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Kurt Elling All About Jazz Interview

2009-07-27T14:14:00.000-07:00

All About Jazz have posted their new in-depth interview with Concord Jazz vocalist Kurt Elling.

Elling discusses his new live album, Dedicated To You: Kurt Elling Sings The Music Of Coltrane And Hartman, and also shares his thoughts on the evolving music industry, as well as the integral partnerships and collaborations that have helped to inspire him and his music.

Read the interview here:
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=33595&pg=1

Order the new CD here:
http://www.concordmusicgroup.com/albums/Dedicated-To-You-Kurt-Elling-Sings-the-Music-of-Co

WIN A SIGNED MELLENCAMP GUITAR

2009-07-14T16:37:00.000-07:00

Live Daily have launched an exclusive John Mellencamp signed guitar contest. One grand prize winner will win a copy of the new live CD Life Death Live And Freedom along with a Fender Squire Telecaster guitar signed by John Mellencamp.

Don’t miss your chance to score the new release and a sweet piece of rock memorabilia.

One Grand Prize:
- Autographed Fender Squire Telecaster guitar arctic white
- Life Death Live and Freedom CD

Five Runner-up Prizes:
- Life Death Live and Freedom CD

Enter here:
http://livedaily.com/contests/507.html

Wynton Marsalis To Perform on David Letterman

2009-05-12T15:07:00.000-07:00

Wynton Marsalis will perform on the ‘Late Show with David Letterman’ this week, Wednesday, May 13th.

The Pulitzer Prize & 9-time Grammy Award winner will perform the song “School Boy” from his new Blue Note album He & She - his 5th Blue Note release that features 22 tracks of his signature jazz, as well as spoken word and poetry tracks, all centered around the theme of the relationship between man and woman.

The show will air 11:30 ET/PT this Wednesday, May 13th.

Alt. Rockers Carbon Leaf Set To Release New Album

2009-05-05T16:23:00.000-07:00

Alternative rockers Carbon Leaf will release Nothing Rhymes With Woman on May 19th via Vanguard Records.

Nothing Rhymes Like Woman, the band’s third release on Vanguard, is the much anticipated follow-up to the quintet’s acclaimed 2006 effort, Love, Loss, Hope, Repeat which rose to #3 on Billboard’s Top New Artists chart. Produced by John Morand, who manned the board for their 2004 Vanguard debut, Indian Summer, Carbon Leaf takes another giant leap forward with Nothing Rhymes With Woman.

The 13-song disc finds the Virginia-based band firmly in touch with its roots but committed to moving forward as highlighted on such tracks as the bluesy “Another Man’s Woman,” the soaring harmonies on “Indecision,” the deeply moving story on “Pink” about a woman battling serious illness, and the poignancy of the first single “Miss Hollywood.”

Carbon Leaf will be hitting the road beginning mid-May in support of Nothing Rhymes With Woman, with dates scheduled across the U.S.

Gary Burton / Pat Metheny To Release Quartet Live!

2009-04-28T16:41:00.000-07:00

Concord Jazz will release a live Gary Burton Quartet album, Quartet Live!, on May 26th.

The album features three original members and jazz legends Gary Burton, Pat Metheny and Steve Swallow along with another new member, and perhaps one of the most prominent jazz drummers of his generation, Antonio Sanchez. The 11-song album was recorded live at Yoshi’s Jazz Club in Oakland, CA.

Quartet Live! starts off with Chick Corea’s “Sea Journey,” one of many songs Corea wrote for the Burton group, and features songs written by Carla Bley (“Olhos de Gato” and “Syndrome”) and Keith Jarrett (“Coral”). Metheny’s composing talents are also represented here by tunes composed during his Burton Quartet years: the fast and furious “Missouri Uncompromised,” the haunting “B and G,” and “Question and Answer,” one of Pat’s most well-known pieces.

The story begins in 1967 when bassist Steve Swallow joined with vibraphonist Gary Burton to form the original Gary Burton Quartet. In the early 1970s, then 19-year old guitarist Pat Metheny joined Burton’s band and one of the most celebrated careers in music began. A decade ago Metheny discovered drummer Antonio Sanchez, inviting him to join The Pat Metheny Group, and the two have been playing together ever since.

The result is four legendary musicians, improvisers and composers all, each at the top of his game, bringing modern jazz history to life on Quartet Live! The new Gary Burton Quartet will add more performances in the US and Canada in 2009.

Chick Corea & John McLaughlin release Five Peace Band Live

2009-04-28T16:10:00.000-07:00

The new Chick Corea & John McLaughlin release Five Peace Band Live is available on double CD today 4.28.09 (Concord Records).

Listen to the entire album at Chick Corea’s MySpace page:
http://www.myspace.com/chickcoreajazz

Five Peace Band Live, was recorded during Corea & McLaughlin’s European tour last fall. The double-disc CD was made available early at performance venues on tour during March as well as via the band’s website. The album features Corea and McLaughlin’s inspired duets as well as all five members negotiating the twists and turns of the compositions. The recording includes Vinnie Colaiuta – drums, Kenny Garrett – saxophone, Christian McBride – acoustic & electric basses, and Herbie Hancock special guests on the track “In a Silent Way / It’s About That Time.”

Prestige Records Launch imeem Page

2009-04-24T12:53:00.000-07:00

In celebration of the legendary label’s 60th anniversary, Prestige Records has launched an imeem profile page featuring music from the new Very Best Of Prestige Records CD, which includes jazz legends Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane.

Check out the page, and stream 10 full tracks from the new CD at:
http://www.imeem.com/prestigerecords

The new imeem page coincides with Concord Music Group’s yearlong 60th anniversary celebration of Prestige Records, which begun with the release of The Very Best Of Prestige Records - a 2-CD set of classic tracks from the legendary label’s catalog featuring the iconic jazz artists of the ‘50s and ‘60s.

The new ‘must have’ collection features 25 essential Prestige tracks, and is packed with classic photographs covering a 20-year span from 1949-1969, truly representing Prestige’s golden era. A full slate of assorted CD releases and other special bonuses are planned throughout the year.

Paul Brown & Marc Antoine Ticket & Signed CD Contest At ContemporaryJazz.com

2009-04-21T17:57:00.000-07:00

Contemporary Jazz have launched a Paul Brown & Marc Antoine giveaway to win a pair of tickets to the KIFM festival in San Diego on May 23 featuring performances from Paul Brown & Marc Antoine in support of their new CD Foreign Exchange.

The winner will also get a signed copy of Foreign Exchange.

Head over to http://www.contemporaryjazz.com/brownantoine to enter.

Also follow Contemporary Jazz on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tomorrowjazz to also enter to win a copy of Foreign Exchange.

Download The Rentals New Mp3 At RCRD LBL

2009-04-15T12:24:00.000-07:00

Free mp3 download site RCRD LBL is currently offering a new mp3 from indie rock band The Rentals. You can download “Story Of A Thousand Seasons Past” here:

The Rentals mp3 @ RCRD LBL

The title track is taken from The Rentals’ new EP The Story Of A Thousand Seasons Past, the first installment of a year-long multi-media project at therentals.com.

Rentals EP #1 Now Available

2009-04-13T14:26:00.000-07:00

The new four-song digital EP from The Rentals titled The Story of a Thousand Seasons Past is available now. It is the first of three musical chapters from their yearlong online multimedia project Songs About Time.

Produced by The Rentals and Dave Trumfio, the EP features Jamie Blake, Lauren Chipman, Dan Joeright and Rentals founder and front man Matt Sharp. The track 'Song Of Remembering' features a guest appearance by Pixies guitarist Joe Santiago.

The band has also launched a pre-order for the limited deluxe edition box set that will be released by the end of 2009. The box set will include Matt Sharp photography, all three EPs on both CD and Vinyl, a DVD, VIP backstage passes and much more.

The new EP can be streamed for free, embedded on any website in its entirety, and purchased at: http://therentals.com/. You can also get the embed code from the widget below.

Tony Bennett / Bill Evans AOL Full Album Stream

2009-04-13T14:22:00.000-07:00

AOL is currently streaming The Complete Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Recordings, a new 2-disc collection to be released this week by Concord Music Group / Fantasy Records.

The sublime collection spotlights the iconic song stylist Tony Bennett dueting with legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans from their two albums. Disc 1 combines the originally issued recordings, The Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Album and Together Again, with two bonus tracks, including a superb version of Cole Porter’s “Dream Dancing”; disc 2 features alternate takes from both sessions.

Listen here: http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/#/2

Cassandra Wilson AOL Full Album Stream

2009-04-06T14:17:00.000-07:00

AOL is currently streaming jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson’s new album, Closer To You: The Pop Side.

Released this week via Blue Note / EMI, the new collection features Wilson’s best covers of pop / rock hits originally recorded by U2, Bob Dylan, Glen Campbell, Sting, Neil Young and Cyndi Lauper, among others.

