Recording News

Guitar Virtuoso Todd Grubbs Puts Finishing Touches to New CD Featuring All-Star Line-Up

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
November 1, 2010

Tampa, FL—One of the most innovative guitarists to emerge from the southeast US in recent years is unquestionably guitar virtuoso Todd Grubbs, who's in the process of completing his new CD 'Return of the Worm' for an early 2011 release, much to the elation of fans and music critics worldwide. Grubb's previous CD Space, Time and the Electric garnered rave reviews across the globe, elevating the guitarist to cult status amongst seasoned musicians. Now Todd is back with an album ...

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Diplomats Of Solid Sound release "What Goes Around Comes Around" on Pravda Records

Source: Pravda Records
November 1, 2010

Pravda Records (in association with Record Kicks, Italy) proudly presents the fifth full-length by Iowa City Ambassadors of groove The Diplomats Of Solid Sound, entirely mixed and edited by Lack Of Afro (Freestyle) and inspired by the sounds of the best 60s style soul and funk. Having already cut 4 full-length albums, “Instrumental Action Soul" (Prescription Records, 2001), “Let´s Cool One"(Estrus Records, 2003) and “Destination Get Down!" (Estrus Records, 2005) & self-titled “Diplomats Of Solid Sound featuring The Diplomettes" (Pravda ...

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One Track Mind: Leslie Pintchik "Blowin' in the Wind" (2010)

Source: Something Else!
November 1, 2010

By Pico Bob Dylan is a towering figure in folk, and as we were reminded a few days ago, his legacy extends deep into rock music, too, via the all the strong and memorable covers done by rock bands, especially The Byrds. What's more interesting is that Dylan's reach also extends to music forms that have little or no commonality with folk, like straight jazz. I'm reminded of the universal appeal of Dylan songs by this brand new CD by ...

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Jimmy Bruno and Chuck Anderson work on a new recording project!

Source: Chuck Anderson
November 1, 2010

Master guitarists Jimmy Bruno and Chuck Anderson are currently composing material for an exciting new project entitled Images for Two Jazz Guitars. The talented tandem are also planning live performances as well as master classes and other educational platforms in support of it. Their goal is to explore new musical territory with both the compositions and the instrumentation of each piece. Tracks will find their own direction and require unique instrumentation and don't be surprised to hear a cello and ...

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Domina Catrina Lee - Songs from the Breastbone Drum (2010)

Source: Something Else!
October 31, 2010

By Pico Ever since the music business as we know it first came into existence, there have always been musicians for whose need for artistic purity and/or just out of financial necessity has made them into “do it yourself" musicians, producing homemade music for a limited audience. More accurately, a portion of that audience who actually were able to find them. Recent advances in technology has allowed these DIY types to make their own music and deliver it to the ...

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Freshman CD By Akua Allrich Fuses Jazz And Neo Soul

Source: The Phillips Agency
November 1, 2010

Even before the completion this summer of her first CD, Washington, DC native Akua (pronounced a KWEE a) Allrich was electrifying audiences in and around the nation's capital. She repeatedly sold out Bohemian Caverns, a U Street jazz spot most often home to legendary jazz artists. Now both her independently produced CD, A Peace of Mine, and live concerts are hotly in demand. Akua Allrich and her music is the riveting product of “The Great Migration." Southern gospel, spirituals and ...

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New album by Leron Thomas - "Juxtaposed"

Source: Poppi Kikos
October 30, 2010

Leron Thomas presents an eclectic range of musical statements on his latest album Juxtaposed. Always keeping listeners on their toes, Thomas always delivers fun, intelligent and reflective discourse that represents the current moment. Download the free MP3 available at All About Jazz (see right). Juxtaposed is available at cdbaby.com.

About Leron Thomas

Leron Thomas' musical journey began in his hometown of Houston Texas, always inspired by family rich with respect and understanding of quality music. After graduating from Houston's distinguished ...

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Eddie Henderson - For All We Know (Furthermore, 2010)

Source: Music and More by Tim Niland
October 30, 2010

Trumpeter Eddie Henderson first made his mark in jazz playing Miles Davis influenced fusion with Herbie Hancock's Mwandishi band and then on his own early recordings as a leader. During the last several years he has returned to a more or less mainstream straight ahead jazz format. Joining him on this album are John Scofield on guitar, Doug Weiss on bass and Billy Drummond on drums. Opening with the Fats Waller classic “Jitterbug Waltz" they develop the music in a ...

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