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An instant classic, and a spectacular tribute to the king of jazz piano!

SELLING POINTS • Oscar Peterson’s 60-year career has spawned an enormous fan base.

• First significant tribute to this jazz giant.

• New arrangements of many classic recordings.

• Introducing piano sensation Marian Petrescu.

• All-star “Dream Team” 18-piece big band.

• Includes “behind the scenes” mini-documentary on DVD. Playable in all regions, approx run time 21 min.

FEATURED ARTISTS Marian Petrescu: piano Andreas Öberg: guitar David Stone: bass Joe La Barbera: drums Bob Sheppard, Steve Wilkerson: reeds, flutes Brian Scanlon, Keith Fidmont, Tom Petersen: reeds, flutes Willie Murillo, Bob Summers: trumpets, flugelhorns Larry Lunetta, Larry Hall: trumpets, flugelhorns Andy Martin, Bob McChesney: trombones Wendell Kelly: trombones Bill Reichenbach: trombones, tuba Pierre Paul: cabasa TRACK LISTING • Waltzing is Hip • L’Impossible • Little Girl Blue • Down Here on the Ground • Medley: Hymn to Freedom/John Brown’s Body • Sally’s Tomato • Tricotism • Greensleeves • Bossa Beguine • West Side Story Medley • A Little Jazz Exercise

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MEDIA & MARKETING Press by DL Media. In-house radio promotion with full national servicing. Extensive internet campaigns. Scheduled ads with All About Jazz, Hot House (NY), DownBeat, Jazziz, JazzTimes, Jazz Improv, LA Jazz, Keyboard magazine, and more. Concert TV broadcast.

KEY MARKETS Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco

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SELLING POINTS • A hot date in Munich with Ohio-born Duke Heitger and Bavarian pianist Bernd Lhotzky doing Duke Ellington’s “Voom-Voom.” Stride and jazz duets in a fresh, unique interpretation!

• Heitger’s overwhelming sound on the trumpet encompasses the deeply touching expression of a human voice, while Bernd’s formidable classical training gives him the technical prowess to tackle the most demanding piano styles and pieces. Together they make fresh jazz history!

FEATURED ARTISTS Duke Heitger: trumpet Bernd Lhotzky: piano TRACK LISTING Fascination • Warm Valley • Doin’ the Voom Voom • How Long Has This Been Going On? • Jeepers Creepers • You’ve Got To Be Modernistic • Shades of Jade • Liza • Blue Because of You • Volver • Poor Loulie Jean • Manhattan • The Very Thought of You • Embraceable You • Saturday Night Function • Salut d’Amour

Duke Heitger & Bernd Lhotzky Doin’ the Voom Voom

PRESS QUOTES “Duke Heitger has an explosive, ripping trumpet style that’s out of Armstrong by way of Roy Eldridge … and sings with the boozy warmth of Jack Teagarden after hours.” — Boston Phoenix

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MEDIA & MARKETING Promotional copies will be sent to an extended list of over 140 jazz critics and over 185 radio programs.

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KEY MARKETS Hometown: Toledo. Also: New Orleans, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, St Louis, Kansas City SELLING POINTS First solo recording by an extraordinary pianist, recently named Dean of the Frost School of Music at Florida’s University of Miami.

• The Nearness of You reveals to the general public what the jazz community has known for decades: that Shelly Berg is a national treasure! He’s often been compared to the legendary Oscar Peterson, but his language is different, seeking unique chord progressions and always trying to make the next measure a discovery. His “My Fair Lady” and “Guys and Dolls” medleys are particularly thrilling.

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FEATURED ARTISTS Shelly Berg: piano TRACK LISTING Medley: Show Me/I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face/On the Street Where You Live • Like a Lover • The Touch of Your Lips • The Nearness of You • Medley: Guys and Dolls/I’ve Never Been In Love Before/If I Were A Bell • My One and Only Love • Con Alma • Dreamsville • Where or When

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PRESS QUOTES “Shelly Berg is a great jazz pianist who seems to have total command of his instrument. He is talented, too, as a composer, arranger, and group leader, which is evident in the way he utilizes in his trio the excellent playing of his drummer and bassist.” — Dave Brubeck MEDIA & MARKETING Promotional copies will be sent to an extended list of over 140 jazz critics and over 185 radio programs.

KEY MARKETS Hometown: Miami. Also: Tampa, New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington DC

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An incredible re-working of an Afro-Cuban jazz masterpiece by Bobby Sanabria, conducting the Manhattan School of Music Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra!

SELLING POINTS • This recording celebrates the 50th anniversary of the legendary Kenya album by the founders of the Afro-Cuban jazz movement, Machito & His Afro-Cubans. One of the last surviving musicians who performed on the original date, legendary conguero and NEA Jazz Master Candido, is featured as a special guest on three tracks.

• A prelude to the four-hour PBS documentary Latin Music U.S.A., which will premiere in October and will feature Bobby Sanabria and Candido prominently in the first episode. This CD will capitalize greatly on the publicity generated by this nationwide televised series, which will also be shown in England via the BBC. • Bobby Sanabria’s last CD, Big Band Urban Folktales, was nominated for a Grammy Award and hit #1 on the jazz radio charts. This recording goes beyond the original in that it features new arrangements performed in a live concert setting, featuring an orchestra made up of young lions under Sanabria’s baton.

• Jazzheads has signed an exclusive agreement with the Manhattan School of Music to release the live jazz recordings of the school’s prestigious jazz ensembles. Proceeds from the sale of all CDs will go to a scholarship fund for students and the advancement of jazz at the school.

FEATURED ARTISTS Candido: congas Manhattan School of Music Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra Bobby Sanabria: conductor TRACK LISTING • Frenzy • Congo Mulence • Kenya • Oyeme • Holiday • Cannonology • Wild Jungle • Blues A La Machito • Conversation • Tin Tin Deo • Minorama • Tururato

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PRESS QUOTES “A passionate tribute. Each tune is a mini-suite complete with multiple time signatures, hypnotic rhythms, and hair raising sax soli.” — Jazziz “Living legend Candido delivers a knockout punch with Bobby Sanabria conducting the Manhattan School of Music Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra’s re-enactment of the classic Machito album Kenya.”

— New York Sun MEDIA & MARKETING Mass media campaign for Manhattan School of Music by Debra Kinzler. Publicity for Jazzheads by Two For The Show Media.

Video marketing via YouTube and MySpace sites. Internet marketing.

Radio service.

KEY MARKETS Hometown: New York. Also: Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Denver

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SELLING POINTS • New music composed on the razor’s edge between classical and jazz!

• While playing with the likes of Woody Herman, Bob Brookmeyer played a crucial role in the development of the valve-trombone as a jazz instrument.

This CD highlights his skills as a composer and conductor.

• The Gustav Klimt String Quartet specializes in performing jazz and pop along with classical repertoire. The group has collaborated with international artists such as Elvis Costello, Paul Weller, Lee Konitz, and more.

• The Metropole Orchestra is the world’s largest professional pop and jazz orchestra, renowned for its wide-ranging repertoire. The orchestra has worked with some of the most important names in pop, jazz, and cabaret: Shirley Bassey, Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion, Brian Eno, Ella Fitzgerald, Astrud Gilberto, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Sarah Vaughan, Dionne Warwick, and many more.

FEATURED ARTISTS Gustav Klimt String Quartet/Metropole Orchestra Bob Brookmeyer: conductor TRACK LISTING Fanfares and Folk Songs • American Beauty • A Frolic and A Tune • Wood Dance

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PRESS QUOTES “Only a few of the acknowledged giants of orchestral writing still toil in the recording studio, and Brookmeyer stands among the best of them.” — LA Times KEY MARKETS New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia ALSO AVAILABLE CHR SACD 70111 (T) Get Well Soon (608917011111) FRONT COVER STICKER As seen on YouTube: Trumpet player for Canadian Brass and Grammy Award nominated pianist lead a touching blend of classical, jazz, baroque, tango, bossa nova, and new age.

SELLING POINTS Trumpet player Joe Burgstaller (Canadian Brass) and Grammy/Oscar nominee Hector Martignon lead a fun, incredibly played outing!

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FEATURED ARTISTS Joe Burgstaller: trumpet, flugelhorn, cornet, piccolo trumpet Hector Martignon: piano John Ferrari: drums, marimba, vibraphone Hans Glawischnig: contrabass, acoustic bass TRACK LISTING Chopin meets Jobim: Prelude No. 4 in E minor (Frederic Chopin)/Insensatez (Antonio Carlos Jobim) • Blue Mozart (based on Piano Sonata in A) • Toot Suite (Redux) (Claude Bolling) • Children’s Songs (Chick Corea) • Echoes of Harlem (Duke Ellington) • Oblivion (Astor Piazzolla) • Ave Maria (Astor Piazzolla)

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MEDIA & MARKETING In coordination with Yamaha, Summit will undertake a viral marketing campaign via YouTube. Large mailing to jazz and classical radio stations, writers, and publications. E-media and email blitz to focused lists. Focus on NPR programming. Featured ad with JazzTimes.

KEY MARKETS Hometown: New York. Also: Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago

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SELLING POINTS • Taking inspiration from the Grammy Award-winning collaboration between Joe Pass and Ella Fitzgerald, 1:AM mixes repertoire from the Great American Songbook with contemporary material from the likes of Stevie Wonder and James Taylor.

• Features award-winning guitarist Martin Taylor.

• Produced by Tony Platt (Rolling Stones, Buddy Guy, The Who).

FEATURED ARTISTS Alison Burns: vocals Martin Taylor: guitar TRACK LISTING Again • Because Of You • He’s a Tramp • Sophisticated Lady • The Man That Got Away • Do You Love Me? • I Haven’t Got Anything Better To Do • Drop Me a Line • True • How Long Has This Been Going On? • If I Keep My Heart Out Of Sight • If It’s Magic • No One Ever Tells You • I’m Confessin’ PRESS QUOTES “One of Scotland’s foremost jazz singers.” — Glasgow Herald MEDIA & MARKETING Ads with various press outlets. Online marketing via jazz and social networking sites. Service to jazz radio.

KEY MARKETS New York, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Pittsburgh ALSO AVAILABLE P3M 19 (Q) Double Standards (827775001229)

Alison Burns & Martin Taylor 1:AM Jazz P3 Music Cat # P3M 17 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Jewel Case w/ Slipcase; Box Lot 21 NO CANADA SALES

SELLING POINTS • Mel Martin’s first new studio recording since 2001 features a cohesive ensemble and encompasses a wide panoply of styles including Latin jazz originals, contemporary classical, and jazz standards from Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and Victor Young.

FEATURED ARTISTS Mel Martin: saxes, clarinets, flutes Don Friedman: piano, Fender Rhodes Brad Buethe, Barry Finnerty: guitar Robb Fisher: bass Jeff Marrs, John Santos: percussion TRACK LISTING Rhythm Man (Do Not Disturb) • Ezz-Thetic • In the Stars • Silly Hawk Walk • Where the Warm Winds Blow • I Have a Dream • Blue In Green • To Catey With Love • Weaver of Dreams PRESS QUOTES “Mel Martin’s … breathtaking work soars majestically.” — San Francisco Chronicle MEDIA & MARKETING Mailing to print & web journalists. Radio service to JazzWeek reporters and other radio/internet stations.

