Recording News

Jazzwax List: 5 Best Bonds

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
February 3, 2011

John Barry, who died on Sunday, will always be remembered as the composer and orchestrator of 11 James Bond movie themes, including Goldfinger, From Russia With Love, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, Diamonds Are Forever and Moonraker. He also orchestrated the theme to Dr. No, which is probably the most identifiable of the all the Bond instrumentals. Barry's Bond scores always featured explosive brass attacks, uplifting swells and gliding resolutions. Through these jazzy themes, Barry, who was born in England, ...

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Chart Topper Jazz Artist U-Nam reveals a "George Benson Tribute Album" with Special Guests.

Source: Steve Cohen
February 3, 2011

U-Nam reveals a “George Benson Tribute Album" with Special Guests. Los Angeles, CA—"The man known as U-Nam, is destined to become one of the most controversial musicians.It's great to have a new voice on the guitar scene; one that is loaded with energy and excitement."—-Ten time Grammy Award recipient, NAE Jazz Master and guitar legend—- George Benson Chart Topping Jazz Artist U-Nam (best known for his #1 hit “Street Life") is currently in the studio recording and producing his next ...

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Les Spann: Gemini

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
February 2, 2011

I find it interesting that several top jazz guitarists of the '50s steered clear of recording as leaders. Billy Bauer recorded only one album, Plectrist, as a leader in 1956. The same goes for Barry Galbraith, who took charge only on Guitar & the Wind in 1958. There usually are two reasons for this: First, most superb guitarists worked relentlessly as session players and didn't have time to write charts. Second, guitarists in general are harmonists and more comfortable complementing ...

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Saxophonist/Composer Samir Zarif Releases New CD Titled "Starting Point" on Mythology Records.

Source: Two for the Show Media
February 2, 2011

"Starting Point," Samir Zarif's Debut CD as a leader, is a culmination of the many experiences and influences he has gained through his life thus far. Originally from Houston, Texas, Zarif grew up surrounded by a musical family. At the age of 6, Zarif began playing the violin through the inspiration of his sister, Tahirah Whittington, a renowned world-class cellist. Also, through the influence of his mother, Linda Zarif, a choral director and classical pianist, Samir Zarif also began performing ...

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Joyce Kwon Releases "To a Certain Boy" EP

Source: Michael Ricci
February 2, 2011

A concept album in the tradition of Frank Sinatra's In the Wee Small Hours, vocalist & songwriter Joyce Kwon addresses each of her five songs 'to a certain boy' on her first trio EP. She hopes to not be singing these songs past her twenties, and wishes to find a title to the third track in good time. And while guilty of indulging in artificial sweetener, Joyce is trying to break the habit, as it leaves a strange aftertaste. This ...

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Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata Resurrects Lost "Sound of Music" Gem on "The Hills Are Alive"

Source: Michael Ricci
February 2, 2011

Fans of the Broadway version of “The Sound of Music" will notice an old favorite on Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata's The Hills Are Alive (Canal Records, 3/8). That's because BRO has included “No Way To Stop It, “ a song that was previously only used in the musical's Broadway production, on the Brooklyn collaborative's bold re-imagining of the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein's score. Soulful, pointed and tightly orchestrated, “No Way To Stop It" begins slowly and softly before building to an ...

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Saint Valentine's Day Release by Mirko Fait

Source: BlueGal 110
February 2, 2011

Download the music for Saint Valentine's Day gift... Read some quotes about Mirko Fait and his music: “Mirko Fait's music reaches deep down into your soul, it is filled with a certain “je ne sais quoi" that brings your emotions back to the surface. His style is unique and diverse at the same time, from smooth relaxation (My whisper for you) to very emotional love melodies (Just for you, one of my favourite albums so far!). Mirko Fait ...

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Mr. Pauer to Release 'Soundtrack' February 15

Source: Press Junkie PR
February 1, 2011

Mr. Pauer: Soundtrack out February 15

Miami-based DJ/Produced Debut Album of “Electropical" Beats from Cumbia to Electro, Dub to Funk, into One Cohesive Signature Sound

Mr. Pauer (Toto Gonzalez) is a globetrotting DJ/Producer and remixer born in the Caribbean city of Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela, who is now based in the sunshine funk of Miami, FL. Ever since Mr. Pauer moved to Miami over 18 years ago, he has helped the city develop a burgeoning scene of international music through ...

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