Much remains to be written about the resultant health care, cultural, economic, political, and social challenges wreaked by the COVID pandemic. And much remains to be written about the experiences during the first viral pandemic to occur in a hundred years. The documentation to be written about the pandemic hasn’t …
Southern rock sensations Black Oak Arkansas have been called many things – brazen, bold, maybe even a little brash. But in more than 60 years, one has rarely thought to label them as …ironic. Until now. The legendary band has released a barn-burning version of Neil Young’s anti-South song “Southern Man” via Cleopatra Records at https://orcd.co/blackoakarkansas_southernman. …
For immediate release “Reunion” is a jubilant take on the big band genre that unites a cast of manifold brilliance around the joyful genius of composer, saxophonist, and organist Drew Zaremba’s music NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. – Drew Zaremba is saxophonist, organist, and rightfully lauded powerhouse of an arranger and …
The Album Features 11 Songs from the Manchester-Based Band’s Rousing Reimaginations From the ‘60s Psychedelic Explosion Acclaimed post-punk duo The KVB has released the vinyl pressing of their latest studio album Artefacts (Reimaginings From The Original Psychedelic Era). Featuring 11 tracks from the Manchester-based band’s rousing reimaginations of unsung classics and hidden gems from the ‘60s psychedelic explosion, …
The Buselli/Wallarab Jazz Orchestra’s recording of The Gennett Suite is a remarkable event. Not only because of co-founder Brent Wallarab’s imaginative interpretations of influential early jazz recordings at Gennett’s studios. But also because of his vision for developing an eleven-part suite of four movements, lavishly produced, that honors the importance …
PEOPLE documents two compelling lineups fronted by tenor saxophonist Ray Blue: one his deeply swinging working band, the other a special collaboration with the great Kenny Barron on piano. Barron and Blue play due on Ellington’s “In A Sentimental Mood”, and their refined chemistry tells you all you need to …
★★★★“Gabriela Martin’s Swiss roots offer an incredible range…stunningly sung.” – John Ephland, DownBeat“The songwriting and the singing both recall Joni Mitchell.” – Mark Sullivan, All About Jazz Bidding goodbye to a childhood home is often a difficult process, but for Swiss vocalist and composer Gabriela Martina the family homestead was …
After nearly forty years at the forefront of the hard rock scene, Jetboy is, once again, bringing their talents center stage with the release of “Dream Weaver,” a tribute to chart-topping singer-songwriter Gary Wright. The “Dream Weaver,” single is available now through Cleopatra Records and honors the legacy of a great composer while maintaining the integrity …
NEW YORK, NY – Wayne Smith Jr. is a drummer, composer, and educator with a multifaceted palette of soundscapes and genres at his disposal. Having toured across three continents, performed throughout the New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. music scenes, and currently working as a staple member of the legendary …
Iconic avant-garde Slovenian band Laibach are hitting fans with a one-two punch this summer as they unveil their riveting rendition of Rammstein’s international, chart-topping, satirical song “Amerika” for the much-anticipated A Tribute To Rammstein album (Cleopatra Records August 25). This captivating cover, which is available now at https://orcd.co/laibach_amerika, comes on the heels of the release of their latest EP Iron Sky: …
