lunes, 24 de octubre de 2011

David Murray Cuban Ensemble, Plays Nat King Cole en Espanol (2011)



The powerful and challenging California-born sax virtuoso David Murray was heralded in the 1970s as an heir to the searing free-jazz icon Albert Ayler, then developed into the most eclectically receptive of world-musicians, making all-out improv and accessibly rootsy jazz and blues coexist in the most natural-sounding ways. But even by Murray's open standards, this is an unusual venture: he sets his broad-chested sax sound alongside the rasping Argentinian tango vocalist and arranger Daniel Melingo and Cuba's Sinfonieta of Sines ensemble, to reprise Nat King Cole's Latin America recordings, made in Spanish and Portuguese in 1958 and 1961.

01. El Bodeguero
02. Quizas Quizas Quizas
03. Tres Palabras
04. Piel Canela
05. No Me Platiques
06. Black Nat
07. Cachito
08. A Media Luz
09. Aqui Se Habla En Amor

David Murray: Saxo tenor, clarinete bajo
Roman Filiu Orreilly: Saxo alto
Ariel Bringuez Ruiz: Saxo tenor
Mario Felix Hernández Morrejon / Franck Mayea Pedroza: Trompetas
Denis Cuni Rodriguez: Trombón
Pepe Rivero: Piano
Reiner Elizarde Ruano: Contrabajo
Georvis Pico Milan: Batería
Abraham Mansfarroll Rodriguez: Congas
Daniel Melingo: Voz



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http://www.3dfamily.org/see-artist.php?idRoster=140
http://www.davidmurraymusic.com/DAVID_MURRAY_MUSIC/HOME.html
http://distritojazz.blogspot.com/2011/01/david-murray-cuban-ensemble-plays-nat.html

Anoushka Shankar, Traveller (2011)



Anoushka Shankar, hija y discípula del maestro Ravi Shankar es la única artista formada exhaustivamente por su padre.  Sitarista, compositora y de una sensibilidad exquisita, es difícil hacerse una idea del peso artístico que, en herencia y por mérito propio, la define:

Ganadora del Grammy, ha colaborado con Herbie Hanckock, Madonna, Nina Simone o Sting, directora de orquesta, directora junto a George Harrison del celebrado “Chants of India”, solista con la Orquesta Sinfónica de Londres en diversas ocasiones, obsequiada por el Parlamento Británico con una placa de la Cámara de los Comunes, nombrada “Mujer del Año” por India Times y en fin, un currículum sobresaliente.

Gracias a su espíritu de innovación y experimentación, Anoushka Shankar está constantemente desplazando fronteras en lo musical y experimentando con estilos indios y occidentales.  En esta ocasión, su curiosidad y su amor por el flamenco la han llevado a remontarse a los orígenes y raíces indias de este estilo musical.

“Traveller”, producido por Javier Limón y que se edita el próximo 18 de octubre, se abre camino entre los matices del flamenco moderno gracias a la lente de la técnica hindustaní y a máximos exponentes del flamenco como el maestro de la guitarra Pepe Habichuela, las voces de Duquende o Sandra Carrasco, la percusión de Piraña, o el baile de Farruco, entre otros.


01 Inside Me
Music by Javier Limón and Anoushka Shankar
Lyrics by Anoushka Shankar (translation by Javier Limón)
Anoushka Shankar sitar · Sandra Carrasco voice
Javier Limón guitar · Piraña Spanish percussion
Tanmoy Bose tabla

02 Bulería con Ricardo
Music by Pedro Ricardo Miño and Anoushka Shankar
Anoushka Shankar sitar
Pedro Ricardo Miño piano
Juan Ruiz Spanish percussion
Bobote & El Eléctrico palmas

03 Krishna
Music by Anoushka Shankar · Lyrics by Ravi Shankar
Anoushka Shankar sitar · Shubha Mudgal voice
Ajay Prasanna flute · Tanmoy Bose tabla

