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Stories for April 07, 2020

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    A superb collaboration on 'Violins of Hope' by the immensely gifted Niv Ashkenazi and Matthew Graybil / Rafael's Music Notes
     
    Posted At : April 6, 2020 12:00 AM

    Violins of Hope is an artistic and educational project that utilizes instruments once owned by Jewish musicians, many of which were played in concentration camps and ghettos. Israeli luthiers Amnon and Avshalom Weinstein have collected many of these instruments, refurbishing them to concert quality, and in this singularly engaging album, violinist Niv Ashkenazi and pianist Matthew Graybil bring to life music by many Jewish composers both dead and alive, including Serenade by Robert Dauber, Nigun by Ernest Bloch, the theme from "Schindler's List" by John Williams, The Chassid by Julius Chajes, Bestemming: Triumph by Sharon Farber, Trois pièces de concert by Szymon Laks, Dance of the Rebbitzen by George Perlman, both Berceuse Sfaradite and Three Songs Without Words by Paul Ben-Haim, and Kaddisch by Maurice Ravel. Throughout the CD the immensely gifted Niv Ashkenazi and Matthew Graybil, his superb collaborative pianist both play soulfully imbuing the music with appropriate emotional depth though never falling prey to sentimentality. Altogether a worthy project, Violins of Hope provided this listener with a lovely listening experience. READ THE FULL Rafael's Music Notes REVIEW

  • Quite an incredible effort on Lyn Stanley's 'Live at Bernie's' / House of Prog Radio
     
    Posted At : April 6, 2020 12:00 AM

    This is the latest in a series of recordings by Lyn Stanley focussing on the songs made famous by Julie London, along with two songs she feels Julie would have recorded if she had been around. A lot of play is being made of that fact that this is a direct to disc recording, and in that respect, it is quite an incredible effort, as they were recording without a safety net. It also meant that there were only a few seconds to reset their minds before going straight onto the next. This meant the recordings had to be completed one complete side at a time for the original vinyl release, no opportunity to overdub or fix problems. From there it was just the case of choosing which set to go with, and ‘Favourite Takes – London With A Twist – Live At Bernie's' was done. I am sure the pure audiophiles will state the sound quality produced by this is incredible, and if I were listening to this on a high-quality record player/amplified/speakers I am sure I would agree. As it is I am using Bluetooth headphones connected to an iPhone, so while I can say it does sound well produced I can't comment any more than that given the sound I am listening to has been both compressed and cut up. For me this sounds like a studio recording, and therein lies the problem for me, in that Lyn does make mistakes and there are times when she is flat and times when she isn't really singing but going for emotional emphasis. In a live environment, or on a live recording then that can all be forgiven, but this sounds like a studio effort. Many jazz bands record live, but flubs and flaws are often fixed, and that isn't the case here. It is interesting, but even with a take of Springsteen's "Pink Cadillac" on offer I can't see me returning to it again. SEE THE House of Prog Radio PAGE

  • Terry & Gyan Riley and Jennifer Koh make I CARE IF YOU LISTEN 'this week's - live streamed concerts'
     
    Posted At : April 6, 2020 12:00 AM

    On Tuesday, April 7 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time, Composer/performer Terry Riley joins Music on Main with his son, guitarist Gyan Riley at their A Month of Tuesdays concert (filmed live Tuesday, February 18, 2020). On Saturday, April 11 at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, Violinist Jennifer Koh's Alone Together is an online commissioning project that brings composers together in support of the many freelancers among them. Twenty-one composers have each agreed to donate a new, 30-second micro-work for solo violin while also recommending a fellow composer to write their own 30-second solo violin work on paid commission from the artist-driven nonprofit ARCO Collaborative. Koh will premiere a selection of these donated and commissioned works each Saturday at 7:00 p.m Eastern Time . Photo by Juergen Frank SEE THE I CARE IF YOU LISTEN

  • Sarah Traubel follows in the footsteps of Josepha Hofer and talks to mdr - KLASSIK
     
    Posted At : April 6, 2020 12:00 AM

    With her debut album »Arias for Josepha« the young German, soprano Sarah Traubel pays musical tribute to the 18th century coloratura world star Josepha Hofer (1758-1819). On her first CD, Sarah Traubel compiled and recorded 14 arias, most of which have been written for and sung by the legend of the high notes, including numerous world premiere recordings. The CD will be released by SONY Classical and will be available available from 6 March 2020 on digital platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and amazon. Traubel follows in the footsteps of Josepha Hofer - a sister-in-law and the first Queen of the Night by Mozart and talks to mdr - KLASSIK's Bettina Volksdorf about her musical discoveries.  LISTEN

