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CT!
Adam Schroeder and Mark Masters
Capri Records Ltd.
www.caprirecords.com
$14.98 CD / $29.98 vinyl
https://caprirecords.com/html_index.cfm
Adam Schroeder and Mark Masters pay tribute to African-American swing and bebop trumpeter Clark Terry (1920-2015) in CT!, a big band album with fresh arrangements of thirteen of Clark Terry's original classics. Additional music artists lend their talents to creating this eclectic celebration of Clark Terry's musical career. Each song selection features a daring solo, often but not always performed by Adam Schroeder. Highly recommended for both personal and public library music collections. The tracks are Serenade to a Bus Seat, Ground Hog, Ode to Pres, Daylite Express, Boardwalk, Argentia, Perdido Line, Slow Boat, Swingin' On The Cusp, Michelle, Top And Bottom, Boomerang, and In Orbit.
Believin' is Seein'
Re Mattei
www.ReMattei.com
Trendy Girl Records
$16.00 autographed CD
https://remattei.com/shop/believin-is-seein-signed-autographed-cd
Believin' is Seein' is a country music album featuring singer and songwriter Re Mattei, who also showcases her talent with electric and acoustic guitars. Re Mattei is the co-writer of most tracks in this emotional album, supported by the talented performers contributing background vocals, guitars, percussion, fiddle/mandolin, bass guitar, pedal steele and more. Individual songs have creation dates ranging from 2007 to 2020. Passionate, entrancing, and uplifting with dulcet beautiful vocals, Believin' is Seein' is highly recommended for country music fans and public library collections. The tracks are Try To Break My Heart, Feels Like It's Gonna Rain, Bump Bump Bump, Flame Kissed, Ya Got Two Wheels, Believin' Is Seein', Save It For Someone Who Cares, Let's Build A Church, Country Love, and Santa's Gone Country.
Sacred Places
Hollan Holmes
Spotted Peccary Music
www.SpottedPeccary.com
$16.00 CD (includes free downloads) / $8.00 MP3 / $10.00 16-bit + 24-bit studio master
https://spottedpeccary.com/shop/sacred-places
The third release of virtuoso Hollan Holmes, Sacred Places is an electronic, ambient instrumental collection of original music. Inspired by Holmes' travels to beautiful natural sites, Sacred Places is an extraordinary and inspirational musical reflecting, crafted on both hardware and software synthesizers. Sacred Places is excellent music for yoga, meditation, or fostering creativity, highly recommended. The tracks are Order Out of Chaos, Temple of Stone, Bristlecone, Drawn To An Intangible Energy, An Elevated Life, Hallowed Ground, Walking Among Kings, The Divine Connection, Primal Instinct, A Light Unto The World, and Sacred Places.
No More Excuses
Danette McMahon
danettemcmahon.com
Privately Published
$20.00 CD / $12.00 digital
https://danettemcmahon.com/store
No More Excuses is a jazz album of songs created by singer and composer Danette McMahon, (plus her renditions of a couple classics like "You and Me" by Dave Matthews and Oasis' "Wonderwall"). Supported by talented musicians on piano, upright bass, guitar, percussion, and more, Danette McMahon sings songs resonating with the phases of her life, and the challenges she has faced in her storied career. No More Excuses is soulful, rapturous, and highly recommended. The tracks are Innocent Bystander, Come Dance With Me, Life Goes On, Road Trip, Closer To My Dream, Naughty Girl, Fallin' Deeper, Wonderwall, My Pity Party, Don't Pretend, You and Me, Good Ol' Days, Bluebird, and The Lady I Never Knew.
Tidal Currents: East Meets West
Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra with Jill Townsend and Christie Jensen
winnipegjazzorchestra.com
Chronograph Records
chronographrecords.com
$9.99 CD / $4.99 digital
https://chronographrecords.com/releases/tidal-currents-east-meets-west
The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra is Canada's first community-based, non-profit professional jazz orchestra. Tidal Currents: East Meets West is the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra's seventh release, featuring a commission from expert big band jazz writers Jill Townsend and Christine Jensen. Featuring sweeping, evocative harmonies and memorable soprano saxophone solos, Tidal Currents: East Meets West is extraordinary, vibrant original work, highly recommended especially for big band jazz connoisseurs. The tracks are Inside the Wave, Chrossing Lachine, Tidal Currents, and Rock Skipping Under Half Moon.
