Recording News

Cheryl Bentyne explores The Gershwin Songbook

Source: Clay Wilson
September 30, 2010

The Gershwin Songbook, Cheryl Bentyne's latest release from the ArtistShare Private Label provides a unique look into the masterful compositions of George and Ira Gerswhin. Backed by a heavy-weight band featuring Ken Peplowski, Corey Allen, Ted Howe, Kevin Axt, Larry Koonse, and Dave Tull, Cheryl explores these classic tunes changing genre at a whim with seamless transitions. To preview 4 tunes from Cheryl Bentyne's release “The Gershwin Songbook," simply redeem your certificate log in number (258-750325128-83298) by clicking here. To ...

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The Clayton Brothers release their second fan-funded CD

Source: Clay Wilson
September 30, 2010

The Clayton Brother's latest release “The New Song and Dance" shows once again that this family unit is a force to be reckoned with. The Clayton's provide their usual deep swing and sense of groove while they explore some of the melodies and dances that have made a profound impact on the collective group. Jeff Clayton (saxophones), Terell Stafford (trumpet), Gerald Clayton (piano), John Clayton (bass) and Obed Calviare (drums) weave their way through the tango, the cha-cha, breakdancing, and ...

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Vertical Voices - The Music Of Maria Schneider

Source: Clay Wilson
September 30, 2010

When the Husband and Wife team of Julia Dollison and Kerry Marsh debuted their first fan-funded CD for ArtistShare, they chose to take on an incredible task. Vertical Voices—The Music Of Maria Schneider presents Kerry and Julia recreating Maria's compositions with solely the human voice. On top of Maria's long time rhythm section of Frank Kimbrough (piano), Ben Monder (guitar), Jay Anderson (bass) and Clarence Penn (drums), Dollison and Marsh layer their vocal lines, showcasing an extreme range of tambres ...

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Billy Childs' Jazz-Chamber Music Vol. 2

Source: Clay Wilson
September 30, 2010

Billy Childs' latest release from ArtistShare, Autumn: In Moving Pictures paints an intricate portrait of an inspiring road trip Billy took through upstate New York in the fall. These intricate compositions translate Child's imagery into some of the most impressive music released in the last 100 years. The intricate balance struck between Billy's Chamber Jazz Ensemble featuring Bob Sheppard (woodwinds), Larry Koonse (guitar), Carol Sheppard (harp), Scott Colley (bass), Antonio Sanchez (drums), and Brian Blade (drums) and the Yang String ...

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Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band to Release Live Album Live! in Chicago Out September 28th

Source: Just Roots PR
September 30, 2010

"One of the wonders of the world." —James Brown

New York, NY: Roadrunner/Loud & Proud Records is excited to announce that latest signing Kenny Wayne Shepherd's LIVE! In Chicago will be available on 9/28/10.

Recorded in Chicago's House of Blues during the critically acclaimed 10 Days Out: Blues From The Backroads tour, LIVE! in Chicago showcases Kenny and his band, Noah Hunt, Chris Layton, Scott Nelson and Riley Osbourn, along with special guests, Hubert Sumlin, Willie “Big Eyes" Smith, Buddy ...

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Jon Gordon's "Evolution"

Source: Clay Wilson
September 29, 2010

Wayne Shorter once said “Jon Gordon has embraced the history of his instrument, carrying with it the ability to extend music as a universal language." This statement rings especially true when listening to Jon's latest ArtistShare release “Evolution." The album's opening themes conjure up contemporary classical and then in the blink of an eye transition seamlessly into intelligent and melodic modern jazz backed by Bill Charlap, Nate Radley, Sean Wayland, Mark Ferber, Rogerio Boccato, and Matt Clohesy. To preview tunes ...

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On Her ArtistShare Release, Yeahwon

Source: DL Media
September 30, 2010

U.S. DEBUT FEATURES STELLAR GROUP OF MUSICIANS: BEN STREET, JEFF BALLARD, KEVIN HAYS, CYRO BAPTISTA, MARK TURNER AND EGBERTO GISMONTI, AMONG OTHERS Korean vocalist Yeahwon Shin is proud to release her self-titled debut U.S. recording, Yeahwon, on ArtistShare®. Inspired by the sounds of Brazilian music and jazz, the album features Yeahwon in collaboration with a host of today's most versatile and forward-thinking musicians: bassist Ben Street, drummer Jeff Ballard, pianists Kevin Hays and Alon Yavnai, percussionists Cyro Baptista, Valtinho Anastacio, ...

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Jim Rotondi - 1000 Rainbows (Posi-Tone, 2010)

Source: Music and More by Tim Niland
September 29, 2010

Trumpeter Jim Rotondi is a commanding presence on the mainstream jazz scene, both as a leader and a member of the collective One for All. On this album he leads a hard hitting ensemble consisting of Joe Locke on vibraphone, Danny Grissett on piano, Barak Mori on bass and Bill Stewart on drums. Being the only horn in the lineup gives Rotondi plenty of room to stretch out and using vibes gives the music a nice full sound. The evocatively ...

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