  • The CSUN Soraya stage is set for live broadcast with artist-in-residence; Niv Ashkenazi
     
    Posted At : April 6, 2020 12:00 AM

    In the past two weeks, our world has changed at a breakneck pace. At the same time, it has crawled from one day to the other without distinction. From the comfort of my home with my trusty dog Charley at my side, it seems as if I'm living a perfect Sunday afternoon, over and over again. I'm sure you know the feeling. But the reality is quite different. From my dining room table, I have been communicating with colleagues and artists near and far. Together we are doing our best to keep our organizations afloat as well as support the arts field at large. The best moments are enjoying online performances from my front row sofa seat. With that in mind, I offer you my suggestions. After all, if I can't bring you live performances, then I can offer my assistance in recommending a few online concerts. Every Friday while we're "Safer at Home," I'll offer my Director Selects. Read my notes too (because I might reveal a secret or two about next season). We're presenting a live online broadcast from The Soraya's stage on Friday, April 17 at 4 pm. The concert will feature Artist-in-Residence violinist Niv Ashkenazi, who had just released his new CD (copies available on Amazon.com) just before the cancellation of Violins of Hope. The CD, as well as this concert, are performed on one of the instruments from the Violins of Hope collection. For this concert, Niv has prepared a 30-minute excerpt from his CD, and I will interview him prior to his performance. For this concert, we're compliant with all social distancing measures, working from different locations. Two staff members will come to the theater prior to Niv to set-up equipment. Put this on your calendar. It's historic – in the midst of this crisis, we experience music from a violin that witnessed the last great global crisis, the Holocaust. Detailed instructions about how to join this live event will be coming soon, and will also be available at www.TheSoraya.org. SEE THE FULL Soraya PAGE

  • Listen to 'The Sinatra Hours' on 720WGN: Chicago
     
    Posted At : April 6, 2020 12:00 AM

    This Sunday morning, we celebrate Frank's Sinatra's Greatest Duets on ‘The Sinatra Hours'! You'll hear the voices of Tony Bennett, Celion Dion, Michael Buble', Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffet, Tanya Tucker and Barbara Streisand… along with early collaborations with Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Elle Fitzgerald and Elvis Presley. Plus, a conversation with Frank's former manager and friend Tony Oppedisano and Frank's daughter, Nancy Sinatra. It all starts at 6:30am CST on AM720, wgnradio.com or tell your smart speaker to ‘play WGN Radio on Tune In'! SEE 720WGN: Chicago PAGE

  • Jarvis Cocker reads Richard Brautigan tale; 'Times Square In Montana' in new bedtime stories series / NME
     
    Posted At : April 6, 2020 12:00 AM

    Jarvis Cocker has shared a reading of Times Square In Montana by Richard Brautigan to keep fans entertained during the coronavirus outbreak. The first offering in his new Bedtime Stories series on Instagram, Cocker's post sees him reading Brautigan's short in his recognisable Sheffield tones. "The calm after the storm: I know it can be hard getting off to sleep at night at the moment so, as of tonight, I will be posting a bedtime story- read by yours truly – every Sunday evening," wrote Cocker. Cocker's alternative entertainment for fans comes after he streamed a ‘Domestic Disco' live-stream from the comfort of his living room last Friday.    PHOTO: (Picture: Getty) The 13-minute reading can be accessed HERE

Top 10 for Apr

  • Nina Simone :

    Fodder On My Wings

     Recorded in 1982, not long after she moved to Paris, Fodder On My Wings was one of Nina Simone's favorite albums yet has remained one of her most obscure.
  • Shabaka & The Ancestors :

    We Are Sent Here By History

     On March 13, Shabaka & The Ancestors will make their Impulse! debut with the band's sophomore album We Are Sent Here By History.
  • Anoushka Shankar :

    Love Letters - EP

     ‘Love Letters' marks a different direction for the internationally celebrated artist; it offers a shift in intimacy and content and comes at a pivotal time in her career as she signs to her new record label, Mercury KX.
  • Avishai Cohen :

    Big Vicious

     Charismatic trumpeter Avishai Cohen launched his homegrown band Big Vicious six years ago, after relocating from the US to his native Israel, rounding up friends to shape the music from the ground up.
  • Sally Potter :

    The Roads Not Taken OMPS

     Milan Records announces the March 13 release of THE ROADS NOT TAKEN (ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK) with music by the film's critically-acclaimed, award-winning director SALLY POTTER.
  • David Foster :