Traces
Will Regnier
willregnier.com
Privately Published
$18.00 CAD (physical CD) / $10.00 CAD digital
https://willregnier.bandcamp.com/album/traces
Traces is the debut instrumental album from Montreal drummer, composer, and producer Will Regnier, with contributions from Marcus Lowry on electric and acoustic guitar, Yannick Anctil on piano, and Alex Le Blanc on double bass. The musical style transcends genre boundaries, incorporating elements of jazz, folk, and progressive rock. Traces is an extraordinary, soul-stirring listening experience, highly recommended especially for music connoisseurs in search of something new and inspiring. The tracks are Exit, Lights Out, Entre lis lignes, Whereto, Not a Real Place, Smoke and Mirrors, Traces, Comme des traces oubliees, and Farewell.
Oh Mother
Andrea Superstein
andreasuperstein.com
Cellar Music Group
cellarlive.com
$TBA CD / $10.00 digital
https://mooreamasa.bandcamp.com/album/oh-mother
Vancouver vocalist and composer Andrea Superstein presents Oh Mother, an original contemporary jazz album inspired by her own experiences with motherhood. The physical changes resulting pregnancy, the trauma of childbirth, the difficulty of balancing work and parental responsibility, and the increased sense of isolation due to responsibility for one's child all make motherhood difficult. Andrea interviewed nearly 100 mothers in a search to learn more about the common experiences of motherhood. The songs of Oh Mother range in emotion from mourning, to frustration, to heartfelt love, reflecting on the conflicting emotions that a parent feels. A grand ensemble of musicians lend their talents for the piano, bass, drums, flute, trumpet, guitar, violin, harp, voice and much more to various songs. Oh Mother is a unique and rapturous treasure, and also makes an excellent gift. The tracks are To All the Mothers, Everywhere, All I Need, Lay Your Head Down, I Carry Your Heart, Mombo, Who Are You Now, The Heart Inside, May You, So In Love, and Musicbox.
Blue Topaz
Peter Hand
https://www.peterhandmusic.com
Whaling City Sound
www.whalingcitysound.com
$TBA CD / $TBA digital
https://whalingcitysound.com/recordings/peter-hand-blue-topaz
Guitarist and composer Peter Hand presents Blue Topaz, a jazz album that Hand crafted along with the talents of trumpeter Eddie Allen, saxophonist Don Braden, pianists James Weidman and David Janeway, bassist Harvie S and drummer Steve Jons. Featuring both original creations, reimagined Jazz classics, and exuberant Latin and Brazilian jazz pieces, Blue Topaz is a treasure for connoisseurs of the genre and highly recommended. The tracks are Hand-Me-Down Blues, Cash Or Charge, Bittersweet Morning, Pedro's Samba, One For My Baby (And One More For The Road), Little Sunflower, Rosalyn, Blue Topaz, Lately, and Curioso.
Conspiracy Deliracy
Andrew Binder
www.andrewbindermusic.com
Privately Published
$20.00 CD / $11.00 digital
https://andrewbinder.bandcamp.com/album/conspiracy-deliracy
Bassist and composer Andrew Binder presents Conspiracy Deliracy, an original album featuring songs with elements of modern jazz and pop. Additional music artists lend their talent on trumpt, saxophone, flute, trombone, guitar, keyboards, drums, and bass. Conspiracy Deliracy is a tongue-in-cheek satire of conspiracy theories, criticizing the modern delusional era of misinformation, which spreads all too quickly whether by word of mouth or social media. Conspiracy Deliracy is an insightful work with a desperately needed message, and highly recommended. The tracks are Squatch Watch, Stevie Isn't Blind, Mandela Effect, Rush for Area 51, Moonwalk, Katy is a Lizard, Dark Side of the Mattress Firm, Birds Aren't Real (Intro), Birds Aren't Real, Avril is Dead, Beyonce is the Illuminati, and Rush for Area 51 - Alternate Take.
