"Pass It On," New CD from Grammy-Winning Bassist-Composer Dave Holland, Due for September 23 Release on Dare2/Emarcy Records One of the most respected figures in jazz today, Dave Holland has been honored for his innovative work in many musical contexts, ranging from duo to quintet to big band. On his new CD "Pass It On," the bassist debuts his stellar sextet, comprised of colleagues old and new. - 2008-08-26

Anthony Brown's Asian American Orchestra at "Ten": New CD + Yoshi's San Francisco Show on 9/11 Over the past decade, the San Francisco Bay Area-based Asian American Orchestra -- led by drummer/composer/producer Anthony Brown -- has won an international reputation with a series of collaborations featuring major jazz players like Steve Lacy and David Murray. Now the Grammy-nominated orchestra marks its tenth anniversary with a new CD compilation, a new community-based initiative, and an appearance on 9/11 at Yoshi's San Francisco. - 2008-08-15

Danilo Perez-Claus Ogerman Collaboration Due from Emarcy Records August 26 "Across the Crystal Sea" features Grammy-winning pianist Danilo Perez in an orchestral setting, with the stellar production team of producer Tommy LiPuma, arranger Claus Ogerman, and engineer Al Schmitt. The ravishing results are a tour de force for Perez, and for his producer, "one of my personal favorites" from his own distinguished discography. - 2008-07-22

Gamecues Deployed As A New Distribution Model For Video Game Music Licensing Resnick Interactive aims to implement new standard in video game music licensing. Gamecues.com provides numerous tools for game makers to acquire original scoring, music and high-definition sound effects for use in commercially sold game titles. Many well known music publishers and copyright holders are in talks to participate and take advantage of special feature sets tailored specifically to their administrative needs. - 2008-07-15

International Recording Artist Us3 and Mozaic Announce U.S. Partnership Geoff Wilkinson of Us3 and Peggy Paarmann of Mozaic today announced their business relationship involving Us3's United States music ventures. Mozaic will be representing Us3 in seeking opportunities here in the United States. - 2008-07-15

ObliqSound Signs Vocalist Gretchen Parlato American vocalist is the first female vocalist on six-year-old independent label. - 2008-07-04

World's First Free, Legal Music Tablature Network Launches at MXTabs.net : Taylor Guitars Given Away Throughout Launch Period The musicians’ fight for free, legal tablature (a form of text-based music notation) has finally paid off. Today MXTabs.net officially launched as the world’s first free, legal tablature network, providing guitarists, bassists and drummers with an online community in which to freely create tablature and share their knowledge of how to play tens of thousands of songs. - 2008-07-01

Child Prodigies "No Circus" Sign with Cammarata Management Lead singer Jimmy Killgallon and the band, No Circus, have today confirmed that the group has signed to Cammarata Management. No Circus's unique fusion of alternative rock (with strong classic rock appeal) combined with Cammarata Management's unique position in the music industry and Internet marketplace will together challenge all traditional musical boundaries. - 2008-06-26

Apogee Celebrates American Artistic Excellence with a Month of Events, Concerts and Awards in New Orleans The Apogee Foundation has launched its international programs to discover, develop and celebrate artistic excellence in America with a month of educational events, awards and concerts in New Orleans. - 2008-06-25

New Age composer Jeffrey Fisher Renews Timeless Tale with Ocean of Consciousness, a 2 CD set interpreting The Bhagavad Gita. Eclectic musician Jeffrey Fisher announces the release of his ambitious new 2-CD set that explores the subjects of war and spirituality in relation to the ancient Sanskrit text of 'The Bhagavad Gita'. This important text is among the most widely read in the world, and Fisher translates it both literally and personally with 'Ocean of Consciousness' two discs, 'The Bhagavad Gita Suite' and 'The River'. The fine art for the CD cover is provided by renowned Taos, NM-based artist and painter Charles Collins of the Charles Collins Gallery. Fisher will support this instrumental new age and world music CD with a Western regional concert, lecture and media tour in June/July 2008. 10% of CD profits earmarked for charities that protect sacred sites and benefit the arts. Early CD reviews are very positive. - 2008-06-17

ESP-DISK Returns to the Forefront of Modern Music ESP-DISK, the premiere American avant garde record label of the sixties -- one of the most turbulently creative periods in music history - has returned to reclaim its rich legacy with a series of releases. - 2008-06-16

Dirk Quinn Announces the "Starbucks Run" of Live Shows at Starbucks Coffee Houses All Over Philadelphia Dirk Quinn begins his exclusive engagement of live shows this week at the Starbucks Coffee Houses all over downtown Philadelphia. - 2008-06-16

Larkin Gayl Finds Her Voice -- "I Do" Same-Sex Marriage Single: Available for Free Download Larkin's debut recording, Two Hands (About Records/Artist Garage/Fontana/UMD), features ten smart and compelling originals to be released in stores on June 17th. "I Do", a song about San Francisco's historic legalizing of same-sex marriage, will be available as a free download on http://www.larkingayl.com. - 2008-06-14

Sunset Jazz Launches New label, New Web site and Brand New CD by Dirk Quinn Sunset is set to release Dirk Quinn's QuinnTet, a daring fresh CD from Philadelphia's finest jazz funk ensemble and the debut CD on Sunset Jazz Recordings, the newly created jazz label. - 2008-06-12

2008 Tanglewood Jazz Festival Announces Nnenna Freelon, Mulgrew Miller and Spencer Day as Special Guests on "Piano Jazz" with Marian McPartland Produced by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the 2008 Tanglewood Jazz Festival line-up includes Dianne Reeves, Terence Blanchard, Donal Fox, Christian Scott, Eddie Daniels, Mark O'Connor, Jane Monheit, Joe Locke, Eliane Elias and Edmar Castaneda, August 29-31. - 2008-06-10

With the Music Industry Switching to Downloads, Is the World Ready for a $40 Music CD? New acoustic music label, Blue Coast Records, challenges the current trend and declares value is in the ears of the Discerning Listener. - 2008-06-04

International Saxophonist, Justo Almario Featured in Kung Fu Panda Original Musical Score, Co-Written By Hans Zimmer & John Paul The legendary Justo Almario was also featured on the recently released documentary Cachao: Uno Mas & talks about his friendship with Israel Lopez "Cachao" an unforgettable story. - 2008-05-29

A New Sexy Sound Hits the Airwaves: Scott Gertner Reveals His Soul with "Only Human" Scott Gertner releases new sexy single "Only Human" - now available on iTunes and CD Baby. New 12-track album with the same name to be released fall 2008. - 2008-05-28

Veteran Bassist Sekou Bunch's All-Star First Solo Album, The Next Level, Hits The Streets After 30 years as an accomplished first-call session and touring player, veteran bassist Sekou Bunch is breaking new ground with his first solo CD, The Next Level, on the Trippin N Rhythm record label. The Next Level features stand out collaborative performances by artists Stanley Clarke, Boney James, George Duke, Angela Winbush, Everette Harp, Karen Briggs, Mads Tolling and Sheila E. among others. Bunch expertly weaves Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop, Funk, Rock, Salsa and Caribbean flavors on the new CD. - 2008-05-27

Mississippi Celebrates Its Grammy(R) Legacy with Star-Studded Gala Hosted by Governor Barbour Mississippi's contribution to music of all genres will be celebrated at a gala event in Jackson on May 29th. Stars set to perform include The Williams Brothers, James Burton, Mavis Staples, Paul Overstreet, Eddie Cotton and Sweden's Hannah Holgersson, Anorah and Beatrice. - 2008-05-17

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