is $10 ($5 for seniors), and begins at 8:15 p.m. at the ...

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Lenny Kravitz:Let Love Rule: 20th Anniversary Edition

Source: JamBase
September 16, 2009

By: Ron Hart

“Too black for rock radio, too white for urban radio" was the albatross around the neck of Lenny Kravitz when he first burst onto the scene with his soulful voice and hippie wardrobe back in 1989. However, by refusing to fall in line with the demographics and blaze his own unique path of biracial sonic bliss, the son of late sitcom star Roxie Roker found the world catching up with his John Lennon-cum-Prince style in the 1990s, ...

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Al Jarreau Best of with a Brand New Track Due 9/29 from Rhino

Source: Ideal PR, LLC
August 27, 2009

Al Jarreau - The Very Best Of: An Excellent Adventure

Rhino hits the high notes of the seven-time Grammy winner's career with a 16-song collection that features the beloved singe'rs greatest hits along with a brand new song.

Available from Rhino September 29.

Los Angeles Considered by many to be the greatest living jazz singer, Al Jarreau is an artist of stunning range. Hes spent decades bending genres with his lithe voice, earning him the rare distinction of being the ...

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Leroy Jones' New Romantic Album "Sweeter Than a Summer Breeze"

Source: Spirit Of New Orleans Productions
March 5, 2009

"His trumpet sings with gorgeous flawlessness above the enriching string arrangements." --Geraldine Wyckoff, LA Weekly

Sweeter Than a Summer Breeze Leroy Jones’ Lush New Album Features Romantic Ballads Perfect for the Times

During tough times there's nothing more important than love, relationships and romance – and New Orleans trumpet legend Leroy Jones has created the perfect soundtrack for the era with his latest release: "Sweeter Than A Summer Breeze".

Filled with lush strings and some of New Orleans' ...

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Marco Benevento to Release "Me Not Me"

Source: Calabro Music
December 9, 2008

Brooklyn, NY - On February 3, Marco Benevento will release Me Not Me, a new studio album featuring his interpretations of songs by artists including My Morning Jacket, Leonard Cohen and Deerhoof among others. The ten-track collection arrives within a year from release of Benevento's critically acclaimed debut studio effort, Invisible Baby. Like its predecessor, Benevento is joined by bassist Reed Mathis and drummers Matt Chamberlain and Andrew Barr. The band recorded at Chroma Sound in Seattle during days off ...

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New CD "Juicy" Released by Composer-Pianist Earl "Juicy" Johnson Jr.

Source: Doug Deutsch Publicity Services
November 7, 2008

L.A. Pianist/Composer Earl “Big Juicy” Johnson Releases New CD, “JUICY;”

Appearing Every Other Sunday@CandleLight Kitchen And Bar in November and December (SIMI VALLEY) – JUICYJuicy is the highly-anticipated debut CD release of pianist/ composer Earl “Big Juicy” Johnson, Jr. Cognitive and funky, Johnson has been heralded as one of the premiere composers/ producers of this era due to his electric, fiery performing style. Earl “Big Juicy” Johnson performs every other Sunday from 7-10 p.m. throughout November and December at Candlelight ...

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Tindersticks:the Hungry Saw

Source: JamBase
October 9, 2008

By: Dennis Cook

It starts so meditatively with Satie-like piano putting shivery bell tones and low flying melancholy in the air. When the drums arrive, up front and thick on “Yesterdays Tomorrows," followed by simmering organ and a deep, very present voice snatched from '60s radio, you just know you're dealing with pros. Around since 1992, Tindersticks let their feelings hang out, messy ones and neat, but have funneled all this emotion into some of the most captivating, subtly built ...

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Charlie Hunter:baboon Strength

Source: JamBase
September 19, 2008

By: Kayceman

Featuring seven-string guitar master Charlie Hunter, keyboardist extraordinaire Erik Deutsch, and locked-in pocket-humper Tony Mason on drums, Baboon Strength (released September 8 and available digitally on reapandsow) finds these gifted individuals working as a real band, supporting one another, building bridges across at times strange waters. Where past efforts have found Hunter performing wild acrobatics on his custom made guitar, here he trades virtuosity for restraint and taste. Often playing more straightforward rhythm or lead work, Hunter leaves ...

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