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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