Wilson was recently honored with the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album honors for 2008’s Loverly.

Listen to Closer To You: The Pop Side in its entirety here:
http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/#/4

Sarah Borges Vinyl Giveaway At Ultimate Guitar

2009-04-06T14:10:00.000-07:00

Ultimate Guitar just launched a Sarah Borges giveaway, and prizing includes a vinyl copy of her new album, The Stars Are Out (available now on Sugar Hill / Vanguard).

Grand Prize Winner
- The Stars Are Out full-length vinyl
- The Stars Are Out autographed CD
- “The Day We Met” 7” vinyl

4 Runner Ups
- The Stars Are Out autographed CD
- “The Day We Met” 7” vinyl

Enter now:
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/contests/sarah_contest.htm

Concord Music Group To Release The Complete Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Recordings

2009-03-31T16:43:00.000-07:00

The Concord Music Group will release The Complete Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Recordings on April 14th via Fantasy Records.

The sublime 2-CD collection spotlights the iconic song stylist Tony Bennett dueting with legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans from their two albums. Disc 1 combines the originally issued recordings, The Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Album and Together Again, with two bonus tracks, including a superb version of Cole Porter’s “Dream Dancing”; disc 2 features alternate takes from both sessions.

The first meeting of the vocalist and pianist, The Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Album (1975), featured the pair performing standards, as well as a moving rendition of Evan’s classic tune, “Waltz For Debby.” Other standards include “But Beautiful,” “The Days Of Wine And Roses” and “Young And Foolish.”

The first meeting established the Bennett-Evans chemistry, with the two having plenty of room to make their own personal statements. In 1976, the pair returned to the studio for Together Again, opening with Evan’s solo rendition of “The Bad And The Beautiful,” and continuing with moving renditions of “Lucky To Be Me” and “You Don’t Know What Love Is.”

Reflecting back, Bennett remains especially proud of these sessions with Bill Evans, citing them as the most satisfying projects of his long career. Nick Phillips produced the remastered compilation with new liner notes by Will Friedwald.

Paul Brown & Marc Antoine To Release Collaboration CD Foreign Exchange

2009-03-27T13:16:00.000-07:00

Concord Music Group / Peak Records are set to release a new collaboration CD from smooth jazz guitar superstars Paul Brown & Marc Antoine; Foreign Exchange is out April 7th on Peak Records.

Produced by Brown, co-produced by Antoine, Foreign Exchange is 11 tracks featuring guest performances from the genre’s most acclaimed artists, including Jessy J and keyboardists Philippe Saisse and Gregg Karukas. The new CD features a wide variety of influences; pop, jazz, old school R&B, soul-jazz, and Brazilian & Latin music.

Paul Brown and Marc Antoine will be hitting the road as a duo in support of the album.

Sarah Borges' The Stars Are Out Available Now

2009-03-25T14:47:00.000-07:00

Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles released The Stars Are Out this week via Sugar Hill Records / Vanguard.

The follow up to her critically lauded Diamonds In The Dark (2007), The Stars Are Out is a vibrant, far-reaching display of what Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles are all about. Exploring new terrain, both as a writer and a performer, Sarah knew the character of her third album need to be more upbeat than its contemplative predecessors. The Stars Are Out is a soundtrack for Saturday nights, not Sunday mornings.

QuickTime is currently featuring a promo, with a free mp3 of “Better At The End Of The Day”:
http://sbbs.otmg.net/qt/

The ten selections of The Stars Are Out—five new originals, and five covers—winnowed down by Sarah, band mates—guitarist Lyle Brewer, bassist Binky, and drummer Rob Dulaney—and producers Paul Q. Kolderie (the Pixies, Lemonheads, Radiohead) and Adam Taylor, include tunes attributed to Smokey Robinson (a radically reworked “Being With You”), Stiff Records act Any Trouble (“Yesterday's Love,” penned by Clive Gregson), and the Magnetic Fields' “No One Will Ever Love You.”

The results of The Stars Are Out include the slinky, '60s stroll of “Me and Your Ghost”; the flirtatious, guitar-driven kickoff, “Do It For Free”; and “It Comes To Me Naturally,” a hip-shaking tale of a girl-about-town, originally recorded by bar band supreme NRBQ.

Wynton Marsalis’ New Album He And She Now Streaming At iLike

2009-03-25T14:33:00.000-07:00

Marsalis' fifth Blue Note release, He And She, is centered around that eternally compelling and most elemental of subjects: the relationship between a man and a woman.

The album features 22 tracks of Wynton's signature jazz style as well as spoken word / poetry. It’s an ambitious effort, combining spoken word and music, and Marsalis has given his quintet some formidable charts. The album is tempered with flashes of humor and plenty of swing. There’s ease and elegance and more than a little wisdom in these grooves.

He And She is now streaming in its entirety at iLike:
http://www.ilike.com/artist/Wynton+Marsalis

Concord Music Group Set to Release The Very Best of Prestige

2009-03-19T13:31:00.000-07:00

Concord Music Group are set to launch a year-long 60th anniversary celebration of Prestige Records, with a full slate of assorted CD releases and other special bonuses, beginning next week (March 24th) with the release of The Very Best Of Prestige Records 2-CD set.

The Very Best Of Prestige Records is a 2-CD set of classic tracks from the legendary label's catalog featuring the iconic jazz artists of John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Eric Dolphy, Thelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins, and more. The new must have collection features 25 essential Prestige tracks, and is packed with classic photographs covering a 20-year span from 1949-1969, truly representing Prestige's golden era.

The Very Best Of Prestige Records is available 3.24.09 (CD &Digital).

Streaming audio available here:
http://otmg.net/pages/prestige-60th-anniversary

Cassandra Wilson To Release Covers Collection On April 7th

2009-03-17T13:07:00.000-07:00

Grammy-award winning jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson will release Closer To You: The Pop Side on April 7th via Blue Note / EMI.

With her unmistakable honeyed husky voice, she has made intimate and personal statements with jazz, blues, R&B, country and pop. Closer To You: The Pop Side is a new collection of Wilson’s best covers of pop / rock hits, originally recorded by a who’s-who of top musicians, including U2, Bob Dylan, Glen Campbell, The Band, Sting, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Cyndi Lauper and The Wallflowers.

Closer To You: The Pop Side celebrates the finest pop covers from Wilson’s seven albums recorded with Blue Note during her lengthy tenure with the legendary label.

Wilson won her second Grammy® Award in February, earning the Best Jazz Vocal Album honors for Loverly, her critically acclaimed 2008 Blue Note release. Blue Note Records is celebrating its 70th Anniversary as the world’s premier and longest-running jazz label with special commemorative releases and events throughout 2009.

New Wynton Marsalis Embeddable Widget

2009-03-12T16:54:00.000-07:00

Check out the new album-themed Wynton Marsalis embeddable widget / player. It features streaming audio from the upcoming album He And She, album artwork & bio, and the player can be embedded into any blog or webpage.

He And She is 22 tracks featuring alternate tracks of spoken word / poetry and Wynton’s signature jazz music centered around the relationship between man and woman. The album will be released March 24th on Blue Note Records.

Link: http://www.bluenote.com/wyntonmarsalis/webtools/heandshe/

Thin Lizzy Vinyl Contest At The Vinyl District

2009-03-10T16:11:00.000-07:00

The Vinyl District is giving away two vinyl copies of Thin Lizzy’s Still Dangerous.

"Still Dangerous" is the raw, unadulterated, untouched sound of THIN LIZZY at the absolute height of its powers. Recorded on the band's sold-out 1977 "Bad Reputation" tour, "Still Dangerous" captures the classic quartet of Lynott, Downey, Gorham and Robertson on fire at the celebrated Tower Theatre in Philadelphia.

Enter here: http://vinyldistrict.blogspot.com/2009/03/tvds-eleven-weeks-of-record-store-day_09.html

Ronnie Milsap AOL Full Album Stream

2009-03-09T15:15:00.000-07:00

AOL is currently streaming country legend Ronnie Milsap's new album, Then Sings My Soul: 24 Favorite Hymns and Gospel Songs. The six-time Grammy winner’s 2-disc is in stores tomorrow via EMI CMG.

With 40 #1 chart-toppers under his belt, Ronnie Milsap is expanding his palette with Then Sings My Soul, his first foray into gospel-inspired music. Milsap went back to the deep, rich, gospel tradition of hymns like “Holy Holy Holy” and “Amazing Grace,” both featured on the new album.

Listen at AOL now: http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/#/12

Sarah Borges & The Broken Singles Debut Video for First Single “Do It For Free”

2009-03-02T17:03:00.000-08:00

Boston-based Sarah Borges sings "It's always the same every night" on the first single "Do It For Free" from her forthcoming CD The Stars Are Out (March 24th - Sugar Hill Records.)

