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Two New Albums From Nonsoft Released In October 2012

Source: Nonsoft
October 26, 2012

Two new albums from Nonsoft have been released in October 2012, covering both Latin and jazz genres. Binary Latin features an all-new sound on fifteen Latin-themed guitar songs, while Random Heart contains fourteen jazz-centric piano tunes with hints of Latin, classical, and swing influences. These are the second and third album releases from Nonsoft, respectively, following hot on the heels of Algo Jazz which debuted in May 2012 and gained worldwide recognition for the songs “The Best Days" and “Ten ...

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Jaiman Crunk "Encounters" CD Release

Source: Jaiman Crunk
October 28, 2012

With a vast lineup of some of the greatest names in jazz performing a diverse and ambitious set of original compositions, composer and guitarist Jaiman Crunk presents an auspicious debut recording. Tied together by Crunk's compositions, his choice to have, for instance, multiple bass players—including Ron Carter, John Patitucci, and Buster Williams—had less to do with star power and solo voices, but more how they would shape each piece they performed on. Even with the brilliant and distinctive voices of ...

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DKV Trio (Drake, Kessler, Vandermark): Past Present, 7-CD Limited Edition Box Set

Source: Cezary L. Lerski
October 27, 2012

Newest release from Not Two Records. DKV Trio Past Present - 7-CD's limited edition box-set. None of this material has ever been previously released) “The whole approach of modern artists is in this will to trap, to possess something that constantly slips away." Alberto Giacometti This collection of music isn't an attempt to “trap" a past that “constantly slips away" (to use Giacometti's words), it's a way to show the willingness of Hamid, Kent, and I to keep looking forward. ...

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Fado Em Si Bemol Release Of "QB"

Source: Fado em Si Bemol
October 26, 2012

A delicious cocktail of Portuguese music pained with the sounds of the world, adding the magical flavor of the Portuguese guitar. Come Taste and Enjoy! Fado em Si Bemol are back and bring with them a bag of goodies in their latest work, “qb". One record, sweet and sober, clear and sophisticated, the purest and more world music. At this reunion filled with distinguished guests, new versions of themes well known to the general public are the main course at ...

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Seven-piece Horn-fueled Philly Jamband, Southwork, To Release Debut Album, Arise, On December 11

Source: 1888 Media
October 25, 2012

Releasing On Band’s Writtenhouse Records, 11-Track Album Will Also Be Available On Blue Vinyl Hometown Record Release Show Scheduled For December 13 Band’s Music Accompanies Slasher Flick Alpha Girls Which Features Cameos By Schooly D And Ron Jeremy Philadelphia, PA: Just when the hallowed Rock world thought it had it all figured out, along comes a fresh detonation of color from the South side of the spectrum. Fancy palpitating rock with a boogie beat? A bustling Ska-infused epiphany? Blistering freeform ...

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New Sinouj Album: "Were" Music With No Borders

Source: Sinouj
October 25, 2012

Modes, & rhythms inspired by Arabic, African & Indian traditions, combined with a modern jazz approach that draws from Funk, Dub, Electronica, and many more such genres, and you get the unique sound of Sinouj. The union of the alto sax & the oriental violin, along with abstract contemporary harmonies and experimental electronic textures from the keyboard, and an unstoppable momentum of its African rhythm section give Sinouj’s music it’s unmistakable seal. The originality & richness of the music of ...

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Eddy Williams and Bennie Green

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
October 24, 2012

So little is known about tenor saxophonist Eddie Williams that his Wikipedia entry simply lists his birth date as “(ca. 1910)." It doesn't help that Williams appeared on only 21 known jazz recording sessions—from 1927 to 1961. But the jazz albums on which Williams appeared are uniformly superb, particularly the two he made with trombonist Bennie Green. [Photo above of Eddy Williams by Francis Wolff] Williams was paired with Green on Green's Minor Revalation (November 1958) and Walkin' and Talkin' ...

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The Waterboys' Mike Scott Goes For Brogue On "An Appointment With Mr. Yeats"

Source: conqueroo
October 23, 2012

Legendary Scottish bandleader and songwriter finds new inspiration in the poetry of W.B. Yeats on the Waterboys’ first new album in a half-decade An Appointment With Mr. Yeats to be released March 26, 2013 on Proper American DUBLIN, Ireland — In what stands as one of the boldest, most ambitious projects of his storied career, Waterboys auteur Mike Scott has collaborated, figuratively speaking, with the legendary Irish poet W.B. Yeats on the 14 songs of An Appointment With Mr. Yeats, ...

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