Archive for the ‘Music DVDs And CDs’ Category:
Vitalization CD
Hudson Music is proud to announce their release of the latest audio CD from Steve Smith and Vital Information, Vitalization. Vitalization’s 12 original compositions (composed by the members of Vital Information) define an emerging, borderless, “World Fusion” musical style that ranges from up-tempo blues, straight-ahead jazz and ballads to South Indian-influenced and odd-time grooves, funk and contemporary jazz-rock. The CD also features guest percussionists Pete Lockett (England), Gilad (Israel) and Juan Carlos Meli n (Spain), who add a variety of authentic, ethnic percussion sounds and flavors to the tracks.Following his extensive tour and studio work with leading jazz, pop and rock musicians-not to mention his election to the Modern Drummer Hall Of Fame and multiple best all-around drummer awards- this recording represents a culmination of Smith’s influences and his growth as a musician while also demonstrating that the drummers’ drummer’s craft remains a work in pr (more…)
Chicken Soup for the American Idol Soul (Kindle Edition)
Stories from Idols and Their Fans for Everyone Who Believes in a Dream. . . With stories from Carrie Underwood, Clay Aiken, Jordin Sparks, Ruben Studdard, Melinda Doolittle, Blake Lewis, Sanjaya Malakar, and many other top Idols from every season! Do you love the thrill of seeing people’s dreams come true? Do you enjoy the excitement of rooting for your favorite contestant ? Has your spirit ever soared from watching a performance on American Idol ? For anyone who has watched America ’s best loved television show, here’s a collection of captivating stories that take you into the hearts, minds and souls of the Idols, the fans, and the team that makes the show possible. These are the stories the television cameras don’t see—true, uplifting, and entertaining tales told with humor and candor that will leave you laughing, crying, and feeling inspired, whether you are a die-hard Idol watcher or an occasional fan . Chicken Soup for the American Idol Soul is (more…)
New Orleans Concert – The Music of America’s Soul [Blu-ray] (2006)
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Captured in state of the art High Definition and mastered in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, The New Orleans Concert ignites a massive celebration of Big Easy music past and present redolent in jazz, rollicking piano renditions, classic rhythm and blues, contemporary funk and rock & roll, all as steamy as a sweltering Delta summers evening.Track Listing 1. “It’s Raining” – Irma Thomas & Allen Toussaint 2. “Dirty Man” – Joss Stone 3. “Amazing Grace” – Aaron Neville 4. “Tipitina” – Allen Toussaint & Jon Cleary 5. “Chapel Of Love” – The Dixie Cups 6. “Lawdy Miss Clawdy” – Lloyd Price 7. “Southern Nights” – Allen Toussaint 8. “What Is Success” – Bonnie Raitt 9. “Rip It Up” – Ivan Neville & Earl Palmer 10. “Barefootin’” – Walter Washington with Poppa Funk’s Boys 11. “Land of 1000 Dances” – Walter Washington with Poppa Funk’s Boys 12. “I’m Ready” – Keith Richards 13. “Come On” – Snooks Eaglin (more…)