The raucous and driving video tells the story of a lover scorned who finds temporary solace in the arms of another. The story is interspersed with performance shots of the band doing what they do best - playing fearlessly and commanding the stage with their good-time-rock-n-roll party vibe.

The band is in the midst of confirming a North American tour for the spring and will make a stop in Austin for SXSW.  

For a complete list of tour dates, click here: http://sarahborges.com

The Rippingtons To Release Modern Art on March 10th

2009-02-23T17:28:00.000-08:00

Smooth Jazz pioneers The Rippingtons will release their latest album, Modern Art, on March 10th via Peak Records (Concord Music Group).

With a legacy firmly rooted in smooth Jazz, The Rippingtons’ 18th release features an explosive lineup lead by founder Russ Freeman alongside Dave Karasony, Bill Heller, as well as new bassist Rico Belled and special guest, returning saxophonist Jeff Kashiwa.

Paris Groove (Windows Media Stream, right-click to copy)

Paris Groove (QuickTime Stream, right-click to copy)

Modern Art breaks new stylistic ground, incorporating exotic world music elements on the sensuously romantic, acoustic guitar driven “Paris Groove” and adds an Eastern authenticity to the hypnotic “Black Book” with an electric sitar. With the sizzling interaction between Freeman’s slow burning electric guitar and Kashiwa’s wild sax improvisations, the easy grooving “One Step Closer” and bluesy “Body Art” will remind longtime fans of the band’s glory days of the '90s, but with a souped up twist!

The Rippingtons, whose first lineup included future contemporary Jazz superstars Dave Koz, Kenny G and David Benoit, dominated the instrumental and urban Jazz landscape from the late ‘80s on with their often exotically titled hit recordings, including Kilimanjaro, Tourist in Paradise and Welcome to the St. James Club.

Modern Art is available on CD & digitally March 10th via Peak Records

Eliane Elias Catalog Contest At ARTISTdirect

2009-02-16T13:31:00.000-08:00

Enter now at ARTISTdirect to win jazz pianist/singer Eliane Elias’ 8-CD catalog, including her latest album, Bossa Nova Stories.

Released via EMI/Blue Note, the 14-song collection celebrates the 50th anniversary of bossa nova, and features the classic bossa nova track “The Girl From Ipanema” as well as Stevie Wonder’s “Superwoman.”

Enter here: http://ee.otmg.net/

Chick Corea & Gary Burton Win Best Jazz Instrumental Album Grammy Award

2009-02-10T13:27:00.000-08:00

Chick Corea & Gary Burton picked up a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album (Individual or Group) for 2008’s The New Crystal Silence. Released on Concord Records, the 2-CD collection revisited the duo’s 1972 landmark work, Crystal Silence.

The New Crystal Silence @ Amazon

The New Crystal Silence @ iTunes

Chick Corea & Hiromi: AOL Full Album Stream

2009-02-05T11:26:00.000-08:00

Grammy-award winning pianist Chick Corea released Duet, a 2-CD live performance with up-and-coming virtuosic Japanese pianist Hiromi, this week via Concord Records.

AOL’s Spinner is currently streaming Duet in its entirety.

Listen here: http://www.spinner.com/new-releases#/9

Originally released in Japan in 2007 on Universal, Duet became the top-selling jazz album of the year. The 12-track, 2-CD release marks Chick Corea’s first recorded piano duet album since 1978’s An Evening With Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea: In Concert.

The first CD features an original by each pianist as well as four covers, including Thelonious Monk’s “Bolivar Blues” and Lennon-McCartney’s “Fool On The Hill.” The second disc features two originals from Corea and Hiromi, and the two adventurously meld Joaquin Vidre Rodrigo’s classic “Concierto de Aranjuez” with one of Corea’s best-known tunes, “Spain.”

Duet is a masterwork of remarkable pianists of two different generations and cultures who transcend all boundaries to converse with each other with an inspired exuberance and passion.

Girls Rock: The Movie Released On DVD

2009-01-29T17:27:00.000-08:00

Liberation Entertainment released Girls Rock: The Movie on DVD this week, chronicling an all-girls rock ‘n’ roll camp in Portland.

At Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp, girls ranging in age from eight to 18 are taught that it’s OK to sweat like a pig, scream like a banshee, wail on their instruments with complete and utter abandon, and that “it is 100% okay to be exactly who you are.”

The girls have a week to select a band, an instrument they may have never played before, and write a song. In between they are taught various lessons of empowerment by indie rockers such as Carrie Brownstein from Sleater-Kinney and The Gossip’s Beth Ditto.

The film follows several campers as they prepare for the final concert for an audience of over 700 people: Laura, a Korean adoptee obsessed with death metal; Misty, who is emerging from a life of meth addiction, homelessness, and gang activity; and Amelia, an eight-year-old who writes experimental songs about her dog Pipi.

What happens to the girls as they are given a temporary reprieve from being sexualized, analyzed and pressured to conform is truly moving and revolutionary.

For more, go to: http://www.girlsrockdvd.com/

You Me and Iowa Premiere New Video At ARTISTdirect

2009-01-28T15:09:00.000-08:00

ARTISTdirect has the exclusive video premiere of Los Angeles indie rock outfit You Me and Iowa’s new video for “Margaret Mourning.”

The song is taken from the band's sophomore album The Adventures of You Me & Iowa, available now.

Check out the new video here:
http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/window/media/page/video/0,,4917891,00.html

Check out the band on MySpace here:
http://www.myspace.com/youmeandiowa

Peter Cincotti Full Album Stream At AOL

2009-01-26T16:44:00.000-08:00

Singer-songwriter-pianist Peter Cincotti's new album, East Of Angel Town, is now being streamed in its entirety at AOL.

Produced by David Foster, East Of Angel Town marks 25-year-old Cincotti's first work of all original material, and explores musical styles that blend pop, rock, blues, funk and jazz.

East Of Angel Town is now available via Warner Bros.

Listen here: http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/#/8

Benny Golson Releases New Album On Concord Jazz

2009-01-21T13:25:00.000-08:00

The new album from sax legend and Grammy Lifetime Achievement award winner Benny Golson hits stores this week via Concord Jazz (CD & digital).

New Time, New ‘Tet is Golson’s first new studio recording in five years and elaborates the traditional jazztet concept; combining Golson’s new compositions with standard jazz repertoire. The album features classics like Thelonious Monk’s “Epistrophy”, Sonny Rollins’ “Airegin,” and Grammy-winning vocalist Al Jarreau reprises Golson’s classic “Whisper Not.”

Led by Benny Golson, the debut of his new jazztet features heavyweight musicians, Eddie Henderson (trumpet), Steve Davis (trombone), Mike LeDonne (piano), Buster Williams (bass) and Carl Allen (percussion). The stellar sextet revives the legendary group’s highly regarded three-horn front line, along with its classic, tight ensemble work and sophisticated sound.

Concord Jazz have also released The Best Of Benny Golson - a career-spanning retrospective compilation release in celebration of Golson’s 80th birthday.

Purchase at Amazon

Purchase at iTunes

Blue Note 7 Full Album Stream At AOL

2009-01-13T13:42:00.000-08:00

AOL is currently streaming the Blue Note 7’s new album, Mosaic: A Celebration of Blue Note Records, in its entirety. To commemorate Blue Note’s 70th anniversary, the all-star tribute band have compiled an eight-song collection of classic Blue Note repertoire, including Thelonious Monk’s “Criss Cross” and Herbie Hancock’s “Dolphin Dance.”

Mosaic: A Celebration of Blue Note Records is in stores now.

Listen to Mosaic here: http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/#/4

Straight No Chaser Reach #7 on Billboard AC Charts

2008-12-18T17:22:00.000-08:00

Straight No Chaser’s live version of “12 Days of Christmas” soars 13-7 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart, making it the first time in Billboard’s 47-year history that the traditional holiday song has appeared on the AC list.

Straight No Chaser’s debut Christmas album, Holiday Spirits, is in stores now via Atlantic Records.

Download a free mp3 of "Hark the Herald Angels Sing / Angels We Have Heard on High" here:
http://otmg.net/mp3/SNC-Hark-Angels.mp3

Straight No Chaser On ABC's World News Tonight

2008-12-08T17:18:00.000-08:00

A cappella 10-piece Straight No Chaser will be featured on ABC’s World News Tonight with Charles Gibson. The program will air tonight at 6:30 PM EST.

Straight No Chaser’s debut Christmas album, Holiday Spirits, is in stores now via Atlantic Records.

