CD83690 Otis Taylor Pentatonic Wars and Love Songs CD £13.00
Otis Taylor’s latest CD features his trademark haunting vocals and simple but stirring guitar riffs – a combination often referred to as trance blues. The album also features guest appearances by blues-rock guitarist Gary Moore and jazz pianist Jason Moran. As on his previous recordings Otis’ 21 year old daughter, Cassie, is also on board adding heartfelt vocals and incredible bass work. Another associate of old, cornet player Ron Miles, is also featured on several of the tracks adding a subtle counterpoint to Otis’ more edgy vocals.
HUCD3152 Candy Dulfer Funked Up! CD £13.00
Nearly two decades after her GRAMMY-nominated recording debut in 1990, saxophonist Candy Dulfer has earned a reputation as a high-energy performer with charisma and sex appeal to burn. Her fantastic new CD – her second for Heads Up – is a 12-track set which captures the revved-up funk and R&B typical of her legendary live shows.
HUCD3152E Candy Dulfer Funked Up & Chilled Out CD2 £20.00
Deluxe two CD edition of the Dutch alto-saxophonist's 2009 album shows two sides of Candy; the energetic stage persona and intimate seductress. Disc One is ‘Funked Up’, the follow-up to Candy's successful ‘Candy Store’ .. album, is filled with the revved-up funk and R&B that she injects into her legendary live performances. Disc Two, ‘Chilled Out’, contains relaxed, mellow grooves for those late night hours.
HUCD3155 The Stanley Clarke Trio Jazz in the Garden CD £13.00
In a four decade career that includes membership of jazz fusion giants Return to Forever, bassist Stanley Clarke – one of the most prominent voices in electric jazz – had seemingly covered every possible corner of the jazz landscape. However he has never led a straightahead acoustic trio. This superb new CD is just that and sees Clarke joined by two brilliant collaborators at the top of their respective games: pianist Hiromi Uehara and drummer Lenny White. The CD itself is a sure fire winner mixing subtle originals by Clarke and Hiromi with, amongst others, intriguing takes on standards from the pens of Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Joe Henderson.
Jacques Loussier Trio 50th Anniversary Play Bach CD83693 CD £13.00
This superb new release from pianist Jacques Loussier celebrates the 50th anniversary of Play Bach Trio – a group which achieved a breakthrough to commercial success enjoyed by a select few jazz musicians. In fifteen years the trio sold over six million albums. The tracks within ‘The 50th Anniversary Recording’ are retrospective of the Loussier Trio’s achievements and prescient of its future direction at the same time – most notably in the “Chromatic Fantasia.”
Spyro Gyra Down the Wire HUCD3154 CD £13.00
This contemporary jazz group have been producing successful albums for over three decades and are best known for their hit album “Morning Dance”. The title track was a Top 40 single in the United States in 1979 and remains a radio favourite throughout the world today.
HIROMI Hiromi Live In Concert DVD73698 DVD £15.35
Hiromi Live in Concert features pianist Hiromi Uehara in a trio setting, accompanied by bassist Tony Gray and drummer Martin Valihora. Recorded at the Shinagawa Stellar Ball in Tokyo in December 2005, the DVD captures masterful dynamics between Hiromi and her two highly talented sidemen.
HIROMI'S SONICBLOOM Hiromi's Sonicbloom Live In Concert DVD73699 DVD £15.35
Hiromi’s Sonicbloom Live in Concert – recorded in December 2007 at the Tokyo International Forum Hall - finds the dynamic pianist accompanied by her long time rhythm section of Tony Grey and Martin Valihora and also includes the unique sound of maverick guitarist David “Fuze” Fiuczynski.
TIERNEY SUTTON Desire CD83685 CD £13.00
Leading jazz vocalist Tierney Sutton’s seventh Telarc CD is an eleven track set of jazz standards with a decidedly philosophical or spiritual premise. She’s ably supported by her superb working band of some fifteen years including pianist Christian Jacob.
CHUCK LOEB Between 2 Worlds HUCD3151 CD £13.00
Guitarist Chuck Loeb is the consummate musician with a pedigree that includes stints with Stan Getz, Chico Hamilton and Steps Ahead. Based around a core instrumentation of guitar/bass/drums, his new CD also features Eric Marienthal, Till Bronner & Dave Weckl.
KERI NOBLE Keri Noble CD83688 CD £13.00
Singer – songwriter Keri Noble has already made her creative mark with two innovative and critically acclaimed recordings (for EMI and JVC). Her Telarc debut features eleven mostly self penned songs some of which reflect her upbringing in the soul and gospel-drenched sounds of her native Detroit.
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO Live HUDV7149 DVD £15.35
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Live! is a ninety minute DVD featuring the icons of South African music and dance recorded in performance in Ohio. Features thirteen stirring tracks and includes such favourites as “Rain Rain Beautiful Rain”, “Homeless” and “Long Walk To Freedom”.
ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY At Last CD83665 CD £13.00
Vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway, fronts an all-star lineup on a programme of jazz standards, versatile pop songs plus a couple of original tunes. Acclaimed by the likes of Barbra Streisand, Clive Davis, Carly Simon and Wynton Marsalis she brings fresh and original interpretations to timeless classics backed by Marvin Stamm on flugelhorn, trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, saxophonist Teodross Avery and others.
VARIOUS ARTISTS Jazz & World Music SACD Sampler SACD63014 £15.35
Telarc’s seventh (hybrid) SACD multi – genre sampler is a great tool for reaching out to the consumer and providing a selection of jazz and world music in surround sound. Includes tracks by Randy & Michael Brecker, soul legend Ray Charles, and hot new bassist Esperanza Spalding with Fourplay and much more.
WALTER BEASLEY Free Your Mind HUCD3147 CD £13.00
Saxophonist Walter Beasley has toured and/or recorded with the likes of Gerald Albright, Kirk Whalum, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Dexter Gordon, Bob James and Ronnie Laws. Free Your Mind features his own compositions, such as “Barack’s Groove,” a tribute to the new American president as well as guest songwriters, including Kem L. Owen and Pieces of a Dream keyboardist James Lloyd.
PIECES OF A DREAM Soul Intent HUCD3136 CD £13.00
Keyboardist James Lloyd and drummer Curtis Harmon, the founding duo and driving force behind the enduring smooth jazz collective known as Pieces of a Dream, have got back to basics assembling a handful of musicians to craft a live, organic recording full of creative interplay and artistic energy.
MARIA MULDAUR Yes We Can! CD CD83672 £13.00
The veteran singer Maria Muldaur has her roots in the folk revival of the early ‘60s, a time when figures like Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan were making bold statements about the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other burning issues of the day. Muldaur’s latest recording showcases the work of some of the most socially conscious songwriters of the past half-century: Bob Dylan, Marvin Gaye, Allen Toussaint, Earl King and Garth Brooks, to name a few. The songs include “Yes, We Can, Can,” “Inner City Blues” and “Masters of War” and the guest vocalists include Bonnie Raitt, Joan Baez, Phoebe Snow, Odetta and Jane Fonda.
JOHN PIZZARELLI With A Song In My Heart CD CD83676 £13.00
The engaging guitarist-vocalist John Pizzarelli explores the music of Richard Rodgers’ in this set of twelve classics, including “With a Song in My Heart,” “This Can’t be Love,” “Happy Talk,” “The Lady Is a Tramp” and more. Pizzarelli is backed by an all-star septet including Tommy Tedesco on drums, Bucky Pizzarelli on guitar, Larry Fuller on piano and Martin Pizzarelli on bass, who perform special arrangements by the acclaimed arranger/composer Don Sebesky.
BOB MINTZER BIG BAND Swing Out CD MCGJ1030 £13.00
The saxophonist/composer Bob Mintzer and his world class New York big band continue to explore the big band tradition on this new recording that’s marked by Mintzer’s unique conversational style of big band writing with a small band sensibility. The acclaimed singer Kurt Elling makes an appearance on the Pat Metheny tune “Minuano,” and and the band, who perform six Mintzer originals plus three standards, includes saxophonists Lawrence Feldman, Bob Malach and Pete Yellin, Phil Markoitz on piano and Jay Anderson on bass.
GEORGE DUKE Dukey Treats CD HUCD3143 £13.00
Pianist/keyboardist George Duke recalls the golden age of funk and soul, while at the same time maintaining a fresh sound and addressing issues that are relevant to the global culture of the 21st century. ‘Dukey Treats’ features an all-star line-up including bassist Christian McBride, percussionist Sheila E, trumpeter Michael “Patches” Stewart, guitarist Wah Wah Watson, drummers Leon "Ndugu" Chancler and Vinnie Colaiuta, vocalists Jonathan Butler, Teena Marie and Rachelle Ferrell and many more.
HIROMI'S SONICBLOOM Beyond Standard CD CD83686 £13.00
ditto ditto HSACD SACD63686 £15.50
For her new recording with Sonicbloom, featuring Dave Fiuczynski on guitars, the acclaimed pianist Hiromi has abandoned recording her own original material and instead creates highly innovative versions of standards by the likes of Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Oscar Hammerstein and Richard Rogers. These are given an edgy and progressive treatment of piano- and guitar-driven jazz laced with unmistakable shades of rock and even avant garde – the trademark hybrid of this brilliant artist whose star continues to rise over the jazz landscape.
SAXOPHONE SUMMIT II Seraphic Light CD CD83673 £13.00
Saxophone Summit re-convene, this time with saxophonists Dave Liebman and Joe Lovano being joined by tenor saxophonist Ravi Coltrane who takes the place of the late saxophonist Michael Brecker. Once again they pay tribute to the legendary John Coltrane, this time with their own arrangements of three late period Coltrane compositions, ‘Cosmos’, Seraphic Light’ and ‘Expression’. Trumpeter Randy Brecker joins them on two tracks, including his own composition “Message To Mike” that’s dedicated to the memory of his brother.
