 |
May 29th, 2005 Edition #365 Previously 
Next
|
|
Highlights! |
|
|
Showcase
CD |
 |
| Gabriel's Horns, his previous album released just last year, broke Gabriel's sound onto the scene in the USA. The success of that album prompted the issue of the follow up project titled Gabriel ... First Name Basis. This is an another excellent effort & one on which Hasselbach continues to provide ample proof that he belongs among the elite of Canada's Smooth Jazz artists. For the project Gabriel enlisted the aid of a couple of Vancouver's choicest musicians in the likes of Miles Black & Tony Chamberlist. The pair contribute keyboard work & drums/percussion respectively and are also credited as co-writers & co-producers on the album. The resulting endeavor shows Gabriel at his best! Several selections rank among the finest that he's ever recorded and undoubtedly Gabriel will win over a new legion of fans with this release! | |
(Photo Courtesy of Gabriel)
|
So it's with great pleasure that we place Gabriel ... First Name Basis
& Gabriel Mark Hasselbach in our music spotlight. Launching the feature
is the easy & melodic tune The Look in Your Eyes. Tempting Fate, one
of the more progressive pieces opens hour 2. And then finally we conclude
the feature & the show with the lead single entitled Take That!
Indeed we will gladly 'take that' and more from Gabriel...First Name
Basis! CD: Gabriel ... First Name Basis Label: Wind Tunnel Multimedia Web Sites: Gabriel ; GMH |
Back to Top
| Fresh Trax: Part One | |
 |
El
Baile Del Sol - Lou Bartolomucci & Tony Carlucci:
Amarosa is the latest project initiated by Lou Bartolomucci & Tony Carlucci, two of Toronto's most highly regarded & versatile musicians. For many years trumpeter Tony Carlucci has been part of the Studio and TV Scene in Toronto having played with various artists including Cory Hart, Percy Sledge, & Alfie Zappacosta. Tony connected with Lou Bartolomucci in the 80s to head up Synthetic Earth, a jazz-fusion group that were runners up in a competition held in Los Angeles. This led to a record deal & the release of their first album. Since then, Tony has gone on to compose music for TV & film. Meanwhile, Bartolomucci focused his efforts on jazz studies and on performing on guitar & piano. Upon graduating from York University, Lou became part of the session scene. He performed with and directed many local artists and has also worked with names such as Lou Christie & Gary US Bonds. Additionally, he's contributed to a few feature films as well as composing for TV. Re-enter Tony Carlucci. The two found their styles highly compatible - the result being Amarosa, their latest project featuring a soothing blend of smooth & Latin jazz. In that regard, this one delivers. The music is well crafted with musicianship of the highest caliber and from that effort we're featuring a fantastic tune titled El Baile Del Sol! CD: Amarosa Label: Amar/Independent Availability: cdbaby |
 |
Work
To Do - Average White Band: The band may have been white, but they were far from average. Formed in Scotland back in 1972, the original lineup recorded ten albums, earned three Grammy nominations, and enjoyed a huge worldwide following. Additionally, Pick Up the Pieces and their AWB release reached the top of the Pop and R&B charts in 1975. All of this resulted in Average White Band being one of the most sampled bands ever. The group disbanded in early 80s, but reformed in 1989 around founder members Alan Gorrie and Onnie McIntyre. In the time since, they've toured continuously and have issued several fine cds. Greatest and Latest is their most recent effort and presents a collection that spans the past 16 years of Average White Band at its best! The majority of the selections are from their last four albums; but also included are three brand new tracks, among them a special "Nu Jazz Mix" of their smash hit "Work To Do" and we have that for you ! CD: Greatest & Latest Label: Liquid 8 Web Site: AWB |
Back to Top
| Fresh Trax: Part Two | ||
 |
Gentle
Sands - Keiko Matsui: Among her influences, Keiko lists artists as diverse as Rachmaninoff and Maurice Jarre and as a result of this, she's developed a style that's been lauded as one of the most distinctive in contemporary music. Ms Matsui began piano at the age of 5 and was performing her own compositions in junior high. Keiko graduated from university in Japan majoring in children's culture. Nevertheless, she continued with her musical studies at the Yamaha Foundation, earning top honours. As a result, Matsui was selected to be a Yahama recording artist when she was just 17. She composed her first major film score later that same year and fronted a jazz combo. After recording 4 albums in Japan, Keiko's critically acclaimed North American debut followed in 1987. Now with a total of 20 solo releases to her credit, Walls of Akendora is her latest effort. On this album as with its predecessors, Keiko continues to set her own course with a level of artistry that continues to be astounding! CD: Walls of Akendora Label: Narada Jazz Web Site: Keiko Matsui | |
 |
East
River Sail - Cascadu: Steeped in the musical traditions of Trinidad, Cascadu began studying percussion back in 1978 all while pursuing a degree in Biogeography at York University. He played steel drums with a campus-based performing group and with a noted Toronto steel orchestra. His love for Latin and Brazilian music, and the desire to develop as a musician brought him to New York in 1984. Cascadu simultaneously established a successful career as a marine biologist, and as a professor of marine sciences. In that regard, Caribbean Odyssey his debut release, is an exploration not only of his Caribbean heritage but also is an expression of his consciousness. From that effort, we have East River Sail, and a track that well show cases the convergence of these unique & highly appealing combination of factors & influences ! CD: Caribbean Odyssey Label: Cascadu Music Web Site: Cascadu |
|
 |
I'm
Ready - Camiel: A new name on the North American music scene, Camiel began playing classical guitar at the age of 10. Soon after, electric jazz guitar captured his imagination & he began to blend that with electronic music. At the Amsterdam Conservatory Camiel studied composing, recording, and arranging and since then, he's developed into an artist that's on the cutting edge of the Dutch Pop scene. In addition to his studio work Camiel released Sunset his debut album a couple of years back. The project met with rave reviews as it presented a modern mix of soul, Latin, and Jazz, all blended with a sprinkling of electronica. In many ways the music scene in Europe is light years ahead of our own & it's only recently that the album made its way to this side of the Atlantic. Lucky for us though as it's one of the finer releases to this point in the year. From Sunset we have the refreshing sounds of Camiel & I'm Ready ! CD: Sunset Label: Rendezvous Entertainment |
|
Back to Top
Back to Top