Amazon

iTunes

Amy Grant & Straight No Chaser AOL Holiday Album Streams

2008-12-05T11:19:00.000-08:00

AOL is streaming Amy Grant’s The Christmas Collection and Straight No Chaser’s Holiday Spirits as part of their holiday feature, and you can now listen to both albums in full here:

Amy Grant – The Christmas Collection:
http://music.aol.com/holiday-and-christmas-cds#/11

Straight No Chaser – Holiday Spirits:
http://music.aol.com/holiday-and-christmas-cds#/26

Grammy Nominations For OTMG Clients

2008-12-04T14:57:00.000-08:00

Concord Music Group recording artists Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Marcus Miller, Karrin Allyson and Gerald Albright have all received 2008 Grammy nominations.

OTMG handled the online marketing campaigns for each of the albums nominated. Thanks to all the sites that worked with us and helped spread the word about these great releases.

Congratulations & good luck go out to:

Marcus Miller -
Best Pop Instrumental Performance for ‘Blast!’
Album: Marcus
[Concord Jazz]

Karrin Allyson -
Best Jazz Vocal Album for Imagina: Songs Of Brasil
[Concord Jazz]

Gary Burton & Chick Corea -
Best Jazz Instrumental Solo for ‘Waltz For Debby’
Album: The New Crystal Silence
[Concord Records]

Chick Corea & Gary Burton -
Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group
The New Crystal Silence
[Concord Records]

Chick Corea, composer (Chick Corea & Gary Burton) -
Best Instrumental Composition for ‘Alegria’
Album: The New Crystal Silence
[Concord Records]

Gerald Albright -
Best Pop Instrumental Album
Sax For Stax
[Peak Records]

Amy Grant 22-CD Catalog Giveaway At Windows Media Guide

2008-12-03T12:09:00.001-08:00

Windows Media Guide is giving away Amy Grant's entire 22-CD catalog as part of their Holiday Guide giveaway. You can also stream four tracks from Amy's new album, The Christmas Collection, including “Baby It's Christmas,” a new song she co-wrote with husband Vince Gill.

Enter the giveaway here: http://amygrant.otmg.net/

Amy Grant & Straight No Chaser Full Album Streams At imeem

2008-12-02T12:50:00.000-08:00

Music social networking site imeem is currently streaming Amy Grant’s The Christmas Collection and Straight No Chaser’s Holiday Spirits. You can listen to both albums in their entirety at imeem’s holiday page.

Listen at imeem:

Amy Grant – The Christmas Collection: http://www.imeem.com/artists/amy_grant/playlist/IthC_3OV/the_christmas_collection_album/

Straight No Chaser — Holiday Spirits: http://www.imeem.com/artists/straight_no_chaser/playlist/TLu7LR_9/holiday_spirits_album/

Lindsey Buckingham's Gift Of Screws Named In Q Magazine’s Best Of 2008

2008-12-01T17:41:00.000-08:00

Q Magazine has named Lindsey Buckingham's Gift Of Screws in their year-end list of the Best Albums of 2008. Coming in at #41, the magazine says that “while some tracks are classic Mac, Bel Air Rain and Great Day are spikier and built on atmosphere.”

For more on Q's 50 Best Albums of 2008, go to: http://www.q4music.com/cgi-bin/50bestalbums/track.pl?id=91

Sammy Hagar's Cosmic Universal Fashion Debuts At #95 On Billboard Charts

2008-12-01T17:30:00.000-08:00

Sammy Hagar's latest release, Cosmic Universal Fashion, debuted at #95 on the Billboard Charts. The eleventh solo album from the legendary rocker features his signature melodic, hard-charging rock that’s short on subtlety but long on punch and personality.

Purchase at iTunes

Purchase at Amazon

Erik Mongrain Exclusive Video Featured At Ultimate Guitar

2008-11-24T16:37:00.000-08:00

Ultimate Guitar TV is currently featuring exclusive footage of Canadian ‘finger-tap’ guitarist Erik Mongrain performing “Raindigger” and “Pandora’s Box” off of his latest album, Equilibrium — available now via MVD.

The self-taught guitarist’s YouTube videos have exceeded 4 million views and he’s won over a dozen international viewership awards.

Watch the exclusive at UGTV: http://www.ultimate-guitar.tv/misc/erik_mongrain_exclusive_performance.html

David Foster's Hit Man CD / DVD Debuts At #46

2008-11-20T17:50:00.000-08:00

David Foster’s new 2-disc, Hit Man: David Foster And Friends, debuted at #46 on the Billboard charts, selling 15,000 copies in its debut week. The 143 / Reprise release pays tribute to the 40+ years of David Foster’s successful career in music.

You can purchase Hit Man: David Foster And Friends here:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Hit-Man-David-Foster-Friends/dp/B0018CK5RW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1227231398&sr=8-1

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=294809589&s=143441

David Foster CD Giveaway At SheKnows

2008-11-20T17:47:00.000-08:00

SheKnows is giving away five copies of the newly-released CD / DVD Hit Man: David Foster And Friends, which captures the one-night-only concert that paid tribute to legendary producer / songwriter David Foster.

Michael Bublé, Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion, Josh Groban and Katharine McPhee are among the many artists featured in this star-studded concert.

Enter here: http://www.sheknows.com/articles/contests-and-freebies/806686.htm

Sammy Hagar Releases Cosmic Universal Fashion

2008-11-19T11:15:00.001-08:00

Sammy Hagar’s newest release, Cosmic Universal Fashion, is available now via Loud & Proud (Roadrunner). The album features Van Halen’s Michael Anthony, The Cult’s Billy Duffy and Matt Sorum from G’n’R.

"Sammy Hagar’s Cosmic Universal Fashion proves that after 35 years in the music business, the former Van Halen frontman is still a veritable force in the rock world."
- Ultimate Guitar

AOL and Spinner are currently streaming the album in its entirety — you can listen here:

AOL: http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/#/1
Spinner: http://www.spinner.com/new-releases#/1

Sammy Hagar Exclusive Video On Ultimate Guitar TV

2008-11-17T13:47:00.000-08:00

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar teamed up with The Cults’ Billy Duffy for a performance of “Rock Candy,” now being featured exclusively on Ultimate Guitar TV. The live footage was taken in August at the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa, CA.

Sammy’s new album, Cosmic Universal Fashion, is available this week via Loud & Proud (Roadrunner Records).

Watch the exclusive live footage here: http://www.ultimate-guitar.tv/misc/sammy_hagar_rock_candy_live_with_billy_duffy_of_the_cult.html

Straight No Chaser Free Mp3 Download

2008-11-12T14:52:00.000-08:00

A cappella 10-piece Straight No Chaser’s “Hark the Herald Angels Sing / Angels We Have Heard On High” mp3 has been cleared as a free download to be hosted on your sites and blogs. Please link to group’s official site upon posting - http://www.sncmusic.com

Straight No Chaser’s debut album, Holiday Spirits, is available now through Atlantic Records. More info here: http://otmg.net/pages/straight-no-chaser

Download mp3 here: http://otmg.net/mp3/SNC-Hark-Angels.mp3

Amy Grant Releases The Christmas Collection

2008-11-11T15:52:00.000-08:00

Grammy-award winning and multi-platinum selling artist Amy Grant released The Christmas Collection this fall via EMI Music, compiling the best songs from her three previous Christmas CDs, plus four new songs.

With over 30 million albums sold and a legacy firmly rooted in holiday music tradition, The Christmas Collection features songs hand-picked by Grant that result in a classic Christmas album.

Featuring the first new music recorded by Grant in nine years, The Christmas Collection features favorites including “Breath of Heaven,” “Grown Up Christmas List” and “Tennessee Christmas,” along with “Baby It’s Christmas,” a song Grant co-wrote with husband Vince Gill. In support of the project, Grant will hit the road in early December for a tour that will also feature Gill, bringing a festive and nostalgic evening filled with her timeless holiday classics.

David Foster Releases Hit Man: Foster And Friends CD / DVD

2008-11-11T15:47:00.001-08:00

Uber songwriter / producer and 15-time Grammy winner David Foster assembled an all-star lineup for Hit Man: David Foster and Friends, released this November via 143 / Reprise (Warner Bros.).

The stunning collection of artists performed a one-night only show in Las Vegas last spring, which honored his hugely successful four-decade career. The result is the CD / DVD Hit Man: David Foster and Friends, with stand-out performances by Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Celine Dion, Katharine McPhee, Brian McKnight, and others.

Having worked with a virtual who’s who of the record business including Barbara Streisand, Madonna and Michael Jackson, Foster’s storied career continues to impact the charts. Spotlighting the many number one hits, award-winning songs
and other favorites, the show will also be broadcast as part of the prestigious Great Performance Series on PBS in December. In conjunction with the CD / DVD release, Foster’s eagerly awaited autobiography Hit Man: Forty Years Making Music, Topping Charts and Winning Grammies has been released simultaneously.

