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Candid Records Releases 4 New Remastered Iconic Jazz Titles (CD & Vinyl)


 
OUT TODAY NOVEMBER 15, 2024
 
CANDID RECORDS SHOWCASES THE DEPTH OF ITS ICONIC JAZZ
CATALOG WITH FOUR NEW REISSUES
 
WHO’S SMOKING? – PAQUITO D’RIVERA with James Moody
INDIAN BLUES – DONALD HARRISON JR. featuring Dr. John
WALKING THE BLUES – OTIS SPANN
REINCARNATIONS – CHARLES MINGUS
 
(November 15, 2024) – TODAY, with their unwavering commitment to preserve and reintroduce legacy recordings, Candid Records announces the release of four new remastered titles.

Omnivore Recordings Announces Little Richard’s “Settin’ The Woods On Fire: The Reprise Rarities” Vinyl Plus 4 More Vinyl Reissues | WATCH NEW TRAILER!


 
Omnivore Recordings Announces Little Richard’s Settin’ The Woods On Fire: The Reprise Rarities Vinyl Plus 4 More Vinyl Reissues
 
Settin’ The Woods On Fire out on November 22
 
The Rill Thing and Lifetime Friend out December 13, King of Rock and Roll and The Second Coming out January 10
 
October 15, 2024: Today, Omnivore Recordings announces the vinyl release of Little Richard’s Settin’ The Woods On Fire: The Reprise Rarities, a 13-track collection from the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer member, many of which make their vinyl debut, out on November 22.

Otis Redding Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame


 
Otis Redding Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Posthumously
 
October 7, 2024 (Los Angeles, CA) – On Friday, October 4, 2024, legendary singer and songwriter, Otis Redding, was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The unveiling ceremony took place at 6150 Hollywood Boulevard, where the late artist’s name was immortalized in the category of Live Theatre/Live Performance.

Jazz Vocalist Al Jarreau’s Rare Live Recording “WOW! Live at The Childe Harold” (2-LP Set) Coming Nov. 29th | CD & Digital Dec. 6th, 2024 | LISTEN!


 
The Spirit of Jazz Vocal Gymnast Al Jarreau Revived in Rare Lost Live Recording
from 1976 in Washington, D.C., Newly Titled “WOW!”
For Record Store Day Black Friday Event on November 29, 2024
and CD & Digital on December 6, 2024
 
Includes 5 Songs Never Before on a Live Jarreau Recording including James Taylor’s
“Fire and Rain” and Count Basie’s “Shiny Stockings,” and
Early Takes on “Take Five” and “You Don’t See Me”
 
(Los Angeles, October 7, 2024) In the pantheon of Jazz singers, Al Jarreau stood as a beaming giant of talent, inspiration, and crossover capability.

The Motown Sound Collection: The Jackson 5, The Supremes & The Temptations – Coming October 18th, 2024 | LISTEN!


 
THE MOTOWN SOUND COLLECTION:
OCTOBER 18 MARKS THE RELEASE OF
THE JACKSON 5’S THIRD ALBUM,
THE SUPREMES’ A BIT OF LIVERPOOL,
AND THE TEMPTATIONS’ SKY’S THE LIMIT
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 (New York, NY) — Elemental Music’s ongoing LP reissue series, the Motown Sound Collection, presents another trio of majestic titles from the Detroit label’s archives: The Jackson 5’s Third Album (on red vinyl), The Supremes’ A Bit Of Liverpool (in its original mono format) and The Temptations’ Sky’s The Limit on October 18, 2024.

Drummer John JR Robinson to Release New Book “King Of The Groove” on Oct. 1st, 2024


 
The most recorded living drummer in the world John “JR” Robinson celebrates 50 years of music making with the launch of his book,
“King of the Groove”
 
Available: October 1st, 2024
 
Grammy winning drummer John JR Robinson, celebrates 50 years of making music. JR (as he is known by every music industry leader) is bringing his incredibly diverse career to light with his first book, King of the Groove with the foreword written by the legendary Quincy Jones.

Nola Blue Records Announces Wilson Pickett Tribute Album “I Believe I’ll Run On” – LISTEN! Coming Sept. 20th, 2024


 
Nola Blue Records announces Wilson Pickett tribute album, ‘I Believe I’ll Run On’
 
Street Date: September 20, 2024
 
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. & LANCASTER, Pa. – July 11, 2024 – PRLog — Bassist and session artist Scott Ward has long revered the history of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, its musicians and the iconic “Muscle Shoals Sound.” Ward was first invited to the area by David Hood to come and hear his band, The Decoys.

The Motown Sound Collection: Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross & The Temptations – Coming Sept. 13th, 2024 | LISTEN!


 
THE MOTOWN SOUND COLLECTION:
SEPTEMBER 13 OFFERS THE RELEASE OF
MARVIN GAYE’S IN THE GROOVE,
DIANA ROSS AND THE SUPREMES’ LOVE CHILD,
AND MEET THE TEMPTATIONS
 
Elemental Music’s LP Reissue Series of Classic and Collectible Albums from the Legendary Detroit Soul Label Continues with Monthly Releases Through the End of 2024
 
AUGUST 28, 2024 (New York, NY) — Elemental Music’s ongoing LP reissue series, the Motown Sound Collection, continues with the release on September 13, 2024 of three more classic titles from the Detroit record label’s archives:…

New Documentary “When Houston Had the Blues” | Coming to Major Streaming Platforms on Sept. 24th, 2024 | WATCH NEW TRAILER!


 
The Blues … Texas Style.
Soulful Documentary Coming to VOD, Sept. 24th
 
Celebrates the Often-Overlooked Houston Music Community
That Left a Unique + Indelible Mark on American Music
 
LOS ANGELES — August 28, 2024 — For Immediate Release — Houston’s early and indelible mark on American music and the blues—often overlooked despite its rich history—is celebrated in the soulful, feature-length documentary, When Houston Had the Blues.

Brenda Russell & The Hollywood Jazz Orchestra at The Roxy in Los Angeles, CA | September 13th, 2024


 
GRAMMY AND TONY-WINNING SINGER/SONGWRITER BRENDA RUSSELL SET FOR A RARE LIVE CONCERT APPEARANCE AT THE ROXY ON SUNSET STRIP FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th WITH THE HOLLYWOOD JAZZ ORCHESTRA
 
The Orchestra, Which Has Performed L.A. Jazz Venues Including Catalina’s and LACMA, Brings Their Eclectic Mix of New and Relevant Music To a Rock Club for the First Time While Backing The Songstress on Timeless Hits Like “Piano in the Dark” and “Get Here”
 
Currently riding high on the release of the contemporary anthem “What Will It Take” – her first solo recording in 20 years – and the release of the movie musical “The Color Purple” featuring songs she co-wrote for the hit stage musical,…