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Ken Nordine: 'Word Jazz'
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
This is another installment in my ongoing series on jazz humor of the late 1950s. Past posts have included columns on Shorty Petterstein, Stan Freeberg, George Crater and the Nutty Squirrels. Back in the '50s, Ken Nordine (pronounced Nor—DEEN) was a leading voiceover specialist whose rich baritone could be heard on hundreds of radio and TV ads. He also was a jazz fan (and later rock) who recorded humorous and improvised recitation albums, starting with Word Jazz in 1957. On ...
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Colorado Radio "Moved" By Debut CD From Joy Mover
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GoMedia PR
When you think about Colorado, lots of things come to mind: mountain peaks, cowboys and wide open sky. But how about sultry, soothing jazz vocals? It may sound unusual, but that's exactly what's on the minds of eight radio stations throughout the state, all of which have begun playing songs from the self-titled debut album by Joy Mover. From Denver to Crested Butte and from Telluride to Ignacio, the album that All About Jazz lauded as “one very special dreamy ...
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D. Gookin Releases "Prey On The Prize" EP
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Press Junkie PR
D. Gookin is the alias of NY-based producer/songwriter/drummer Mike Birnbaum. His music has been known to vary dramatically – from ‘80s flavored, alt electro-rock, jamtronic, pop to digital reggae. Combining the adventurousness of modern electronic innovators like Tobacco and Daedelus, D. Gookin’s sound is as propulsive as it is melodic and as freewheeling as it is meticulously orchestrated. D. Gookin is proud to present his fifth release, Prey on the Prize EP, a set of hypnotic reggae and digitized dub ...
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Susanna Lindeborgs and Mwendo Dawa Release "Mwendo Dawa Music"
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Susanna Lindeborg
Susanna Lindeborgs Mwendo Dawa has a new CD “Mwendo Dawa Music" (LJ Records, LJCD5256) MWENDO DAWA MUSIC - the title describes the personal and recognizable sound of MWENDO DAWA. Despite its long existence MWENDO DAWA still is a force into todays new music both in expression, technique and instrumental control. Jazz - freeform - fusion - avant-garde - electro acoustic music - but foremost exciting and unpredictable music. Provocative? Challenging? Creative? - The music is definately not halfhearted and wants ...
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Remarkable New New Age: Contemporary Instrumental Act Releases Debut Album - “Radiant”
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Phil E. Clem
The nascent act dawns bright and warm with dawn tunes/pieces – Sounds of a new morn. The Independent Recording/ Performing Artist Phil E.Clem has recently completed and released his self-titled debut Contemporary Instrumental Album “Radiant”. With the Keyboard being his main instrument, the full length, self-produced CD consisting of eight original tracks featuring different instrumental groove flavors, soft improvisation and a broad selection of instrumentation making up a unique collection with Radiant—the movie sound track-like piece being the title track. ...
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Musaner Releases Second Album, "Once Upon A Time", Nov. 7
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ara sarkissian
Referred to as “an eclectic mix” by the Boston Phoenix and “one of the most picturesque, intensely vivid albums of the year" (New York Music Daily), musAner’s blend of genres is featured on their second release, “Once Upon A Time” (Lucent Music, Nov. 2012). Founded in 2007 by composer and pianist Ara Sarkissian, Musaner is now releasing their second album, Once Upon a Time (release: October 26, 2012). The polished ensemble plucks stories and spins them into musical gold. From ...
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Bob Greene Of Preservation Hall Fame Releases Live Recording
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Chris Beuscher
PopFree Records is proud to release a unique live performance by Bob Greene, the legendary stride pianist, who played for decades with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band in New Orleans, and is noted for his unique style, influenced by the great Jelly Roll Morton. After more than 60 years, Bob Greene's career is still going strong, and he spends much of the year touring in Japan and Europe. This recording shows off Mr. Greene's style in a small nightclub setting ...
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Songwriter And Vocalist Alison Marae Releases Debut Album
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Alison Marae
San Diego songwriter and vocalist, Alison Marae releases her debut album on November 1, 2012. The six song Ep, My Heart Can't Take It, is released under independent label Chanteuse Records. The album features four originals written by Alison Marae. Musically inspired by early jazz and lyrically inspired by matters of the heart. The first original song on the album, “My Heart Can’t Take It," features Marae on the ukulele and vocals, piano and piano arrangement by Sky Ladd, upright ...
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