04 Si no puedo verla
Music by Javier Limón and Anoushka Shankar
Lyrics by Amir Khusrau (13th/14th century,
Farsi language; translation by Javier Limón)
Anoushka Shankar sitar · Duquende voice
Javier Limón guitar · Piraña Spanish percussion
Kenji Ota tanpura

05 Dancing in Madness
Music by Anoushka Shankar
Anoushka Shankar sitar
Pirashanna Thevarajah mridangam
Mythili Prakash bharata-nātyam dancer
Farruco flamenco dancer · Piraña Spanish percussion

06  Boy Meets Girl
Music by Pepe Habichuela and Anoushka Shankar
Anoushka Shankar sitar · Pepe Habichuela guitar

07 Kanya
Music by Anoushka Shankar
Lyrics (traditional) adapted by Sandra Carrasco
Anoushka Shankar sitar · Sandra Carrasco voice
Piraña Spanish percussion · Pirashanna Thevarajah ghatam

08 Traveller
Music by Anoushka Shankar
Anoushka Shankar sitar
Pirashanna Thevarajah moorsing
Piraña Spanish percussion · Tanmoy Bose tabla
Sanjeev Shankar shehnai

09 Ishq

Music by Javier Limón, Anoushka Shankar, Sanjeev Chimmalgi

Lyrics by Jami (15th century, Farsi language;
poetic translation by Aalok Shrivastav)
Anoushka Shankar sitar
Sanjeev Chimmalgi voice (song)
Aditya Prakash voice (intro and outro)
Piraña Spanish percussion · Tanmoy Bose tabla
Kenji Ota tanpura

10 Casi uno
Music by Javier Limón and Anoushka Shankar
Lyrics by Anoushka Shankar (translation by Javier Limón)
Anoushka Shankar sitar · Concha Buika voice
Javier Limón guitar
Pirashanna Thevarajah kanjira & ghatam

11 Bhairavi
Music by Anoushka Shankar
Anoushka Shankar sitar · Tanmoy Bose tabla
Kenji Ota tanpura

12 Lola’s Lullaby
Music by Anoushka Shankar
Anoushka Shankar sitar · Ajay Prasanna flute
Piraña Spanish percussion · Kenji Ota tanpura



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http://www.deutschegrammophon.com/html/special/shankar-traveller/index.html
http://www.universalmusic.es/artista/anoushkashankar/noticia/?id=8010

Lumerians, Transmalinnia (2011)



The quintet’s debut LP is a gauzy web of otherworldy psych-organ, droning guitar fuzz, funky African and Eastern percussion and febrile modulations that explores the rarefied space rock landscape once mapped out by bands like Pink Floyd, Can, Brainticket and, more recently, Vibravoid. As you immerse yourself in the dramatic soundscape which unfolds over the course of these 9 songs, expect to be transported to the beautiful yet terrifying end of the universe depicted in outsider artist Eugene Von Bruenchenhein’s 1962 painting “Transmalinnia”, which adorns the cover. Set the controls, because hearing is believing.

01. Burning Mirrors
02. Black Tusk
03. Xulux
04. Atlanta Brook
05. Melting Space
06. Calalini Rises
07. Hashshashin
08. Longwave
09. Gaussian Castles



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http://lumerians.com/
http://www.myspace.com/lumerians
http://www.knittingfactoryrecords.com/artists/lumerians/catalog/transmalinnia

Lou Reed & Metallica, Lulu (2011)



Originally the lyrics and musical landscape were sketched out by Lou for a theatrical production in Berlin, but after coming together with Metallica for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concerts in 2009 all guilty parties knew they wanted to make more music together. Lou was inspired enough by that performance to recently ask the band to join him in taking his theatrical Lulu piece to the next level and so starting in early May of this year they were all camped out recording at HQ studios in Northern California, bringing us to today and ten complete songs.

