Friday, July 04, 2014

NEW RELEASES: BEBEL GILBERTO - TUDO; MARSHA AMBROSIUS - FRIENDS & LOVERS; SONNY ROLLINS QUARTET - TENOR MADNESS

BEBEL GILBERTO - TUDO

World renowned multi-Grammy®-nominated singer/songwriter Bebel Gilberto releases her first studio album in five years, "Tudo." Gilberto, daughter of bossa nova immortal Joao Gilberto, is one of the most internationally famous and beloved of Brazilian musicians. "Tudo," which means "everything" in English, showcases Bebel's ethereal vocals and wistful, dreamy songwriting in each of the CD s 12 tracks. Bebel reunites with Mario Caldato Jr. who produced her first landmark album, "Tanto Tempo." With Bebel singing in French, English and Portuguese, "Tudo" is a shimmering, sweet summery collection that includes original songs along with songs by her father, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Neil Young and John Michel-Jarré as well as soulful duet with Seu Jorge. The gorgeous melodies are shaped by touches of electronica and Bebel s intimate vocals hint at a fantastical Rio de Janeiro, a style that has earned her a devoted fanbase worldwide. ~ Amazon.com

MARSHA AMBROSIUS - FRIENDS & LOVERS

Marsha Ambrosius' sophomore solo album, Friends & Lovers, will be released on July 15th, 2014 via RCA Records. Friends & Lovers will feature 15 tracks with production from Marsha, Pop & Oak, Da Internz, Eric Hudson, The Justice League and more. Hailing from Liverpool, England, Marsha Ambrosius released her critically acclaimed debut solo album, Late Nights & Early Mornings in 2011. The album debuted at #1 on the US Billboard Hot R&B Charts and #2 on the US Billboard Hot 200 selling over 96,000 copies in its first week of release. The album also produced hit singles "Hope She Cheats On You" and "Far Away" which landed Marsha two Grammy® nominations. She also won the Centric Award at the 2011 BET Awards, won Record of The Year (Ashford & Simpson Songwriters Award) at the 2011 Soul Train Awards for "Far Away," and capped off 2011 with a performance at the White House for The President and First Family at The National Christmas Tree Lighting. Marsha was also nominated for Best Female R&B Artist at the 2012 BET Awards.Having a career that spans over a decade, 2014 will witness Marsha Ambrosius star shine brighter than ever before with her forthcoming album becoming a definitive moment in R&B history. ~ Amazon.com

SONNY ROLLINS QUARTET - TENOR MADNESS

Always a restless creative spirit, a constantly self-renewing citizen of the jazz world and one of the music's leading lights, saxophone legend Sonny Rollins has long been ambivalent about, even averse to, the business side of music. However, since forming his own record label, Doxy, in 2005, Rollins has emerged as an inspired-and surprisingly assertive-entrepreneur.Dating from 1956, Tenor Madness by Sonny Rollins features the rhythm section of the Miles Davis Group. Miles was a tireless supporter of Rollins, and for this album he lent him his own lead tenor, John Coltrane. The album was conceived as a battle between Trane and Rollins, and the result is pure gold. This high fidelity SACD remaster from Analogue Productions features a recreation of the original Prestige LP album cover. ~ Amazon.com


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