Patricia Barber - Smash Audio CD

Pianist and vocalist Patricia Barber has been both criticized and lauded for her unconventional approach to jazz. While cutting a record of standards entitled THE COLE PORTER MIX may seem like Barber's bid for mainstream acceptance, it is anything but. Instead, the artist takes well-worn Porter tunes like "Easy to Love," "I Get a Kick Out of You," and "In the Still of the Night" and deconstructs them with a cool, elegant grace. She also throws in three of her own originals as well. The result invigorates Porter's songbook, rather than slavishly celebrating its familiarity. Help from a crack back-up band, including saxophonist Chris Potter, makes the mix sparkle all the more. Recording information: ...

Limited edition remastered paper sleeve pressing. Part of NATURAL SOUL COLLECTION series from Sony Music. Limited paper-sleeve release of a 1975 album from an American soul singer-songwriter. 2010 remastered. All 10 tracks. Recording information: Radiostudio Zurich, Switzerland (09/04/2006/09/05/2006). Translator: Günter Feigel. Personnel: Jonas Westergaard (double bass); Samuel Rohrer (drums); Daniel Erdmann (saxophone). Liner Note Author: Ulrich Steinmetzger.

Recorded at Power Light Studio, Bayamon, Puerto Rico from May 15 to July 15, 1995. Personnel: Humberto Ramírez (trumpet, flugelhorn, piano, keyboards, percussion, background vocals); Gilberto Santa Rosa, Lunna, Tony Vega (vocals); David Betancourt, John Dedrick, Enrique Collazo, José Luis Irrizarry, Henry Hutchinson, Marcos Goméz (violin); Emanuel Olivieri (viola); Dave Valentin (flute); Jose Encarnacion (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); José "Furito" Rioss, Angel Torres (alto saxophone); Victor Payano, Mario Rivera (tenor ...

The God Star Social is the work of American singer/songwriter Jason Trout. Trout began performing and recording under the name in 2001. Moving from Austin, Texas to Knoxville, Tennessee in 2002, he formed a band, played regional shows, and released the critically acclaimed album DECIDEDLY LO-FI/REVOLUTION AND STATIC SKY in 2003. The band toured throughout the United States in 2003 and 2004. In 2005, The God Star Social, once ...

Smash music CDs Out of music hotbed Grand Rapids, Michigan, explodes newcomer Spencer Mulder. Mulder is a prolific 18 year old songwriter who has been working side by side with producer Michael Crittenden for the past 2 years to create his captivating debut CD "On the Way". Spencer and his band are currently polishing their live show and preparing to hit the road in spring 2008 in support of the new CD. ...

Smash CD music Track Listing of songs: Raza; Los Malandrines; Quien Lo Quiere; Pachanga; Cantinera; Apoco Quieren; Estos Rumbos; Vente Para Aca; Manos Ariba; Demonios; Lagrimas Duelen; El Uno; Nada, Nada, Nada; Snippets From Mr. Lil One Album; Snippets From Mr. Lil One Album;

Smash album What does a man do while living in the forest for 30 years,having last listened to music in the 1970\'s. He learns how to play each instrument,how to record, and then listen for the songs that blow in the wind. From Blues to classical, rap, folk, country, gospel, Garrison writes and plays whatever genre happens to come to him. He believes more in the song and it\'s content rather than keeping up ...