Archive for May, 2012


Reconstructed by Isadar

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May 31, 2012

CD: Reconstructed
Artist: Isadar
Contact: www.isadar.com

Although pianist Isadar, whose full name is Fabian Isadar Thibodeaux, grew up in Louisiana in a musical family steeped in regional Cajun sounds, he chose to follow his own path devoid of any of these traditional influences, including zydeco, country, Dixieland, blues, or gospel. Interestingly, he found early inspiration on the radio in conceptual British artists such as Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, and Thomas Dolby, as well as multi-media musician Laurie Anderson. View full article »

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Lucid Dreams by Arturo Mayorga

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May 23, 2012

CD: Lucid Dreams
Artist: Arturo Mayorga
Contact: www.arturomayorga.com

Arturo Mayorga has come a long way, literally, from growing up in El Paso, Texas to living in New York City, where he is currently making a name for himself as a recording artist. It’s also a long way from being a youngster where “piano lessons were not within reach,” to becoming an accomplished keyboardist playing along side some major league talent. View full article »

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Touched By The Sun by Todd Boston

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May 18, 2012

CD: Touched By The Sun
Artist: Todd Boston
Contact: www.toddboston.com

It was just about a year ago when it seemed like every time I turned around I was hearing the name Todd Boston being mentioned. Whether it was as a recording artist, solo performer, a member of an ensemble, a recording engineer, a co–producer, or the numerous accolades for his previous CD, Alive, which was named CD Of The Month for October 2010 and chosen in the Top 25 Listeners Choice Awards for 2010 by Public Radio International’s syndicated Echoes radio program. View full article »

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Panomorphia by Carl Weingarten

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May 15, 2012

CD: Panomorphia
Artist: Carl Weingarten
Contact: www.mphase.com

As one of ambient music’s most innovative guitarists, Carl Weingarten has been crafting his unique sonic tapestries for three decades. In fact, the San Francisco Chronicle referred to him as “one of the truly great indie musicians working today,” and his music has received praise in other media outlets such as All About Jazz, Muze.com, Musician, Music Web Express, Exposé magazine, and Allmusic, among others. Since 1980 when he founded his Multiphase Records label in St. Louis, Carl has released numerous solo albums, collaborations, and recordings of other artists. View full article »

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Whereas by Rebecca Oswald

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May 3, 2012

CD: Whereas
Artist: Rebecca Oswald
Contact: www.RebeccaOswald.com

From an early age, music has played a major role in Rebecca Oswald’s life. Coming from a musical family, she began playing duets on the piano with her father when she was only four, and began taking piano lessons at the age of six. She continued on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Music Theory and Composition and a Master’s degree in Music Composition. Rebecca has performed throughout the US, Canada, and Europe, and has twice won a Women’s Philharmonic competition. But that is just part of the picture – View full article »

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