Recording News

Dawn of Midi - First (Accretions)

Source: Master of a Small House
May 27, 2010

Acoustic instruments operating under a band name implying electronic elements. Unconventionality existing within a context implying convention. These are just two of the intriguing contradictions that accompany this multi-national piano trio. The packaging of their aptly-titled debut is short on descriptive information- just track titles, personnel, website, and a few other bits and pieces of detail. Pakistani percussionist Qasim Naqvi, Indian bassist Aakaash Israni and Moroccan pianist Amino Belyamani are apparent equals in the endeavor and the music reflects the ...

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The Undertones Albums Reissued Digitally in U.S. by Union Square Music

Source: conqueroo
May 27, 2010

Reissued albums include the band's self-titled LP, 'Hypnotised,' 'Positive Touch', 'The Sin of Pride' plus 'The Best of the Undertones.'

LONDON, U.K. -- The Undertones emerged from Derry, Northern Ireland, in 1977, as part of the U.K. punk and new wave scene. Inspired by radio, records and the Ramones, five Derry teens (Feargal Sharkey, brothers John and Damian O'Neill, Billy Doherty and Mickey Bradley) had never been in bands before. Straight out of a local pub, The Casbah, the band ...

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Make the Dream a Reality with Sunna Gunnlaugs

Source: Michael Ricci
May 27, 2010

Icelandic pianist Sunna Gunnlaugs will be releasing a new CD on June 17th and with the help of Kickstarter.com she's hoping you will get involved. The CD is called 'The Dream' and features the fine talents of Loren Stillman, Eivind Opsvik and Scott McLemore. Everything is done except the manufacturing and promotion of the CD, and that's where you can help. 'The Dream' has it's own page on Kickstarter.com where you can go become a 'backer' and choose from a ...

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Claude Marc Bourget's New Release "Musiques de Ballet"

Source: SIX Media Marketing, Inc.
May 27, 2010

Claude Marc Bourget MUSIQUES DE BALLET / PIANO After offering us Second Time, Claude Marc Bourget is back with a second solo album, Musiques de Ballet (Ballet Music). Second Time, published under a New-York label in 2008, was quickly noticed by American and Italian Critics. Jazz review, Jazz Times, All About Jazz Italia have praised the work of Bourget. Susan Frances, from Jazz Review, wrote: “Bourget conveys deep emotions in his compositions allowing the notes to speak from ...

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Phil Spector Produces Wife Rachelle's Debut Album from Jail

Source: All About Jazz
May 27, 2010

It's been three decades since producer Phil Spector has used his 'Wall of Sound' recording technique in the studio but the legendary producer is getting back to work even as he serves jail time for 2003 murder of actress Lana Clarkson.

Spector is listed as producer and arranger for his wife Rachelle's debut album, Out of My Chelle, which she describes as “upbeat, mainstream adult pop with hints of R&B, rock and dance." The record is due out digitally on ...

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Ultra World X-Tet CD Release: Moon and Legend

Source: Michael Ricci
May 27, 2010

Introducing a new album for Ultra World X-tet... Moon and Legend

Ultra World X-tet performs a joyful, exotic, soulful and elegant fusion of East and West for the 21st Century. The band instrumentation includes Saxophone, Bamboo Flutes, Bass, Percussion, and Guzheng (23 string Chinese Zither). The Guzheng and Chinese Bamboo flutes bring a rich history of over 2000 years to the overall sound which is modern and adventurous. The X-tet's unique brand of “San Francisco World Jazz" casts ...

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Wishbone Ash Releases First New Single in over 20 Years

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
May 27, 2010

London, UK - After 20 plus years, UK classic rock legends Wishbone Ash have released a new single, “Reason To Believe", which is creating a huge buzz amongst the music press and fans of the band worldwide. The single is part of an EP that also features an album edit from the forthcoming CD and two superb remixes which stand out on their own. It is now available for download on iTunes. “Reason to Believe sums up what we are ...

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Notes from the Net: More Miles Davis Reissues; Regina Carter's New CD; Plus News, Reviews, Interviews and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
May 26, 2010

Here's the latest compilation of assorted news briefs and links related to jazz, improvisation, and creative music in St. Louis, including news of musicians originally from the Gateway City, recent visitors, and coming attractions, plus assorted other items of interest:* With Miles Davis' 84th birthday coming up tomorrow (Wednesday, May 26), there's plenty of news this week about the legendary trumpeter, including word of the release of yet another box set, The Genius of Miles Davis, which incorporates ...

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