Today is the official launch of The Valence Project! http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/07/prweb4274354.htm
As you can see from the press release, the recording was conceived, written, and executed in a very innovative and unique way. I've always loved the Duke Ellington quote, that "Success is doing the right thing, at the right time, with the right people." With Brain, Kai Eckhardt , Melissa Reese , Emily Palen, Jon Herrera, Deborah Charles, Eamonn Flynn and many other great musicians, the vibe was fantastic. The cover art is by Krisztina Lazar. There was such mutual respect and admiration, and enthusiasm! Engineered and produced by my dear friend and collaborator Cookie Marenco , I think you'll agree it has an awesome vibe.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Number 47 July 6, 2010
Collaborations are a wonderful, and unpredictable thing. Consider the new recording by Pepe Habichuela featuring Dave Holland. Both are legends, from completely different backgrounds. Pepe, a leader in flamenco guitar for 40 years, and Holland at the forefront of jazz since the '60s, including Silent Way and Conference of the Birds. Both artists are fantastic listeners, the most important thing for a musician. I had forgotten that Pepe had collaborated with Don Cherry many years ago, and has experimented with Indian music and the Bollywood Strings. The recording is named Hands, and is highly recommended.
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