KEY MARKETS Hometown: San Francisco. Also: Los Angeles, Chicago, New York ALSO AVAILABLE JMD 1025 (Q) Just Friends (700261214740)

Mel Martin Where the Warm Winds Blow Jazz Jazzed Media Cat # JMD 1043 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 30 NO CANADA SALES

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Kevin Mahogany Songs and Moments SELLING POINTS On Songs and Moments, Kevin Mahogany does not play it safe. Besides presenting lyrical versions of jazz tunes, he surprises with wonderful versions of brand-new or nearly-forgotten songs like the title track or the blues tune “Next Time You See Me.”

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FEATURED ARTISTS Kevin Mahogany:: vocals/ vocals/John Hicks: piano/Ray Drummond: bass/Marvin “Smitty” Smith: drums/Arthur Blythe: alto sax/Kevin Eubanks: guitar/Michael Mossman: trumpet/Robin Eubanks: trombone/Steve Wilson: clarinet, alto sax/Willie Williams: clarinet, tenor sax/Phil Brenner: alto flute, soprano sax/Gary Smulyan: bass clarinet, baritone sax TRACK LISTING The Coaster • West Coast Blues • The City Lights • Night flight • Next Time You See Me • Songs and Moments • Caravan • My Foolish Heart • Red Top • Jim’s Ballad • Take the A-Train • When I Fall In Love

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Gilad Atzmon In Loving Memory of America SELLING POINTS As a member of Ian Dury’s Blockheads, Gilad Atzmon has recorded and performed with Robbie Williams, Sinead O’Connor, and Paul McCartney. In a partly nostalgic, partly satirical, partly futuristic way, Atzmon greets America’s jazz heroes with a tribute to Charlie Parker’s legendary 1949 album With Strings.

FEATURED ARTISTS Gilad Atzmon: saxophones, clarinet/Frank Harrison: piano, Fender Rhodes/Yaron Stavi: bass/ Asaf Sirkis: drums/Sigamos String Quartet Jazz ENJA/Tip Toe Cat # TPT 888850 Price Code: R (SRP $17.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 25

TRACK LISTING Everything Happens To Me • If I Should Lose You • Musik • What Is This Thing Called Love • Call Me Stupid, Ungrateful, Vicious & Insatiable • I Didn’t Know What Time It Was • In the Small Hours • Tutu Tango • April In Paris • In Loving Memory Of America • Refuge

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Christoph Spendel Trio Summer Notice SELLING POINTS Christoph Spendel’s fourth release with Blue Flame Records is a lovely acoustic jazz production and an homage to modern European jazz.

FEATURED ARTISTS Christoph Spendel: piano/Claudio Zanghieri: bass/Andreas Neubauer: drums, cajon

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TRACK LISTING Summer Notice • Moreton Island • Over The Roofs Of Malta • Floating Secrets • Mysterious Blues • Spinning Fortune • Beyond Words • Bosque Negro • Unknown Events • Moon Over Singapore • Cuban Skies • Spring Was Here

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SELLING POINTS • Sotto Voce is the brand new concept from the gifted mind of saxophonist Roy Nathanson. The group features fellow Jazz Passengers Curtis Fowlkes and Sam Bardfeld along with singing bassist Tim Kiah and human beat-box/ singer Napolean Maddox of Cincinnati hip-hop/jazz outfit Iswhat?!

• Features Nathanson’s poems, inspired by moments on the NY subway.

FEATURED ARTISTS Roy Nathanson: saxes, vocals Curtis Fowlkes: trombone, vocals Brad Jones, Tim Kiah: bass Sam Bardfeld: violin Napoleon Maddox: beatbox, vocals Bill Ware: vibes, vocals Hugo Dwyer: keyboard sampler Sean Sondregger: tenor sax, flute Marcus Rojas: tuba Gabriel Nathanson: trumpet TRACK LISTING Love Train • Subway Noah • Party • Alto Rain • Dear Brother • Orange Alert • Two Horn Rain • New Guy to Look At • Stand Clear • Safer End of Subway Moon

Roy Nathanson Subway Moon

PRESS QUOTES “Sotto Voce blends bebop, funk, free improv, poetry, and hip-hop … irresistible.” — DownBeat [★★★★]

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SELLING POINTS • An LA guitarist who has worked with Ella Fitzgerald, Tommy Flanagan, and Henry Mancini’s touring band, Mike Clinco has been a session guitarist for many films and TV shows associated with 20th Century Fox. • A list of the people he’s toured and recorded with reads like a “who’s who” of the entertainment industry. He has worked with everyone from Bobby McFerrin to Luciano Pavarotti and Natalie Cole, to name a few.

• Stellar sidemen include Bob Sheppard, who has toured with Chick Corea & Origin for two years and is featured on Corea’s Grammy Award-nominated CD Change. Other sidemen have worked with artists ranging from James Taylor and Pat Metheny to John Abercrombie and Airto Moreira.

FEATURED ARTISTS Mike Clinco: guitars Bob Sheppard: saxes, alto flute Walt Fowler: flugelhorn Darek “Oles” Oleszkiewicz: acoustic bass Jimmy Johnson: bass Jimmy Branly: drums, percussion TRACK LISTING Bookends • Sonship • Neon • X Cue Says • Daystream • Amalgam • Beaten Paths • Charade • The Rest Will Follow MEDIA & MARKETING Three-month publicity campaign. Eight-week jazz radio campaign.

KEY MARKETS Hometown: Los Angeles. Also: New York, Washington DC, Las Vegas, Chicago

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Jazz Winter & Winter Cat # WTR 151 Price Code: S (SRP $18.99) Smartpak; Box Lot 20

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KOJ & Louis Sclavis Piffkaneiro

Ernst Reijseger Tell Me Everything

SELLING POINTS In 2004, Swiss collective KOJ set Ernst Lubitsch’s silent film The Wildcat to music. In 2007, the group convinced French clarinetist Louis Sclavis to accompany them for the CD recording of this work.

SELLING POINTS In April 2008 Ernst Reijseger recorded his second solo album for Winter & Winter in a former church with outstanding acoustics.

After recording the soundtracks for Werner Herzog’s films Requiem For A Dying Planet and Do You Still, the Dutch cellist now returns to the quintessential, pure sounds of his instrument.

FEATURED ARTISTS Louis Sclavis: clarinets/KOJ TRACK LISTING Ankunft in Piffkaneiro • Bericht aus der Stadt • Spartakus schmiedet einen Plan im Feuerschein • Au Bordel • La muse malade • La foire des dingues • La chapelle engloutie • Les temps perdus • L’orgue de barbarie • Komm, süßer Tod • Mirabeau • Die Reihen lichten sich • Vision

FEATURED ARTISTS Ernst Reijseger: cello TRACK LISTING Bidderosa • Flurry • Wake • Tristan’s Tune • Moby’s Night Out • Falsetto • Dancing For D • Song Of Nenna • Tempered • Tiny Adventure • Comodo Varan • Tell Me Everything

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Davy Mooney & John Pizzarelli Last Train Home

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SELLING POINTS Features new talent Davy Mooney accompanied by jazz heavyweight John Pizzarelli in refreshing duet playing. Tour dates on page 39.

SELLING POINTS Classic songs by the likes of Cole Porter and Billy Strayhorn mix with Rob van Bavel’s originals.

FEATURED ARTISTS Davy Mooney:: vocals, guitar/ guitar/John Pizzarelli: guitar

FEATURED ARTISTS Rob van Bavel: piano/Vincent Koning: guitar/Frans van Geest: bass/Bert Boeren: trombone

TRACK LISTING Last Train Home • I’m Getting Sentimental Over You • Pools • If I Could • Azalea • Ask Me Now • Angela’s Sad Song • Reckless Blues • Spring Ain’t Here • You Must Believe In Spring • Angela • Alone Together • Regrets • I Didn’t Know What Time It Was • Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans

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TRACK LISTING On the Street Where You Live • Limehouse Blues • The Ghost, the King & I • Vicio • You Dig • Valse Blue • A Gal in Calico • Ev’rything I Love • edley: Cashmere Cutie • Reflections in D • Big Butter and Egg Man • Bitter Sweet • Monsieur Dubiez • I Concentrate on You • Blues for Oscar

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FRONT COVER STICKER “Arriale’s playing is haunting, gorgeous” (DownBeat). New ensemble features jazz icons Randy Brecker & George Mraz.

SELLING POINTS • Lynne Arriale is an NPR/PBS darling, praised by critics as one of the most accessible jazz musicians today.

• Premium set features six stellar originals and four covers. DVD includes “in-studio” concert & behind the scenes footage as well as ensemble interviews. Playable in all regions; approx run time 2 hrs.

• Major international and US tour dates are lining up to support this highly anticipated release. See page 39 for more details.

FEATURED ARTISTS Lynne Arriale: piano Randy Brecker: trumpet, flugelhorn George Mraz: bass Anthony Pinciotti: drums TRACK LISTING Wrapped Around Your Finger • I Mean You • Longing • Crawfish & Gumbo • Ballad of the Sad Young Men • Carry On • La Noche • Yada Yada Yada • I Hear a Rhapsody • A Night in Tunisia • A Gentle Soul MEDIA & MARKETING Full PR campaign to press, radio, and web outlets conducted by 15 Minutes Public Relations. National radio campaign by New World ‘n Jazz. Ads with DownBeat, JazzTimes, and Jazz Improv.

KEY MARKETS Hometowns: Jacksonville & New York. Also: Boston, Washington DC, Denver, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Louisville, Chicago, Indianapolis, Toronto

Lynne Arriale Nuance: The Bennett Studio Sessions [CD+DVD] Jazz Motéma Music Cat # MTM 22 Price Code: U (SRP $19.99) Double Digipak; Box Lot 30 2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1 NO CANADA SALES

FRONT COVER STICKER Guests Will Calhoun (Living Color) & RealWorld recording artist Yunchen Lhamo, The Voice of Tibet.

SELLING POINTS • One of the most virtuosic bassists of the 21st century, Charnett Moffett (Wynton Marsalis, Ornette Coleman) stands strong as a composer and relentless innovator on upright, fretless, and piccolo basses.

FEATURED ARTISTS Charnett Moffett: upright bass, bass guitars, drums Yungchen Lhamo: vocals Angela Moffett: spoken word Will Calhoun, Eric McPherson: drums Scott Brown: piano RJ Avallone: trumpet Patrick Jones, Shane Barnes: guitars TRACK LISTING We Pray • Moses • The Story • Dreams • Elements of Life • Call For Peace • The Awakening • Swing Rock • Enlightenment Part I • Enlightenment Part II • The Art of Improvisation • Star Spangled Banner MEDIA & MARKETING National press campaign by DL Media. National radio campaign by Groov Marketing. Lifestyle and special marketing by Two Sheps That Pass. Ads with DownBeat, JazzTimes, and Bass Player magazine.

