Trippin ‘n’ Rhythm Records has signed the English guitarist, Chris Standring. The label’s President/CEO Les Cutmore comments, ‘Chris has always been about introducing hip, new and fresh ideas to the format, a philosophy which we share as a label, which makes him a perfect fit at the company. With his proven success at radio, his work ethic, his popularity at retail and his dynamic live performances, we feel that Chris is ready to take the next step to his rightful place as one of the ‘new guard’ of smooth jazz guitarists." The first single, I Can’t Help Myself, from Standring’s label debut, Soul Express, will be going to radio on Feb. 20. Release date for the album is May 9, 2006.
TINA DICO –
IN THE REDTina Dico, known as the voice of Zero 7, delivers In The Red, an emotionally honest record, full of finely wrought tunes an d riverting, bold choruses. Inspired by artists such as Tracy Chapman, Leonard Cohen, Radiohead, The Verve and Joni Mitchell, for Tina Dico, music is her way of trying to connect to people. It is this desire to connect that sets Tina at a level above the rest, where with each listen, you find yourself hearing more than just music, but something deeper.
UB40 CELEBRATES 25 YEARS AS A BAND
UB40’s newest release – Who You Fighting For?, celebrates the 25th anniversary of the band’s recording debut but is just its second disc since 1998’s Labour Of Love. This is a choice slice of reggae and soul in the dancehall mode that has already generated a pair of top 40 hits back home. There is a nice range of material here, including some timely messages (the title track, Sins Of The Father). There are also some tender love ballads such as Kiss And Say Goodbye and Gotta Tell Someone.
2006 JVC JAZZ FESTIVAL MIAMI BEACH
The city of Miami is set to host the annual JVC Jazz Festival Miami Beach, a five-day event, slated for May 17-21. The JVC Jazz Festival is a music festival that celebrates the various musical styles and tastes of Miami Beach. A minimum of 10 events involving both new talent and established artists are to include free concerts at the Euclid Oval on Lincoln Road, three showcase concerts, club concerts and an opening night event.
DEODATO AND KEVYN LETTAU HEADLINE THE 1ST PHILLIPINE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ AND ARTS FESTIVAL
The 1st Phillipine Internationl Jazz and Arts Festival was held on the weekend of January 21 and 22. Deodato and Kevyn Lettau (with her quartet), performed together for the first time at the Airport Casino Filipino Amphitheater. Kevyn Lettau, who has toured the world many times with her disti
nct contemporary jazz and Brazilian vocal style was paired with Brazilian-born musical prodigy Eumir Deodato, who has 16 platinum records to his name. The multi-talented composer is best remembered for his rendition of Richard Stauss’ classical opus Also Sprach Zarathustra, commonly known as the theme to Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Oyssey. He has done studio work for Astrud Gilberto and wrote the arrangements for Beach Samba. He has also arranged music for Frank Sinatra, Roberta Flack and Aretha Franklin. Venturing into producing albums in the 1970’s, he has worked with Kool and The Gang, Bjork, among others. In all, he has produced 500 albums.EMUSIC.COM TO CARRY MUSIC FROM RENDEZVOUS ENTERTAINMEN
TRendezvous Entertainment now has its entire catalog carried by eMusic.com, one of the web's premiere digital music services! eMusic.com will carry all of Rendezvous' albums and provide them as mp3 downloads that will work on any music player including the iPod! The best part is that you get to keep the downloaded music even if you cancel your subcription.Rendezvous is extremely excited about this new venture and encourages everyone to try the service.
SLY STONE HONORED AT 48th GRAMMY AWARDS
Sly Stone will resurface again this year as this year’s 48th Grammy Awards will pay tribute to one of the century’s true musical innovators and icons: Sly And The Family Stone. This Grammy salute come on the heels of the announcement of the release of Different Strokes By Different Folks, an album of timeless hits of Sly And The Family Stone covered and remixed by the artists performing the Grammy tribute. Different Strokes By Different Folks is due in stores February 7th on Epic/Legacy Recordings, one day before the 48th Grammy Awards on Wednesday, February 8th at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, airing on CBS Television Network. In what is a true sign of Sly's personal belief in this project, he gave his full approval to the artists and producers on Different Strokes by Different Folks to use the original Sly And The Family Stone master tapes for their new recordings, augmenting and altering them in a kind of reverse sampling. Though the last time the world saw Sly Stone was when he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. Artists and producers involved in the project include Isaac Hayes, Joss Stone, Janet Jackson, D’Angelo, Randy Jackson, Nile Rodgers, Steve Jordan, John Legend, Van Hunt, Buddy Guy, John Mayer, and Steve Tyler.