Songs / Videos Include:
“Home” – Michael Bublé, Blake Shelton
“I Have Nothing / I Will Always Love You” – Charice
“Bridge Over Troubled Water” – Josh Groban, Brian McKnight
“Because You Loved Me” – Celine Dion
“Prayer” – Andrea Bocelli, Katharine McPhee
“Love Theme from St. Elmo's Fire” - David Foster, Kenny G
“Somewhere” - Katharine McPhee
“Hard to Say I'm Sorry/You're the Inspiration/Glory of Love” - Peter Cetera

Sammy Hagar CD Giveaway At Rock Confidential

2008-11-11T15:43:00.000-08:00

Rock Confidential is giving two lucky fans the chance to win an autographed copy of rock legend Sammy Hagar’s newest release, Cosmic Universal Fashion — to be released November 18th via Loud & Proud Records (Roadrunner).

Enter here for your chance to win: http://www.rockconfidential.com/?page_id=1045

Christian Scott Listening Party At Artist Direct

2008-11-07T16:21:00.000-08:00

You can listen to Christian Scott’s latest release, Live At Newport, in its entirety now at Artist Direct. The trailer for the DVD is also being featured on the video page.

Listen to Live At Newport here: http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/music/genre/info/0,,873,00.html

Watch the Live At Newport DVD trailer here: http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/video/0,,,00.html

Lindsey Buckingham Interview At Ultimate Guitar

2008-11-07T16:19:00.000-08:00

Ultimate Guitar has just interviewed legendary guitarist / singer-songwriter Lindsey Buckingham, giving an in-depth look into his latest solo effort, Gift Of Screws — out now via Reprise Records.

Q: Will Fleetwood Mac be performing songs from your solo album?

A: ”Well, that’s a good question. We are talking about rehearsing in January and doing some dates in the spring. So I might have to get back to you on that. Politics can be a little bit tricky in Fleetwood Mac from time to time. Certainly there are a number of songs on Gift of Screws which are appropriate to be done by Fleetwood Mac especially since there are the players on there. But I guess we’re just gonna have to wait and see where the group sensibility wants us to go.”

Continue reading: Ultimate Guitar

Straight No Chaser’s Holiday Spirits In Stores Now

2008-11-03T16:27:00.000-08:00

Straight No Chaser’s Holiday Spirits is available now via Atlantic Records, and features twelve original holiday classics, as well as two new songs.

The 10-piece regrouped after their 1998 a cappella performance of “The 12 Days Of Christmas” became a YouTube sensation, garnering nearly 8 million views, and landing the group a record deal.

Watch the video “The 12 Days of Christmas” and see why it became such a viral pheomenon:

Purchase at iTunes.

Purchase at Amazon.

Christian Scott AOL Full Album Listening Party

2008-11-03T16:24:00.000-08:00

Trumpeter Christian Scott will release Live At Newport this week, his first-ever live CD / DVD via Concord Jazz. Recorded in August 2008 at the Newport Jazz Festival, the new 2-disc features a stunning performance that includes new takes on previous songs, plus five new ones.

Christian assembled an all-star band for this performance, which includes Aaron Parks (piano), Joe Sanders (bass), Jamire Williams (drums), Walter Smith III (tenor saxophone) and Matthew Stevens (guitar).

You can listen to Live At Newport in its entirety now at AOL.

Jimmy Demers’ Dream A Little Celebrity Café Review

2008-11-03T16:21:00.000-08:00

Check out The Celebrity Café’s review of Jimmy Demers’ latest release, Dream A Little.

“Demers, with masterful care and diligence for each note, bares his soul in a profound way that makes his work unsurpassed.” - John Berkowitz

Read the rest of the review here.

Embeddable Sammy Hagar Audio Now Available

2008-10-30T15:30:00.000-07:00

Sammy Hagar: We now have two embeddable songs from Sammy Hagar's 11/18 release Cosmic Universal Fashion.

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The Core Info

- Three decades of rock fronting Montrose, Van Halen and Sammy Hagar and The Wabos

- Has sold a combined 100 Million CDs

- Musicians include Van Halen alumni Michael Anthony, Billy Duffy from the Cult, Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top, Matt Sorum from G’n’R, Neal Schon from Journey, and more...

- Owns top-shelf tequila brand Cabo Wabo

** Artist access, exclusive content, and prizing available for high profile opportunities **

Christian Scott Gears Up For Live Debut Release

2008-10-29T13:58:00.000-07:00

Grammy-nominated trumpeter Christian Scott will release his first-ever live CD/DVD, Live At Newport, on November 4th via Concord Jazz. The 2-disc features hit songs from his two previous releases, Rewind That and Anthem, plus five new tracks.

Check out the DVD trailer:

Erik Mongrain's Equilibrium In Stores Now

2008-10-28T14:59:00.000-07:00

Acoustic guitar player Erik Mongrain’s latest release, Equilibrium, is in stores today via MVD.

Picking up where 2007's debut Fates left off, Equilibrium is the second release from Montreal’s acoustic guitar genius and YouTube sensation, 28-year-old Erik Mongrain, who’s captivated audiences around the globe with his signature lap tapping playing style. His YouTube videos have garnered over 4 million plays, and the self-taught guitarist has captured over a dozen YouTube International viewership awards.

Equilibrium features special guests Michael Manring and Bill Plummer, and was recorded at Paul Reed Smith's Dragon Studios in August 2008. Erik is set to tour the UK through November in support of Equilibrium.

Purchase at iTunes.

Purchase the CD.

Jimmy Demers Signed CD Giveaway at PopEntertainment

2008-10-27T17:48:00.000-07:00

PopEntertainment.com is currently giving away signed copies of pop vocalist Jimmy Demers’ Concord Records debut, Dream A Little. The album features 13 classic songs that blend adult contemporary and smooth jazz to create Jimmy’s signature sound.

Enter now.

Lindsey Buckingham Interview + 5-Star Review @ AntiMusic

2008-10-22T11:32:00.000-07:00

AntiMusic has posted a preview to their interview with Lindsey Buckingham, plus a review of his latest album, Gift Of Screws.

“Buckingham tunes into the Mac vibe right from the get-go, leading off the album with a mash-up of "Tusk" and "World Turning" called "Great Day." "Time Precious Time" features a haunting, breathy vocal as Buckingham contemplates the inevitability of aging while rapidly finger-picking his acoustic guitar, creating a sparkling waterfall of notes that slip by as quickly as the days of our lives.”
- Kevin Wierzbicki

Continue reading here.

Interview preview part 1 and part 2.

Lindsey Buckingham Tracks Featured At Download.com

2008-10-21T18:07:00.000-07:00

You can check out three tracks from Lindsey Buckingham’s newly-released solo album, Gift Of Screws, including the first single, “Did You Miss Me,” now at Download.com.

Listen here!

Download Christian Scott’s “Died In Love” Mp3

2008-10-21T17:56:00.000-07:00

Trumpeter Christian Scott will release Live At Newport on November 4th via Concord Jazz. His first live CD / DVD will feature his critically-acclaimed performance at the August 2008 festival, plus a behind-the-scenes DVD with bonus footage of Christian preparing for his performance.

You can download the free “Died In Love” mp3 here: http://otmg.net/pages/christian-scott

Tommy Emmanuel Brings Center Stage To DVD

2008-10-16T14:18:00.000-07:00

World-renowned acoustic guitarist Tommy Emmanuel released Center Stage on DVD this week via Favored Nations Acoustic. The live concert DVD is an essential mix of new songs and fan favorites, and also includes four never-before recorded songs.

Filmed in eye-catching high definition, every element of modern technology was used in production, creating a stunning package, both aurally and visually.

Order Center Stage at Amazon.

Trumpeter Christian Scott To Release Live At Newport CD/DVD

2008-10-10T17:07:00.000-07:00

Concord Jazz will release Christian Scott: Live At Newport on November 4th, the first-ever live album and DVD from critically acclaimed and Grammy-nominated 24-year-old trumpeter Christian Scott.

Recorded on August 9, 2008 at the JVC Newport Jazz Festival in Newport, RI, Live at Newport is the follow up to Christian’s sophomore release, Anthem, and his Grammy-nominated debut, Rewind That. The 2-disc set features new takes on songs, plus an all-access DVD with Christian’s live performance and rehearsal footage from Boston’s renowned Berklee School of Music just two days prior to the festival.

Hank Garland Film "Crazy" To Be Screened in Tennessee

2008-10-09T17:32:00.000-07:00

Favored Nations will be holding screenings of the award-winning film Crazy, inspired by the life of guitar legend Hank Garland (Elvis, Roy Orbison, Marty Robbins).

Crazy will have a limited theatrical release — beginning October 17th — at Regal Theatres and Carmike Theatres in Nashville, TN and Malco Theatres in Memphis.

The film, which stars Waylon Payne (Walk The Line) as Hank Garland and Ali Larter (Heroes) as his wife, has been winning major festival awards throughout 2008.

For more information on Crazy, go to: http://www.crazy-themovie.com/

MPress Records Announces CMJ Showcases

2008-10-07T12:45:00.000-07:00

MPress Records will be hosting two CMJ events this year, including MPressFest ‘08 on Wednesday, October 22nd, and Rachael Sage on Friday, October 24th.