KEY MARKETS Hometown: New York. Also: Philadelphia, Boston, Washington DC, Miami, Detroit, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles

Charnett Moffett The Art of Improvisation Jazz Motéma Music Cat # MTM 21 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Digipak; Box Lot 35 NO CANADA SALES

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Latin & jazz label ZOHO announces the re-launch of several best-selling back catalog titles at a new, lower midline price!

Harvie S Texas Rumba

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Recorded live in 2003 at Sweet Rhythm in Manhattan. “Harvie S is an exceptional bassist, composer, and bandleader who has immersed himself in Latin music … his working quintet … is sharp as razors …very fine music that will make very fine listening” (All About Jazz).

Joan Stiles Love Call

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CD debut of New York pianist with Clark Terry, Frank Wess, Jerry Dodgion, Joe Temperley, and Warren Vache in 11 jazz standards. “Swings with wit and verve … brimming with the joyous flair of a Wynton Kelly or Erroll Garner … hauntingly beautiful arrangements … Stiles succeeds magnificently” (Bill Milkowski).

Dave Liebman Group In a Mellow Tone

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2004 quartet featuring Vic Juris, Tony Marino, and Jamey Haddad. “Creating adventurous new music that explores all the nooks and crannies of the jazz tradition. One of the few truly individual post Coltrane soprano saxophonists … who puts as much thought into his ensembles as into each gleaming solo” (The New Yorker).

Trio Mundo Rides Again

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Featuring Manolo Badrena, Dave Stryker, Steve Slagle, and Andy McKee. “Full of vivacity and bright hues Trio Mundo truly Rides Again —a pancultural blend of funky and eclectic sounds … percussionist and vocalist Manolo Badrena … is long remembered with the ’70s jazz group Weather Report” (All About Jazz).

Ray Barretto Standards Rican-ditioned

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2007 Latin Grammy Award nominee! Last milestone in the rich five-decade recording legacy by legendary percussionist Ray Barretto. A 1950s Blue Note-style session with Puerto Rican jazz all-stars Hilton Ruiz, David Sanchez, Papo Vazquez, and John Benitez.

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Jazz Nimbus Records Cat # NIM 2718 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 25

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Eastern Rebellion Mosaic

Lionel Hampton Mostly Blues

SELLING POINTS With this album, one of jazz’s most special groups comes together in a new incarnation, full of promise for the future and filled with respect for its quite imposing past!

SELLING POINTS This hip octogenarian refused to be labeled a relic! On these sessions, recorded almost 60 years after his debut, stellar accompanists provide a fascinating backdrop for Hamp’s ever-stimulating solo flights.

FEATURED ARTISTS Cedar Walton: piano/Billy Higgins: drums/David Williams: bass/ Ralph Moore: tenor saxophone

FEATURED ARTISTS Lionel Hampton: vibes/Bobby Scott:: piano/ piano/Joe Beck: guitar/ Grady Tate: drums/Bob Cranshaw: bass/Chris Parker: drums/ Anthony Jackson: bass

TRACK LISTING Sunflower • John’s Blues • I’ll Let You Know • Mosaic • One For Kel • My Old Flame • I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face • Shoulders • Josephine • My One and Only Love • Bittersweet

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TRACK LISTING Bye Bye Blues • Someday My Prince Will Come • Take the ‘A’ Train • Blues for Jazz Beaux • Walkin’ Uptown • Honeysuckle Rose • Mostly Blues • Limehouse Blues • Gone with the Wind

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Benny Carter Central City Sketches

Benny Goodman Yale University Archives Vol. 2: 1957–1964

SELLING POINTS Carter’s compositions performed by the all-star orchestra, with Jimmy Knepper, Lew Tabackin, Loren Schoenberg, and more.

SELLING POINTS Second volume of Benny Goodman’s Yale Archive releases!

FEATURED ARTISTS Benny Carter: trumpet, saxophone/The American Jazz Orchestra TRACK LISTING Doozy (Second Version) • When Lights Are Low • A Kiss From You • Sleep • Central City Sketches • Central City Blues • Hello • People • Promenade • Remember • Sky Dance • Lonesome Nights • Doozy (First Version) • Easy Money • Symphony in Riffs • Souvenir • Blues In My Heart

FEATURED ARTISTS Benny Goodman: clarinet/Benny Goodman Big Band TRACK LISTING 36 tracks include: Let’s Dance • Bugle Call Rag • On the Sunny Side of the Street • ‘Deed I Do • Who Cares? • Blue Skies • I Want a Little Girl • Sometimes I’m Happy • A Fine Romance • Harvard Blues • I’m Coming Virginia • Soon • I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues • I Hadn’t Anyone Till You • I’ve Got You Under My Skin • Pennies from Heaven • Stompin’ at the Savoy • Flying Home

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GRAMMY WINNER

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The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra’s stunning label debut on ZOHO re-affirms the group’s place as the world’s leading Latin jazz big band!

AWARDS & ACCOLADES • 51st Annual Grammy Award Winner NEW REVIEWS “Chico O’Farrill’s genius was for blending the sounds of bebop with the Afro-Cuban tradition and tinting it with classical shadings. This set, Arturo’s tribute to his father, carries on very much in the O’Farrill tradition … A highlight of this marvelous set is the title tune, penned

by Cuban drummer/composer Dafnis Prieto. Brimming with joy, with a mix of musical languages, it stretches Latin jazz to the max … a set that pushes the boundaries of Latin jazz into new territory. Just as Chico did.” — All About Jazz “While Arturo’s writing and scoring is crisp and concise like Chico’s, it’s more serious, less playful and grand, but every track has its personal subtext.” — DownBeat [★★★★] “Farrill’s chic arrangement, full of unexpected twists … pays the highest compliment to the album’s chief inspiration.” — JazzTimes “Mr. O’Farrill is a magnificent player … sharp, splashy, and driving.”

— New York Times

Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra Song for Chico Jazz ZOHO Cat # ZMR 200804 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 30 NO CANADA SALES

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SELLING POINTS • The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra’s stunning label debut on ZOHO re-affirms the group’s place as the world’s leading Latin jazz big band following their first CD Noche Involvidable, which received a 2005 Grammy Award nomination!

• The ALJO was founded in 1995 to create a repertoire platform for Latin jazz in the widest possible sense—from Dominican salsa and Argentinean tango to Afro-Cuban jazz and Brazilian bossa nova.

• On Song for Chico, the ALJO brilliantly reinterprets Latin big band classics ranging from the ’20s to ’60s and premieres cutting-edge new repertoire including Arturo O’Farrill’s “Such Love” and Dafnis Prieto’s “Song for Chico.”

• O’Farrill and the ALJO have a continuous live presence in New York and around the US. The ALJO, until recently affiliated with Jazz at Lincoln Center, is now based at Symphony Space in Manhattan.

FEATURED ARTISTS Arturo O’Farrill: piano, director The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra TRACK LISTING Caravan • Such Love • Picadillo • Song for Chico • Starry Nights • Cuban Blues • Humility • The Journey

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A spectacular melodic Latin jazz recording from legend Randy Brecker, together with the very best Brazil has to offer!

AWARDS & ACCOLADES • 51st Annual Grammy Award Winner • Top 5 JazzWeek World Music Chart • 22 Weeks on World Music Chart • 18 Weeks on Jazz Charts • Featured interview on Marian McPartland NPR broadcast scheduled to run in Fall 2009 NEW REVIEWS “Swift, smooth samba mixed liberally with Rio street-beat and hip electronica … Randy Brecker plays with a who’s who of Brazil’s studio cats … The fun date lifts off, light and breezy, with a dozen tunes penned by pop icons, all sketched in pastel wash by film-score whiz Ruria Duprat … Brecker gambols on his horns … not a care in the world … darting solos. How refreshing.” — DownBeat SELLING POINTS • Randy Brecker’s 5th Grammy Award!

• Melodic, crisp Latin jazz from the incredible Randy Brecker.

• Features well-known Brazilian musicians including Ruriá Duprat, who has been the recipient of a full scholarship through Quincy Jones to study at Berklee and Harvard.

• Ad in April JazzTimes announcing Grammy Award, with continued full-page ads throughout Summer/Fall 2009.

• All About Jazz free tune blitz to over 10,000 subscribers.

• SmoothJazz.com free tune blitz to over 20,000 subscribers.

• New spring campaign: promoter will work title to smooth jazz & contemporary radio, with web interface in local markets.

FEATURED ARTISTS Randy Brecker: trumpets Teco Cardoso: saxophones, flute Ruriá Duprat: pianos, keyboard, clavinet, vocals Paulo Calazans: pianos, keyboard André Mehmari, Gilson Peranzetta: piano Ricardo Silveira: guitars Sizão Machado, Rogéro: bass Da Lua, João Parahyba: percussion, timba Robertinho Silva, Edu Ribeiro: drums

Randy Brecker Randy in Brasil Jazz Mama Records Cat # MAA 1035 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 25 NO CANADA SALES

TRACK LISTING Pedro Brasil • Ile Aye • Guaruja • Me Leve • Malasia • Sampop • Oriente • Maca • Olhos Puxados • Rebento • Fazendo Hora • Aiaiai

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SELLING POINTS • Interpretations of “graphic” scores by the late, legendary musical visionary.

• In the history of music, particularly African-American music, Davidson is unique. He made only one commercial recording (on ESP-Disk’), but left dozens of tapes of his post-1965 music—vital work that is mostly lost.

• Davidson left behind hundreds of scores made in the 1980s, many done on 3x5 index cards. They cannot be read like regular music; instead, they offer the player a specific guide toward randomness and imagination—a requirement that they be read as regular notation, but that the results find a balance between melodic line and pure sound. Based on their collective years of experience working with Davidson, Joe Morris, John Voigt, and Tom Plesk do their best to honor his compositions with their interpretations.

FEATURED ARTISTS Joe Morris: guitar John Voigt: bass Tom Plesk: trombone

Morris/Voigt/Plsek MVP LSD: The Graphic Scores of Lowell Skinner Davidson Jazz Riti Records Cat # RTI 10 Price Code: P (SRP $15.99) Digipak; Box Lot 40

TRACK LISTING Blue Sky and Blotches • Particles • Separate Blue X’s • Old Drop #2 • Orange Cards • Index Card #3 • Index Card #1 • Index Card #2 • Double Sheet • Gold Triptych • Gold Drop #1 MEDIA & MARKETING Service to targeted press, e-media, and select college/non-commercial radio by Riti Records.

KEY MARKETS Hometown: Boston & New Haven. Also: New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Portland, Philadelphia

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SELLING POINTS • Principal composer/bandleader Jim Hobbs is an untouchably gifted master of the alto saxophone, producing a holy array of sounds from his horn.

• Magic 7th album is a stellar collection of all-new compositions recorded live in studio and mixed utilizing the latest dub technology.

