Recording News

Motema Music Travels "Along the Silk Road" with Tomoko Sugawara

Source: GoMedia PR
February 21, 2010

She plays an ancient harp invented nearly 4000 years ago in Mesopotamia. Variously named “angular harp," “chang," “kunghou," and “kugo," the instrument on which Tomoko Sugawara performs can be seen in centuries-old Buddhist cave paintings and in artists' depictions from countries along the trade route known as the Silk Road. On March 9th, the classically trained harpist will release her Motema debut, Along the Silk Road, which brings the enchanting music of this historically revered instrument to life once again ...

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Ambassador, University Fellow & World Traveler Julie Fowlis Releases 'Uam' on March 9th

Source: rock paper scissors, inc.
February 21, 2010

Whispers from the Islands: The World of Gaelic Singer Julie Fowlis Comes of Age on Uam

The shushing that leads a cow to give bountiful milk. The beat and pounding of tweed on the table. The whisper of a wry lover trying to sneak in his beloved's window. These sounds, once endangered, lie at the heart of Julie Fowlis's music, the northerly hymns that amazed the Anglophone world and propelled Fowlis from the rugged shores of her remote island home ...

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Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie Pass 'We Are the World' Baton

Source: All About Jazz
February 20, 2010

Producer Quincy Jones, singer Lionel Richie and producer Rickey Minor gathered for the We Are the World: 25 for Haiti recording session at Jim Henson Studios in Hollywood.

A changed planet, new orbit and bigger galaxy of stars. For Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie, the second revolution of We Are the World, launched Friday, easily matches the 1985 original in talent, altruism and magic. “Divinity was in the room," says Jones, producer for both charity recordings. “It was a big ...

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Tommy James with and Without the Shondells Reissued on Collectors' Choice

Source: conqueroo
February 19, 2010

Tommy James & the Shondells' I Think We're Alone Now, Gettin' Together and Travelin' join James' own My Head, My Bed & My Red Guitar in deluxe, fully annotated single CD reissues

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Goldmine magazine called Tommy James “the most productive rock 'n' roll singles artist of his era" in its review of the critically hailed 40 Years: The Complete Singles Collection (1966-2006) 2-CD set, released in 2008 by Collectors' Choice Music. Mojo added, “James should be ...

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Pianist/Composer Jean-Michel Pilc Releases New CD Titled "True Story" on Dreyfus Jazz

Source: Two for the Show Media
February 19, 2010

Pianist/Composer Jean-Michel Pilc releases new CD Titled “True Story" on Dreyfus Jazz

“Music is the universe once again" --Schopenhauer

Music speaks better than words - but sometimes words, such as Schopenhauer's here can catch the magic which makes this art form so unique. And magic is the word for Jean-Michel's new trio. Three painters and storytellers who mesmerize their audiences with something that goes far beyond notes and craft. We won't attempt to define that “something." It must be heard ...

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Hulon Makes Good First Impressions with New CD on Premier Musique Group Label

Source: Miles High Productions
February 18, 2010

Hollywood, CA -- Hulon's debut First Impressions is a perfect title for his new album on the Premier Musique Group imprint. Hailing from Panama City Beach, FL,. Hulon knows how to enjoy his surroundings to the fullest and nothing makes it more appropriate than some relaxing smooth jazz to listen to.

If you are looking for some mood music Hulon has just the right prescription on First Impressions. If you can't be in Florida soaking up the sunshine and panoramic ...

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Recent Listening: Bloom, Clayton, Allen

Source: Rifftides by Doug Ramsey
February 18, 2010

Jane Ira Bloom, Mental Weather (Outline). This 2008 quartet album by the soprano saxophonist deserved Rifftides attention long before now. Bloom is noted for her control, intonation and full-bodied sound on a notoriously thin and cranky instrument, but those qualities merely serve her creativity, which is at a high level here. She teams with drummer Matt Wilson, bassist Mark Helias and pianist Dawn Clement. Electronic effects sparingly employed on a few tracks enhance the precision and clarity of Bloom's placement ...

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Leni Stern "Spirit in the Water" a "Glorious Triumph"

Source: Seth Cohen PR
February 17, 2010

Leni Stern's Career is “One of Modern Music's Great Adventures" EP is “A Glorious Triumph" “Her Electric Guitar... Burns Like Santana" Critics have begun to weigh in on the global sound of singer/guitarist Leni Stern's striking new EP, Spirit In the Water. Veteran writer Neil Tesser described the collection as “a glorious triumph," and remarked that Stern's eclectic career has emerged as “one of modern music's great adventures." Stern's recent journeys to India, Mali, Madagascar and elsewhere will soon be ...

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