Recording News

Dom Minasi New CD + October Appearances

Source: All About Jazz

“One of New York's' best kept secrets is finally 'Getting Out'! Hooray!" --Jim Hall

CDM Records is proud to announce the release of jazz guitarist Dom Minasi's new CD Goin' Out Again (CDM-1002) in stores October 10, 2002

For the past two years Dom Minasi has made a remarkable comeback with his musical career. After nearly twenty years off the scene Dom has returned igniting storms of controversy with brilliant forays into Ellingtonia on his first CDM release, ...

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Matthias Lupri Group with Mark Turner & Kurt Rosenwinkel

Source: All About Jazz

Fresh off a coast to coast tour of the Canadian Jazz Festivals and US dates this past summer, modern jazz vibraphonist Matthias Lupri returns this fall with his 3rd CD of original modern compositions entitled “Same Time Twice" on “Summit Records - DCD 337".

Modern original jazz with the sweet sounds of the vibraphone and the forward thinking players of today's NYC jazz scene. Critically acclaimed saxophonist Mark Turner and guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel have numerous albums out on ...

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Rhinohandmade.com To Release Jimmy Scott's Lost Masterpiece

Source: All About Jazz

LOS ANGELES -- Forty years ago Jimmy Scott was set to release a record that would have made him a household name. On September 27, 2002 listeners finally got to hear the legendary Falling in Love is Wonderful.

The album, one of the most highly sought jazz vocal records in history, will be available in limited edition at www.RhinoHandmade.com for the list price of $19.98. Featuring the original ten tracks including the breathtaking “Someone To Watch Over Me" and “They ...

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Blue Note Records and The Verve Music Group present The Definitive Series

Source: All About Jazz

For the first time in their history, the prestigious jazz labels Blue Note Records and Verve Music Group have joined forces to create The Definitive Series, remarkable collections of classic jazz artists compiled from the archives of both companies. Each of the 14 CDs being released on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 represents the definitive recording highlights of 14 giants of the jazz world. Included in each collection are popular tunes and overlooked gems that showcase the range and brilliance of ...

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Blue Note Records To Release "The Grant Green Retrospective," A 4-CD Boxed Set Showcasing The Blue Note Career Of The Compelling Jazz Guitarist Who Was One Of The Most Influential And Prolific Artists Of The 1960s

Source: All About Jazz

The boxed set, to be released on October 22nd, features Green's music as a leader and sideman from 1961-1966 when he was Blue Note's de facto house guitarist

When jazz guitarist Grant Green died in 1979 at the age of 47, he was prized by jazz aficionados but relatively unknown and under appreciated by much of the jazz world. Like so many musicians who made names for themselves in the '60s, Green was forced to the sidelines early in the ...

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Hidden Treasures From Jobim's Song Catalogue

Source: All About Jazz

A New Collaboration Of Pianist Ryuichi Sakamoto With Brazil's Jaques & Paula Morelenbaum

Recorded In The Atmospheric Rio De Janeiro Home Of Composer Antonio Carlos Jobim, Sony Classical's Casa Introduces Morelenbaum2/Sakamoto

Casa Includes First Recording Of Hidden Treasures From Jobim's Song Catalogue And Music Never Before Recorded

Morelenbaum2/Sakamoto To Tour U.S. September 5-13

New York NY - Recorded in the bewitching atmosphere of Antonio Carlos Jobim's home overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Sony Classical's Casa introduces an exciting new collaboration ...

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Robert W. Getz/Elliott Levin Duo Releases "Sassafras Hello"

Source: All About Jazz

9-20-2002

Pianist Robert W. Getz and saxophonist Elliott Levin team up for a collection of completely improvised compositions on Sassafras Hello, the latest release from Idyll Hands Recordings and the first collaboration by these Philadelphia natives.

The CD, recorded at Philadelphia's Turtle Studios in July, features Levin switching between flute, and soprano and tenor saxophones, while Getz further refines the exploratory sounds heard on his previous two releases, Wooden Box: Piano Improvisations Vol. 1 and Live At The Knitting Factory: ...

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Test Type Trio release "Chemical Jazz" Sept 29th

Source: All About Jazz

Minneapolis's Test Type Trio will be releasing their 3rd CD on Sunday the 29th @ Jitters Bar & Cafe. This self-produced album is a pushy follow up to their last self-titled release, further blurring the lines of what is improvised jazz and how it should sound. Taking a “free jazz" ideology into the studio provoked some of the most creative mixing of jazz and electronic seen yet to date. This limited release will also be available for purchase online through ...

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