01. Brandenburg Gate
02. The View
03. Pumping Blood
04. Mistress Dread
05. Iced Honey
06. Cheat On Me
07. Frustration
08. Little Dog
09. Dragon
10. Junior Dad



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http://www.loureedmetallica.com/index.php

martes, 18 de octubre de 2011

Seth MacFarlane, Music Is Better Than Words (2011)



Fans of Family Guy, American Dad, and the Cleveland Show are already aware of the varied vocal talents of creator Seth MacFarlane. What some may not know, however, is how this talent shines in music. Listeners be forewarned: this is not the comical MacFarlane you have come to know and love (or hate) and, as such, you should leave all your preconceived notions at the door.

As evidenced by his shows, MacFarlane is no novice to musical numbers. Family Guy has benefitted from musical guest stars like Peter Frampton, KISS, Frank Sinatra, Jr., John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra and, of course, throwback cameos of Conway Twitty. Furthermore, Family Guy employs an entire live orchestra for every episode, recycling only the theme song (which is updated regularly as well). The show utilizes musical numbers to increase hilarity with numbers like “Prom Night Dumpster Baby” and informing someone of their AIDS diagnosis via a classy barbershop quartet. We’ve heard MacFarlane’s voice via Peter’s nasally take on such satirical numbers as “Shipoopi,” “Cowboy Butt Sex,” and the “Fellas at the Freakin’ FCC” song. But, our first true experiences with MacFarlane’s genuine singing ability are through Brian, shining on silly songs like “Bag of Weed,” “Republicantown,” duets with Stewie on “Road To…” episodes, and -of course-performances with Frank Sinatra, Jr.

It is these episodes where Brian truly depicts MacFarlane’s own desires of big band musicianship. Citing Sinatra as an influence and idol, MacFarlane and his new album Music Is Better Than Words would make the old crooner proud. While some fans of his comedy may feel a bit shorted by this album, I foresee an entirely new group of fans in his future. This is not an album ala the likes of Bo Burnham or Weird Al; this is a genuine, straight-faced big band album that shines of its own accord.

Remaking big band classics and musical numbers from the likes of The Music Man and The Sound of Music, MacFarlane really showcases his range. One of the instant favorites on this album is bound to be the dreamy duet with Norah Jones, “Two Sleepy People.” Similarly, pop fans can enjoy hearing Sara Bareilles in a new light in the duet “Love Won’t Let You Get Away.” The only tip of the hat to his comedy roots lies in the swingy “The Sadder But Wiser Girl,” a suggestive song from The Music Man that depicts a desire for a “more adult romance” with a girl who is neither wholesome nor innocent.

While MacFarlane’s voice has unwavering power and this album is full of great talent, Music Is Better Than Words would have simply fallen by the wayside if it weren’t for such a well-known name backing it. The talent is undeniable and the range is impressive; however, there is just such a small niche for this type of music today that I can’t imagine it would have gained any notoriety without MacFarlane’s fame. That being said, I can also see him gaining a whole new generation of fans with this album. (http://mindequalsblown.net/2011/09/seth-macfarlane-music-is-better-than-words/)

1. It's Anybody's Spring 2:56
2. Music Is Better Than Words 3:20
3. Anytime, Anywhere 4:00
4. The Night They Invented Champagne 2:37
5. Two Sleepy People 4:26
6. You're The Cream In My Coffee 2:23
7. Something Good 4:16
8. Nine O'Clock 3:12
9. Love Won't Let You Get Away 3:52
10. It's Easy To Remember 5:05
11. The Sadder But Wiser Girl 2:55
12. Laura 5:28
13. You And I 3:41
14. She's Wonderful Too



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http://universalrepublic.com/artists/artist_single.aspx?aid=7564
http://www.allmusic.com/album/music-is-better-than-words-r2207378
http://www.amazon.com/Music-Better-Than-Words-MacFarlane/dp/B004T5IW2K

lunes, 17 de octubre de 2011

John Zorn, A Dreamers Christmas (2011)



The biggest surprise of the year is John Zorn's beautiful Christmas CD. Zorn has hand picked seven of his favorite Christmas songs, penned two lovely originals and they are performed here in classic Dreamers style with plenty of exciting solos, exotic colors and catchy lyricism. Filled with a joyful holiday spirit, innocence, a touch of nostalgia and a charming lyricism, this is music for all ages that will make you smile with delight from the very first notes. As a special treat, vocalist Mike Patton delivers an intimate and heartfelt rendition of Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire, making A Dreamers Christmas an instant classic, and an essential CD for any contemporary Christmas celebration. PICTURE DISC ALSO AVAILABLE ON HI QUALITY LIMITED EDITION VINYL.

