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American Indie-Rock Prototypes Sneakers Get Reissued on Collectors' Choice Music with 'Nonsequitur of Silence'

Source: conqueroo
November 16, 2006

North Carolina band, featuring Chris Stamey, Mitch Easter and Will Rigby, released two of the best early DIY EPs of the late '70s

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- The late '70s was an exciting time for America's underground scene -- Television had released their “Little Johnny Jewel" single and Patti Smith, “Piss Factory." Then along came a band from Winston-Salem with a self-titled four-song EP that only sold 3,500 copies but launched a movement that still thrives today. Sneakers released only two ...

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Joe Diorio's "Bonita" on Art of Life Records (AL1023-2)

Source: All About Jazz
November 16, 2006

Originally released in 1980 on Zdenek Records and now available on CD for the first time ever on Art of Life Records Includes the original album cover artwork and liner notes exactly as they appeared on the original LP release in addition to new liner notes written by the album's original producer, Dale Zdenek. Joe is joined by acoustic bassist Bob Magnusson and drummer Jim Plank on all tracks with pianist Carl Schroeder joining the trio on “Bonita", “Spring Can ...

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Blue Note To Release "Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life," Soundtrack To PBS/Independent Lens Documentary

Source: All About Jazz
November 16, 2006

BLUE NOTE RECORDS TO RELEASE BILLY STRAYHORN: LUSH LIFE, COMPANION SOUNDTRACK TO PBS/INDEPENDENT LENS DOCUMENTARY, FEATURING NEW PERFORMANCES OF STRAYHORN COMPOSITIONS BY BILL CHARLAP, ELVIS COSTELLO, HANK JONES, JOE LOVANO & DIANNE REEVES Album To Be Released January 23, Film To Air On PBS February 6 On January 23, 2007, Blue Note Records will release the companion soundtrack to Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life, a 90-minute documentary film about the pioneering African-American composer, arranger and pianist. The film will present Strayhorn's ...

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Blue Note Records To Release Norah Jones' New Album "Not Too Late" On January 30

Source: All About Jazz
November 16, 2006

On January 30, 2007, Blue Note Records will release Norah Jones' third studio album, Not Too Late. The album features thirteen new songs, all written or co-written by Jones. 'Not Too Late' was produced by Lee Alexander, Jones' songwriting partner and bassist. Not Too Late features many of Jones' longtime collaborators including guitarists Adam Levy, Jesse Harris, Kevin Breit and Robbie McIntosh, drummer Andy Borger, and singer Daru Oda. Other album guests include singer M. Ward, organist Larry Goldings, and ...

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Holly Cole "A Night Before Christmas" Concert at the House of Blues

Source: House of Blues Concerts Canada
November 15, 2006

HOUSE OF BLUES CONCERTS CANADA PRESENTS An Evening With... Alert Music Recording Artist... HOLLY COLE A Night Before Christmas Holly Cole, accompanied by her talented band and backed by a symphony orchestra, will delight her fans with a special holiday performance on Tuesday, November 28th at the NAC Southam Hall. Holly Cole has impressed as one of the most inspired and inspiring contemporary interpreters of popular song for well over a decade. She has ...

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