MPressFest at Forum is an evening of music from Rachael Sage, Theo Eastwind, Todd Carey, Joy Askew and Tiff Randol. All artists have been featured on the MPress Records annual charity compilation series New Arrivals, and proceeds from New Arrivals Vol. 3 will benefit the National Eating Disorders Association.

MPress Records founder and New York songstress Rachael Sage will perform an official CMJ Showcase at Kenny’s Castaways in support of her latest release, Chandelier.

MPressFest ‘08: Artists For Eating Disorders Awareness
@ Forum On Wednesday October 22, 8:30 p.m. – 12 a.m.
127 Fourth Ave. (between 12th & 13th)

Rachael Sage
@ Kenny’s Castaways On Friday October 24, Midnight
157 Bleecker St. (between Thompson & Sullivan)

For more info on MPress’ CMJ showcases, go to: http://www.mpressrecords.com

Concord Music Group Launches imeem Page

2008-10-07T12:00:00.001-07:00

Concord Music Group, whose catalog includes legendary labels such as Stax, Fantasty and Peak, has launched a page on music social networking site imeem. Filled with videos, playlists and photos, Concord invites users to enjoy some of their greatest artists.

As a leader in music social networking, imeem has created a platform for users to connect with friends and artists through music. Among the featured items on Concord’s page include videos by James Hunter and Creedence Clearwater Revival, as well as playlists including artists such as Nikka Costa, Sia and The Gabe Dixon Band.

You can visit Concord Music Group’s imeem page here: http://www.imeem.com/concordmusicgroup

OTMG Contest Updates

2008-10-06T17:32:00.000-07:00

Apple QuickTime is featuring Lindsey Buckingham behind-the-scenes videos, providing a rare look into tracks from his latest release, Gift Of Screws.

Watch the videos and enter to win an autographed copy of the album here.

The Dirty Heads have teamed up with ARTISTDirect and are giving fans the chance to win a mega prize-pack that includes a snowboard, JVC car stereo, SanDisk card pre-loaded with music, and an autographed copy of their latest album, Any Port In A Storm.

Watch the video for “Stand Tall” and enter the contest here here.

Guitar Noize is also giving you the chance to score a Tommy Emmanuel prize pack, including Live At Her Majesty’s Theatre DVD, Center Stage CD, The Mystery, Endless Road, and his latest release, the live Center Stage DVD (in stores October 14th).

Enter here.

Sammy Hagar Gears Up For Cosmic Universal Fashion

2008-10-06T17:29:00.000-07:00

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar is gearing up for the release of his latest album, Cosmic Universal Fashion. The album hits stores November 18th, and you can check out a preview with his video for “Cosmic Universal Fashion,” which pays tribute to the classic Van Halen video for “Right Now.”

Dirty Heads Featured In Slide Superpoke! App On MySpace

2008-10-01T17:12:00.000-07:00

Users of the MySpace application Superpoke! can now "go Driftin'" with each other while listening to The Dirty Heads.

With millions of users and billions of pokes sent, SuperPoke! is a social utility that lets you do things to your friends. You can hug, slap, kiss, poke, even throw sheep, amongst other things...

In addition, the track "Stand Tall" is a featured pick in their Slideshow application at http://www.slide.com

Lindsey Buckingham Videos + Contest At Apple QuickTime Guide

2008-09-30T16:32:00.000-07:00

Apple QuickTime is currently featuring Lindsey Buckingham behind-the-scenes videos. Watch Lindsey give in-depth, personal take on songs from his latest album, Gift Of Screws.

One lucky winner will also receive a signed copy of Gift Of Screws, which is available now on Reprise Records.

Watch the videos here: http://otmg.net/qt/lb/lb.html

Apple QuickTime Guide Featuring The Dirty Heads' "Stand Tall"

2008-09-30T16:28:00.000-07:00

The new video for The Dirty Heads’ latest single, “Stand Tall,” is now on Apple QuickTime Guide’s music page!

Watch the video here: http://otmg.net/qt/dh/qt.html

Enter to win a DH Prize Pack including a snowboard, JVC car stereo, and more at http://otmg.net/contests/dhad/index.html

The Dirty Heads’ debut, Any Port In A Storm is available now on Executive Music Group (Fontana / Universal).

More info at http://www.dirtyheads.com

Grammy-Nominated Keyboard Legend Jeff Lorber Makes Peak Records Debut

2008-09-30T14:26:00.000-07:00

Pioneering composer, producer and contemporary Jazz keyboard legend Jeff Lorber makes his Peak Records debut this week with his new album Heard That.

Highlighted by the first single, a swinging, bluesy-brass twist on Amy Winehouse’s Grammy winning “Rehab,” Heard That features a typically vibrant Lorber all-star guest list, including the legendary Rex Rideout, trumpet great Rick Braun, guitarist Paul Jackson Jr., saxman Gary Meek, bassist Alex Al, trumpeter Ron King, guitarist Darrell Crooks and Peak label mate and sax icon Gerald Albright.

Lorber has been touring all throughout 2008 as part of ‘Guitars & Saxes’ with the likes of Gerald Albright, Peak label mate Jessy J, Jeff Golub and Peter White.

More info: Jeff Lorber's MySpace

Rachael Sage’s “Vertigo” Featured on imeem Music Page

2008-09-25T15:24:00.000-07:00

Check out Rachael Sage’s video for her new single, “Vertigo,” currently being featured on music social networking site imeem’s music page! Directed by Joshua Katcher, “Vertigo” captures Rachael’s dark, eclectic style and imagination.

Check out her video here: http://www.imeem.com/music/

Lindsey Buckingham U.S. Tour Dates

2008-09-24T17:34:00.000-07:00

Lindsey Buckingham is currently on the road promoting his latest album, Gift Of Screws, available now on Reprise Records. He’ll be touring through October in the following cities:

Fri, Sept 26 - Tulsa, OK - Brady Theatre
Sun, Sept 28 - Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theatre
Mon, Sept 29 - St Louis, MO - Pageant
Wed, Oct 1 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
Thu, Oct 2 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
Sat, Oct 4 - Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theatre
Sun, Oct 5 - Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian Theatre
Tue, Oct 7 - Hamilton, ON - Hamilton Place Theatre
Wed, Oct 8 - Toronto, ON - Danforth Music Hall
Fri, Oct 10 - Reading, PA - Sovereign PAC
Sat, Oct 11 - Atlantic City, NJ - Xanadu Theatre @ Trump Casino
Sun, Oct 12 - Lebanon, NH - The Lebanon Opera House
Tue, Oct 14 - Northampton, MA - Calvin Theatre
Wed, Oct 15 - Ridgefield, CT - Ridgefield Play House
Fri, Oct 17 - Boston, MA - Berklee Performing Arts
Sat, Oct 18 - Glenside, PA - Keswick Theater
Sun, Oct 19 - New York, NY - Nokia Live

Purchase Gift Of Screws at iTunes

Pop Vocalist Jimmy Demers Makes Concord Records Debut

2008-09-24T17:22:00.000-07:00

Pop / Contemporary vocalist Jimmy Demers makes his Concord Records debut this week with Dream A Little. The album features 13 classics, including covers of Diane Warren’s “Nothing Hurts Like Love” and Cass Elliott’s “Dream A Little Dream Of Me.”

With a string of credits to his name, including backing vocals on albums from Cher to Garth Brooks, Jimmy has found his voice in his unique adult contemporary and smooth jazz sound.

The Dirty Heads Any Port In A Storm In Stores Today

2008-09-23T13:01:00.000-07:00

The Dirty Heads full length debut, Any Port In A Storm, hits stores today via Executive Music Group (Fontana / Universal). The Southern California 4-piece deliver an authentic mix of reggae, hip hop, folk and pop rock to create their distinctive sound.

Official Site
Exclusive Video on imeem
MySpace

Featuring legendary Beatles collaborator Billy Preston in one of his final performances, Any Port In A Storm was produced by Sugar Ray drummer Stan Frazier and Steve Fox (Ashlee Simpson) and mixed by legendary Beastie Boys mixmeister Mario C.

Purchase on iTunes

Dirty Heads Full Album Listening Party & Contest At ARTISTdirect

2008-09-22T16:30:00.000-07:00

ARTISTdirect is currently featuring The Dirty Heads’ debut full-length, Any Port In A Storm, in its entirety. Be among the first to listen to the album before hits stores tomorrow.

Listen HERE!

To celebrate the new Dirty Heads CD, the band has teamed up with ARTISTdirect, Signal Snowboards, JVC and SanDisk to give away a mega prize that includes a snowboard, car stereo, SanDisk SD card pre-loaded with music and an autographed copy of Any Port In A Storm.

Enter HERE!

