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UK Prog Legends Wally Reunite and Release New Album 'Montpellier'

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
February 22, 2012

Harrogate, UK—Much to the excitement of progressive rock fans across the globe, UK '70s prog legends Wally have reunited and recorded a new CD titled 'Montpellier.' Comprising of reworked demos from the band's earlier incarnation, along with new material written by founding members Roy Webber and Paul Middleton, the CD is scheduled for release on February 10, 2012 in the UK on Gonzo MultiMedia. Wally, led by singer/songwriter Roy Webber, originated in Harrogate, Yorkshire in England in the early '70s. ...

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Hey Rim Jeon Showcases Her Percussive Jazz Style on Introducing Hey Rim Jeon

Source: Kelly Krueger
February 21, 2012

World-renowned pianist, composer and educator Hey Rim Jeon brings her unique brand of percussive jazz to the masses with Introducing Hey Rim Jeon, a new 10-track album available now. Her first recording to be released on N-Coded Music shows the broad range of Jeon's influences, with six original tracks and four songs from the likes of jazz great Chick Corea, classical composer Claude Debussy, an instrumental version of a Sigmund Romberg standard, as well as a traditional folk song from ...

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Drummer/Composer Andrew Swift Releases Debut Recording Titled "Swift Kick" on D Clef Records.

Source: Two for the Show Media
February 21, 2012

There are countless releases in this new age of jazz music. So why take a certain recording and put it on the top of your pile? Well, you can ask if there is a story, you can ask if there is that angle, but over all it is (or at least should be) about the music. Drummer, Composer Andrew Swift has put together what I can assure you will be one of 2012's big surprises. With a fantastic line up ...

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Jazz's First Record Turns 95

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
February 21, 2012

New Orleans may be where jazz was born, but New York's Garment District is where jazz spoke its first words. As I write in today's Wall Street Journal (go here), the very first jazz record was made 95 years ago this coming Sunday on West. 38th St. between Fifth and Sixth avenues [pictured]. Back then—on February 26, 1917—the Original Dixieland Jass Band boarded the building's freight elevator and rode up to the 12th floor, where the Victor Talking Machine Co. ...

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Jon Cleary Readies New Album "Occaopella"

Source: conqueroo
February 20, 2012

Delving into the songbook of Allen Toussaint, New Orleans musician plans CD release celebration at JazzFest NEW ORLEANS, La.—The seeds for Jon Cleary's sixth solo CD were sown when the acclaimed songwriter, pianist and singer was asked the hypothetical question, “Would you ever do a record of somebody else's tunes?" The English-born Cleary, who has made New Orleans his home for more than three decades, provides his emphatic answer with the utterly captivating Occapella (released April 17 on the artist's ...

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Funkasaurus Rex Release "I Hear Voices"

Source: Joey Berkley
February 20, 2012

Funkasaurus Rex has released I Hear Voices. A follow-up to the critically acclaimed Etched in Stone. This EP features a medley arrangement of Stevie Wonder's “I Wish/Superstition" plus an original by leader Joey Berkley entitled “Star." I Hear Voices also features a group of very talented singers. Yes, Funkasaurus Rex sings! Available now for download worldwide via iTunes, Amazon et al, a CD release of I Hear Voices is also planned for later in 2012. Co-produced by Joey Berkley and ...

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JFJO Plan Digital Releases

Source: JamBase
February 18, 2012

NEW DIGITAL SERIES STARTS FEBRUARY 19 Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey have unveiled the trailer for a new series of A & B side digital releases out once a week beginning February 19. These lo-fi unmastered tracks capture a raw, distilled, and reconstructed versions of The Race Riot Suite material. The A Side will be a solo piano version of a song from The Race Riot Suite as interpreted by Brian Haas. The B Side will have a remixed version of ...

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Keyboardist Ryan Burns Releases "Live at London Bridge"

Source: Ryan Burns
February 17, 2012

Seattle keyboardist Ryan Burns has released his 5th CD as a leader for Odd Bird Records titled Ryan Burns Quartet—Live at London Bridge. Alto saxophonist Mark Taylor, piano/rhodes player Burns, bassist Geoff Cooke, and drummer Matt Jorgensen all gathered in the world renowned London Bridge Studio in front of a live audience. Originals by Burns, Taylor, and Cooke, along with covers by Coltrane, Monk, and Frisell make up the set of music. The performance was hosted by Jason Parker and ...

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