DR. JOHN - THE ATCO / ATLANTIC SINGLES 1968-1974
Some of the funkiest work you'll ever hear from the great Dr
John – all packed together in one ultra-cool collection! The tracks here are
all short, tight, and extremely groovy – maybe even more than the genius albums
that the doctor was recording at the same time – as they've got this special
sort of focus and flair that brings all the best elements to the front, while
still allowing plenty of space for soulful creativity! Also noteworthy are a
few tracks that are special projects, and which see release here on CD for the
first time – making for a great journey in sound. Arrangements are by Harold
Battiste, Allen Toussaint, and Dr John himself – and although there's an
evolution in style as the set moves on, things remain pretty darn funky
throughout. 22 tracks in all – and titles include "The Patriotic Flag
Waver (mono)", "I Walk On Gilded Splinters (parts 1 & 2)",
"Iko Iko", "Wash Mama Wash", "Mos Scocious",
"Cold Cold Cold", "Life", "Let's Make A Better World",
"Me - You = Loneliness", "Big Chief", "Man Of Many
Words", "Loop Garoo", "Right Place Wrong Time",
"Jump Sturdy", and "Such A Night". ~ Dusty Groove
PAT METHENY - THE UNITY SESSIONS
Pat Metheny’s The Unity Sessions finds the 20 time Grammy
winning guitarist and the youngest member of the Downbeat Hall of Fame at the
helm of one of his best bands ever as they wrap up a 150 date world tour with
an intimate studio performance filmed in a small New York City theatre.
Featuring new performances of music from the Grammy winning Unity Band record,
the expansive Unity Group KIN(←→)
recording, and touchstones from the entirety of Metheny’s illustrious career, these are essential performances
that serve as a rare visual documentation of some of the best music of Metheny’s ever expanding career.
Available on DVD and Blu-ray. ~ New Releases Now
THE SYMPHONIC JAZZ ORCHESTRA - LOOKING FORWARD LOOKING BACK
Founded by Glickman in 2002, the non-profit Symphonic Jazz
Orchestra (SJO) was joined two years later by George Duke as a co-music
director, who helped to shape the orchestra over the next decade. Duke was
featured in concert with the SJO throughout his involvement and was
commissioned to write a new work for the orchestra featuring bassist Christian
McBride. The work was premiered in 2011 and instantly, everyone knew this was a
work that needed to be recorded. ~ New Releases Now
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