Recording News

The Allman Brothers Band - One Way Out (2004)

Source: Something Else!
April 8, 2011

By Tom Johnson To be perfectly honest, I didn't pick up One Way Out because I'm a huge fan of the Allman Brothers Band. As with 2003's Hittin' The Note, I grabbed it because of the presence of slide-guitar monster Derek Trucks (pictured above) and the equally monstrous bassist Oteil Burbridge. The Allmans are one of those bands whose music has infiltrated the musical landscape. It was pretty easy to ignore it when I was younger. It was just southern ...

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One Track Mind: Orrin Evans on "Captain Black," "Commitment," "Jena 6," Others

Source: Something Else!
April 8, 2011

On this special edition of Something Else! Reviews' One Track Mind, we hand the reins over to Orrin Evans, a former sideman with Bobby Watson who quickly established himself as one of jazz music's most fascinating new voices over the course of a solo career begun in 1994. Here, the pianist shares unique insights into some of his more memorable tracks. Find out just who Captain Black was. How his chance discovery of a 1970 Belafonte/Horne recording called Harry & ...

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Guitarist-Composer Chris Taylor Casts a Spell with Nocturnal Auspicious debut by new discovery due out on Abstract Logix in May

Source: Abstract Logix
April 8, 2011

Seemingly from out of nowhere, New York-based guitarist-composer Chris Taylor has emerged after nearly 30 years on the scene with a brilliant, fully-realized first album as a leader. And though it's been a long time in coming, Nocturnal may be the most auspicious debut of the year. Reflecting the influences of such potent bands as Weather Report, Tribal Tech and the Zawinul Syndicate, as well as such guitaristic icons as John Scofield, Bill Frisell and Allan Holdsworth, Taylor's compelling album ...

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The Greencards Ready 'The Brick Album' with Guests Vince Gill and Sam Bush

Source: conqueroo
April 8, 2011

Vince Gill and Sam Bush make guest appearances on Justin Niebank-produced album, due for release June 21, 2011. NASHVILLE, Tenn.—From the first notes struck together in 2003 through tours with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, up to and beyond their fourth studio album in 2009, The Greencards have won steadily escalating acclaim for their multi-dimensional Americana vision. Each step they've taken has widened their appeal. Their releases have topped the Billboard Bluegrass charts. In both 2008 (for their Viridian album) ...

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Sinouj's Live at Play! Album. New Ways in World Jazz (Tunisia/Spain/Nigeria/Italy)

Source: Michael Ricci
April 8, 2011

Sinouj's releasing its album with the great flamenco master el Guadiana Sinouj is an Afro-Mediterranean band which bases its music on Magreb and Middle Eastern traditions that they mix with contemporary jazz, funk, as well as West African Music. Sinouj therefore integrates such elements as Arabic rhythms and modes into a modern vision of jazz and funk music with an electronic tinge. Sinouj's sound is characterized by its unique combination of oriental violin and sax propelled by an unstoppable African ...

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Aaron Comess Readies Powerful Instrumental CD 'Beautiful Mistake' for June 14th

Source: Seth Cohen PR
April 8, 2011

Emotive Without Words, Instrumental Rock Album Creates Drama via Commanding Drums and Electric Guitar's Lyrical 'Voice' 'Beautiful Mistake,' a Powerful New Collection by Aaron Comess, Set for June 14 Release Respected drummer/guitarist/composer/producer Aaron Comess steps out of the shadows and into the spotlight with his powerful new rock instrumental CD, 'Beautiful Mistake.' Comess, who wrote and produced the June 14th album, creates sweeping songs that are emotive without words, leaving his commanding drum work and the 'voice' of his band's ...

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CTI Records 40th Anniversary Celebration Continues

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
April 7, 2011

MASTERWORKS JAZZ continues the celebration of the 40th anniversary of CTI Records, the beloved jazz label founded in 1970 by producer Creed Taylor with the release of 4 more classic reissues available on April 12, 2011. They include: George Benson's Beyond the Blue Horizon, Freddie Hubbard's First Light, Don Sebesky's Giant Box and Stanley Turrentine's Salt Song. The reissues are packaged in eco-friendly softpack sleeves that replicate the original gatefold LP design and their iconic covers most with photos by ...

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New Release from Ella Fitzgerald "Ella In Japan" On Hip-O Select / Verve

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
April 7, 2011

Ella Fitzgerald reigns supreme as one of the great, if not the greatest, singers of all time. She was a prolific performer, both on stage and in the studio—and, as we saw in late 2009, with the release of Ella In Hollywood, the 4-CD box set of jaw-dropping unreleased live recordings, a never-ending source of surprises. Prepare to be surprised once again.

'S Wonderful: Ella In Japan, a new release from the acclaimed Verve Select imprint at Hip-oSelect.com, is a ...

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