THIEVERY CORPORATION - SOUNDS FROM THE THIEVERY HI-FI
The classic debut album from electronic music pioneers Thievery Corporation.This special edition has been re-packaged as a digipak and now features two exclusive bonus tracks: Sun, Moon, and Stars and Sleeper Car.
TWO NEW CHRIS JOSS 12" RELEASES
DISCOTHEQUE DANCING 12"
It’s the first single from Chris Joss’s full length album You’ve Been Spiked. Discotheque Dancing is a Hammond infected, breakbeat swinger and gets the remix treatment from Ursula 1000 on the A side while Wrong Alley Street (part 1)s blaxploitation funk get redone by the Fort Knox Five on the B side.
A PART IN THE SHOW 12"
Following up Chris Joss' smashing first vinyl single, taken from his album You've Been Spiked, is A Part in That Show showcasing a stunning new remix by Kraak & Smaak and the rare classic Bombay by Bus. The A side sees Dutch breakbeat hooligans Kraak & Smaak transforming the slinky funk of the original A Part in That Show into a raucous afro-beat floor filler. On the flipside is the eastern flavored acid breakbeat roller Bombay by Bus, not available on LP, followed up by the blissful sonic vertigo of title track You've Been Spiked.
THE GROOVE BOUTIQUE PLAYLIST FOR JANUARY 29, 2006
00 Soul – Suena De Novia
Sade – Kiss Of Life
Jason Miles & James Williams – Heavy Love Affair
Rayford Griffin – Lids And Squares
Urb – Changes
Simply Red – Sunrise
Ronny Jordan – Summer Smile
Ronnie Laws – Solid Ground
Jerry Van Rooven – The Great Train Robbery
Down To The Bone – Downtown Shuffle
Steely Dan- FM
Ed Jones Quartet – Homegrown
Bob James – Take Me To The Mardi Gras
Ron Levy – Zim Zam Zoom
Corduroy – Ponytail
Boney James & Rick Braun – Grazin’ In The Grass
Gerald Veasley – On The Fast Track
Swing Out Sister – Twilight World
Stanton Moore – Boogaloo Boogie
David Sanborn – Big Foot
Anderson Soares – A Temp Dira
Joe Sample – Mystery Child
Camiel – Sigueme
Marvin Gaye – I Wanna Be Where You Are
CHILL WITH CHRIS BOTTI PLAYLIST FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 28, 2006
Check your local smooth jazz stations for actual date and time of when the Chill With Chris Botti
show is scheduled. Here is the playlist for the week of January 28, 2006.
David Stellmach – Spring Break (Rendezvous Lounge II)
Chris Botti & Sting –What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life (Rendezvous Lounge II)
Montefiori Cocktail – Gipsy Woman (Rendezvous Lounge II)
Burt Bacharach & Chris Botti – In Our Time (At This Time)
Moby – Dream About Me (iTunes Original)
Butti 49 – Kalas (Elemental Chill 1: Fire)
Adani & Wolf – Where Would I Be (Rendezvous Lounge II)
Mark Gorbulew – Dreamville (Rendezvous Lounge 1)
John Hopkins – Private Universe (Chilled Ibiza II)
Collective Soul Members – Mystique (Da-Nang Surplus Compilation)
Bent – I Can’t Believe It’s Over (Ariel)
Brother Lode – Nightlight (Cabana Beach Club 1)
Plastyc Budda – Voyer De Luxe (Café Del Mar – Dreams)
Stereo Action Unlimited – Trumpet Deluxe (Hotel Costes)
Tosca – Boss On The Boat (Chillin’ At The Playboy Mansion)
Camiel – El Alba (Sunset & Rendezvous Lounge II)
Steen Thottrup – Save A Little Prayer (Café Del mar 12)
Chris Coco – Yachts (A Man Called Adam Remix – Chillin’ At The Playboy Mansion)
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