Wednesday, November 19, 2014

NEW RELEASES: KAREN SOUZA - ESSENTIALS II; JUNIOR WELLS - SOUTHSIDE BLUES JAM ; SAX GORDON - IN THE WEE SMALL HOURS

KAREN SOUZA - ESSENTIALS II

By now, It's pretty safe to say that Karen Souza is the great new voice of today's Jazz. After the success of her previous albums "Essentials" and "Hotel Souza", Karen presents now "Essentials II", a carefully selected collection of hit songs from all eras; in exquisite Jazz versions where her unique voice draws us into her intimate and sensual world. This time, the album's production has been helmed by legendary producer and entrepreneur Richard Gottehrer, famous for his work (and guiding the careers) with artists such as Blondie, The Go-Go's, Dr. Feelgood, Richard Hell and The Bongos to name just a few. Recorded at the The Orchard Studios in NYC, 'Essentials II' will allow you to hear Karen's voice like never before. Without a doubt, this is one of the most anticipated releases of the Holiday season. Produced by: Richard Gottehrer, Alonzo Vargas and Guillermo Porro with additional production by: Guillermo Porro and Edu Giardina. Recorded by: Guillermo Porro and Alonzo Vargas. ~ Amazon

JUNIOR WELLS - SOUTHSIDE BLUES JAM 

The follow up to Hoodoo Man Blues (DMK 612), this classic Chicago blues album is now re-issued in an expanded digipak Deluxe Edition containing unissued performances and a 16-page booklet with many never-before-seen photos. The Godfather of Blues, Junior Wells is accompanied by Buddy Guy and Louis Myers, guitar; Otis Spann, piano; Earnest Johnson, bass; Fred below, drums. Recorded December 30, 1969 and January 8, 1970, the five extra performances include Rock Me Baby, an alternate take of I Could Have Had Religion, Junior's In Charge, an eight-minute improvisational studio jam with lots of Otis Spann, and more, 73 minutes. With new notes by producer Bob Koester. A must for blues lovers. ~ Amazon


SAX GORDON - IN THE WEE SMALL HOURS

Gutsy tenor saxophonist Sax Gordon has recorded and toured with Luther 'Guitar Junior' Johnson, Duke Robillard, Matt 'Guitar' Murphy and Kim Wilson, and is featured on recordings by Pinetop Perkins, Champion Jack Dupree, Billy Boy Arnold, and most recently Mississippi Heat (Warning Shot, DMK 838). Now with 4 solo albums and his own show, he brings rocking sax around the globe. But while gaining recognition as a blues and R&B player, Gordon continued playing soulful, straight-ahead jazz. On In The Wee Small Hours, his first jazz release, Gordon goes back to the classic organ combo sound and a relaxed session of jazz standards with a deep and soulful sound. ~ Amazon


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