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New CDs and DVDs In May

John Hilderbrand — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:50:09 +0000

Here is a list of new CDs and DVDs coming in May that I’m aware of. Click to order the CD from Amazon.com, or to download MP3s. Your purchases through these links help the site!

May 5
Poogie Bell Band – Get on the Kit |
Jim Beard w/ Vince Mendoza – Revolutions
Incognito – Live in Jakarta DVD

May 12
Return To Forever – Live at Montreux 2008 DVD / Blu-ray
Stanley Clarke Trio w/ Hiromi and Lenny White – Jazz in the Garden |
Candy Dulfer – Funked Up! |
Charnett Moffett (feat. Will Calhoun) – The Art of Improvisation

May 19
Richard Elliot – Rock Steady |
Nicola Conte – Rituals |
Terri Lyne Carrington – More To Say… (Real Life Story: NextGen) |

May 26
Gary Burton, Pat Metheny, Steve Swallow & Antonio Sanchez – Quartet Live!
Diana Krall – Live In Rio DVD / Blu-ray

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Review: Thunder from Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, and Victor Wooten

John Hilderbrand — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:42:10 +0000

Thunder. Rhythmic, melodic, rock you out, funk you up. Thunder! I can’t imagine a better name for this all-star collaboration between these three Bass Masters of the Universe.

The thunderous power that is conjured up by SMV is awe-inspiring, not just in the low and middle registers, but in the compositions and arrangements as well. This isn’t some ego driven free-for-all that’s all chops and no meat. In my opinion, it’s the compositions that drive this recording, with each bassist unselfishly contributing for the benefit of the whole. I have to admit that of the three players, I’m least familiar with Victor Wooten; but I was easily able to identify each distinctive voice, in fact, this is probably the best setting I’ve heard Stanley play in in quite some time.

To have three of today’s leading bassists, each of which bring much more to the table than just being a recording artist, creating such a cohesive project, speaks volumes of their talents and obvious kinship. One could only hope that this doesn’t end up being a one-off project.

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Crusaders, Clarke, and Merger Possibilities

John Hilderbrand — Thu, 27 Feb 2003 01:59:49 +0000

Stix Hooper, Wilton Felder, and Joe Sample haven’t recorded together as The Crusaders in 20 years, but that changes on Tuesday when Rural Renewal hits stores. Eric Clapton guests on two of the eleven tracks, and the old Crusaders sound should be in full force with Steve Baxter on trombone. The band will tour this spring and summer, appearing on the same bill as David Sanborn in some locations. Sanborn will be touring in support of his own new recording, due in May.

Stanley Clarke has a new studio release coming out on March 25. 1, 2 To the Bass will traverse fusion, pop, funk, and world music. A diverse list of people will be making appearances on the CD, including Oprah Winfrey, George Duke, Hubert Laws, and Q-Tip.

Have you been read about EMI talking to AOL Time Warner about buying a majority stake in Warner Music? It could be worth $3 – 4 billion. But what does that mean to jazz? It could mean the consolidation of jazz labels. Blue Note could incorporate the WB roster, which includes Pat Metheny, Kenny Garrett, and Christian McBride among others. Norah Jones and Pat Metheny recording for the same company? It could happen…

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