Recording News

Davi Sings Sinatra: On The Road To Romance - Scheduled For Release October 24th 2011

Source: Andie D'Avino
October 7, 2011

ICONIC SCREEN STAR ROBERT DAVI PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD IN MAJOR DEBUT RECORDING DAVI SINGS SINATRA: ON THE ROAD TO ROMANCE—SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE OCTOBER 24, 2011 “Davi Sings Sinatra" is a superb love letter to the man who defined twentieth century popular music. It's theatrical, heartfelt, and beautifully sung, while incorporating a swagger and style that evokes Sinatra “Charles Granata—Sinatra author, producer and historian... There are actors who can sing, and singers who an act and ...

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Rae Ann Perez New CD "Midnight in Paris"

Source: Michael Ricci
October 7, 2011

Time for something new. The new Rae Ann Perez CD Midnight In Paris has its official release date on October 7th and will be available on CD Bbaby, Amazon, iTunes and more. A new term “World Jazz," is what best describes the 12 song release of Rae Ann's 8 originals compositions and 4 modernized jazz classics. The style is a multi genre mix that includes unique blends of latin, jazz standards, modern cool jazz, funk, and world music with exciting ...

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Connie Crothers and Bill Payne Engage in Lively New-Improv Clarinet-Piano Duets: "The Stone Set"

Source: Gapplegate Music Review by Grego Edwards
October 7, 2011

Pianist Connie Crothers is back with another nice offering: The Stone Set (New Artists 1044), a two-CD volume of duets with clarinetist Bill Payne. The first disk captures the two playing a set at NY's The Stone, 2009, probably the premier venue these days for what's important in new jazz and free improvisation. The second disk, Conversations, covers another session of the two playing in Connie's loft in Brooklyn. It is a chance to hear the two interacting with an ...

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Gorillaz: Singles Collection

Source: JamBase
October 6, 2011

WORLD'S MOST SUCCESSFUL VIRTUAL BAND READIES 15-TRACK SINGLES SET Gorillaz have confirmed that after constant in-band fighting, several kidnappings, major mental breakdowns, jail sentences, bankruptcy and some really bad outfits, the world's most successful virtual band will release a new singles collection next month, celebrating Gorillaz' singles, videos and remixes from 2001 to 2011. The 15-track set: The Singles Collection: 2001-2011 will be released by EMI on November 28. It can be pre-ordered here. The Singles Collection Tracklist

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Jonathan Smith Quintet CD - "En Route" Available Now

Source: Jonathan Smith
October 7, 2011

FORMER FIRE CHIEF RELEASES JAZZ CD Jonathan Smith has just released a debut CD of jazz music. His nickname, “the Chief," comes from his 30-year career in firefighting where he recently retired as Deputy Fire Chief of Clackamas County Fire department. While building his musical repertoire he has been fortunate to play in many Portland area venues including Tony Starlight's Supper Club, The Globe, Terrace Kitchen, Vintner's Cellar, and the Afrique. He has also made many friends and acquaintances in ...

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Lars Haake - "In the Picture"

Source: Michael Ricci
October 7, 2011

In the Picture (released September 27, 2011) is the debut album of alto saxophonist Lars Haake. It features Haake plus the rhythm section of James Genus (acoustic bass), George Burton (piano/fender rhodes) and Wayne Smith Jr. (drums) as well as Oli Rockberger (backup vocals on track 3). In the Picture includes nine tracks, the first six are originals. The album starts out with a medium funk “Organism," dedicated to pianist/organist Sam Yahel followed by an intro and then a slower ...

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Vocalist Heather Ramsey Lets the Music Flow in "Peace Like a River"

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
October 6, 2011

Do you long for holiday music that takes you to a simpler time and place? Heather Ramsey, vocalist and CEO of The Midwest School of Voice, honored to be releasing her second CD with “Peace Like a River." Her soulful vocal style and poignant interpretations of holiday classics are a reflection of her diverse influences in music. Renowned pianist, arranger, composer and author Dr. Monika Herzig adds her unique spin to these festive tunes to showcase Ramsey's ability to sing ...

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Tad Hershorn: Norman Granz (Pt. 4)

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
October 6, 2011

Like the late Steve Jobs, Norman Granz was someone who worshipped art and made technology accessbile to millions of consumers. In the case of Granz, of course, that technology was jazz records. In Tad Hershorn's Norman Granz: The Man Who Used Jazz for Justice (University of California Press), we learn things about Granz we didn't know before. Among them are revelations that Granz had a strong leftist background, that he took big personal and financial risks as a major advocate ...

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