Lucky Peterson DVD Release in October

Our favorite bluesman, Lucky Peterson has a DVD coming out in October.  It should be very, very, good!  They have a facebook page HERE that you can get the latest news.  Otherwise enjoy this short video!

Murali Coryell Update

Just in time you can now pre-order the new Murali Coryell CD "Sugar Lips" on Amazon! @

http://www.amazon.com/Sugar-Lips-Murali-Coryell/dp/B002UOKXUQ/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpi_lnk

On the new CD “Sugar Lips" Murali Coryell shines alongside featured guest artists blues master Joe Louis Walker and jazz guitar legend and father Larry Coryell. With his James Taylor meets Marvin Gaye type vocals and Jimi Hendrix meets Eric Clapton like guitar playing, Murali continues to expand contemporary blues with 12 new songs. Recorded in Nashville, the unexpected loss of Murali’s mother was the genesis for the new CD “Sugar Lips" produced by Tom Hambridge who brings out the best in the all-star cast. This CD is a must hear! Available In stores November 17th.

Official Website: http://www.muralicoryell.com

Blues Historian Review: Shirley Johnson, Blues Attack, and Various Artists: It Ain't over

Delmark records has a couple of great releases out now that all blues lovers need to grab. The first is Shirley Johnson and Blues Attack. Blues Attack, is a great disc that follows the spirit of Chicago blues, but also slips in some nice soul music for variety. Johnson is a great vocalists, and is just one of many great unsung blues performers that are keeping the blues alive and well. The band keeps a great grove throughout the disc. They also keep that rough and tumble live spirit going as well. Many times a studio recording can sound stiff and lack life, but Johnson's band does a great job of keeping it real. Luke Pytel does a great job on lead guitar. He is not super showy, but has great tone. I take tone over fast every time. If there is one problem with the disc, it is the cover tunes, Unchain My Heart, and 634-5789. Personally I like those songs, and play them myself, but they are best played for an audience. there is no doubt in my mind that when Shirley and the band start up those two songs that the dance floor fills up and everyone, band included has a great time. However, it is very hard to translate that kind of live energy on disc. Yet, don't let that keep you from buying this disk. The rest of the CD makes up for it with some great music from the heart.




Various artists: It Ain't Over.

Just when you thought the 55th anniversary of Delmark records was over, here comes two more presents for all of their fans. On March 7th 2008, at Buddy Guy's Legends they had a 55th anniversary party for Delmark. Somebody was pretty smart and had not only the audio recorder going, but the video camera as well! All I can say is wow from Zora Young's Til The Fat Lady Sings, to Tail Dragger's My Woman Is Gone, is 11 great live blues recordings one after another. Joining Zora Young, and Tail Dragger, is legend Jimmy Johnson, Aaron Moore, the late Little Arthur Duncan, the amazing Lurrie Bell, blues and soul singer Shirley Johnson, and the great Chicago Bluesman Eddie Shaw. However, if listening to great music is not enough, then check out the DVD of the show. Delmark continues their movement towards DVD, with this new release. I unfortunately did not get a chance to see the DVD since I just got the CD, but I am certain from the clip below, and from past DVD's that I have received from Delmark that this is going to be a great show. Furthermore anything that has one of the last performances of the much loved Chicago blues icon Little Arthur Duncan is worth the price of the DVD all by itself.

The nice thing about Delmark releases (or at least the ones I have listened to in the last 2 years) is that they always keep that live spirit in their cds. Too many times a recording can sound canned, and boring, but Delmark does a great job of keeping it loose, and keepin dem blues alive.

New Release BB King Live At Montreux

Hey folks. Great news! A new BB King video is out containing some great footage of BB King live at Montreux! this is both on DVD, and Blue Ray! Watch the King of the Blues in High Def!!

Follow the link below to get a sample.

If you are interested in the disc it looks like you will need to contact Heather at the email below. I tried searching the eaglerockent website, but I had no luck finding BB. I am sure that Heather can steer you in the right direction.