• Contains an embedded music video (playable on most computers), the extended skateboard groove & flex film “Can You Do the Mackie Burnette?” which features cornetist Taylor Ho Bynum.

FEATURED ARTISTS Jim Hobbs: alto saxophone Timo Shanko: bass Django Carranza: drums TRACK LISTING Moose and Grizzly Bear’s Ville • Reptoid Alliance • Drunk on the Blood of the Holy Ones • Brothers of Heliopolis • Enemy of Both Sides • Pearl’s Blues (Your What Hurts?) • Conotocarius • Dew of May

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PRESS QUOTES “Combine[s] vast musical prowess and playful, irreverent intelligence. No one today is playing the alto better than Hobbs.” — All About Jazz MEDIA & MARKETING Service and promotion to national press, e-media, targeted regional press, and college/non-commercial radio by Improvised Communications. Ads with All About Jazz, Signal To Noise, Wax Poetics, and Point of Departure.

KEY MARKETS Hometown: Boston. Also: New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, New Haven, Chicago

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One of the hottest young trumpeters on the scene today, Corey Wilkes shows off another side of his musical personality, demonstrating a mid-’60s Blue Note sensibility melded with the influence of Chicago’s AACM. SELLING POINTS • Corey Wilkes is one of the hottest young trumpet players in jazz, and has been a perennial on the DownBeat International Critics Poll in the “Rising Star Trumpet” category.

• Has been extensively featured by NPR, DownBeat, JazzTimes, Chicago Tribune, and Chicago Sun Times.

• Selected by Roscoe Mitchell to join the Art Ensemble of Chicago, taking over at trumpet from founding member Lester Bowie.

• Tours with the Art Ensemble of Chicago, Roscoe Mitchell, Will Cahoun from Living Colour, Kahil El’Zabar’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, and saxophonist James Carter’s quintet.

FEATURED ARTISTS Corey Wilkes: trumpet, flugelhorn Kevin Nabors: tenor saxophone Scott Hesse: guitar Junius Paul: bass Isaiah Spencer: drums Jumaane Taylor: tap dance TRACK LISTING • First Mind • Abstrakt #1 • SICK JJ • Levitation • Rain • Cries From Tha Ghetto • Abstrakt #2 • Visionary of an Abstrakt • Abstrakt #3 • Villa Tiamo • Abstrakt #4 • Chasin’ LeRoy

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PRESS QUOTES “Whether inventing strangely innovative sounds with the Art Ensemble of Chicago or fronting a straight-ahead group, Wilkes proves that a nimble technique and a sense of adventure can distinguish a musician from his peers.” — Chicago Tribune “Mr. Wilkes’ … playing smartly balanced bravado, power, and control.” — New York Times “There are few musicians who qualify as ‘on the scene’ more than Corey Wilkes—wherever the young trumpeter is, you can be sure there’s a party close by.” — Chicago Sun Times MEDIA & MARKETING Pi Recordings will handle a full press mailing to all relevant magazines and journalists, and a full radio mailing to all relevant CMJ, NPR, and jazz stations. Targeted online campaign through various relevant sites such as All About Jazz.

KEY MARKETS Hometown: Chicago. Also: New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Detroit, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Washington DC, Seattle, Portland

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SELLING POINTS • The ultimate continuation of the legacy of the St. Louis blues tradition, Honey Bowl continues the group’s commitment to in-your-face, hard-driving blues with 14 original songs written by the members of the band.

FEATURED ARTISTS Alvin Jett: guitar, vocals Frank Bauer: saxophones, vocals Matt Davis: bass, vocals Corey “Woody” Woodruff: drums TRACK LISTING Make Me Blue • Lay My Burden Down • Bluesman’s Hat • Honey Bowl • The Wreck • 3-Minute Man • Lucky Charms • Graveyard Shift • Zombie Land • Dem Haters • Alone & Drinkin’ • Me, You & Cydnee • A Year or Two or Ten or Twenty • Runnin’ Like A Dog PRESS QUOTES “Amped up urban blues fresh from the Delta migration.”

— Midwest Record Recap

Alvin Jett & The Phat noiZ Blues Band Honey Bowl Blues Blues Boulevard Cat # BVD 250235 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Digipak; Box Lot 25 NO CANADA SALES

MEDIA & MARKETING Over 200 promo copies mailed out to all relevant print magazines, websites, and radio stations. Ads with Blues Revue and Living Blues.

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SELLING POINTS • Recorded live at the El Mocambo, The Whiskey Howl Big Band is one of the finest blues bands ever to come out of Canada!

• Original house mix, exactly the way the audience heard it.

• Features the late John Witmer and harmonica virtuoso Michael Pickett.

• Includes covers of “Boom Boom (Out Go The Lights),” “Chicken Shack,” “I’ll Go Crazy,” and more blues classics.

FEATURED ARTISTS Michael Pickett, John Witmer: vocals Ed White: drums Rick Burkett: bass John Tilden: guitar Dave Dunlop: trumpet Simon Wallis, John Johnson: saxes Betty Richardson, Kim Richardson, Liz Tilden: vocals PRESS QUOTES “Michael Pickett … is in the front ranks of Canada’s top blues artists.”

— Montreal Gazette

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TRACK LISTING Chicken Shack • One More Mile To Go • Let The Good Times Roll • Walkin’

By Myself • Rock Island Line/ Early In The Morning • Mother Earth • Look At Granny Run • I’ll Go Crazy • Boom Boom (Out Go The Lights) • Man Of Many Words • Everything (Gonna Be Alright) KEY MARKETS Detroit, New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco

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SELLING POINTS • Imagine the love child of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Dusty Springfield, and you begin to get a feel for Joanne Shaw Taylor’s mix of fiery guitar playing, sultry vocals, and 100% pure soul!

• Has toured and played guitar with supergroup D.U.P., which includes Dave Stewart (The Eurythmics), Candy Dulfer (Prince), and Jimmy Cliff.

• Produced by Jim Gaines (Luther Allison, Carlos Santana, Johnny Lang).

• Currently touring the UK with Candye Kane.

FEATURED ARTISTS Joanne Shaw Taylor: guitar, vocals Steve Potts: drums Dave Smith: bass TRACK LISTING Going Home • Just Another Word • Bones • Who Do You Want Me To Be? • Time Has Come • White Sugar • Kiss The Ground Goodbye • Heavy Heart • Watch’ Em Burn • Blackest Day PRESS QUOTES “She plays with more attitude and flare than most. Massive potential here.

Inspiring.” — Guitarist MEDIA & MARKETING Service to national blues radio as well as college and AAA stations. Press and television will be serviced nationally by Mark Pucci. Ads with Blues Revue.

KEY MARKETS Memphis, Jackson, Chicago, New York, Seattle, Portland, Miami

Joanne Shaw Taylor White Sugar Blues Ruf Records Cat # RUF 1147 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 30 NO CANADA SALES

SELLING POINTS • One man, one guitar, and a lifetime of influences make up Hard Times, the unprecedented debut album by British blues artist Marcus Bonfanti. That lifetime may be just 26 years, but the young Londoner, of Italian and British parentage, has packed enough playing into that time to create a distinctive sound that doffs a cap to the very heart of the blues, but is entirely his own.

• With three years touring the world as a sideman and hundreds of gigs with his own blues band, Bonfanti has the heart and soul of a confirmed bluesman, with the face of a rock star. Successful support slot in July 2008 on the Robert Cray tour, opening for Chuck Berry, Ian Siegal, Sandi Thom, Paul Jones, and Dave Kelly.

• Recent performance at SXSW 2009 in Austin.

FEATURED ARTISTS Marcus Bonfanti: vocals and all instruments Lotte Mullan: backing vocals TRACK LISTING Diamonds In The Rust • Not Meant For This World • Hard Times • Now I’m Gone (Is Your Life Better) • Teach The Preacher • When You Come Home • Judgment Day • Knock Me Down • The Girl I Knew • When You Come Home • Waitin’ For My Life MEDIA & MARKETING Online marketing. College radio service.

KEY MARKETS New York, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Austin

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POP

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Featuring the best of Thomas Dolby, this special edition live album is now available in a deluxe double vinyl format featuring all of his hits along with 5 yet-to-be-released bonus tracks from a stunning live performance at SXSW. SELLING POINTS • Taken from live performances in Chicago and Boston, The Sole Inhabitant features the hits “She Blinded Me With Science” and “Hyperactive,” among others.

• Includes 5 new tracks not available on the CD version, recorded in 2007 at SXSW with special guests The Jazz Mafia Horns.

• Thomas Dolby is the winner of a BT Digital Award for Outstanding Contribution to Digital Music.

• Previous collaborators include Stevie Wonder, Dusty Springfield, Herbie Hancock, Ryuichi Sakamoto, George Clinton, and Joni Mitchell.

FEATURED ARTISTS Thomas Dolby: keyboards, vocals, programming

Thomas Dolby The Sole Inhabitant [2XLP] Pop Invisible Hands Music Cat # IHM 51 Price Code: S (SRP $18.99) Gatefold Jacket; Box Lot 12 2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1

TRACK LISTING • Leipzig Is Calling • One Of Our Submarines • I Live In A Suitcase • Flying North • The Flat Earth • Budapest By Blimp • Windpower • Europa And The Pirate Twins • Hyperactive • She Blinded Me With Science • Airhead BONUS TRACKS (SIDE 4) • The Key To Her Ferrari • My Brain Is Like A Sieve • May The Cube Be With You • Your Karma Hit My Dogma • Hot Sauce PRESS QUOTES “Dolby’s vocals are perfect, his playing legendary … The Sole Inhabitant exists as an excellent intro to his work and a time capsule of his greatness.” — Future Music “Fresh interpretations of his electro hits.” — Daily Record “No one evokes the electronic mysteries of the global village more seductively than Thomas Dolby … [the] English singer/songwriter and electronic wizard is more than a technopop maestro using synthesizer and computer technology to be trendy and futuristic; he is a romantically inclined composer and lyricist working to fuse electronic and acoustic music into a genuinely modern popsymphonic style.” — Rolling Stone

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From Latin funk and klezmer to cumbia and straight-up hip-hop, Hip Hop Hoodíos are a cross-cultural phenomenon. Welcome to the world of Latino-Jewish mayhem!

FRONT COVER STICKER “Best Of” with 5 new tracks from Latino-Jewish urban collective with members of Ozomatli, The Klezmatics, Santana, Delinquent Habits, The Pinker Tones & Los Abandoned.

SELLING POINTS • Previous album Viva la Guantanamera hit # 9 on the iTunes Latino sales chart and #1 overall on eMusic.

• The media-savvy band has a solid fan base in hipster, Latin, and Jewish music circles, having sold 5,000 copies of their debut EP Raza Hoodia independently.