    Eleven Words

     Sixteen-time GRAMMY® award-winning composer and legendary producer, David Foster, sets to release a collection of personal and heartfelt piano solos, ELEVEN WORDS (April 17 via Decca Records US).
  • Dan Romer & Benh Zeitlin :

    Wendy ( OMPS )

     Milan Records today announces the February 28 release of WENDY (ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK) with music by award-winning composer, songwriter and producer DAN ROMER and the film's award-winning director BENH ZEITLIN.
  • Wolfgang Muthspiel :

    Angular Blues

     Wolfgang Muthspiel, whom The New Yorker has called "a shining light" among today's jazz guitarists, returns to the trio format with Angular Blues, the Austrian's fourth ECM album as a leader, following two acclaimed quintet releases and his trio debut.
  • Al Di Meola :

    Across The Universe

     World-renowned guitar hero Al Di Meola welcomes a new decade with an ambitious follow-up to his 2013 studio recording All Your Life: A Tribute to the Beatles with a sophomore homage to the Beatles, entitled Across The Universe, due out on earMUSIC on March 13, 2020.
  • Artists For Peace And Justice :

    Let the Rhythm Lead: Haiti Song Summit Vol. 1

     Let the Rhythm Lead: Haiti Song Summit Vol.

The Hot Sardines play NYC's SummerStage / Bandsintown

Posted: July 6, 2016 12:00 AM | By: Admin
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One of the best parts about living in NYC is the incredible programming the City Parks Foundation puts together in the form of SummerStage. What could possibly be better than great music in Central Park in the Big Apple? Not much, we're pretty sure. On June 25, we caught The Hot Sardines for a day of wild jazz that left us tapping our feet and jaunting in the clammy New York summer air.

Formed by bandleader Evan "Bibs" Palazzo and lead singer "Miz Elizabeth" Bougerol, The Hot Sardines have released their sophomore studio album, French Fries & Champagne on Universal Music Classics. The record comes on the heels of their critically lauded self-titled debut album, which was named one of iTunes' best jazz albums of 2014 and spent more than a year on the Billboard Jazz Chart, debuting in the top 10 alongside Michael Bublé and Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga.

Check out Hot Sardines Bandsintown photos from the show in Central Park along with pics from Butler, Bernstein & The Hot 9 and track The Hot Sardines on Bandsintown to see when they're coming to a city near you! SEE THE FULL PAGE

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  • The Hot Sardines

    French Fries & Champagne

    Formed by bandleader Evan "Bibs" Palazzo and lead singer "Miz Elizabeth" Bougerol, The Hot Sardines have released their sophomore studio album, French Fries & Champagne on Universal Music Classics. The record comes on the heels of their critically lauded self-titled debut album, which was named one of iTunes' best jazz albums of 2014 and spent more than a year on the Billboard Jazz Chart, debuting in the top 10 alongside Michael Bublé and Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga.

    7 NEW   164 TOTAL
    SYND:     NPR, PRI/Jazz After Hours, Jazz Happening Now, Radio DeLuxe, Jazz Inspired, CBC
    Direct: SiriusXM
    Markets include: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia, Wash DC, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Detroit, Denver, New Orleans, San Diego, Baltimore, St. Louis, Kansas City, Orlando, Berkeley CA, Tampa, Santa Fe, Madison WI, Wichita KS, Omaha NE, Boulder CO, Rochester, WV-Statewide, Honolulu, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver
    INTER: Canada, UK, Italy, Singapore
    Online: billboard, Vogue, Bandsintown, Paste, examiner, Taintradio, GreenArrow, billboard, The Bluegrass Situation, Jazz Weekly, BroadwayWorld, Paste

    36 JazzWeek ADD's

  • The Hot Sardines

    Self-Titled

    The Hot Sardines unleash their distinctly passionate, dazzling and inventive sound with their self-titled debut album. The electrifying record, produced by Eli Wolf (Norah Jones, Elvis Costello & The Roots), features both early jazz classics and original new Sardine compositions.  Their album launch marks a defining moment in the Sardines' evolution, which started as a slow burn fueled by a shared passion for music from another era, and escalated as the band's performances ignited the same passion in audiences all over the world.

    9 New 'ON'  135 Total
    SYND: PRI/Jazz After Hours
    Markets include: New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia, Wash DC, Atlanta, Cleveland, Miami, Seattle, Minneapolis, Baltimore, Houston, Portland, Denver, St. Louis, New Orleans, San Diego, Las Vegas, Pittsburgh, Long Island NY, Berkeley CA, Albuquerque, Orlando, San Antonio, El Paso, Madison WI, Toronto
    Online: GreenArrow, Taintradio, Audiophile Audition, Live 365