Recording News

Gabriel Riesco Reviewed Today at Jazz Chicago

Source: Kari-On Productions
March 16, 2010

GR Project Sculptures in Time (WUC Records) Eduardo Chillida was a highly acclaimed sculptor who built massive abstract structures that suggest movement through the use of form and space. Guitarist Gabriel Riesco used Chillada's work as the inspiration for his Sculptures in Time. A former student at the Royal Academy of Music in London and Berklee graduate, Riesco also spent several years in Miami and toured with the Miami Dade Big Band. Now settled in NYC, Riesco has put together ...

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Celebrated Pianist Geri Allen to Debut Ambitious and Diverse Recordings on Motema

Source: DL Media
March 16, 2010

Celebrated Pianist Geri Allen To Debut Ambitious and Diverse Recordings on MotemaFlying Toward The Sound (Available March 30th)Geri Allen & Timeline - Live (Available June 8th)It is a sign not only of greatness but vitality when artists repeatedly challenge themselves and their listeners through works that both affirm and expand the legacies of their art form. Geri Allen meets this standard. For all that she has achieved as a composer, performer, and scholar, her two debut releases ...

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Brian Landrus - Forward (Cadence Jazz Records)

Source: Master of a Small House
March 16, 2010

Caliber of teacher is often a reliable gauge for quality of student. Evidence of the truth in that relational adage, reedist Brian Landrus came under the tutelage of a number of jazz luminaries over the course of his educational endeavors. Several of those able to join him on this debut recording include saxophonists George Garzone and Allan Chase, pianist Michael Cain, bassist John Lockwood and drummer Rakalam Bob Moses. Heavy company to be sure, but Landrus is well up to ...

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"Rpeduo" (UK) Digital Album Release

Source: Michael Ricci
March 16, 2010

US Trumpeter Matt Postle and Polish Live Electronics Artist Radek Rudnicki release first digital only album entitled Rpeduo. Both Radek and Matt are currently studying for their PhDs at the University of York (UK) and maintain active performance careers playing throughout the UK and Europe. The album explores interaction between trumpet and live electronics, exposes how limited material can be entertaining and evolving. Electronic grooves are combining hip-hop with techno, dub in experimental manner. Trumpet gives acoustic vibe to the ...

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New Release from Aqualung "Magnetic North" on Verve Forecast

Source: Verve Label Group
March 16, 2010

Aqualung's Matt Hales thought he had it all figured out. In 2007, the British singer/songwriter told a London audience that he was retiring. “I'd had enough of it at that point and thought I might just be a teacher or do something else."

However, the stellar batch of tunes that make up his new Verve album, Magnetic North, came calling and they wouldn't take no for an answer. “The songs were like, 'Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, C'mon dad, let's ...

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New CD ("Alive & Kickin'") & DVD Due from Organissimo April 6

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
March 16, 2010

In the ten years since its formation, organissimo has cultivated a unique soul-jazz brew that's won them legions of fans by virtue of their three popular studio CDs and a regular performance schedule. Now the Michigan band plans to serve up double helpings of their innovative organ trio sounds by releasing their first live CD--Alive & Kickin'--and first DVD--Backstage Pass. Both discs are due April 6 from the trio's Big O Records. The CD “fills a long-lamented gap," writes CD ...

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Mose Allison to Release Anti Debut "The Way of the World" March 23

Source: Michael Ricci
March 15, 2010

Mose Allison's new album and ANTI- debut The Way of the World arrives March 23rd, 2010, marking his return to the recording studio after a 12 year absence. Working with maverick producer Joe Henry, Allison has found his most sympathetic setting in years, surrounded by young, vibrant players, who add surprising slide guitar and some sinewy saxophone to the classic Mose sound; The Way of the World also features Mose' first-ever duet with his daughter, singer Amy Allison. Yet this ...

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PurrrrrLe Kat seducing music & video fans

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions
March 15, 2010

Boudoir Rouge garnering favorable album reviews, steamy Wikked Lil Grrrls video debuts on YouTube Hollywood, CA - A glamour girl enchanted by Paris and the Golden Age of Hollywood, chanteuse Le Kat has pounced on the music and video scene with a theatrical debut album and a devilishly delicious music video. Brimful of elegantly diverse jazz vocals and moody pop songs that ooze sensuality, Boudoir Rouge was released last month (February 16th) and is earning the praise of reviewers. Answering ...

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