Recording News

SFJAZZ Records Releases SFJAZZ Collective Live 2010: 7th Annual Concert Tour

Source: Marshall Lamm Promotions & Public Relations
August 24, 2010

SFJAZZ Collective Live 2010: 7th Annual Concert Tour Live 2010 features new arrangements of the classic works of Horace Silver; all-new original compositions by Collective members. Miguel Zenón—Alto Saxophone Mark Turner—Tenor Saxophone Avishai Cohen—Trumpet Robin Eubanks—Trombone Stefon Harris—Vibraphone Edward Simon—Piano Matt Penman—Bass Eric Harland—Drums SFJAZZ Records today announced the release of the SFJAZZ Collective's seventh limited- edition set, Live 2010: 7th Annual Concert Tour, of which ...

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Lexicon Release Self-Titled CD

Source: Michael Ricci
August 24, 2010

Lexicon is a quartet from Bloomington-Normal, Illinois performing original improvisational music. Upon forming in 2008, Lexicon has brought their music to a variety of venues, including clubs, festivals, concert halls, and bars throughout the area.

The self-titled debut CD showcases the range of their music and influences. From the funky odd-meter syncopations of “Uncle Hunk," the noise-rock/jazz hybrid of “Pillage Little," the synthesizer infused post-rock sounds of “Country Gingham" to the reverb-drenched lyricism of “Lundqvist," the quartet presents a unique ...

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Danilo Perez's New Release "Providencia" Available For Full Album Preview As Part Of NPR Music's "Exclusive First Listen" Series

Source: DL Media
August 23, 2010

“Danilo is open to whatever comes, in that zero-gravity kind of way. When we become weightless, he doesn't start looking for things to hold on to." - Wayne Shorter, 2008 Danilo Perez, the acclaimed Panamanian pianist, educator and social activist, will kick off the release of his new album, Providencia, with an NPR Music “Exlusive First Listen." From August 23-31, NPR Music will make Providencia available for free on-demand listening in its entirety at NPRMusic.org and through the NPR Music ...

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Dan Wilensky's new CD first since 1997

Source: Dan Wilensky
September 23, 2010

New York, September 15—Speechless Productions is pleased to announce the release of If You Only Knew, the new CD by saxophonist and composer Dan Wilensky (Ray Charles, Jack McDuff), featuring pianist Bob Himmelberger (Charlie Rouse, Nelson Riddle), bassist Dean Johnson (Gerry Mulligan, Bill Frisell), and drummer Scott Neumann (Dave Liebman, Maria Schneider). This is Wilensky's first studio recording as a leader since 1997. After he played on over 250 records as a sideman, received a grant from the NEA, wrote ...

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Review of Frank Vignola's "Gypsy Jazz" Trio " Live" at the Rowayton United Methodist Church, Rowayton, CT August 15, 2010

Source: Notes on Jazz by Ralph A. Miriello
August 23, 2010

It was a rainy Sunday afternoon and the bandstand at Pickney Park was covered in tarps. This was supposed to be the site of the Rowayton Civic Association's free Music in the park series, featuring master guitarist Frank Vignola and his trio, in a what was billed as an evening of gypsy jazz. The rain frightened off what should have been a nice crowd as it was unclear to many if the concert would go on. As it turns out ...

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Amina Figarova - Sketches (2010)

Source: Something Else!
August 23, 2010

By Pico It used to be, all good jazz originated out of New Orleans, then Chicago, then New York. And a lot of it still does these days. Eventually, Western Europe became the place of origin for a lot of great jazz for several generations, now, and even Eastern Europe is the home of some mighty good jazz performers, a few of whom have been profiled here. But nowadays, you can find good jazz from the Caucasus region where Europe ...

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Six Degrees Presents Natacha Atlas: "Mounqaliba," Out September 21

Source: Press Junkie PR
August 22, 2010

Globally celebrated singer Natacha Atlas has been building towards the subtle beauty of her brand new album ever since 2008's internationally acclaimed acoustic, orchestral album Ana Hina. Recorded with guests including pianist Zoe Rahman, a 20-piece Turkish ensemble and a chamber orchestra integrating western and Arabic styles, Mounqaliba (which means being in a state of reversal' in classical Arabic) is a stunning set of original new songs, evocative interludes, and a limpid, lucid reading of Nick Drake's “The Riverman."

“What ...

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Popular Jazz Artist Euge Groove Converts Top Hits Into Interactive Format

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
August 22, 2010

Popular Contemporary Jazz Artist Euge Groove Develops Interactive Album to Play and Listen to with the Beamz Player Interactive Music System Groove on This! Album Debuts at J&R MusicWorld MusicFest in New York City August 26-28. Beamz Interactive, an interactive music products company that develops innovative musical instruments and music entertainment products to enable people of all ages and skill levels to play music, announced today a partnership with leading contemporary jazz artist Euge Groove on the release of his ...

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