Clip of “Caldonia” from BB King Live at Montreux DVD:

http://www.eaglerockent.com/eaglerock/videos/BBKingCaldonia.mpg

B.B. King/Live At Montreux 1993/Blu-ray & DVD

Perhaps the greatest living bluesman, B.B. King was but a mere 68 when he appeared at Montreux in 1993 to wow the faithful. And he didn’t disappoint. Both DVD and Blu-ray contain his classic 16-song set. The Blu-ray has an exclusive three-song bonus (“Why I Sing The Blues,” “When Love Comes To Town,” and “Guess Who”) from his Montreux appearance 13 years later in 2006 at the age of 81.

Heather Suomi

Senior Project Manager- UMG NetReach

Universal Music Group Distribution
111 Universal Hollywood Drive | Suite 400 |

Universal City, CA 91608

Heather.Suomi@umusic.com | +1.818.286.7523

Sweet Angel: I'm Sharing Your Man

Sweet Angel's new single available on ECKO Records

Sweethearts Of Rhythm DVD Release

This press release just came in from Jezabel productions over the intertubes for a great new DVD.

DVD RELEASE OF CLASSIC JAZZ FILMS


JEZEBEL PRODUCTIONS is pleased to announce the DVD release of our
award-winning trilogy of films on women and jazz.  Led by the newly
remastered classic International Sweethearts of Rhythm: America?s
Hottest All Girl Band, the collection also includes Tiny & Ruby: Hell
Divin? Women and Maxine Sullivan: Love To Be In Love.

International Sweethearts Of Rhythm is a toe-tapping music film that
tells the story of the multi-racial all-women?s swing band that rose
to success in the 1940?s despite gender and racial prejudice.  Critics
have called it ?an audible treat? (Village Voice), ?a delightful trip
down memory lane? (New York Times), ?a powerful testament to survival
and affirmation? (American Historical Review) and a film that ?makes
you glad documentaries were invented? (Atlanta Journal and
Constitution).

Since its release in 1986, International Sweethearts Of Rhythm has
been screened at over 150 film festivals world-wide.  Selected
screenings and awards include:
? New York Film Festival
? Blue Ribbon, American Film Festival
? National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington D.C.
? World Cinema Spain ?Best Films of the Decade? 2002
? First Prize at Festival de Films de Femmes, Paris
? Jury Prize, Leipzig International Documentary Festival, Germany
? Broadcast in over 20 countries including Britain, France, Holland,
America (PBS, BET and Bravo), China, Denmark, Australia, Zimbabwe,
Canada and Japan.

Tiny & Ruby: Hell Divin? Women, a companion film to International
Sweethearts of Rhythm, is the first documentary to feature a Black
lesbian couple: legendary jazz trumpeter Tiny Davis and her partner of
42 years, drummer-pianist Ruby Lucas. Weaving together rare jazz
recordings, live performances, vintage photographs, and narrative
poetry, the film has been called ?vibrant, sassy and evocative? (City
Limits, London).  Long before today?s gay marriage debates, Tiny &
Ruby received the 1989 Axel Award from the Copenhagen Gay and Lesbian
Film Festival ?for its contribution to the equality and enlightenment
of gays and lesbians in today?s society?.  The film has swept awards
around the world, including the Silver Plaque at the Chicago
International Film Festival, the Teddy Award at the Berlin Film
Festival, Audience Favorite at Festival de Films de Femmes, Paris, and
Blue Ribbon (First Place) at The American Film Festival.

Maxine Sullivan: Love To Be In Love features the late great jazz
singer in her last studio recording session (with Dick Hyman on piano
and Milt Hilton on bass).  Interviews with Maxine Sullivan and fellow
musicians Marian McPartland and Scott Hamilton are interwoven with
photographs, Hollywood clips, and stunning performance footage. A
contemporary of Ella Fitzgerald, jazz historians credit Maxine with
inspiring Ella to sing traditional songs set to a jazz beat. ?This
beautiful portrait of a true musical legend is a wonderful mix of
entertainment and music history.? (Booklist).  According to the
American Film Festival, ?This thoughtful portrait of Maxine
Sullivan?is an example of excellence and beauty.?

ONE DVD WITH ALL THREE FILMS, with bonus footage of the filmmakers in
discussion at Lincoln Center, is available for $99.00 (schools and
libraries) or $39 (personal home use only).  Order on-line at
www.jezebel.org.   Purchase orders or checks can also be sent to:
Jezebel Productions Box 1348 New York, NY 10011.

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