Recording News

One Track Mind: Curtis Mayfield "Freddie's Dead" (1972)

Source: Something Else!
July 16, 2010

By PicoAs the sixties turned into the seventies, soul, like rock, got tougher and edgier. In 1971 alone, Sly Stone's There's A Riot Goin' On, Marvin Gaye's What's Going On and Gil Scott-Heron's Pieces Of A Man raised the stakes in R&B that was serious, far-reaching and influential to several generations. Others like the Temptations, Donny Hathaway, Isaac Hayes, James Brown and later on, Stevie Wonder, also raised social consciousness or at the least moved away from strictly ...

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Santana: Guitar Heaven out 9/21

Source: JamBase
July 16, 2010

GUITAR HEAVEN: THE GREATEST GUITAR CLASSICS OF ALL TIME FIRST ALBUM SINCE 2005'S ALL THAT I AM

Carlos Santana The longest-running, most successful partnership in the history of rock takes flight anew, as legendary Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductees Carlos Santana and Clive Davis, Chief Creative Officer of Sony Music Entertainment, collaborate on the brand new concept album, Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics of All Time, arriving in stores September 21 on Arista Records. The album was ...

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Cindy Blackman and Explorations Live at the Jazz Standard/NYC August 17th and 18th, 2010

Source: Two for the Show Media
July 15, 2010

Drummer, Bandleader, & Recording Artist, Cindy Blackman will be performing with her Group, Explorations at The Jazz Standard in New York on Tuesday and Wednesday August 17th and 18th, 2010.

Set Times are 7:30 PM & 9:30 PM

Cindy Blackman's ExplorationsAntoine Roney--tenor saxophone Marc Cary--keyboards Zaccai Curtis--keyboards Rashaan Carter--bass Cindy Blackman--drums

Yes, Cindy Blackman is a great drummer--just ask Pharaoh Sanders, Sam Rivers, Lenny Kravitz, or Joss Stone, to name but a few of the ...

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Ahmad Jamal: The Complete Ahmad Jamal Trio Argo Sessions

Source: Michael Ricci
July 14, 2010

PURCHASE BOX

Audio Samples

Let's Fall In Love | We Kiss In A Shadow

About The Complete Ahmad Jamal Trio Argo Sessions

Tracing back the influence of pianist Ahmad Jamal through his more than 50 years of performing and recording is like trying to repack the explosive components of a fireworks display after it ignites, flares, expands--and flashes again from every cascading branch. His original concepts about melody, rhythm and dynamics were important precursors to the work of such pianists ...

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Critically-Acclaimed Vocalist Jane Monheit To Release "Home" September 21st

Source: Muse Media
July 14, 2010

CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED VOCALIST JANE MONHEIT RETURNS “HOME" SEPTEMBER 21ST WITH STUNNING NEW CD OF JAZZ STANDARDS SET FOR RELEASE BY EMARCY/UNIVERSAL New release is the first album to be produced by Jane in its entirety and features guest artists John Pizzarelli, Peter Eldridge, Frank Vignola, Joe Magnarelli, Mark O'Connor and Larry Goldings Los Angeles, California. “Home," Jane Monheit's eagerly anticipated new CD, is set for release by Emarcy/Universal Records on September 21st, 2010. An ode to the golden age of the ...

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The Band of Heathens to Release Free Online Song, 'Free Again,' a Catchy Summer Oil Spill Song

Source: conqueroo
July 14, 2010

Touring behind current album One Foot in the Ether, Austin band is on the road all summer and fall, with appearance at Lollapalooza AUSTIN, Texas--While the Band of Heathens' new song “Free Again" will keep fans happily humming and tapping, it will probably raise some eyebrows as well. The track--available for free on the band's web site on July 15--references the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. “It's sure to be the feel-good hit of the summer," ...

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Guitarist Jeff Richman Releases "Like That" Feat. Vinnie Colaiuta, Larry Goldings, Mitchel Forman, Will Kennedy, Et Al.

Source: Michael Bloom Media Relations
July 14, 2010

Like That (August 17 release/Nefer Records) is guitarist Jeff Richman's 15th solo release and delivers 10 hard-hitting, playful compositions with catchy melodies and a refreshingly modern sound. Richman continues to shine in his ability to write music with creative intricacy and sophistication, articulating his individual point of view. This time around, his guitar tone is deeper, more resonant, robust, and alive. Richman's style of playing complex changes fluidly over these infectious grooves will satisfy over many listenings. Like a musical ...

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Harvie S - Cocolamus Bridge (2010)

Source: Something Else!
July 14, 2010

By PicoAcoustic bassist Harvie S has appeared on over 350 recordings for a very good reason. He has an unshakeable sense of swing, a flawless tone and otherworldly dexterity on his instrument. For a example of his amazing technique, just eyeball the video I embedded in a recent review of a Carol Morgan record. I can only shake my head every time I watch that. This guy is the consummate bassist.Before Massachusetts native Harvie S even ...

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