Recording News

Cheryl Bentyne's ArtistShare debut "The Gershwin Songbook"

Source: Clay Wilson
November 10, 2010

Grammy Winning vocalist and Manhattan Transfer member Cheryl Bentyne has long been known for her ability to capture an audience and deliver a personal take on the jazz tradition. With her debut ArtistShare release “The Gershwin Songbook," Bentyne dives into the magical compositions of the Gershwin brothers giving a nod to historical recordings while simultaneously putting a new twist on famous tunes such as “Fascinating Rhythm," “But Not For Me," “Summertime" and “Lady Be Good." To preview “The Gershwin Songbook," ...

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Jessie Kol "Little Emmanuel" Christmas EP Review

Source: Jessie Kol
November 10, 2010

If I were looking for one word to describe “Little Emmanuel," I think I'd go with “seductive." Not in some cheesy Marilyn Monroe or “Santa Baby" sense, but in the sense that I defy anyone to listen to this four song EP—actually listen to it—and not come away completely in love with it. Like any good seduction, it comes upon you with subtlety and tender patience. This EP works as well as it does not just because of the singing ...

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Download title track from Abraham Inc's new album Tweet Tweet

Source: Absolute Pitch PR
November 10, 2010

Abraham Inc—new album Tweet Tweet Abraham Inc. is a Klezmer-funk-jazz trio that has been breaking new musical ground. The trio consists of world-renowned Klezmer-jazz clarinetist David Krakauer who has teamed up with a Canadian hip hop producer Josh Dolgin (aka Socalled) and a jazz-funk trombonist from James Brown's band—Fred Wesley. Together they've produced a new album called Tweet Tweet (Pounding Table Records) that is truly unique. Jazz Times said about Abraham Inc's show at the Apollo Theater in 2008: “This ...

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Ches Smith and These Arches - Finally out of My Hands (Skirl, 2010)

Source: Music and More by Tim Niland
November 9, 2010

Drummer Ches Smith leads a very exciting and diverse band on this short but frequently thrilling album. Based on the idea of building bridges and connections between musicians and between composition and improvisation, the group consisting of Tony Malaby on tenor saxophone, Mary Halvorson on guitar, Andrea Parkins on accordion, organ and electronics and Smith on drums develops a very exciting and dynamic conception of music. “Anxiety Disorder" opens the album in a strong and fast fashion with guitar, bass ...

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Paul McCartney and Wings - Band on the Run (Archive Collection Remaster, 2010)

Source: Something Else!
November 9, 2010

By Nick Deriso Paul McCartney's “Band on the Run" still represents the creative highpoint of his career away from the Beatles, nearly four decades later. So, to paraphrase a tune here, what's the use in repackaging the thing again? Well, a brilliant remaster of the original tapes, which have always been a little muddy, additional never-before-seen home movies from the exotic recording sessions, expanded liner notes, newly released B-sides (including the fun “Country Dreamer"), and a few rare cuts from ...

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A Posi-Tone Twofer: Tarbaby and Ehud Asherie (2010)

Source: Something Else!
November 8, 2010

By Pico What a stellar year it's been for Posi-Tone Records. They've generated record after record of honest-to-goodness mainstream jazz done with taste, style, with exceptional sidemen and flawless production. After reviewing zero releases prior to 2010, we've now given our impressions on a dozen releases, eleven of them 2010 releases. However, Posi-Tone isn't done yet, and recently there came forth a couple more records from this jazz factory that I just can't ignore. These two CD's revisit some artists ...

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...Featuring Norah Jones

Source: Groove Notes
November 8, 2010

I have often said that Norah Jones is the most versatile vocalist since Ray Charles. There are many that disagree with me, for a variety of reasons, but very few of their arguments actually have to do with her versatility. Some will say she isn't a true (insert genre here) singer, but that argument to me just goes to show that she can succeed at a variety of styles and sounds without having to be a jazz, folk, rock, country, ...

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Concord Music & U.S Postal Service Holiday Album 'Let it Snow'

Source: conqueroo
November 7, 2010

Following up on the success of Letters to Santa during the 2009 holiday season, Concord Music Group is once again partnering with the US Postal Service (USPS) and released their second holiday-themed collection, Let It Snow, on November 1. The compilation will be displayed—alongside a DVD of the perennial holiday TV classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer—at select USPS outlets throughout the season.

This exclusive 11-track CD includes timeless holiday favorites by an eclectic mix of legends and luminaries representing a ...

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