Recording News

Vocalist Lisa McClowry Releases "Time Signatures"

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
April 8, 2010

In collaboration with mentor/producer Jim Peterik (Grammy award winner, Oscar nominee for “Eye Of The Tiger," writer of “The Search Is Over," “Hold On Loosely," “Vehicle" and many more), vocalist Lisa McClowry will release Time Signatures in June 2010 under the NuGroove/Worldstage Int'l label and is distributed by Red/Sony.

The expert craftsmanship of Peterik lends itself throughout the album to include the blistering “Born Twice," the smoldering heat of “Waiting for You" and the joyous self-empowerment anthem of “Powerful Day." ...

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Dreyfus Jazz Presents European Modernists: Jean-Michel Pilc Tour

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
April 8, 2010

Jean-Michel PILC 'True Story' (DRY CD 36950) Street Date April 20, 2010 Aldo Romano 'Origine' (DRY CD 36947) Street Date April 20, 2010 Rosario Giuliani 'Lennie's Pennies' (DRY CD 36952) Street Date April 20, 2010 Philip Catherine 'Capbreton' (DRY CD 36941) Street Date May 18, 2010 Jazz, once a singularly American invention and one of the United States' greatest exports, has become a truly international phenomenon, with important players from all over ...

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Recent Listening: Kirk Knuffke

Source: Rifftides by Doug Ramsey
April 7, 2010

Kirk Knuffke, Amnesia Brown (Clean Feed). Knuffke's trumpet tone is notable for softness, fullness and evenness. The audacity of risk in his improvisational concept would be the envy of the Flying Wallendas. The contrast between his sound and the content of his work is a source of fascination throughout this collection of miniatures. Even though his collaborators number only two, Knuffke has plenty of company in 16 little art songs without words, all his compositions. Drummer Kenny Wollesen is a ...

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Mike Metheny Releases "60.1"

Source: Michael Ricci
April 7, 2010

60.1 is trumpeter Mike Metheny's ninth album as a leader. The eclectic set covers styles ranging from evocative ballads and straightahead jazz to the raucous title track and a novel nod to marching bands. Featured on 60.1 are some of Kansas City's finest jazz musicians including Roger Wilder and Paul Smith (keyboards), Bob Bowman (acoustic bass) and Brandon Draper (drums). Seven of the ten tracks are originals by Mike, and in addition to his instrument of choice, the flugelhorn, the ...

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First Listen: Jeff Beck - Emotion and Commotion

Source: On Target Media Group
April 6, 2010

The new Jeff Beck record, Emotion and Commotion, is now available to stream in its entirety (until its release next week on April 13th) online at NPR.

The new album is a collection of songs that suit Jeff Beck's adventurous style, with some cushioned by a symphony orchestra and another featuring the young soul singer Joss Stone. Track Listing 1. Corpus Christi Carol 2. Hammerhead 3. Never Alone 4. Somewhere Over The Rainbow

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Usonic - Evolution Release Info

Source: Michael Ricci
April 6, 2010

July 31st 2010 will see the widely anticipated release of 'EVOLUTION' by USONIC The dynamic and vibrant sounds of modern Jazz fused with African groove and influences from around the world. THIS ALBUM IS SET TO TAKE THE JAZZ FUSION WORLD BY STORM. Miles Bould and Scott Firth have worked alongside and toured with many diverse talents including Sting, Robert Palmer, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Beyonce, Joan Armatrading, Level 42, Billy Ocean, Melanie C, Morcheeba, Steve Winwood amongst others. Earlier ...

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David Binney - Aliso (Criss Cross)

Source: Master of a Small House
April 6, 2010

Over the past decade, altoist David Binney has accrued accolades as one of the most in-demand saxophonists operating out of New York City. His dance card is often enviably full with projects of various stripes and persuasions under his own leadership and those of his many peers. Criss Cross is a regular conduit for some of these vehicles of expression. As Binney recounts the relationship, “It keeps me doing things that have been part of my life since I was ...

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Jeremiah Cymerman - "Under a Blue Grey Sky" (Porter)

Source: Master of a Small House
April 6, 2010

Clarinetist Jeremiah Cymerman caps his licorice stick in favor of composer's quill on his latest disc. The album-length titular piece comprises six acts and an interlude for string quartet. Cymerman's hand is also active in the electronic “treatments" he adds to the strings players' interactions. His picks for participants prove inspired choices with Jessica Pavone and Olivia De Prato handling viola and violin, Christopher Hoffman hoisting cello and Tom Blancarte fielding the bottom register on double bass. Each member is ...

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