FEATURED ARTISTS Josh Norek: MC, vocals, bass/Federico Fong: bass/Wil-dog: production, bass, vocals/Happy Sanchez: bass, production/Kemo the Blaxican: vocals/Frank London: trumpet/and more TRACK LISTING Times Square (1989) • Havana Nagila (Ahi Nama! Mix) • Kike on the Mic • Agua pa’ la Gente • Ocho Kandelikas • Que Pasa in Israel • Gorrito Cosmico • Viva la Guantanamera • Dicks & Noses • Hoodia para Mí • Nose Jobs • Raza Hoodía • 1492 • Agua pa’ la Gente (DJ Niño/Pinker Tones Remix) • ¡Así Loncheamos! (Two Matzoh Balls) • Shalom Obama PRESS QUOTES “Cameos from members of Jaguares, Santana, and The Klezmatics help make the socially conscious anti-corporate playa-hating of Hip Hop Hoodíos funnier than any Beastie Boys punch lines.”

— Village Voice “Latin alternative was already scrambling the definitions of musical categories, and Hip Hop Hoodíos throw in humor and ethnicity for added confusion.” — New York Times

Hip Hop Hoodíos Carne Masada: Quite Possibly the Best of Hip Hop Hoodíos Pop/Latin Jazzheads Cat # JZH 1168 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 30 NO CANADA SALES

“This Latino-Jewish rap duo’s stew of klezmer, pop-hop, and rock en español is meatier than its gimmicky aroma would suggest … combines lithe Latin dance and the sharp hooks of radio rock with elastic Spanish rhymes and Dr. Dre–baiting jokes. Finally, a rap group whose only beef is with pork.” — Blender MEDIA & MARKETING Upcoming media commitments include NPR, KCRW, NY Times, Paste, MTV-Tr3s, Mun2/Telemundo, and Latina Magazine. National publicity campaign targeting past supporters of the band including SPIN, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, and more. Profiles on Telemundo and Univision. Online features committed at key lifestyle blogs including MySpace, Guanabee, Remezcla, Latino Loop, Jewcy, Heeb, Al Borde, and more.

KEY MARKETS Hometown: New York. Also: Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Denver

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COMEDY/ROCK

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SELLING POINTS • Over three hours of great entertainment, featuring all of Ray Stevens’ greatest hits!

• The Ray Stevens Box Set features 3 CDs containing 51 songs including funny, serious, patriotic, Grammy Award winners, and more. It’s a road trip survival kit of family fun!

• Some of these songs were #1 in Billboard, some were songs of the year, and others sold in excess of a million copies each. Many of the songs reached #1 positions in the UK, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the US. • Tour dates on page 39.

FEATURED ARTISTS Ray Stevens: keyboards, vocals

Ray Stevens Ray Stevens Box Set Comedy Clyde Records Cat # CYD 7013 Price Code: 3K (SRP $17.99) Box Set; Box Lot 10 NO CANADA SALES

TRACK LISTING DISC ONE: It’s Me Again Margaret • Too Drunk To Fish • Misty • Freudian Slip • Sittin’ Up with The Dead • Everything Is Beautiful • Power Tools • Driver’s Education • Hang Up And Drive • Ahab The Arab • The Ballad Of The Blue Cyclone part 1 • Blue Angel • The Ballad Of The Blue Cyclone part 2 • Pledging My Love • Woogie Boogie • Love Will Beat Your Brains Out • The Haircut Song DISC TWO: The Streak • The Mississippi Squirrel Revival • Family Funeral Fight • Deerslayer • Safe At Home • T.D.’s Boogie Woogie • Virgil And The Moonshot • The Hustler • Osama Yo’-Mama • Hello Mama • Let’s Roll • We’re Havin’ A Baby • When The Kids Are Gone • Turn Your Radio On • Kitty Cat’s Revenge • Juanita And The Kids • Thank You DISC THREE: Shriner’s Convention • Nashville • Erik The Awful • The Dog Song • The Cat Song • When I Get Over You • The Pirate Song • Come On Home To Baseball • Gitarzan • Bridget The Midget • Bon Temps Roulette • Freddie Feelgood • Gone For Good • Stand Up • The King Of Christmas • Be Your Own Best Friend • Jeremiah Peabody’s

SELLING POINTS • Features Canada’s “Metal Queen” Lee Aaron, responsible for multi-platinum selling albums like Body Rock.

• This album, containing 12 original songs, is a favorite of both Aaron and her critics.

FEATURED ARTISTS Lee Aaron: vocals John Albani, Knox Chandler, Reeves Gabrels: guitars Don Short: drums Mischke & Billy Newton Davis: backing vocals Daniel Mansilla: percussion Kim Deschamp: mandolin Don Binns: bass TRACK LISTING Odds of Love • Baby Go Round • Fire In Your Flame • Waterfall • Inside • Raggedy Jane • Soul In Motion • Emotional Rain • Judgment Day • Heaven • Cry • Had Enough

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PRESS QUOTES “In the ’80s, Aaron was enormously popular in Canada and attracted a sizable following in Europe, especially in Britain and Germany. She was voted ‘Sex Symbol of the Year’ by UK publications Kerrang! and Sounds in 1984, and recorded with such head-banging bands as the Scorpions, Talon, Helix, and Kick Axe.” — Billboard KEY MARKETS Detroit, New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco

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A rare album by the queen of folk music!

SELLING POINTS • A collection of traditional and original spirituals sung by the majestic Odetta, whom Martin Luther King, Jr. called “the Queen of American Folk Music.”

• Recorded in 1989, this album was originally released on Alcazar Records under the title Christmas Spirituals. However, Odetta had previously recorded a different album entitled Christmas Spirituals for Vanguard Records, leading to much confusion.

• Now, in cooperation with producer Rachel Faro’s Ashe imprint, Silverwolf Records is reissuing this magnificent collection as a tribute to Odetta on the occasion of her passing in December 2008, and in honor of the historic election of Barack Obama, which represented a great fulfillment of Odetta’s life work as activist, spokesperson, and muse to the civil rights movement.

• Album has been unavailable for years!

FEATURED ARTISTS Odetta: vocals, acoustic guitar Bill Lee, Lincoln Goines: acoustic string bass Carol Steele: percussion Jeff Salisbury: snare, brushes TRACK LISTING • Rise Up Shepherd and Follow • What Month Was Jesus Born In • Mary Had a Baby • Somebody Talking ‘Bout Jesus • Virgin Mary Had One Sun • Go Tell It On The Mountain • Shout For Joy • Poor Little Jesus • O Jerusalem • Ain’t That A-Rockin’ • If Anybody Asks You • Beautiful Star • Children Go Where I Send Thee

Odetta Beautiful Star Folk/Holiday Silverwolf Records Cat # SWC 1103 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 30 NO CANADA SALES

PRESS QUOTES “A powerful voice for justice.” — NPR “Rosa Parks was her No. 1 fan, and Martin Luther King Jr. called her the queen of American folk music. Odetta’s stage presence was regal enough: planted onstage like an oak tree no one would dare cut down, wearing a guitar high on her chest, she could envelop Carnegie Hall with her powerful contralto as other vocalists might fill a phone booth … Some folks sing songs. Odetta testified.” — TIME MEDIA & MARKETING Ads with Dirty Linen and Sing Out. KEY MARKETS New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle

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Lisa Kirk Sings at the Plaza

Bing Crosby Through the Years Vol. 3: 1951–1952

SELLING POINTS First time on CD! Includes the 1958 recording of Kirk’s cabaret act at the Plaza, bonus recordings of Broadway favorites, and notes & rare photos provided by Broadway maestro Don Pippin.

SELLING POINTS Volume 3 of the acclaimed series, featuring songs recorded in 1951– 1952. Released with the support and endorsement of the International Club Crosby. Digitally re-mastered; includes two Top 20 hits.

TRACK LISTING 24 tracks include: I Travel Light • I’m Sitting On Top Of The World • You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To • Anything Goes • Hi Lili • Hi-Lo • How Come You Do Me Like You Do • Why Can’t You Behave • Good Little Girls • Far Away Places And The Riviera (Medley) • Limehouse Blues • Shaking The Blues Away/Love Me Or Leave Me • Little Girl Blue • But Not For Me • The Lady Is A Tramp • My Funny Valentine • Always True To You In My Fashion • O-Hi-O • Catch Me If You Can • Fly Bird • All Man And All Mine

TRACK LISTING 26 tracks include: In The Cool, Cool, Cool Of The Evening • Misto Cristofo Columbo • Bonne Nuit • Your Own Little House • Christmas In Killarney • It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas • When The World Was Young • Domino • A Weaver Of Dreams • I Still See Elisa • At Last! At Last! • The Isle Of Innisfree • A Flight Of Fancy • Just For You • Sailing Down The Chesapeake Bay • Ida, Sweet As Apple Cider • Nobody’s Sweetheart • It Had To Be You • Two Shillelagh O’sullivan • Rosaleen

Vocals Sepia Cat # SEP 1131 Price Code: P (SRP $15.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 25

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Ethel Merman Memories

Peggy Wood, Vanessa Lee, et al.

Selections from Bitter Sweet

SELLING POINTS First time on CD—Broadway icon Ethel Merman’s sing-along tribute to the songs she learned when she was a little girl! Popular American songs from the turn of the century recorded at the height of her fame in the 1950s!

SELLING POINTS First time on CD—selections from Noël Coward’s Bitter Sweet performed by three leading ladies from the original 1929 productions in London (Peggy Wood), Paris (Jane Marnac), and on Broadway (Evelyn Laye). Bonus tracks include the first LP of Bitter Sweet featuring a studio cast headed by Vanessa Lee.

TRACK LISTING 56 tracks include: Ta-Ra-Ra-Boom-Der-E • The Band Played On • The Bowery • On a Saturday Night • While Strolling Thru The Park One Day • Hello My Baby • I’ve Got Rings On My Fingers • In My Merry Oldsmobile • In The Good Old Summertime • Sweet Rosie O’Grady • Little Annie Rooney • Waltz Me Around Again Willie • Sidewalks Of New York • A Bicycle Built For Two • She’ll Be Comin’ Round The Mountain • Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet

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TRACK LISTING 22 tracks include: Overture • The Call Of Life • If You Could Only Come With Me • I’ll See You Again • Ladies Of The Town • If Love Were All • Dear Little Café • Tokay John Hauxvell • Kiss Me • Zigeuner • Finale • Bitter Sweet – Selection • I’ll See You Again • If Love Were All • Dear Little Café • Zigeuner • I’ll See You Again • Zigeuner • Je Vous Reverrai (I’ll See You Again)

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Eight incredible, uniquely human stories set to music by eight equally incredible Broadway performers.

SELLING POINTS • Compelling, original, and inspirational, these performances were all featured on NBC’s Today Show as part of their “Everyone Has a Story” weekly series.

• For the series, individuals submit a personal story to the Today Show and a panel of judges, including Gifford and her writing partner David Friedman, chooses the best essay to write a brandnew song for. Every week a winner’s story is read on the air, and a Broadway singer performs the corresponding song.

• This disc features Kathie Lee Gifford, co-host of the Today Show.

Gifford received 11 Emmy Award nominations during her 15-year run on the television talk show Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, which she co-hosted with Regis Philbin.

• All songs written and composed by Kathie Lee Gifford and David Friedman.

