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Jazzwax List: Robert Farnon

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
April 28, 2011

Last week I posted on Paul Weston's Mood for 12, a mid-'50s relaxing delight that I feel is among the smartest “easy listening" albums of the decade. My Weston post triggered a wave of emails from secret easy-listening listeners who offered up their own suggestions. Among the emailers was arranger and historian Jeff Sultanof, who favors Robert Farnon [pictured]. Admittedly, I've never been a big Farnon guy. A little heavy on the “easy" for me and not enough nearly enough ...

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Recent Listening: Lucky Strikes Again

Source: Rifftides by Doug Ramsey
April 28, 2011

Chris Byars, Lucky Strikes Again (Steeplechase). This album by a gifted saxophonist, composer and arranger has several things to recommend it. It presents 10 pieces written and arranged by Lucky Thompson (1924-2005), a saxophonist whose brilliance and originality as a player and writer failed to make him as well known as equally gifted contemporaries like Miles Davis, Stan Getz and Milt Jackson. Byars painstakingly transcribed most of the arrangements from recordings of a 1961 Thompson concert broadcast in Germany. Others, ...

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Tony Succar Releases "Thriller" A Tropical Tribute to the "King of Pop"

Source: Rafael Mangual
April 28, 2011

Well-recognized Latin Artist Tony Succar pays tribute to Michael Jackson in his innovative arrangement of “Thriller." The new single captures the ears and hearts of many while embodying the essence that is the King of Pop. Apr 05, 2011—In a fitting tribute to “The King Of Pop," virtuoso Peruvian Percussionist/Arranger/Producer TONY SUCCAR and his group Mixtura announce the launch of “THRILLER," the first single off of their upcoming album." Without a doubt, Michael Jackson, “The King of Pop," has influenced ...

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Acclaimed Producer/Composer Sir Gant Releases Debut Solo Project "The Journey"

Source: Chandra Lynn
April 28, 2011

Elegant Mediaworks debuts The Journey, a new adult-contemporary/jazz/soul album release by Sir Gant & The Invisible Force, now available at sirgant.com, iTunes and most popular download sites. Written and performed by acclaimed producer/composer Dean Gant (a.k.a. Sir Gant), the music on this record showcases his personal style at its best. The record features a formidable roster of musicians including Marcus Miller, Gerald Albright, Paulinho da Costa, Steve Ferrone, Al McKay, Omar Hakim, Nathan East, Ricky Lawson, David T. Walker, Rahmlee ...

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Steve Khan's "Parting Shot (Golpe de Partida)" Released April 26 (Tone Center)

Source: Michael Bloom Media Relations
April 27, 2011

STEVE KHAN—PARTING SHOT (GOLPE DE PARTIDA) For guitarist Steve Khan, “PARTING SHOT" (Golpe de Partida) marks his fourth release for Tone Center Records. It follows “THE GREEN FIELD"; the Grammy nominated, “BORROWED TIME"; and the spectacular double-live recording, “THE SUITCASE." It marks the first time since 1994 and “CROSSINGS" that Steve reunites Eyewitness: Anthony Jackson (contrabass guitar); Dennis Chambers (drums); and Manolo Badrena (percussion)—but this time, there is something different, very different. They now combine the looseness of their improvisations, ...

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Dublin Rocker Paul Brady's 12th Album, 'Hooba Dooba,' Due on Proper American May 24th

Source: conqueroo
April 27, 2011

U.S. May 24th release features guest stints from Jerry Douglas and Sarah Siskind DUBLIN, Ireland—The career of Paul Brady—whose 12th solo album, the exuberantly titled Hooba Dooba, gets its U.S. release on May 24, 2011 via Proper American—is not that of your usual singer/songwriter. And the new record is the most wildly eclectic this man for all seasons has yet recorded. “I'm a marketing department's nightmare," he jokes, before discussing the confusion that has surrounded him for so long. “I ...

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Peter Herbolzheimer "Soul Puppets"

Source: Sound Insights by Doug Payne
April 27, 2011

The great composer, arranger and trombonist Peter Herbolzheimer (1935-2010) probably ranks as one of Germany's best-known bandleaders, having helmed not only his popular Rhythm Combination & Brass (RC&B) but leading many big band orchestras on stage, TV and radio. The RC&B made for a unique sound in the seventies, mixing jazz with fresh rock, funk, Gospel and Latin elements and coming up with a sound that made typical big bands of the day sound old and tired by comparison. Herbholzheimer ...

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"Children's Song" by Roberta Flack

Source: Sound Insights by Doug Payne
April 27, 2011

This song has always been one of my very favorites. “Children's Song" is a little-known tune from Roberta Flack's little-known soundtrack to the little-known Richard Pryor/Cicely Tyson film Bustin' Loose (1981). This touching film, suggested by a story from Richard Pryor himself, finds ex-con and parole violator Joe Braxton (Pryor) hired by a school teacher, Vivian Perry (Tyson), to drive a group of special-needs kids from the Philadelphia shelter they're housed in and due to be shut down to Ms. ...

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