Recording News

Solomon Burke's Last Album 'Hold on Tight' Released March 22

Source: Universal Music Enterprises
March 24, 2011

Considered by many to be the greatest male soul singer of all time, a large man with a larger-than-life personality, Solomon Burke recorded his final album in October 2009 in Brussels, Belgium with the Dutch band De Dijk. One year later, on October 10th, the “King of Rock 'n' Soul" died on his way to Amsterdam where he was to perform with De Dijk. Now that masterful album, issued in Europe prior to his passing and reached platinum status, debuts ...

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Bill Doerrfeld Releases New Solo Piano Jazz Album

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
March 24, 2011

In just four months after the release of his debut album and publication of 70 new solo piano works in jazz/classical styles, Bill Doerrfeld has delivered his second album, A Passing Moment. The album features 10 original solo piano compositions ranging in styles from virtuosic up-tempo Latin, R&B, boogie-woogie, jazz waltz and funk to pensive, rhapsodic jazz/classical ballads. The release continues Doerrfeld's plan to deliver recordings of all of his published piano works with A Passing Moment representing “Doerrfeld Piano ...

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Noah Preminger Plays Ballads on Tenor: "Before the Rain"

Source: Gapplegate Music Review by Grego Edwards
March 24, 2011

Coltrane's Ballad album gave much credence to the idea that a cutting-edge player could still say something important within the ballad form. Since then there have been others. Young tenor saxman Noah Preminger weighs in with his own Before the Rain (Palmetto) and he does it with style. He has picked the right players for this quartet date. Frank Kimbrough, piano, John Hebert, bass, and Matt Wilson, drums, are seasoned professionals, each major players who can be expected to render ...

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Bob Dylan Archive Collection

Source: JamBase
March 24, 2011

BOB DYLAN “ARCHIVE" COLLECTION BY BOX OF VISION TO BE RELEASED Box Of Vision are pleased to announce the Bob Dylan Archive; an officially licensed triple book collection. Beautifully packaged in a luxurious, linen-covered showcase box, the Archive is comprised of: The Storage Book, which gives fans the ability to store and organise their existing Bob Dylan CD catalogue and memorabilia. The Storage Book is specifically designed to hold all 43 of Dylan's CD albums, it has additional room for ...

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Trio Shalva Introduces an Exotic Fusion of Jazz Innovation and Israeli Heritage in "Riding Alone"

Source: Michael Ricci
March 24, 2011

halva, announces the release of their debut album Riding Alone. “Riding Alone" is the culmination of a year-long project by founding members Assaf Gleizner (piano/melodic), Koby Hayon (Bass/Guitar/Oud) and Nadav Snir-Zelniker (Drums/Percussion). The result is a striking blend of Jazz, World Music, and Jewish Folk Music, exuding an aural representation of a Middle Eastern landscape. Highlights of the album include the title track, “Riding Alone"; a composition by pianist Assaf Glizner. According to the group, this deliberate and meditative piece ...

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Jason Parker Quartet Releases "Five Leaves Left: A Tribute To Nick Drake" On March 29th

Source: Jason Parker
March 23, 2011

J&J Music announces the release of the new CD from the Jason Parker Quartet: Five Leaves Left: A Tribute To Nick Drake. The music will be released digitally on March 29th, with CD's to follow at the end of April on Seattle's Broken Time Records. The JPQ chose to pay tribute to the legendary singer/songwriter by remaking his classic debut album song-for-song in their own unique style. “I've been a fan of Drake's music for years," says Parker, “This record ...

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John Gatti Releases Jazz CD Inspired by Travels

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
March 23, 2011

Musician and Wayne, NJ resident John Gatti has released his first jazz recording, Destinations, inspired by various locations around the country and world that he has visited with his wife Betsy. The 13 original instrumentals on Destinations incorporate diverse jazz elements, including Latin rhythms, funk and strong melodies, and were all composed, arranged and performed entirely by Gatti, a multi-instrumentalist and keyboard programmer.

The CD project was a collaborative effort, involving four family members and spanning both coasts. Gatti wrote ...

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John Medeski and Lee Shaw "Together Again" Live

Source: Gapplegate Music Review by Grego Edwards
March 23, 2011

Lee Shaw gets into her 84th year with a flair. Her live European CD we covered several days ago (see below). Today it's a CD of her trio (Rich Syracuse, Jeff “Siege" Siegel) plus her former student John Medeski live at the Egg in Albany, Together Again (ARC 2222). Lee sticks to her piano while John goes from piano to melodica to Hammond. The new edition of the Smithsonian jazz anthology includes a Medeski, Martin and Wood cut, so in ...

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