Jet Black
Satoko Fuji and the Tokyo Trio
Libra Records
https://librarecords.com
$18.00 CD / $TBA digital
https://librarecords.com/sne/store.html
Available as a CD from Libra Records or digitally on iTunes, Jet Black is a jazz album by Satoko Fuji's Tokyo Trio - featuring composer and pianist Satoko Fuji, bassist Takashi Sugawa, and drummer Ittetsu Takemura. All songs are Satoko Fuji's original compositions, rendered into a unique performance showcasing the band's talent for improvisation. Featuring complex rhythms, free-energy solos, and a zest for experimentation, Jet Black is a treat for jazz connoisseurs and highly recommended. The tracks are Along the Way, Gentle Slope, Sky Reflection, From Sometime, Take a Step, and Jet Black.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
The Midwest Book Review is an organization of volunteers committed to promoting literacy, library usage, and small press publishing. We accept no funds from authors or publishers. Full permission is given to post any of these reviews on thematically appropriate websites, newsgroups, listserves, internet discussion groups, organizational newsletters, or to interested individuals. Please give the Midwest Book Review a credit line when doing so.
The Midwest Book Review publishes the monthly book review magazines "California Bookwatch", "Internet Bookwatch", "Children's Bookwatch", "MBR Bookwatch", "Reviewer's Bookwatch", and "Small Press Bookwatch". All are available for free on the Midwest Book Review website at www (dot) midwestbookreview (dot) com
Anyone wanting to submit books for review consideration can send them to:
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
278 Orchard Drive
Oregon, WI 53575-1129
To submit reviews of any fiction or non-fiction books, email them to Frugalmuse (at) aol (dot) com (Be sure to include the book title, author, publisher, publisher address, publisher website/phone number, 13-digit ISBN number, and list price).
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
CT!
Adam Schroeder and Mark Masters
Capri Records Ltd.
www.caprirecords.com
$14.98 CD / $29.98 vinyl
https://caprirecords.com/html_index.cfm
Adam Schroeder and Mark Masters pay tribute to African-American swing and bebop trumpeter Clark Terry (1920-2015) in CT!, a big band album with fresh arrangements of thirteen of Clark Terry's original classics. Additional music artists lend their talents to creating this eclectic celebration of Clark Terry's musical career. Each song selection features a daring solo, often but not always performed by Adam Schroeder. Highly recommended for both personal and public library music collections. The tracks are Serenade to a Bus Seat, Ground Hog, Ode to Pres, Daylite Express, Boardwalk, Argentia, Perdido Line, Slow Boat, Swingin' On The Cusp, Michelle, Top And Bottom, Boomerang, and In Orbit.
Believin' is Seein'
Re Mattei
www.ReMattei.com
Trendy Girl Records
$16.00 autographed CD
https://remattei.com/shop/believin-is-seein-signed-autographed-cd
Believin' is Seein' is a country music album featuring singer and songwriter Re Mattei, who also showcases her talent with electric and acoustic guitars. Re Mattei is the co-writer of most tracks in this emotional album, supported by the talented performers contributing background vocals, guitars, percussion, fiddle/mandolin, bass guitar, pedal steele and more. Individual songs have creation dates ranging from 2007 to 2020. Passionate, entrancing, and uplifting with dulcet beautiful vocals, Believin' is Seein' is highly recommended for country music fans and public library collections. The tracks are Try To Break My Heart, Feels Like It's Gonna Rain, Bump Bump Bump, Flame Kissed, Ya Got Two Wheels, Believin' Is Seein', Save It For Someone Who Cares, Let's Build A Church, Country Love, and Santa's Gone Country.
