On Tour, Forthcoming Releases & News
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INSIDE OF YOU Zionhill CDMANU5128 |
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Over the past five years Raglan-based Zionhill have perfected their powerful fusion of rock and reggae, creating a distinct homegrown sound. Zionhill are on tour around the North Island through December & January. MORE |
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COVERS 1814 CDMANU5125 |
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New Zealand's far north premier reggae group 1814 bring the party with their sun-drenched blend of sweet soulful vocals, upbeat grooves and wicked sax lines with strong messages of peace, love and harmony. Covers features 11 tracks from artists such as Sam Cooke, the great Bill Withers, legendary country singer Johnny Cash and more! MORE |
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GAVE YOU WHAT YOU WANTED Flaming Mudcats CDMANU5126 |
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Auckland blues band The Flaming Mudcats confidently move through different components of the blues — shuffles, soul, funk, four on the floor rock and roll and low down blues. The title is not only the name of a blazing Ike Turner song that the band particularly enjoys firing out at gigs, but it is also the band's long overdue response to fans clamouring "Got any CDs?"... MORE |
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BETWEEN THE SPACES Alan Brown CDMANU5123 |
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Alan Brown is an established jazz pianist and currently a member of Nathan Haines' Dream Band. His varied musical influences have spawned projects such as the Hammond Organ-based Alan Brown Trio as well as downtempo electronica under the name Mistake Theory. It is this combination of styles as well as Alan's love of classical, rock and world music, that has culminated in the current project - a contemporary and fresh blend of influences. MORE |
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THE LATE NIGHT PLAYS Whirimako Black CDMANU5110 |
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Whirimako's stunning new album of her favourite songs from the 20th Century is out now. MORE |
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BEYONDSEMBLE Beyondsemble CDMANU5121 |
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Beyondsemble: celtic gypsy latin tango jazz swing and rock all rolled into one fabulous album! MORE |
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WHY A WOMAN GETS THE BLUES Mike Garner CDMANU5117 |
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Mike Garner's sixth release is a blues and roots album of the highest calibre. MORE |
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SOUNDTRACKS & INVENTIONS Subject2Change CDMANU5119 |
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This double disc release follows a spontaneous approach to jazz improv. The band verbally 'rehearsed' theoretical performance concepts prior to a three-day recording session, and then recorded a 'live' in a studio setting. The results are disc one of this set. Last year the band performed with Portuguese percussion virtuoso Pedro Carneiro. The large room at Dunedin's Albany Street Studio was set up for a concert and the band recorded almost two hours of improvised music. This is the second CD of the set. MORE |
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FLY Whitney Irwin CDMANU5120 |
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Whitney Irwin's debut album collects stunning renditions of well known tracks including Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Hallelujah, Hopelessly Devoted To You, The Lord's Prayer and more, showcasing this southern farm girl's beautiful classically trained voice. MORE |
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DONNA DEAN What Am I Gonna Do? CDMANU5100 |
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Donna Dean was a double winner at the recent New Zealand Country Music Awards, taking out the Tui for both Best Album and Best Single. Congratulations Donna on an exceptional album! MORE |
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HIGHWAY Highway CDMANU5118 |
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Available for the first time on CD, this classic 1971 album by Wellington band Highway ranges in style from country rock to complex, layered prog pieces and frenetic jamming. MORE |
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YOUR HIGHWAY FOR TONIGHT De Sotos CDMANU5114 |
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The stunning sophomore album from the De Sotos is centred in the Americana / country blues genres, and we think destined to be one of New Zealand's most important releases this year. MORE |
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BLACK LIGHT Miss Black and the Light CDMANU5112 |
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Miss Black has a mesmerising voice, and this is an album with a sweet soulful sound - a mix of reggae, soul, jazz and R&B. MORE |
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PUTUMAYO PRESENTS Latin Beat PUT312 |
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Upbeat grooves from established and rising stars of Latin pop, R&B and salsa. MORE |
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PUTUMAYO PRESENTS African Beat PUT311 |
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African beats and Western rhythms unite on these contemporary tracks from Cape Town to Bamako. MORE |
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FULL PUTUMAYO CATALOGUE Available Now! |
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Ode Records now proudly represents the Putumayo label in Aotearoa New Zealand. For stockist and wholesale enquiries please get in touch with us at orders@oderecords.co.nz
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Kia ora, welcome to Ode Records!
This week's new releases and other happenings.
14 November
JORDIE LANE ~ Blood Thinner (CD)
The third album of indie folk from the young Australian master storyteller is a record that travels across landscapes with gospel choirs, near-techno beats, campfire folk songs, bluegrass and West-coast country. It’s the journey of a lonesome traveller dealing with such heavy themes as anxiety, betrayal, guilt and sinning.
ON TOUR w/ Matt Langley : Auckland – Tuesday 29th November,The Wine Cellar / Hamilton – Wednesday 30th November, Hamilton Acoustic Music Club – Biddy Mulligans / Wellington – Thursday 1st December, Happy / Cook Strait – Friday 2nd December, Interislander Ferry / Nelson – Friday 2nd December, Fairfield House / Picton – Saturday 3rd December, Le Café / Amberley – Sunday 4th December – Nor’Wester Café / Dunedin – Tuesday 6th December, The Church Café / Timaru – Wednesday 7th December, Arthurs Street Café / Christchurch – Thursday 8th December, The Brewery / Cook Strait – Friday 9th December, Interislander Ferry / Paekakariki – Friday 9th December, St Peters Hall / Whitianga – Saturday 10th December, Eggsentric Café / Auckland – Sunday 11th December, Tabac
TRES CORDES STRING TRIO ~ Sapphires (Ode)
The selection of music on the CD is classical. The Christchurch-based string trio - Cathy Irons (violin), Serenity Thurlow (viola) & Tomas Hurnik (cello), all members of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra - have aimed for a pure, well-blended, carefully phrased and unified sound, they use minimal vibrato and blend the sound to give a luminious resonance.