FEATURED ARTISTS Vocals by Kathie Lee Gifford, Aaron Lazar, Christine Ebersole, Carolee Carmello, Julia Murney, Paulo Szot, Rebecca Luker, Norm Lewis, Cheyenne Jackson David Friedman: piano David Bellochio: midi orchestrations TRACK LISTING • Kathie Lee Gifford: Everyone Has A Story • Norm Lewis: My Hero • Carolee Carmello: No One is Promised Tomorrow • Cheyenne Jackson: The Red Balloon • Christine Ebersole: A Forever Family • Aaron Lazar: Carry Me Through • Julia Murney: The Shadow Woman • Chuck Cooper: The End of Heaven’s Rope • Rebecca Luker: I Am a Ballerina

Kathie Lee Gifford & Friends Everyone Has a Story Vocals LML Music Cat # LML 240 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 25 NO CANADA SALES

PRESS QUOTES “I loved hearing Kathie Lee’s newest CD. It is impeccably and beautifully sung. Her talent and love of singing shine through.”

— Michael Feinstein “This is a terrific collection of new songs, sung from the heart.

I love it!” — John McDaniel “Kathie Lee doesn’t just sing a song, she really tells a story. Her voice is assured, her phrasing so very tasteful.” — Marvin Hamlisch MEDIA & MARKETING Promotion on the Today Show, and on Gifford’s website. Len Triola will launch a national radio campaign.

KEY MARKETS Hometown: Baltimore. Also: New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Hartford, Chicago, Washington DC

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SELLING POINTS • All-star cast recording of a concert performance at the York Theatre.

• Features Broadway and TV stars Marc Kudisch, Ron Raines, Christiane Noll, Lillias White, and Natalie Toro. A great, infectious score with a country & western/Broadway sound!

• Storyline is very apt for contemporary times—there is even a Sarah Palintype character! Samuel French publishes the score, and there will be several regional productions.

• Authors Jim Wann and Patricia Miller also wrote the smash hit musical Pump Boys and Dinettes.

FEATURED ARTISTS Marc Kudisch, Ron Raines, Christiane Noll, Natalie Toro, Lillias White, Omri Schein, Marcie Henderson

York Theatre Cast Recording The People vs. Mona

TRACK LISTING Tippo • Keep The Frog Pad Alive • Hear Ye • Hear Ye/Who Wears The Robe?/ Glad Glad Glad • Euple R. Pugh Do You? • The Big Meow • Officer Bell’s Turn • Work With Me • Lockdown Blues • Does The Prosecution Rest • Riverboat Casino Gambling • Riverboat Casino Gambling (Reprise) • Euple R. Pugh (Reprise) • Legendary • Litigator • Blind Willy • Marching Thru Tippo • You Done Forgot Your Bible • Partner • A Real Defense • The Confession • Come On Down To Tippo

Sndtrk/Shows Jay Records Cat # JAY 1408 Price Code: R (SRP $17.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 25

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SELLING POINTS The newest selection in Hataklit’s relaxing Serenity Series is an enchanting and relaxing composition by Ithamar Eshpar, featuring Elisha Avshalom on pan pipes. Recorded at Captain Studios by Arkadi Chaslavsi.

• On this compilation, Eshpar—a musician, producer, and sound engineer who has worked with some of Israel’s leading artists—presents four original creations inspired by the elements. Combining his musical inspiration, technical know-how, and an interest in mystical symbolism, Eshpar creates hypnotic soundscapes in which virtuoso pan piper Avshalom wanders like a lonesome tourist in a strange, astral land.

• The music presented on this CD will soothe both the body and mind in its exploration of air, earth, fire, and water. While each track represents a different element, the whole album takes the listener on a meditative voyage that begins high in the atmosphere and ends deep under the ocean.

• Transport yourself to another state of consciousness, of simplicity and balance.

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FEATURED ARTISTS Itamar Eshpar: synthesizer Elisha Avshalom: pan pipes

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TRACK LISTING Airborne • The Earth is Asleep • The Inner Fire • Touching Water KEY MARKETS New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington DC, Miami, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle

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The best—and only—CD of its kind, combining cutting edge sound technology with great music.

FRONT COVER STICKER The perfect gift for anyone who drives, especially during rush hour commutes.

SELLING POINTS • Anyone who drives can benefit from this breakthrough program— the effects are automatic.

• Drive Time Rx is the first CD to incorporate Auto Audio Additives™ (“silent suggestions”) to engage the subconscious mind.

Drivers feel more relaxed and alert without any extra effort.

• Soundtrack is half uptempo, half relaxing.

• Features Paul Horn, Paul McCandless, and David Darling.

• Unlike many of Halpern’s healing CDs, DO listen while driving!

FEATURED ARTISTS Steven Halpern: pianos, keyboards, trumpet, guitar Paul Horn: golden flute, alto flute, bass flute Paul McCandless: soprano sax David Darling: cello Marc Van Wageningen: bass Georgia Kelly: harp Kat Epple: flute Bob Stohl: Lyricon Wind synthesizer George Marsh, Kim Atkinson: congas Ian Dogole: percussion TRACK LISTING • Drive Time I • Drive Time II • Drive Time III • Drive Time IV • Drive Time V • Drive Time VI • Drive Time VII • Drive Time VIII • Drive Time IX • Drive Time X • Drive Time XI • Drive Time XII • Drive Time XIII • Drive Time XIV • Drive Time XV PRESS QUOTES “Who would have thought that listening to a CD while driving could reduce stress, keep me more alert, and enhance my peripheral vision?

Amazingly, Drive Time Rx does all this, and more!” — Leading Edge Review MEDIA & MARKETING Submitted to AAA magazine. Ads with New Age Retailer and Leading Edge Review. E-media promotion includes Healthy Trends monthly radio program.

KEY MARKETS Hometown: San Francisco. Also: Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, Portland, Miami, Chicago, Boulder, San Diego

Steven Halpern Drive Time Rx Self Help Inner Peace Music Cat # IPM 2040 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 25 NO CANADA SALES

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SELLING POINTS • A classic from a renowned Emmy Award nominee, and an invaluable tool for healing and meditation practice.

• The Chakra Clearing Meditation is a guided meditation that uses healing color and breath to clear away old patterns and inhale positive strengths to each of the seven major energy centers, thus restoring a feeling of healing and selfempowerment.

• The Healing Sound Meditation is based on the elements of the seven chakras.

With deep, soaring flutes, crystal bowls, didgeridoo, and sounds from nature, one is led on a deeply cleansing journey through sound.

FEATURED ARTISTS Terry Oldfield: flutes, crystal bowls, didgeridoo, keyboard Soraya Saraswati: spoken voice TRACK LISTING Chakra Clearing Meditation • Healing Sound Meditation

Terry Oldfield & Soraya Saraswati Chakra Clearing and Healing Sounds New Age New Earth Records Cat # NER 3001 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 25 NO CANADA SALES

MEDIA & MARKETING Media mailing to 150 media contacts. Radio mailing to 300 independent radio stations. Strong web campaign through paid ads at Google, Yahoo, MySpace, and Facebook. Ads with Tricycle, Music Design In Review, New Age Retailer, LA Yoga, and more.

KEY MARKETS Hometown: Santa Fe. Also: Seattle, San Francisco, Portland, Berkeley, Sedona, Santa Barbara,Los Angeles, Charleston, Miami, Boston, New York, Chicago, Denver ALSO AVAILABLE NER 2805 (Q) Mandala: Circle of Chant (714266280525) SELLING POINTS • A classic from a renowned Emmy Award nominee, ideal for healing arts and yoga/movement classes.

• The haunting song of the whales invites us to explore the very depths of our beings. Terry Oldfield’s flute connects with the music of the whales, and the listener is drawn into deep communion with nature.

• Will powerfully enhance healing, meditation, or simple relaxation!

FEATURED ARTISTS Terry Oldfield: flutes, panpipes, keyboards, vocals TRACK LISTING Voice from the Depths • Whale Song • Hear My Plea MEDIA & MARKETING Media mailing to 150 media contacts. Radio mailing to 300 independent radio stations. Strong web campaign through paid ads at Google, Yahoo, MySpace, and Facebook. Ads with Tricycle, Music Design In Review, New Age Retailer, LA Yoga, and more.

Terry Oldfield Out of the Depths New Age New Earth Records Cat # NER 3002 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 25 NO CANADA SALES

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KEY MARKETS Hometown: Santa Fe. Also: Seattle, San Francisco, Portland, Berkeley, Sedona, Santa Barbara,Los Angeles, Charleston, Miami, Boston, New York, Chicago, Denver ALSO AVAILABLE NER 2604 (Q) Reiki Harmony (714266260428) NER 2501 (Q) De Profundis: Out of the Depths 2 (714266250122)

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SELLING POINTS • Cohesive multi-instrumental music offers a wide and varied balance of tones, tempos, and rhythms, from Eastern themes with Indian bamboo flute to Western passages with violin, guitar, and keyboards. The moods range from poignant and pastoral to those of joyous celebration.

• Sangit Om is a well-known German new age artist and producer. He mostly uses bamboo flutes, but also wooden flutes, tin whistles, and even a clay flute.

He also plays piano, which in fact is his main instrument. He has produced numerous albums including one of Oreade Music’s bestsellers, The Feng Shui Effect.

FEATURED ARTISTS Sangit Om: flutes, piano, guitar, keyboards, violin, percussion TRACK LISTING Qui • The Sun • The Crane • The Bear • The Deer • The Moon • Lotus Jewel • The Tiger • The Monkey • Shen • Letting Go MEDIA & MARKETING Service to top NAR, college stations, and satellite/cable/in-flight/internet shows.

Press copies to national publications. Ads with Massage Magazine, New Age Retailer, Inspired Retailer, Healing Arts Guide, and Light of Consciousness.

KEY MARKETS Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Denver ALSO AVAILABLE ORM 60632 (L) The Feng Shui Effect (689973606329)

Sangit Om Qi Gong: Chi Kung Relaxation Oreade Music Cat # ORM 65412 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 25 NO CANADA SALES

SELLING POINTS • A wonderfully evocative album of guitar melodies and ambiance.

• The music of Alberto Grollo and Rino Capitanata has a unique quality where sound and vision seem intertwined, producing a sense of calmness and wellbeing. Both artists are Reiki practitioners, and consciously created this music as a partner to any type of healing treatment.

• Long-playing album, without track changes, allows the listener to drift into a deep state of relaxation.

• Previous album Reiki Heart is an Oreade Music bestseller.

FEATURED ARTISTS Rino Capitanta: keyboards, synth, organ, pianos, flutes Alberto Grollo: guitars, synth, computer programming Riccardo Zappa: 12-string guitar Eneas ‘Animesh’ Da Silva: percussion TRACK LISTING Reiki: Heart to Heart MEDIA & MARKETING Review copies to major press and web outlets. Special radio promotion to alternative radio throughout the US and Canada. Ads with New Age Retailer, Inspired Retailer, Healing Arts Guide, Massage Magazine, and Light of Consciousness.