The Dirty Heads’ “Stand Tall” Video Premieres Exclusively at imeem

2008-09-18T15:14:00.001-07:00

SoCal rock/reggae/hip-hop outfit The Dirty Heads are premiering their new video, “Stand Tall,” today at music social networking site imeem.

The video features cameos from P.O.D.’s Traa Daniels, Max Hodges from TMZ, Survivor winner Rupert Boneham and Indie 103.1 reggae host Native Wayne.

Watch the video here: http://imeem.com/video

Tommy Emmanuel Returns To Center Stage With Live Concert DVD

2008-09-18T15:14:00.000-07:00

World-renowned Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel will release Center Stage, a live concert DVD on October 14th via Favored Nations Acoustic.

The full-length concert DVD follows the recent release of the Center Stage double CD, both having been recorded live for the PBS television series “Sierra Center Stage.” Filmed in eye-catching high definition, every element of modern technology was used in production, creating a stunning package, both aurally
and visually.

The Center Stage DVD is an essential mix of new songs and fan favorites from Emmanuel’s previous Favored Nations Acoustic releases; The Mystery & Endless Road. Also included are four never-before recorded songs - “Ruby’s Eyes,” “Jolly Swagman,” “Lenny Bro” and “Papa George” (inspired by George Harrison), which showcase Emmanuel’s stunning six-string abilities, as well as popular traditional tunes “House of the Risin’ Sun” and “Amazing Grace.”

Lindsey Buckingham’s Gift Of Screws In Stores Today

2008-09-16T11:17:00.000-07:00

Lindsey Buckingham’s latest album, Gift Of Screws, hits stores today on Reprise Records. Buckingham’s fifth solo album unites the broad appeal he showed as the main musical force behind Fleetwood Mac, with Mick Fleetwood and John McVie providing an unmistakable foundation on several songs.

“What it all means is simple: that Buckingham is not only still relevant, but he’s also a pioneer in terms of craft, execution, and production, and has plenty to teach the current generation about making excellent records and never resting on your laurels. Gift of Screws is a standout even in his catalog.” - Thom Jurek, The Allmusic Blog

Read the rest of Allmusic’s review here!

Dirty Heads To Premiere “Stand Tall” Video Exclusively On imeem Friday, 9.19

2008-09-16T11:13:00.000-07:00

Music social networking site imeem will hold an exclusive music video premiere of The Dirty Heads’ new video, “Stand Tall,” this Friday, September 19th. The video features cameos from P.O.D.’s Traa Daniels, Max Hodges from TMZ, Survivor winner Rupert Boneham and Indie 103.1 reggae host Native Wayne.

The Dirty Heads’ debut, Any Port In A Storm, hits stores next Tuesday, September 23rd via Executive Music Group/Universal. AOL and Artist Direct will both stream the album in its entirety during release week.

Rachael Sage Prize Pack Giveaway At Kitten Lounge

2008-09-16T11:08:00.000-07:00

Fashion and beauty site Kitten Lounge is giving away two Rachael Sage prize packs! Prizing includes a signed copy of Rachael’s latest CD, Chandelier, a signed Chandelier poster, a copy of Rachael’s Blistering Sun CD, and a Rachael Sage T-shirt.

Leave a comment by next Tuesday, September 23rd for your chance to win.

Enter now: http://kittenlounge.onsugar.com/2023517

Rachael Sage Featured on Eyespot’s Video Mix

2008-09-15T11:34:00.000-07:00

New York City songstress Rachael Sage is now being featured on Eyespot’s mixable videos, where fans can create their own version of her latest video, “Vertigo,” using video footage and photos.

http://eyespot.com/mixables/RachaelSage

One lucky winner will receive a Rachael Sage prize pack containing a signed copy of her latest album, Chandelier, a signed Chandelier poster, a signed copy of Rachael’s CD The Blistering Sun, a Rachael Sage T-shirt, buttons, stickers and even Rachael Sage candy!

Plus, the winning video will be featured on Rachael’s website!

Get your mixes in by October 9th.

The Dirty Heads’ “Stand Tall” Now Available At iTunes

2008-09-09T14:37:00.000-07:00

Check out the The Dirty Heads’ latest single, “Stand Tall,” now at iTunes.

The new reggae-influenced single is from the band’s debut full-length, Any Port In A Storm — out September 23rd on Executive Music Group (Universal).

Download now at iTunes.

Aaron Parks’ Invisible Cinema Is #1 Album At RadioIO

2008-09-09T14:33:00.000-07:00

Pianist / Composer Aaron Parks’ Invisible Cinema is the #1 album at RadioIO Real Jazz. His Blue Note debut is setting a new standard for Jazz piano expression, and garnering attention from Jazz critics and fans alike.

For more on Aaron: http://www.myspace.com/aparksmusic

Lindsey Buckingham To Release Gift Of Screws Sept. 16th

2008-09-08T14:18:00.000-07:00

Legendary songwriter / guitarist Lindsey Buckingham is set to release his fifth solo album, Gift Of Screws, on September 16th via Reprise Records.

The album features Fleetwood Mac alumni Mick Fleetwood and John McVie, and while it is an extension of Buckingham’s Fleetwood Mac legacy, Gift of Screws is a rocking complement to his previous solo works and showcases his noted virtuosity as a guitarist, singer and writer.

Gift of Screws was produced by Buckingham, with the exception of two songs co-produced with Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Dave Matthews Band). Lindsey will tour the U.S. in support of Gift Of Screws through September and October.

Tour Dates
Sun, Sept 7 - Saratoga, CA - Mountain Winery
Tue, Sept 9 - Seattle, WA - Moore Theatre
Wed, Sept 10 - Portland, OR - Newmark Theatre
Fri, Sept 12 - Lake Tahoe, NV - Harrah's Casino
Sat, Sept 13 - San Francisco - Palace of Fine Arts
Sun, Sept 14 - Los Angeles, CA - Royce Hall
Tue, Sept 16 - San Diego, CA - Humphreys
Thu, Sept 18 - Phoenix, AZ - The Orpheum Theatre
Fri, Sept 19 - Anaheim, CA - The Grove of Anaheim
Sat, Sept 20 - Las Vegas, NV - The Joint
Mon, Sept 22 - Salt Lake City, UT - Depot
Wed, Sept 24 - Denver, CO - Opera House
Fri, Sept 26 - Tulsa, OK - Brady Theatre
Sun, Sept 28 - Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theatre
Mon, Sept 29 - St Louis, MO - Pageant
Wed, Oct 1 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
Thu, Oct 2 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
Sat, Oct 4 - Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theatre
Sun, Oct 5 - Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian Theatre
Tue, Oct 7 - Hamilton, ON - Hamilton Place Theatre
Wed, Oct 8 - Toronto, ON - Danforth Music Hall
Fri, Oct 10 - Reading, PA - Sovereign PAC
Sat, Oct 11 - Atlantic City, NJ - Xanadu Theatre @ Trump Casino
Sun, Oct 12 - Lebanon, NH - The Lebanon Opera House
Tue, Oct 14 - Northampton, MA - Calvin Theatre
Wed, Oct 15 - Ridgefield, CT - Ridgefield Play House
Fri, Oct 17 - Boston, MA - Berklee Performing Arts
Sat, Oct 18 - Glenside, PA - Keswick Theater
Sun, Oct 19 - New York, NY - Nokia Live

Grammy-Nominated Keyboard Legend Jeff Lorber Set To Make Peak Records Debut

2008-09-05T14:03:00.000-07:00

On September 30th, pioneering composer, producer and contemporary Jazz keyboard legend Jeff Lorber is set to make his Peak Records debut with his new album Heard That.

Highlighted by the first single, a swinging, bluesy-brass twist on Amy Winehouse’s Grammy winning “Rehab,” Heard That features a typically vibrant Lorber all-star guest list, including trumpet great Rick Braun, guitarist Paul Jackson Jr., saxman Gary Meek, bassist Alex Al, trumpeter Ron King, guitarist Darrell Crooks and Peak label mate and sax icon Gerald Albright.

Lorber has been touring all throughout 2008 as part of ‘Guitars & Saxes’ with the likes of Gerald Albright, Peak label mate Jessy J, Jeff Golub and Peter White.

Aaron Parks Signed CD Giveaway at The Celebrity Café

2008-09-02T17:31:00.000-07:00

The Celebrity Café is giving away three signed copies of Aaron Parks’ Blue Note debut, Invisible Cinema.

Deadline to enter is September 30th.

Enter now at The Celebrity Cafe!

Monterey Jazz Festival Giveaway At All About Jazz & Jazz Corner

2008-08-28T15:54:00.000-07:00

All About Jazz and Jazz Corner are giving music fans a chance to win Concord Music Group’s newly released collection of Monterey Jazz Festival recordings. The six legendary albums spotlight some of the festival’s most iconic performances; deadline to enter is September 29th.