CAMPBELL, RAE, DYNE ~ Storm In A Teacup (Rattle)
Guitarist Al Campbell, drummer John Rae, and bassist Paul Dyne, have produced a recording brimming with vitality, an album that exudes one of the fundamental qualities of good jazz - joy. The album is comprised of ten uninhibited, unpretentious examples of jazz at its most life-affirming -the recording is excellent, the playing is spirited, and we're sure that jazz aficionados will be as enthusiastic as we are about this great addition to the Rattle Jazz Series.
CRISPELL NUNNS HENDERSON ~ This Appearing Album (CD & DVD - Rattle)
The ancient sonorities of taonga pûoro again find themselves in a challenging setting. Marilyn Crispell (piano) and Jeff Henderson (reeds) weave an array of mysterious sonic textures and nuances around the evocative instruments of Richard Nunns, resulting in a work that is neither jazz, world, nor contemporary classical, but one in which elements from each discipline combine to achieve something entirely unique. The recording comes with a bonus DVD.
SHAKE SHAKE RATTLE & ROCK N ROLL (Kindy Rock)
Featuring 17 Original Kiwi songs for kids under 7 – including‘Wibble, Wobble’, ‘Row, Row’, ‘Catch Your Beanbag’ and ‘Pakipaki’.
CANTELOUBE ~ Songs Of The Auvergne (Alto)
It was Davrath who pioneered (the first) complete recording of Canteloube’s delightful settings of songs from the Auvergne region of France. Her voice has a lovely, sweet purity and freedom and the accompaniments are freshly idiomatic, warm but not over-upholstered. Songs Of The Auvergne features much loved and well known classics which will be performed by Anne Sofie Von Otter at her NZ concert this month.
NEW NAIVE RELEASES:
FAZIL SAY ~ Pictures
DESERT, CLAIRE GASTINEL, ANNE ~ Franck Debussy Poulenc
LUGANSKY, NIKOLAI ~ Liszt ISZT
KANTOROW, J ~ Korngold Tchaikovsky
CABASSO, LAURENT ~ Beethoven Schubert
LA CHIMERA EGUEZ, EDUARDO ~ Odisa Negra
7 November 2011
PUTUMAYO PRESENTS CELTIC CHRISTMAS
An enchanting collection of Celtic music from Scotland, Ireland, England, Canada and the United Sates. An uplifting soundtrack for the holiday season.
JACQUES LOUSSIER TRIO - Schumann: Kinderszenen Music from Childhood (Telarc)
The Jacques Loussier Trio - including Loussier, bassist Benoit Dunoyerde Segonzac and drummer Andre Arpino - brings its jazz sensibility to the work of Schumann with the release of Schumann: Kinderszenzen.
THE FLAMING MUDCATS - Gave You What You Wanted (Ode)
Auckland blues band The Flaming Mudcats confidently move through different components of the blues - shuffles, soul, funk, four on the floor rock and roll and low down blues. Cutting loose on a repertoire comprising of mostly original material, the band just up and played 'live' int he studio, capturing their gig sound. Gave You What You Wanted is the end result: a blistering inferno of groove.
ANNE SOFIE VON OTTER / ANTOINE TAMESTIT - Berlioz Les Nuits (Naive)
Swedish mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter is one of the most celebrated singers of her generation, sought after by the major conductors, orchestras, oper and recording companies of the world. She performs two concerts in New Zealand this month: Auckland on Wednesday 16 November at the Town Hall, and Wellington on Friday 18 November.
17 October 2011
1814 - Covers Album (Ode)
Aotearoa's premier reggae group bring the party with their sun-drenched blend of sweet soulful vocals, upbeat grooves and wicked sax lines with strong messages of peace, love and harmony. Their sophomore album features 11 tracks from artists such as Sam Cooke, Bill Withers, Johnny Cash and more.
TOM DENNISON - Zoo (Rattle)
Jazz drummer Tom Dennison is one of New Zealand's most promising and prolific young musicians. He's recently played high profile concerts with Grammy award winning pianist Alan Broadbent, widely renowned Australian-based pianist Mike Nock. Dennison's debut recording Zoo features a stellar line-up from the new vanguard of NZ jazz and the skill level this young band displays is impressive indeed.
KIDS SING BOB DYLAN (Universal Children's Audio)
The influce of Bob Dylan on modern music can't be over estimated - introduce your kids and grandkids to the Dylan magic! These captivating favourites have been re-pitched to suit children's voices, and these young singers and top musicians have captured the energy and spontaneity that was the spirit of the 60s and 70s. From the label that is home of the popular Kids Sing Beatles and Nga Pihi albums.
3 October 2011
WHIRIMAKO BLACK - Late Night Plays (Ode)
The new album from our leading Te Reo songstress Whirimako Black, recorded to analog tape at Roundhead Studios on purely vintage equipment, this record harks back to those magnificent hi-fi albums from the 60s by Dianna Washington or the Oscar Peterson Triio. Whirimako puts the soul into classics by Stevie Wonder, Billie Holiday, Leonard Cohen and more. This is Whirimako as you've never heard her before!
ALAN BROWN - Between the Spaces (Ode)
Alan Brown is an established jazz pianist, and current core member of the Grand Central Band. He is also a member of Nathan Haines' 'Dream Band'. It's a combination of styles as well as Alan's love of classical, rock and world music that has culminated in the current project - a contemporary and fresh blend of influences that could be defined as jazz, but is also something else...an exceptional album.
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Radio New Zealand Concert Chart
This week's Top Ten:
http://www.radionz.co.nz/concert/chart
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