Recording News

Airborne Explores New Horizons with "Winds of Change"

Source: Michael Ricci
June 13, 2010

Airborne the Musical Peacemakers of Contemporary Jazz are rising higher and soaring on New Horizons with their new and 7th CD to date. The warm, yet cool atmosphere of this wonderful project takes you on a magical and musical journey to a new day filled with joy and hope. Its Smooth Jazz theme rides on the successful inspiration of their last Chart Topping CD Winds of Change. Groove music with depth and character that is captivating and entrancing. Joyful Jazz ...

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Rolling Jazz Revue Releases Third CD

Source: Michael Ricci
June 14, 2010

To A Planet, Rolling Jazz Revue's latest release on the Startlingly Fresh Records label, is the group's third collection of original jazz, and the first with the Nick Walker/Thad Brown rhythm section. Nick contributed three original compositions, including the title track, “To A Planet." Veteran RJR members, Jim Cavender, Newt Johnson and Ben Cohen, wrote the other seven tunes featured on the disc. Like the two previous outings, this music is influenced by a wide range of sounds, such as ...

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Tortoise / Isotope 217 / Causa Sui : Special Release

Source: Michael Ricci
June 14, 2010

Adluna Records is announcing the release of the Chicago Odense Ensemble album as a subscription, offer a FREE track from the album, and talks about a special contest.

Chicago Odense Ensemble is a unique collaboration that came together in the winter 2008, the band is : Rob Mazurek, Dan Bitney, Jeff Parker, Matt Lux, Brian Keigher, Jonas Munk and Jakob Skott.

As Jonas Munk says: “The result is something quite unique: a musical blend that exists somewhere in between the ...

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Triple Bass Fantasy Releases "A Secret Sign" on Kopasetic Productions

Source: Michael Ricci
June 14, 2010

New CD from Swedish indie label Kopasetic Productions Triple Bass Fantasy: A Secret Sign Distribution: Naxos Sweden A Secret Sign is the first CD by the Scandinavian group Triple Bass Fantasy. The record consists of newly composed original music by Swedish sax player Cennet Jonsson and free improvisations in a wild and unblushing mix performed by an unorthodox quintet. It features exciting grooves and strong melodies inspired by music from West Africa, Brazil and Cuba. Triple Bass Fantasy is: Cennet ...

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Oscar and Frank

Source: Riffs on Jazz by John Anderson
June 13, 2010

Lately, I've been listening to Oscar Peterson's album A Jazz Portrait of Frank Sinatra, recorded in Paris in May 1959. This was one of the first albums Peterson recorded with his new trio partner, drummer Ed Thigpen, who replaced guitarist Herb Ellis; bassist Ray Brown remained. As a fellow Frank Sinatra fan - particularly of his classic Capitol Records LPs of this period (Sinatra had just released Come Dance with Me! in January 1959) - I understand Peterson's stated reasons for ...

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Fredrik Kronkvist Quartet Releases "Constant Continuum"

Source: Michael Ricci
June 12, 2010

Fredrik Kronkvist from Sweden is considered as one of the finest contemporary alto saxophonists on the international jazz scene of today. He's known for his vigorous, virtuoso style with a never-ending flow of ideas. On his sparkling new album Constant Continuum he displays his versatile skills as a composer and an improviser. Fredrik and his band, which consists of some of Scandinavia's most excellent musicians, takes the audience to a unique personal musical landscape that touches both intellect and soul. ...

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Dimitri from Paris Does Philly

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
June 12, 2010

Disco shares much in common with jazz. For one, the 1970s dance genre employed many jazz musicians, leaning heavily on drums, horns, vibes, strings and the craft of arrangers. For another, disco was built almost exclusively on the excitement of records. But instead of using radio and jukeboxes to generate buzz, the way jazz did in the 1950s, disco was a club phenomenon. Disco records became hits when they drew a roar from the club crowds, who in turn would ...

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Alma Records' Sping/Summer Releases Are Indicative of Label's Eclectic Roster

Source: GoMedia PR
June 12, 2010

Toronto-based Alma Records is kicking into high gear with a slate of spring and summer releases that particularly highlights the label's commitment to music that transcends geographic boundaries.

Just as the sporting world is about to turn its focus to South Africa this summer for the World Cup, Alma will release the debut recording from the South African group Amabutho (June 8.) Amabutho made its “formal" musical debut in the wildly successful international theatrical phenomenon Umoja as the marimba band ...

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