The Library CD Music Shelf
Strange Cousin
TriBeCaStan
Evergreene Music
450 West 31st Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001
c/o Rock Paper Scissors
511 West 4th Street, Suite 2, Bloomington, IN 47404
$19.49 www.evergreene.com www.rockpaperscissors.biz
Performance band TriBeCaStan evolved out of a meeting of enthusiastic
musicians during World Jug Band Day, when the cacophony of washboards
and tubs transformed into "radical trad music", according to band
member John Kruth. Flautist and master of Arabic scales Jeff Greene,
Ween bassist David Dreiwitz, conch shell virtuouso (and Saturday Night
Live band trombonist) Steve Turre, voice and box-fiddle player Jolie
Holland, and ethno-jazz reed master Matt Darriau all combine to create
one of the most unique urban folk bands in existence, whose pieces
ultimately reflect the culture of a hypothetical hybrid nation. A
soulful blend of musical cultural influences from Croatia to the
Sahara, Strange Cousin is a joy to listen to and especially
recommended to anyone interested in experiencing something truly
unique. The tracks are "Mopti" (2:51), "Tonko the Zookeeper" (2:48),
"Yusef's Motif" (3:05), "Raphaella" (2:34), "The Flowers" (2:06),
"Dancing Girls" (3:29), "Tribecastani Traffic Jam" (2:59), "Sunda
Sunday" (2:48), "Lady Dez" (3:15), "Black Ice" (4:02), "The Bottle
Man" (2:45), "Otha's Blues" (3:48), "Princess Rahsaanica" (3:04),
"Strange Cousin" (2:03), and "Many Mansions" (6:15). Highly
recommended.
Granada Doaba
Gnawledge
Rock Paper Scissors
511 West 4th Street, Suite 2, Bloomington, IN 47404
CD, $TBA www.gnawledge.com
Though available in CD form, Granada Doaba is also offered for free
download by its creators Gnawledge on their website - such is their
desire to share their passionate love for music! Every track reflects
the blending of cultures. From a unique style of flamenco with strong
Arab influences that is native to Granada, to strains of the
traditional Spanish guitar, Granada Doaba draws influence from
centuries of musical history. The result is a lively fusion album,
promoting peace and well-being as well as the unbridled joy of music.
Highly recommended. The tracks are "Flamencologia", "Bohemia Al-
Andalus","La Senda del Abuelo", "Nunca Fui a Granada", "No Te Rebeles
(Seguiriya)", "Qanun Al-Tarab","Menudo Jaleo", "El Manisero de Potem
Kin", "Calabazar de Sagua" "Yerbaguena", " La Lengaua del Rio", "Perro
Cruzado", "Juxtapotente" and "El Arte de Escuchar".
As Time Goes By
Andrea Marcovicci
Andrea Song
c/o Miller Wright & Associates
1650 Broadway, Suite 1210, NY, NY 10019
www.marcovicci.com
AND09, $27.99, www.amazon.com
Andrea Marcovicci is a cabaret singer whose justifiable enjoys an
international reputation for the quality and artistry of her
performances which now span more than three decades. "As Time Goes By:
The Best Of Andrea Marcovicci" truly lives up to its title as
seventeen of her greatest performances are flawlessly reproduced in
this memorable CD recording. Two of the performances ('Lies of
Handsome Men' and 'Young at Heart') have been newly recorded, while
the other fifteen (including the title piece 'As Time Goes By') are
drawn from her earlier album collections. With a total running time of
64:44, "As Time Goes By" is a 'must' for her legions of fans, and will
well serve to one of 'the best in the business' to a whole new
generation of appreciative listeners.
Two Ones
Soliloquy Records
c/o Mixed Media
20 Lockmere Road, Cranston, RI 02910
www.mixedmediapromo.com
SOCD 2091, $15.98, www.amazon.com
In "Two Ones", jazz clarinetist Harry Skoler teams up with vibist Ed
Saindon to compose and perform original jazz creations, some of which
are clarient and piano duets while others are quintet productions with
Matt Marvuglio on flute, Barry Smith on bass, and Bob Tamagni on
drums. The music is sweet, original, superbly performed and fluidly
executed. The fifteen pieces comprising this memorable CD include
among the Duos: Dad's Clarinet (4:17); Song for Jessy (5:21); Life's
Dreams (2:30); Two Onederful (4:41); Jenna's Voice (4:42); Joyful
Sorrow (2:40); Don't Say Words (3:39); and Hope (2:52). The Quintets
include: Leaves of Autumn (7:30); Alpine Sunset (4:43); Joyful Sorrow
(6:41); Giorgio's Theme (7:46); Piazzolla (4:49); Silent Serenity
(5:44); and the title piece, Two As One (5:25). With its flawless
technical production values, this "Two Ones" is enthusiastically
recommended to the attention of all jazz enthusiasts and would make an
enduringly popular addition to community library CD music collections.
Tango
Vayo Raimondo
Pantaleon Records
PO Box 33792, Portland, OR 97292
The Creative Service Company (publicity)
4360 Emerald Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80918
PAN-1009, $16.99, www.amazon.com
Vayo Raimondo is one of those rarities in the world of the tango, he
is an award winning artist who both writes and sings not just
traditional themes, but the new tango music too. A true master of the
tango musical genre, he always performs his music with acoustic
instruments, even when offering his own contemporary compositions and
lyrics, as well as variations from the musical structure of the tango.
Now nine of his best pieces comprise "Tango", a technically flawless
recording that includes La Cumparsita; Celos (Jealousy); Soledad
(Loneness); Daniela; Three for Tango; Amame (Love Me); Nunca me Amo
(She Never Loved Me); Dulce Engano (Sweet Deceit); and Milonga
Sentimental. The vocal performance of Vayo Raimondo is supported by
Miguel Pose (double bass), Julio Cobelli and Mario Nunez (guitars),
Roman Raimondo (drums), Edison Bordon, Toto Damario, and Nestor Vaz
(bandoneons). From one of the best and most popular musicians in the
business, "Tango" is highly recommended for anyone who appreciates its
emotional complexities and rhythms.
Vasen Street
Vasen
NorthSide
PO Box 7367, Minneapolis, MN 55407
c/o Rock Paper Scissors (publicity)
511 West 4th Street, Suite 2, Bloomington, IN 47404
14.95 Euro, www.noside.com www.vasen.se
Vasen Street is the hot new music album from the worldwide-popular
Swedish trio Vasen, known for their catchy Swedish folk and dance
themes. Reinventing centuries-old Swedish musical tradition with
creative pizzaz, Vasen unique Swedish fiddle blend excites and
delights. The result is especially recommended listening for anytime
one needs a little extra syncretic energy - whether to perk up in the
morning, stay alert while driving down the road, or work harder on the
job. A vibrant, enlivening addition to public library CD collections
and international music shelves. The tracks are "Rob's Polska" (3:25),
"Srkaplandschottis" (2:40), "The Botanist" (3:42), "Gubben Wester
(3:33), "Polska till Wik" (3:22), "Garageschottis" (3:16), "The Late
Waltz" (3:33), "Asko Pasko Polska" (2:58), "Vasen Street" (3:19),
"Absolute Swedish" (6:00), "Mordar Cajsas Polska" (2:43), "Hagsatra
Brudmarsch" (2:56), "Lille Skutt" (2:39), "Tunggus och Lintas" (3:30),
"Eklunda Polska nr 3" (2:41), and "Yoko" (5:01).
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