KEY MARKETS Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Denver ALSO AVAILABLE ORM 62622 (Q) Reiki Heart (689973626228)

Grollo-Capitanata Reiki: Heart to Heart Relaxation Oreade Music Cat # ORM 65442 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 25 NO CANADA SALES

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FRONT COVER STICKER Features: Girija Devi, Dr. L. Subramanian, Imrat Khan, Hariprasad Chaurasia.

SELLING POINTS • This fantastic new disc from CORO’s Acoustic World series features celebrated Indian masters performing music instantly recognizable as Indian.

Presents two geographically split styles, Hindustani and Carnatic.

FEATURED ARTISTS Girija Devi: vocals Dr. L. Subramanian: violin Imrat Khan: surbahar Hariprasad Chaurasia: flute/and more TRACK LISTING Raga Desh – Tappa • Raga Vasantapriya (Excerpt) • Raga Bilaskhani Todi – Khyal • Raga Darbari (Excerpt) • Raga Bilaskhani (Excerpt) • Kriti Sarasamukhi - Raga Gowdamalhar • Nadaloludai - Kalyanavasanta Raga • Dhrupad Compositions In Chautal (12 Beats) and Sultal (10 Beats) • Pahadi Dhun In Dipchandi And Keherva Tal • Raga Bhairavi, Thumri

Various Artists Acoustic World: India

MEDIA & MARKETING Coverage on BBC Radio and more (available worldwide via digital radio). Ads with BBC Music magazine, Gramophone, Songlines, and world music journals and magazines.

India/World CORO Cat # CRO 16070 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 25

KEY MARKETS New York, Chicago, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles ALSO AVAILABLE CRO 16065 (Q) Acoustic World: Persia (828021606526)

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Meditation/World Saregama Cat # SRG 138154 Price Code: N (SRP $12.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 30

Meditation/World Saregama Cat # SRG 138155 Price Code: N (SRP $12.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 30

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Saregama Music Morning Prayers & Music For Divine Meditation

Saregama Music Krishna Bhajans & Music For Divine Meditation

SELLING POINTS Over 65 minutes of divine music, digitally re-mastered. The ultimate compilation to begin every day with soothing prayers. Features three legendary Indian artists on one CD for the first time.

SELLING POINTS Evergreen Krishna bhajans for the ultimate Krishna devotee! This digitally re-mastered CD includes popular tracks by Jagjit Singh.

Over 70 minutes of music.

FEATURED ARTISTS M.S. Subbulakshmi, Jagjit Singh, Lata Mangeshkar: vocals

FEATURED ARTISTS Jagjit Singh, Hari Om Sharan, Pradeep, P.D. Jalota: vocals

TRACK LISTING Suprabath Morning Prayer • Hey Govind, Hey Gopal • Jai Radha Madhav • Hey Ram, Hey Ram • Hari Naam Dhun • Maha Mantra • Om Shaanth

TRACK LISTING Baat Nihare Ghanshyam • Hey Krishna Gopal Hari • Banke Bihari • Tum Dhundho Mujhe Gopal • Radhe Radhe Govind • Aarti Kunj Bihari • Krishna Chalisa • Shree Krishna Dhun

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Stelios Petrakis Orion: Music from Crete SELLING POINTS A stunning assembly of highly talented musicians have gathered around Stelios Petrakis, an outstanding young composer and a virtuoso of the lyra, Crete’s emblematic instrument. Powerful, poetic melodies and lyrics mark this musical suite evoking sun and wind, the ancestral elements at the basis of Cretan culture. Orion fell in love with Pleione, whose daughters were changed into stars (the Pleiades). Ancient myths and symbols, sun and light, the disappearance of evil and the struggle for an inaccessible ideal—all contributed to this album dedicated to the legendary hunter of Greek mythology, now one of the most prominent constellations in the night sky.

FEATURED ARTISTS Stelios Petrakis: lyra, luth, saz/and more TRACK LISTING Voreia Monoipatia • Opoios Ti Nyhta • Syrtos Dance • Orion and Pleione • To Alogaki tis Nyhtias • Kainouria Agapi

Greece/World Buda Records Cat # BUD 860178 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Digipak; Box Lot 30 NO CANADA SALES

Music from the World Sufi Songs from the Comoros SELLING POINTS This album celebrates a Sufi heritage little known on the worldwide music scene. Those who champion it in the Comoros do not consider it music but a necessary speech in their progression towards God. The beautiful voices and sheer energy of the disciples contribute to maintain the soundmemory of a spiritual heritage that some consider endangered in the “islands of the moon” located in the Indian Ocean.

FEATURED ARTISTS Soilihi Miradji, Mfassi Kassim, Mourchid Abdillah, Attoumane Abdillah, Mourchid Moussa Saindou, Bacar Mmadi Kiri, Soeuf Elbadawi: vocals TRACK LISTING Qum faqad • Sabena • Wadhwifa wa Shadhuli • Tahalili • Alifunqabla • Atani zamanun bima • Sharibtul’ana • Ama turidu • Ya Shekhunal-Maârufu • Fatiha • Sabena • Wadhwifa • Iqatamul hadhratil Qadiri • Rabbi walhamdu lillah • Iqamtul hadhrati rifai • Tahalili • Maârufuna huwa shekhuna • Qulubul ârifina

Comoros/World Buda Records Cat # BUD 7817 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 25 NO CANADA SALES

Music from the World The Tree of Modes SELLING POINTS The “tree of modes” is the symbol representing the organization of the Moroccan Arab-Andalus melodic system. Its four branches illustrate the four fundamental sets of sound modes as well as the four humors of the human microcosm. Ahmed Shiki, a talented lute player, grew up within the secret bosom of this Andalus metropolis. His great erudition has enabled him to perform the 11 noubas here.

FEATURED ARTISTS Ahmed Shiki: oud, vocals/Mohamed El Wariti: vocals, rabâb/Driss Berrada: vocals, percussion, oud TRACK LISTING Gharibat Al Hçin • Gharibat Al Muharrara • Sikam Sika • Hamdan • Mcherqi • Mazmum • Raçd al Dhil • Istihilâl • ‘Oraq al ‘Arab • Rama al Dhil • Moujennab al Dhil • Dhil • ‘Oraq al ‘Ajam • Zidàn • ‘Ochchàq • Hagàz al Kabir • Içbihan • Zorakend • Hoçàr • Hagàz Mcherqi • Raçd • Ramàl al Màya • Inqilàb al Ramàl • Màya

Morocco/World Buda Records Cat # BUD 7813 Price Code: 2D (SRP $13.99) Double Slimline; Box Lot 25 NO CANADA SALES

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Rosanna & Zélia Aguas Iguais SELLING POINTS The story of Rosanna & Zélia is the story of a journey, beginning in Minas Gerais (Brazil) and leading all over Europe. Far from their homeland, the artists began to see Brazilian music from a new point of view and soon became interested in exploring its Afro-Brazilian and Indian roots. A magical trip with a global tinge includes sparsely arranged songs that vibrate with melodicism, feeling, and relaxation.

Brazil/World ENJA Cat # ENJ 9471 Price Code: O (SRP $13.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 25

FEATURED ARTISTS Rosanna Tavares: lead vocals, guitar/Zélia Fonseca: vocals, guitar/Márcio Tubino: soprano sax, flute/Paulinho Santos, Angela Frontera, Marlon Klein: percussion/Toninho Ferraguti: accordion/ Davide Petrocca:: bass/ bass/Joao Fonseca: guitar/Rosana Levental: cello/G-Strings Quartet TRACK LISTING Azulamento • Águas Iguais • Luarmina e o Mar • Os Amantes da Ponte • Areal • Sô Joao • Mar de Mim • Ninho • O Jardim e a Fera • Elia • No Ar • Devocao

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Various Artists Jewish Ballroom Dance In Yiddish SELLING POINTS 36 tracks on two CDs, performed by the finest Yiddish artist including Boris Savchuck, The Barry Sisters, and more. Includes tangos, waltzes, sambas, and more.

Jewish/World Hataklit Cat # HKT 203132 Price Code: U (SRP $19.99) Double Slimline; Box Lot 25 2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1

TRACK LISTING 36 tracks include: Dudu Fisher: Papirosen • Bronislava Kazantzeva: A Shed Dayne Treren • Jacob Sandler: Winscht Mir A Bisele Glick • Sense: Yoshke • Boris Savchuk: Medley • The Barry Sisters: Shein Vi De Levung • Jacob Sandler: Jalousie • Shuli & The Synthesizer: Instrumental Medley • Dudu Fisher: Mazel • Elisheva Edelson: Beigalach • Boris Savchuk: Instrumental Tzu Shpait • Yaakov Shapiro: Ich Hob Dich Zu Fil Lib • Jacob Sandler: Brazil • Bronislava Kazantzeva: Dos Gezang Fun Main Hertz • Chana Grinboum: Yiddishe Meydale • Boris Savchuk: Instrumental Margaritalach • Brother Dudu: Simches • Yaakov Shapiro: Der Yiddischer Tanz • Yaakov Shapiro: Mamale • Bronislava Kazantzeva: Appasionate • Boris Savchuk: Instrumental Papirosen • Dudu Fisher: Oifen Veg Stait A Boym • Israel Itzchaki: Ich Vil Zich Shpilin

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The Hammers From Distant Shores: Irish Music from Canada SELLING POINTS A fresh, appealing, and unique interpretation of the traditional music of Ireland.

FEATURED ARTISTS Paul Hammer: guitar, mandolin, banjo/Susan Hammer: concertina, whistles, bodhran

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TRACK LISTING Bill Harte’s Reel/Billy McComiskey’s/Rolling In the Barrel • My Love in the Morning/Contentment is Wealth/Maid On the Green • Mother & Child/Drag Her ‘Round the Road/The Bird in the Bush • From Distant Shores (Slow reel: Feadoir An Meara Harrison) • The Stone in the Field/Bímis ag Ól/ Sonny Brogin’s • Bianco Fiore/Flax in Bloom • Rainy Day/Ah Surely/The Gneevgullia Reel • The Fiddler of Dooney • Concert Reel/The Mountain Top/The Ivy Leaf • The Green Gates/ Over the Moor to Maggie/The Funny Reel (Paddy Fahey) • Dear Irish Boy • The Hag at the Churn/Jimmy Doyle’s Favourite/Pull the Knife and Stick It • The Laurel Tree/Connaught Heifers/Swinging On a Gate • Two Flings by Junior Crehan

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Boolumbal Fuuta Blues SELLING POINTS With this album, Boolumbal explores the relationship between the traditional music of West Africa and the blues, folk, and jazz of the West. Fuuta Blues is a unique album full of rhythm and poetry, admirably served by the arrangements and the virtuosity of the musicians.

