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KENIA/Simply: If you were heavily into real Brazilian music 15 years ago, you were probably into vocalist Kenia. Yep, it has been a while that she’s been off the scene. Finally roaring back with a deep Brazil date that almost makes it seem like she was never away, this is a welcome date for fans of her and the genre. Taking in a wide survey of contemporary styles and their derivatives, you can bet there’s nothing here you won’t like. If you aren’t familiar with her, this set could easily turn you into a fan. Hot stuff.
1020 (Mooka)
MICHAEL BLOOM MEDIA RELATIONS
LARRY VUCKOVICH TRIO/High Wall Real Life Film Noir: So, this kindly looking older gent comes at us out of nowhere a few years ago with a set that looks like it’s loaded with good intentions and we’re inclined to go easy. Surprise, it’s a driving set that makes us say “whoa”. Ok, so it’s one thing to grab the attention of a jaded hipster, but then what? How about enough universal appeal to go #1 for six weeks on XM? There’s something in the water Vuckovich is drinking or something. Following up his debut with us with another set that drives right a long and stays in the pocket throughout, this piano man has so much on the ball we’re in suspense to see what he has up his sleeve for his next outing. Meanwhile, this is a classy jazz piano date that you might think you want around as background music but you will change your mind quickly once he gets his party started. Elegant and earthy with a surprising amount of funk for an old white guy, this is the kind of set you’ll be mad at yourself for missing, even if you aren’t a jazzbo. A real winning date.
685 (Tetrachord)
JEFF RICHMAN/Aqua: He’s been doing guitar led tribute albums for so long that even Richman started to wonder if he could do a guitar date on his own anymore. He can. Lining up a crew of first call players, Richman rocks the house with the first set he’s doing for himself since 2004. Calling in vibes from all quadrants and fusing them in unique style, this is a tasty date for mature guitar fans. Something of a concept album in spirit, Richman can go his own way anytime he pleases if results like this are going to result.
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NEW EARTH
TURIYA HANOVER/Awakening of the Heart: A two part guided mediation recording, the first part has Hanover taking you to that place where you can heal your heart and soul. The second part finds her jumping out of the way of the soundtrack and letting musician Parijat let things roll their own way as you head off into the land of new found bliss. A nice bet for touchy feely types everywhere to put on the ol’ Ipod and get a long walk in with.
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TURIYA HANOVER/Forgiveness: A guided mediation set that has the upbeat message that since this minute might be your last, you better change your bad attitude pretty damned quick. With Parijat again for another soundtrack ride, you get the mediation and then the isolated soundtrack. Some nice thoughts for Type A’s everywhere to consider, this is certainly a league leader in touchy feely works.
2804
TERRY OLDFIELD/Mandala Circle of Chant: The real new ager of the Oldfield clan hooks up with a yoga teacher for a set that takes the new age fan on a dandy journey within that brings their mutual love of Sanskrit to the fore. Equal heavy hitters in their own right, this is the kind of well conceived genre heavy hitter set that makes fans want to spread the word. Tasty stuff that seekers will easily take to.
2805
Volume 31/Number 199
May 17, 2008
MIDWEST RECORD
830 W. Route 22 #144
Lake Zurich, IL., 60047
CHRIS SPECTOR, Editor and Publisher
©2008 Midwest Record
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