Sacred Places
Hollan Holmes
Spotted Peccary Music
www.SpottedPeccary.com
$16.00 CD (includes free downloads) / $8.00 MP3 / $10.00 16-bit + 24-bit studio master
https://spottedpeccary.com/shop/sacred-places
The third release of virtuoso Hollan Holmes, Sacred Places is an electronic, ambient instrumental collection of original music. Inspired by Holmes' travels to beautiful natural sites, Sacred Places is an extraordinary and inspirational musical reflecting, crafted on both hardware and software synthesizers. Sacred Places is excellent music for yoga, meditation, or fostering creativity, highly recommended. The tracks are Order Out of Chaos, Temple of Stone, Bristlecone, Drawn To An Intangible Energy, An Elevated Life, Hallowed Ground, Walking Among Kings, The Divine Connection, Primal Instinct, A Light Unto The World, and Sacred Places.
No More Excuses
Danette McMahon
danettemcmahon.com
Privately Published
$20.00 CD / $12.00 digital
https://danettemcmahon.com/store
No More Excuses is a jazz album of songs created by singer and composer Danette McMahon, (plus her renditions of a couple classics like "You and Me" by Dave Matthews and Oasis' "Wonderwall"). Supported by talented musicians on piano, upright bass, guitar, percussion, and more, Danette McMahon sings songs resonating with the phases of her life, and the challenges she has faced in her storied career. No More Excuses is soulful, rapturous, and highly recommended. The tracks are Innocent Bystander, Come Dance With Me, Life Goes On, Road Trip, Closer To My Dream, Naughty Girl, Fallin' Deeper, Wonderwall, My Pity Party, Don't Pretend, You and Me, Good Ol' Days, Bluebird, and The Lady I Never Knew.
Tidal Currents: East Meets West
Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra with Jill Townsend and Christie Jensen
winnipegjazzorchestra.com
Chronograph Records
chronographrecords.com
$9.99 CD / $4.99 digital
https://chronographrecords.com/releases/tidal-currents-east-meets-west
The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra is Canada's first community-based, non-profit professional jazz orchestra. Tidal Currents: East Meets West is the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra's seventh release, featuring a commission from expert big band jazz writers Jill Townsend and Christine Jensen. Featuring sweeping, evocative harmonies and memorable soprano saxophone solos, Tidal Currents: East Meets West is extraordinary, vibrant original work, highly recommended especially for big band jazz connoisseurs. The tracks are Inside the Wave, Chrossing Lachine, Tidal Currents, and Rock Skipping Under Half Moon.
Traces
Will Regnier
willregnier.com
Privately Published
$18.00 CAD (physical CD) / $10.00 CAD digital
https://willregnier.bandcamp.com/album/traces
Traces is the debut instrumental album from Montreal drummer, composer, and producer Will Regnier, with contributions from Marcus Lowry on electric and acoustic guitar, Yannick Anctil on piano, and Alex Le Blanc on double bass. The musical style transcends genre boundaries, incorporating elements of jazz, folk, and progressive rock. Traces is an extraordinary, soul-stirring listening experience, highly recommended especially for music connoisseurs in search of something new and inspiring. The tracks are Exit, Lights Out, Entre lis lignes, Whereto, Not a Real Place, Smoke and Mirrors, Traces, Comme des traces oubliees, and Farewell.
Oh Mother
Andrea Superstein
andreasuperstein.com
Cellar Music Group
cellarlive.com
$TBA CD / $10.00 digital
https://mooreamasa.bandcamp.com/album/oh-mother
Vancouver vocalist and composer Andrea Superstein presents Oh Mother, an original contemporary jazz album inspired by her own experiences with motherhood. The physical changes resulting pregnancy, the trauma of childbirth, the difficulty of balancing work and parental responsibility, and the increased sense of isolation due to responsibility for one's child all make motherhood difficult. Andrea interviewed nearly 100 mothers in a search to learn more about the common experiences of motherhood. The songs of Oh Mother range in emotion from mourning, to frustration, to heartfelt love, reflecting on the conflicting emotions that a parent feels. A grand ensemble of musicians lend their talents for the piano, bass, drums, flute, trumpet, guitar, violin, harp, voice and much more to various songs. Oh Mother is a unique and rapturous treasure, and also makes an excellent gift. The tracks are To All the Mothers, Everywhere, All I Need, Lay Your Head Down, I Carry Your Heart, Mombo, Who Are You Now, The Heart Inside, May You, So In Love, and Musicbox.