1. Winter Wonderland
2. Snowfall
3. Christmas Time Is Here
4. Santa’s Workshop
5. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
6. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
7. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
8. Magical Sleigh Ride
9. The Christmas Song

Cyro Baptista: Percussion
Joey Baron: Drums
Trevor Dunn: Acoustic And Electric Basses
Mike Patton: Vocal
Marc Ribot: Guitars
Jamie Saft: Keyboards
Kenny Wollesen: Vibes, Chimes, Glockenspiel



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http://www.tzadik.com/index.php?catalog=7393

John Zorn, At The Gates Of Paradise (2011)



Channelling the work of Romantic visionary William Blake and ancient Gnostic writings from the Nag Hammadi archives, At the Gates of Paradise is the newest installment in Zorn’s ever growing catalog of mystical works. The music is filled with bright light and a childlike innocence, and ranges from long form compositions with constantly shifting time signatures that unfold with a compelling inner logic to mysterious ballads and hypnotic moods. Featuring an all-star quartet of Zorn true believers, 20-year veterans who perform this music with a special passion and searing intensity, the performances are filled with exciting solos and brilliant group interaction.

1. The Eternals
2. Song of Innocence
3. A Dream of Nine Nights
4. Light Forms
5. The Æons
6. Liber XV
7. Dance of Albion
8. Song ofExperience

Joey Baron: Drums
Trevor Dunn: Bass
John Medeski: Piano, Organ
Kenny Wollesen: Vibes



John Zorn and Ennio Morricone

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http://www.tzadik.com/index.php?catalog=7392

martes, 4 de octubre de 2011

Ikue Mori | Mark Nauseef | Evan Parker | Bill Laswell, Near Nadir (2011)



Tzadik is proud to present this historic meeting of four major figures in the new music pantheon, each a master improviser and groundbreaking instrumentalist in their own right. Their work together is symbiotic, telepathic—the music powerful and sensitive, sustaining a hypnotic mood with great attention to detail and subtle nuance. Mixed to perfection by Bill Laswell, this is a landmark recording of electro-acoustic improvisation featuring four pioneers of the genre. Mindblowing!

1. Majuu
2. Valhalla
3. In Gold Mesh
4. Orbs
5. Nooks
6. Funnel Drone
7. Yuga Warp
8. Near Nadir
9. Ternary Rite +
10. Flo Vi Ru Dub

Bill Laswell: Basses 
Ikue Mori: Electronics 
Evan Parker: Soprano Sax 
Mark Nauseef: Bent Metal, Meditation Bells, Chinese Drums, Woodblocks, Tom-tom 


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lunes, 3 de octubre de 2011

Archie Shepp & Joachim Kuhn, Wo!Man (2011)



Archie Shepp is back with a new album on his own Archie Ball label, a duo recording with German pianist Joachim Kühn. Both musicians can trace their careers back at least as far as the late sixties; at that time Shepp recorded a succession of fiery albums for the Impulse label, a lesser known Impulse release was the Kuhn brothers Impressions of New York (with Jimmy Garrison and Aldo Romano). Joachim Kühn remembers seeing Shepp play at the Village Vanguard in 1967, shortly after the death of John Coltrane.

The pair were brought together to play at a French festival in 2009, and they decided to record. Their virtuoso musical conversation mixes free improvisation, original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards.

01. Transmitting
02. Nina
03. Drivin' Miss Daisy
04. Sketch
05. Harlem Nocturne
06. Lonely Man
07. Segue
08. Sophisticated Lady

Archie Shepp: Saxophone
Joachim Kuhn: Piano


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