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Nu Jazz Entertainment Releases The First Jazz "LP" On iTunes--Ellis Marsalis: An Open Letter To Thelonious

Source: Nu Jazz Entertainment
October 7, 2010

(New York, NY)—Nu Jazz Entertainment—a long time producer of high quality audio and video content in the genre of jazz—announced the January 4, 2011 release of the critically acclaimed album, Ellis Marsalis: An Open Letter To Thelonious, from the NEA 2011 Jazz Master inductee, as the first traditional Jazz release in the new iTunes “LP" format on iTunes, with bonus audio, bonus high-definition videos, bonus photos, bonus liner notes and bonus literary content. About the iTunes “LP" Format The iTunes ...

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Jazzy, Bluesy And Just A Little Naughty... Le Kat’s Boudoir Rouge Puts A New Spin On The 1930’s

Source: Muse Media
October 6, 2010

Inspired by the glamour of 1930's Hollywood, Paris' Jazz Age and her unadulterated passion for life, chanteuse Le Kat recently released her debut album, Boudoir Rouge. Brimming with elegantly diverse jazz vocals and moody pop songs that ooze sensuality, singer-songwriter Le Kat wrote nine of the fourteen songs co produced by William Tabanou. Lush and inviting, Boudoir Rouge celebrates the swank of the jazz age and the bluesy swagger of modern day as Le Kat's vocals set the mood—think Jessica ...

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Guitarist Kevin Eubanks - " Zen Food," Set For November 23 Release On Mack Avenue Records

Source: DL Media
October 6, 2010

ALBUM SERVES AS HIS LABEL DEBUT AND FIRST PROJECT SINCE DEPARTING THE TONIGHT SHOW For nearly two decades, the world at large knew precisely where to find the acclaimed guitarist Kevin Eubanks. For five nights a week, Eubanks was cranking up the band and issuing steamy solos as music director on NBC's “Tonight Show with Jay Leno." In spring of 2010, after 18 years on the job, Eubanks decided to move on, although retirement was the last thing on his ...

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Gloria Miller Releases Her Debut Jazz Album

Source: Michael Ricci
October 6, 2010

Perky Record Company is thrilled to announce the release of Gloria Miller's debut Jazz Album, “Let Go!" “Let Go" is a musical journey through love, loss and recovery. Gloria is a prolific songwriter, and each song comes from a deeply personal place covering an eclectic range of genres including, Swing Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Latin Jazz, R&B and Blues. It's been over 10 years since Gloria's last release and this long-awaited album shows her growth as a singer and songwriter. Production ...

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Announcing "Music Notes" the Debut Album from Drummer/Composer Jeremy Noller

Source: Michael Ricci
October 6, 2010

Announcing the release of Music Notes, the debut album from drummer/composer Jeremy Noller. Charting a distinctly accessible intersection between contemporary jazz and traditional West African rhythms, Noller taps players from NYC's diverse musical realms to perform original compositions and arrangements. The result is a savory broth of jazz and world music that is an expression of Jeremy's unique musical journey. Music Notes flows seamlessly through musical landscapes, carving space for ardent jazz fans (Noller's quartet retakes Wayne Shorter's Speak No ...

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Matt Nowlin Jazz Orchestra Debut Vinyl Features New Writing, Vintage Hi-Fi

Source: Matt Nowlin
October 6, 2010

Matt Nowlin Jazz Orchestra's debut, The Good News! calls to mind Jimmie Lunceford and the arrangements of Sy Oliver, while bringing to the forefront a new voice in jazz writing. In the hands of composer Matt Nowlin, swing is a vibrant feeling rather than a bygone era. The complete album can be streamed at mattnowlinjazzorchestra.bandcamp.com. The recording of The Good News! is as remarkable as its performance. The sound of the record is based on early stereo recordings of the ...

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Isabel Rose's 'Swingin from the Hip' Evokes Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Sarah Vaughn

Source: Seth Cohen PR
October 6, 2010

Isabel Rose's Jazz/Swing/Cabaret CD is “One Hell of an Impressive Debut" “Her voice is clean and crisp, and she revels in the kind of originality of phrasing that has marked the classic jazz vocalists from Ella and Frank to Tony Bennett and Sarah Vaughn" Lincoln Center Showcase, Joe's Pub Concert Set For This Month, as Isabel Rose Continues to Earn Raves Critical praise continues to grow for singer Isabel Rose and her “one hell of an impressive debut," 'Swingin' From ...

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Neil Young - Le Noise (Reprise, 2010)

Source: Music and More by Tim Niland
October 6, 2010

Neil Young Has played in many contexts throughout his career, but his most successful projects fall into two camps: playing blasting full band rock 'n' roll, often with the group Crazy Horse or as a bruised troubadour, with high pitched unique voice accompanied only by his acoustic guitar. This album beautifully combines the two styles, keeping the intimacy of the solo setting, but combining it with the power and scope of the electric guitar. He has written some excellent songs ...

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