Blue Topaz
Peter Hand
https://www.peterhandmusic.com
Whaling City Sound
www.whalingcitysound.com
$TBA CD / $TBA digital
https://whalingcitysound.com/recordings/peter-hand-blue-topaz
Guitarist and composer Peter Hand presents Blue Topaz, a jazz album that Hand crafted along with the talents of trumpeter Eddie Allen, saxophonist Don Braden, pianists James Weidman and David Janeway, bassist Harvie S and drummer Steve Jons. Featuring both original creations, reimagined Jazz classics, and exuberant Latin and Brazilian jazz pieces, Blue Topaz is a treasure for connoisseurs of the genre and highly recommended. The tracks are Hand-Me-Down Blues, Cash Or Charge, Bittersweet Morning, Pedro's Samba, One For My Baby (And One More For The Road), Little Sunflower, Rosalyn, Blue Topaz, Lately, and Curioso.
Conspiracy Deliracy
Andrew Binder
www.andrewbindermusic.com
Privately Published
$20.00 CD / $11.00 digital
https://andrewbinder.bandcamp.com/album/conspiracy-deliracy
Bassist and composer Andrew Binder presents Conspiracy Deliracy, an original album featuring songs with elements of modern jazz and pop. Additional music artists lend their talent on trumpt, saxophone, flute, trombone, guitar, keyboards, drums, and bass. Conspiracy Deliracy is a tongue-in-cheek satire of conspiracy theories, criticizing the modern delusional era of misinformation, which spreads all too quickly whether by word of mouth or social media. Conspiracy Deliracy is an insightful work with a desperately needed message, and highly recommended. The tracks are Squatch Watch, Stevie Isn't Blind, Mandela Effect, Rush for Area 51, Moonwalk, Katy is a Lizard, Dark Side of the Mattress Firm, Birds Aren't Real (Intro), Birds Aren't Real, Avril is Dead, Beyonce is the Illuminati, and Rush for Area 51 - Alternate Take.
Jet Black
Satoko Fuji and the Tokyo Trio
Libra Records
https://librarecords.com
$18.00 CD / $TBA digital
https://librarecords.com/sne/store.html
Available as a CD from Libra Records or digitally on iTunes, Jet Black is a jazz album by Satoko Fuji's Tokyo Trio - featuring composer and pianist Satoko Fuji, bassist Takashi Sugawa, and drummer Ittetsu Takemura. All songs are Satoko Fuji's original compositions, rendered into a unique performance showcasing the band's talent for improvisation. Featuring complex rhythms, free-energy solos, and a zest for experimentation, Jet Black is a treat for jazz connoisseurs and highly recommended. The tracks are Along the Way, Gentle Slope, Sky Reflection, From Sometime, Take a Step, and Jet Black.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
The Midwest Book Review is an organization of volunteers committed to promoting literacy, library usage, and small press publishing. We accept no funds from authors or publishers. Full permission is given to post any of these reviews on thematically appropriate websites, newsgroups, listserves, internet discussion groups, organizational newsletters, or to interested individuals. Please give the Midwest Book Review a credit line when doing so.
The Midwest Book Review publishes the monthly book review magazines "California Bookwatch", "Internet Bookwatch", "Children's Bookwatch", "MBR Bookwatch", "Reviewer's Bookwatch", and "Small Press Bookwatch". All are available for free on the Midwest Book Review website at www (dot) midwestbookreview (dot) com
Anyone wanting to submit books for review consideration can send them to:
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
278 Orchard Drive
Oregon, WI 53575-1129
To submit reviews of any fiction or non-fiction books, email them to Frugalmuse (at) aol (dot) com (Be sure to include the book title, author, publisher, publisher address, publisher website/phone number, 13-digit ISBN number, and list price).
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
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