Enter the giveaway at All About Jazz here & enter the Jazz Corner giveaway here!

The Monterey Jazz Festival collection includes...

Dave Brubeck: 50 Years of Dave Brubeck
Live at the Monterey Jazz Festival 1958-2007

Art Blakey and the Giants of Jazz
Live at the Monterey 1972 Jazz Festival

Cal Tjader: The Best of Cal Tjader
Live at the Monterey Jazz Festival, 1958-1980

Shirley Horn
Live at the 1994 Monterey Jazz Festival

Tito Puente & His Orchestra
Live at the 1977 Monterey Jazz Festival

Jimmy Witherspoon featuring Robben Ford
Live at the 1972 Monterey Jazz Festival

Aaron Parks Debuts at #9 on Jazz Week

2008-08-27T16:16:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Aaron Parks, whose Blue Note debut, Invisible Cinema, debuted at #9 on Jazz Week! Some other notable radio chart positions for Invisible Cinema include:

• #1 "MOST ADDED" JAZZ WEEK
• #2 "INCREASED AIRPLAY"
• #2 "MOST ADDED" CMJ JAZZ!
• DEBUTS #14 CMJ JAZZ TOP-40!

More info on Invisible Cinema here.

Jimmy Demers Set To Make Concord Debut With Dream A Little on Sept. 23rd

2008-08-26T17:42:00.000-07:00

Jimmy Demers is set to make his Concord Records debut on September 23rd with Dream A Little - a collection of 13 classic songs that blend his unique adult contemporary and smooth jazz sound.

Dream A Little is decorated with industry heavyweights including multi-award winning and legendary songwriterDiane Warren; a fan of Jimmy’s since the beginning. After hearing Jimmy's recording of her song, “Nothing Hurts Like Love,” Diane said, “Jimmy has turned my song into an instant classic!” Another sentimental jewel on Dream A Little is the song that inspired the name of the album, “Dream a Little Dream of Me” - a Cass Elliott classic featuring the voice of Jimmy’s late mother and Mama Cass' daughter, Owen Elliott.

With a string of credits to his name, including backing vocals on albums from Cher to Garth Brooks, Dream A Little has been a work in progress since Jimmy first began singing at 4 years old. Demers has also garnered praise in the Darfur Activist community for being the first person to wear a Team Darfur sweatband in China while singing at the closing ceremonies of the 2007 Special Olympics in Shanghai.

"As a singer, I have come to accept my role on stage as a temporary opportunity to make a lasting impression.” – Jimmy Demers

“Well, this was a pleasure because I enjoyed writing for Jimmy as much as I did for Ray Charles.” – Victor Vanacore, Grammy Award winning arranger

Glide Magazine Interviews Rachael Sage

2008-08-26T17:10:00.000-07:00

Check out Glide Magazine’s new interview with indie songstress Rachael Sage.

Sage, in all respects, is a powerhouse. She’s built her own record label, MPress records, which she founded a decade ago. She writes beautiful melodies, lyrics, and songs, and sings with passion – creating albums that require heavy listening around her vocals and piano talents. The attention that you give to her songs provides quite a reward, and Chandelier is one of her best works, so you’re fine to start there. - Jason Gonulsen

Read the full interview here!

You Me and Iowa To Play LA’s Troubadour

2008-08-19T17:21:00.000-07:00

You Me and Iowa are set to open for Mandi Perkins at Los Angeles’ legendary Troubadour on September 18th.

Doors open at 8:00PM and tickets can be purchased here.

For more on You Me and Iowa, visit their MySpace page!

Aaron Parks Makes Blue Note Debut With Invisible Cinema

2008-08-19T17:10:00.000-07:00

Rapidly rising Jazz pianist Aaron Parks’ Blue Note debut, Invisible Cinema, hits stores this week; the album is available to stream in its entirety now at both Artist Direct and AOL.

Invisible Cinema is a stunning concept record conceived entirely by the 24-year-old, and with his technically involved, melodic and sensitive playing, Parks is setting a new standard for Jazz piano expression.

"I'm thrilled to be a part not only of the classic Blue Note legacy, but also the new legacy." - Aaron Parks

Aaron recently expanded his tour dates across the US:

Aug 19 - Smalls, New York, NY
Aug 20 - Smalls, New York, NY
Aug 22 - J&R Music Fest, New York, NY
Aug 29 - Tanglewood Jazz Festival, Lenox, MA
Sep 10 - The Jazz Standard, New York, NY
Sep 11 - The Jazz Standard, NY
Oct 17 - Germantown Performing Arts Center, Memphis, TN
Oct 18 - Snug Harbor, New Orleans, LA
Oct 19 - Jazz Bakery, Los Angeles, CA
Oct 20 - Yoshi's, San Francisco, CA
Oct 23 - Earshot Jazz Festival, Seattle, WA
Oct 24 - Dazzle Jazz Club, Denver, CO
Nov 1 - Chris' Jazz Caf, Philadelphia, PA

Rachael Sage "Vertigo" Video Premiere

2008-08-19T13:59:00.000-07:00

Check out Rachael Sage’s brand new video for "Vertigo" off of her latest album, Chandelier — in stores now on MPress Records!

Rachael is currently touring the US in support of Chandelier:

Aug 19 2008 - 7:30P
Schubas - Chicago, Illinois

Sep 7 2008 - 7:30P
World Cafe Live (Downstairs) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sep 11 2008 - 8:00P
College Coffeehouse - Fairbanks, Alaska

Sep 12 2008 - 12:00A
Wheatstalk 2008 - Talkeetna, Alaska

Sep 14 2008 - 7:45P
Seldovia Rowing Club - Seldovia, Alaska

Sep 16 2008 - 9:00P
The High Dive - Seattle, Washington

Sep 19 2008 - 9:00P
Genghis Cohen - Los Angeles, California

Sep 20 2008 - 7:30P
Private House Concert - Fairfax, California

Sep 21 2008 - 9:00P
Hotel Utah - San Francisco, California

Sep 24 2008 8:00P
Club Passim - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Oct 11 2008 - 8:00P
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts - Boise, Idaho

Oct 26 2008 - 6:00P
Armadillo’s - Keene, New Hampshire

Dirty Heads "Stand Tall" Raw Session Video Posted

2008-08-13T17:06:00.000-07:00

The brand new video from the forthcoming Dirty Heads release Any Port In A Storm is now available on YouTube. This is a stripped down version of the track performed exclusively for Raw Session.

Direct Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5aDwWaAF7I&fmt=18

Dirty Heads’ Any Port In A Storm Celebrity Café Review

2008-08-12T17:10:00.000-07:00

Check out The Celebrity Café’s review of The Dirty Heads’ debut, Any Port In A Storm!

“It has the acoustic elements, but then it has beats that remind me of Timbaland – it's something I would love to hear in a club.” – The Celebrity Café – 9 out of 10

Read more HERE!

Jazz Police Spotlight Recent Concord Releases

2008-08-12T17:07:00.000-07:00

The Jazz Police have featured some of Concord Music Group’s newest releases -- the historic Keepnews Collection, the never-before-heard live recordings from the Monterey Jazz Festival and the recent launch of the Collector’s Corner! Streaming audio from the iconic releases is now available on The Jazz Police.

Read and listen HERE!

NYC Jazz Pianist Aaron Parks Gears Up For Blue Note Debut 8.19 - AOL To Stream Entire Album

2008-08-12T16:47:00.000-07:00

Set for release next week (8.19) Invisible Cinema marks the Blue Note Records debut of up-and-coming pianist/composer Aaron Parks. The album is 10 tracks of classic piano Jazz that also touches on some rock, hip-hop and groove influences, creating a pioneering yet authentic Jazz sound.

Parks came to the attention of Blue Note following a five-year tenure with Terence Blanchard, appearing on three of his acclaimed Blue Note albums (Bounce, Flow and A Tale of God’s Will). Invisible Cinema and Park's incredible live shows are drawing early praise from such notable critics at The New York Times and The Boston Globe.

“Everything is in this mix: classical influence, bop-based grooves, rock
attitude, film-score drama, and hip-hop textures. Invisible Cinema is the
opposite of a silent film. The soundtrack is provided; the listener brings the
visuals.” - The Boston Globe

Invisible Cinema will be available to stream in its entirety next week at AOL.

Audio & more info available at Aaron's MySpace page!

Collector’s Corner 5-Pack Vinyl Giveaway at The Vinyl District

2008-08-06T17:51:00.000-07:00

In celebration of Concord Music Group’s recently launched Collector’s Corner and Vinyl Record Day (8/12), The Vinyl District is giving away five re-issued classic jazz albums:

Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus
Bill Evans - Waltz For Debby
Yusef Lateef - Eastern Sounds
John Coltrane - Soultrane
Theolonius Monk with John Coltrane

Leave a comment for your chance to win the vinyl prize pack here!