Recording News

Lee Konitz and Martial Solal - Star Eyes 1983 (Hatology)

Source: Master of a Small House
March 2, 2010

Outside of a solo performance context, memorable jazz improvisation hinges heavily on interpersonal chemistry. Lee Konitz knows this recipe better than most. He's been a professional improviser for 60+ years and participated in recording sessions numbering well into the triple digits. Sometimes you hit, sometimes you don't. Who have with you plays a large part in the outcome. I had the misfortune of catching him several years ago on an off night in the company of a lackadaisical ...

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Ernie Krivda - November Man (Cimp)

Source: Master of a Small House
March 2, 2010

Saxophonist Ernie Krivda remains something of a lonely outlier in the CIMP catalog. Where the majority of the label's nearly three hundred releases to date favor freer leanings, Krivda hews closer to older conventions in his improvisational style. Postbop-derived melody and rhythm are regular components of his extemporaneous language and his working quintet wouldn't be out of place on an imprint like Steeplechase or Criss Cross. All this isn't to categorize his music as colorless or quotidian. To the contrary, ...

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Minneapolis Funkster, JP Delaire, Releases New Single "Romance, Rumors and Lies"

Source: Creativity in Music
March 2, 2010

Minneapolis funkster and noted sideman for Prince and Michael Bolton, JP DeLaire, has just released his new single, “Romance, Rumors and Lies". The track contains a funky bass groove, innovative hip-hop beats, and blazing rock guitar. The amazing soulful vocals from DeLaire are ever-present . “Romance, Rumors and Lies" was co-written by DeLaire and Tre Balfour. Recorded in Warsaw, Poland while DeLaire was on tour with Michael Bolton, the song also features guitarist Chris Camozzi. Nelson Braxton mixed and mastered ...

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Jon Irabagon - The Observer (Concord)

Source: Master of a Small House
March 2, 2010

Dream session fantasies are still favorite fodder of many jazz players and interviewers alike. In the case of saxophonist Jon Irabagon a fantasy came true thanks to well-deserved win at the 2008 Thelonious Monk International Saxophone competition. Part of the prize purse was a Concord recording date with the players of his choosing. Irabagon, an improviser renowned recently for his various freer leaning projects, chose fittingly against type. A closer examination of his biography reveals that such a move is ...

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Incognito "Live in London - The 30th Anniversary Concert" Coming to DVD, Blu-Ray, and CD on April 20, 2010

Source: Michael Ricci
March 1, 2010

Incognito “Live In London - The 30th Anniversary Concert" Coming to DVD, Blu-ray, and CD on April 20, 2010

Nearly 3 hours of performance and bonus features... Recorded in High Definition!

Inakustik and MVD Visual are proud to announce the DVD, Blu-ray, and CD release of Incognito “Live In London - The 30th Anniversary Concert" on April 20, 2010.

Incognito is far more than just a band. The sound visionary Jean-Paul “Bluey" Maunick has been pioneering in the mercurial acid ...

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New CD Release by German Music Legends Amon Duul 2 Now Available for Download 3/1/2010

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
March 1, 2010

Germany - Experimental music pioneers Amon Duul 2, whose music defined the German progressive rock scene of the 1970's, are back with a new album Bee As Such. Currently only available by download through the band's website, the CD marks the first new album by the legendary group in several years. Amon Duul 2 reveal on their website: “Recorded April 2009 at Dreamscape Studio, Amon Duul 2 celebrated a highly sensitive performance, of finding back to the roots--not in the ...

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Celebrated Jazz Vocalist Dena Taylor Releases Album "Certitude" Today

Source: MyMusicSuccess.com
March 1, 2010

Critics Already Singing Praises for Artist's Sophomore Album Austin, TX - DA Productions is thrilled to announce today's release of Certitude, the second album from jazz vocalist Dena Taylor. Combining jazz, country and easy listening, this compilation of standards makes a great addition for a dinner party or the soundtrack to a romantic evening with someone special. Certitude is made up of 11 country-inspired jazz tracks featuring collaborations with an impressive roster of guest artists including Redd Volkaert (2009 Grammy ...

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"Egg" by the Jackass Penguin Show Now Available

Source: Michael Ricci
March 1, 2010

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