TAB BENOIT Night Train To Nashville CD CD83674 £13.00
Blues guitarist/singer Tab Benoit is backed by Louisiana’s Leroux on this live session, recorded in Nashville, Tennessee in 2007. Tab and Leroux are joined on stage by an all-star line-up of guest musicians including Jimmy Hall of Wet Willie, the Fabulous Thunderbird’s Kim Wilson, Americana country performer Jim Lauderdale, harmonica and accordion player Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone and Louisiana fiddler Waylon Thibodeaux.
ERIC BIBB Get On Board CD CD83675 £13.00
The acclaimed blues/roots guitarist and songwriter Eric Bibb has produced his finest set of recordings to date in this new album.
OTIS TAYLOR Recapturing The Banjo CD CD83667 £13.00
Otis Taylor sheds new light on this centuries-old instrument with riveting performances by himself as well as some of the most accomplished banjo players on the current blues/roots music scene:
DIANE SCHUUR Some Other Time CD HUCD3138 £13.00
Vocalist and pianist Diane Schuur returns to her jazz roots celebrating the music of her parents’ generation. Classics from the Great American Songbook.
BILLY TAYLOR / GERRY MULLIGAN Live At MCG CD MCGJ1025 £13.00
This previously unreleased live recording from 1993 unites two legendary jazz musicians, the baritone saxophonist/composer Gerry Mulligan and pianist Dr. Billy Taylor. The two long time friends came together for the first time ever to perform a series of concerts at Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild. They performed a programme of classic jazz tunes including two originals, “Line for Lyons” by Mulligan and “Capricious” by Taylor.
TAB BENOIT Power Of The Pontchartrain CD CD83654 £13.00
Bluesman Tab Benoit, once again, delivers a Cajun flavoured blues album with elements of rock and soul. Co-produced by David Z, known for his work with Prince, Jonny Lang and Kenny Wayne Shepherd, “Power of the Pontchartrain” connects Tab’s swampy guitar and soulful vocals to the highly seasoned backbeats of one of Louisiana’s top recording artists, Leroux..
HIROMI Time Control CD CD83655 £13.00
ditto ditto SACD SACD63655 £15.50
Fiery and fearless, the Japanese keyboardist Hiromi blends acoustic piano with synthesizers to create explosive new music. ‘Time Control’ features the sound of a mature band at the top of its game. Alongside her regular colleagues, the British bassist Tony Grey and Slovakian drummer Martin Valihora, she’s joined by special guest David “Fuze” Fiuczynski, the iconoclastic jazz-rock guitarist from Screaming Headless Torsos.
MICHEL CAMILO Spirit Of The Moment CD CD83653 £13.00
ditto ditto SACD SACD63653 £15.50
Hailing from the Dominican Republic, pianist Michel Camilo’s career spans three decades, two hemispheres and a range of jazz and classical styles. This new recording marks his triumphant return to the straightahead jazz trio setting, with backing from bassist Charles Flores and Cuban-born drummer Dafnis Prieto. The leaner, three-man configuration allows plenty of room for the fiery keyboard work that has become Camilo’s trademark.
TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET A Love Supreme CD CD80684 £13.00
The world-renowned classical string quartet, the Turtle Island Quartet perform unique string arrangements of some of Coltrane’s most cutting-edge works, including ‘A Love Supreme’, perhaps his most famous composition. Equally at home playing jazz or classical music, the Turtle Island Quartet also perform compositions by the likes of Thelonious Monk and John McLaughlin.
STANLEY CLARKE An Evening with Stanley Clarke & Friends DVD HUDV7118 £13.00
This 90 minute star-studded DVD captures premiere bassist/composer/producer Stanley Clarke in concert with performances that range from straight-ahead jazz to full-tilt rock fusion to twenty-two-piece string arrangements An all-star guest list includes Stevie Wonder, Wallace Roney, Bela Fleck, Sheila E., Stewart Copeland, Flea, Wayman Tisdale, Marcus Miller, and many more.
HEADS UP - DVD YELLOWJACKETS
Twenty Five DVD+CD HUDV7112 £15.50
The Yellowjackets, the leading jazz fusion outfit, celebrate their 25th anniversary with a DVD and bonus CD set that captures two electrifying live performances by the Jackets during their European tour in autumn of 2005.
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO Long Walk To Freedom CD HUCD3109 £12.50
ditto ditto SACD HUSA9109 £15.50
New album from world music’s best known choral group. Led by founder Joseph Shabalala,
‘Long Road To Freedom’ celebrates the 20th Anniversary of their ascendancy to the world stage with Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ album. An all-star production, the album features some of the best-known voices of the contemporary music scene joining Ladysmith on new arrangements of some of their best-known songs. Featured guests include Zap Mama, Melissa Etheridge, Sarah McLachlan, Natalie Merchant, Taj Mahal, Emmylou Harris, plus South African’s Lucky Dube, Bhekumunzi Luthuli, Vusi Mahlasela, Hugh Masekela, Nokukhanya, Phuezkhemisi, and Thandiswa.
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