FEATURED ARTISTS Malick Dia: guitar, chant/Nicolas Lebault: drums, guitar, cabassa, shaker/Claude Perrin: bass/ Ousseyman “Kour Kour” Diouf:: sabar/ sabar/Jerry Lypkins: keyboards/Mohamed Cissoko: balafon/ Baba Galle Kante: flutes/Peul Bao Sissoko: kora TRACK LISTING Fuuta Blues • Dimmbee • Hamadi Manna • Nguru Gool • Neene-am • Lenyol Nelaado • Waalata • Caali Mbayla • Interlude Badje • Ndunngu • Fuuta Traditionnel • Continent Noir • Guido

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Air Mail Music Pearl of the South Seas SELLING POINTS A compilation of some of the best known standards of Tahitian music, by great artists such as Charley Mauu, Emma Terangi, and Bimbo. This album will delight fans of Polynesian music.

TRACK LISTING A Reva I Tahiti • Aroha E • Bora Bora Nui • Mareva • Na Te Moana • Rarahu La Loti • Farara Mata’I • Minoi Minoi • Te Faaroa • Papio • Aue Te Vahine Popaa • E Mama E • To Reo Iti Maru • Haumani • Auti Para • Tangi Tika • Mihi Au Imi A Pii Au • Mauruuru A Vau • Tau Tiare Iti • O Teni Te Po • Izku • Ta’u Pinia • Tamure Tuufotu Tahiti/World Air Mail Music Cat # PLS 141179 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 25

Air Mail Music Serbia, Macedonia, Bosnia SELLING POINTS Recordings of traditional songs and music from three countries that were formerly part of Yugoslavia.

The groups heard on this CD were recorded in the 1980s, and their music bears witness to those bygone times. In its mood, whether joyful or sad, this music may remind the listener of the films of Emir Kusturica.

TRACK LISTING Polomko • Bitoljka • Oh ljubav, ljubav • Ruzmarin • Kopacka • Mangupsko kolo • Ljiljanino kolo • Sestorka • Popovicanka • Potrculka • Ovcepolsko oro • Karavlosko oro • Marinino kolo • Groznica • Bosno moja • Tesko oro • Metovnicanka • Oficirsko kolo • Da zna zora • Nebesko • Vlainja • Zensko pusteno oro

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Africa/Children African Cream Music Cat # ACM 37 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Digipak; Box Lot 30

Africa/Children African Cream Music Cat # ACM 57 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Digipak; Box Lot 30

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Wendy Oldfield Under African Skies

Tina Schouw The Goodnight Songs

SELLING POINTS Storytelling and beautiful songs bring you traditional African folktales. Includes fully illustrated storybook.

SELLING POINTS An original compilation of peaceful children’s melodies to bring the night in. These are soothing melodies for unwinding, delicious tunes to delight in, and lullabies.

FEATURED ARTISTS Wendy Oldfield: vocals, percussion/Zamu Mbhato: vocals/Doug Bean: guitar/Mandla Xhosa: percussion/Nicollette Nampsusheng Sebatane: vocals

FEATURED ARTISTS Bettina Schouw:: vocals, guitar/ guitar/James Scholfield: synth, guitar, bass, percussion/Mika Schouw Hands: vocals

TRACK LISTING 13 tracks include: Under African Skies • How The Zebra Got His Stripes • Hamba • How The Zebra Got His Stripes Cont. • Hamba Cont. • The Magic Fish Bones • Jump • The Moon Girl • We Want Thembile • The Moon Girl Cont. • Mother Moon

TRACK LISTING 20 tracks include: Fall • Hambo Lala • Halley’s Comet • Ashes In The Sky • Beautiful Moon • What’s The Moon Made Of? • Round And Round • Things That Go Bump • Miss Owl • Pitter Patter • Shine • Venus • TSAU • Counting Stars • Carry Me Away • Cwaka

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Africa/Children African Cream Music Cat # ACM 49 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Digipak; Box Lot 30

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Various Artists Lullabies from Mama Africa

Wendy Oldfield Singalong Kidz

SELLING POINTS African lullabies for children all around the world! An enchanting collection of beautiful, soothing melodies produced by worldrenowned producer André Abrahamse.

SELLING POINTS A special collection, sung by kids, crafted by one of South Africa’s favorite singer/songwriters.

FEATURED ARTISTS Tumelo Moloi, Malebo Mothema, Zamo Mbutho & Crew: vocals/ Joel Klein: acoustic guitar/Andre Abrahamse: keyboard, bass/ Mosoeu Ketlele: percussion TRACK LISTING 12 tracks include: Thula Thu Baba • Malaika • Nantsi Ilizwe • Owa Mntwana • Tu Thula Tu • Owa Mntwane • Ntjilo Ntjilo • Mezi (The Water Song) •Sleep (Dream of Your Wishes) • Kghutsa Kghutsa

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FEATURED ARTISTS Wendy Oldfield, Waldy Van Wyk, Brent Kozak: music/Lily Berg, Pearla Berg, Arowan Parker, Jessie Smart, Luka Nolan, Lilah Nolan, Jude Nolan: vocals TRACK LISTING 15 songs include: Lovely Day • Breathe • Mud • African Lullaby • Bathtime • ABC • If I was a Rainbow • Broccoli and Peas • Clouds • Summer Rain • Moon • Froggies Go Hopping • Mums and Dads • What Would I Be? • Clap Your Hands

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FRONT COVER STICKER Mama Africa’s greatest hits including “Pata Pata” and “The Click Song.”

SELLING POINTS • This carefully compiled collection is unique in that it contains all of Miriam Makeba’s best tracks from the early years through to her most recent songs— finally all together on one album!

• Known throughout the world as Mama Africa, the legendary Makeba has lived an extraordinary life. Born in South Africa, she first made her name as a featured vocalist with the Manhattan Brothers in 1954.

• In 1963, after testifying against apartheid before the UN, Makeba was exiled.

In 1968, she married Black Panther leader Stokely Carmichael and they fled to Guinea. She returned to prominence when she performed with Paul Simon on 1987’s Graceland Tour, and her 2000 album Homeland was a Grammy Award nominee.

FEATURED ARTISTS Miriam Makeba: vocals, composer TRACK LISTING Malaika • Masakhane • Live The Future • Chove Chuva • Pata Pata 2000 • Masquenada • Aluta Continua • Bambarana • Pata Pata • Click Song • Xica de Silva • Amampondo • Jolinkomo • You Are In Love MEDIA & MARKETING Allegro Media service to top 100 print magazines. NPR and college radio blanketed nationally.

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Miriam Makeba The Legend Africa/World African Cream Music Cat # ACM 59 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Digipak; Box Lot 30 NO CANADA SALES

FRONT COVER STICKER Includes hits from Miriam Makeba, Johnny Clegg, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and more!

SELLING POINTS • A spirited journey through the rich and diverse musical landscape of South Africa. Celebrate a country coming of age with the historic Inauguration Speech by Nelson Mandela as well as hits from Miriam Makeba, Johnny Clegg, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and many more.

TRACK LISTING DISC ONE: Nelson Mandela: Inauguration Speech • Lungiswa: Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika • The Drakensberg Boys Choir: Shosholoza • Johnny Clegg: Asimbonanga • Amaryoni: Imali Yam • Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Homeless • Usuthu: Amaviyo Emabili • Mahotella Queens: Mbube • Ipi Ntombi: Mama Tembu’s Wedding • Mike Makhlalemele: Emakhaya • Caiphus Semenya: Ziphinkomo • Khumbula: Sibali • Yvonne Chaka Chaka: Mina Ngeke Ngilunge • Blk Sunshine: Born in a Taxi DISC TWO: Ras Sheehama: Traveling • Stimela: Ukelele • Sankomota: House on Fire • Yvonne Chaka Chaka: Makoti • Khumbula: Bayakhuluma • Shaluza Max: Isigwadi • Hugh Masakela: Kauleza • Jonas Gwangwa: Sello Sa Masetapelo • Mbongeni Ngema: Stimela Sase Zola • Miriam Makeba: Pata Pata 2000 • Joe Mafela: Congo • Choppa: Khoma Xi Tia • Amampondo: 9 15 • Nelson Mandela: Inauguration Speech MEDIA & MARKETING Allegro Media service to top 100 print magazines. NPR and college radio blanketed nationally.

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Various Artists The Great South African Trip Vol. 1 Africa/World African Cream Music Cat # ACM 11 Price Code: 2L (SRP $23.99) Double Digipak; Box Lot 30 NO CANADA SALES

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SELLING POINTS • Piper Eric Rigler’s skills on the Uileann pipes make him one of the world’s most sought-after Celtic musicians. He played on the original soundtrack for Mel Gibson’s motion picture Braveheart, and is featured throughout this recording with the Bill Garden Orchestra.

• Including many of Scotland’s best-loved anthems featuring orchestral and traditional folk band arrangements, this is a must for any musical collection!

• Title track, “Braveheart Trilogy,” is a specially adapted arrangement from composer James Horner’s original film soundtrack.

FEATURED ARTISTS Eric Rigler: Uileann Pipes Bill Garden Orchestra

The Celtic Pipes & Strings The Braveheart Trilogy Scotland/World Scotdisc Cat # SCT 789 Price Code: O (SRP $13.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 25

TRACK LISTING Braveheart Trilogy• Highland Cathedral • Bunch Of Thyme • Amazing Grace • Muckin’ O’ Geordies Byre, Atholl Highlanders • Flower Of Scotland • The Castle Walls • Connachtman’s Rambles, Paddy’s Green Shamrock Shore • The Dark Island • She Moves Through The Fair • Mist Covered Mountains • Mingulay Boat Song • Danny Boy • Caledonia • Wild Mountain Thyme • Iolaire • Johnny Cope • Loch Lomond • Strath Ban, Jenny Dang The Weaver, Miss McLeod • Carrickfergus • The Skye Boat Song KEY MARKETS New York, Washington DC, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle

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SELLING POINTS Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Scotland’s most famous poet!

• Robert Burns is regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic Movement, and after his death became a great source of inspiration to the founders of both Liberalism and Socialism. His poem (and song) “Auld Lang Syne” is often sung at Hogmanay (New Year), and for a long time “Scots Wha Hae” served as an unofficial national anthem.

• This collection provides great accompaniment for any Burns-inspired occasion, featuring a range of original Scottish artists old and new including The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Glasgow Phoenix Choir, North Sea Gas, and renowned actor Bill McCue. • Contains the most popular pieces performed at a Burns supper, including “Address to a Haggis.”

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Various Artists Robert Burns: A Tribute for Auld Lang Syne Scotland/World Scotdisc Cat # SCT 793 Price Code: O (SRP $13.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 25 NO CANADA SALES

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TRACK LISTING Bill McCue: The Star O’ Rabbie Burns • The Campbells: Leezie Lindsay • Ann Williamson: Ae Fond Kiss • Bill McCue: My Love Is Like a Red Red Rose • Bill Garden’s Highland Fiddle Orchestra: Comin’ Through The Rye/Scots Wha Hae/Ye Banks & Braes • Francesca Wood: Ca’ The Yowes • Bill McCue: Address to a Haggis/Green Grow The Rashes • Glasgow Phoenix Choir: Highland Mary • North Sea Gas: A Man’s a Man • Bill McCue/Francesca Wood: Ye Banks & Braes • Glasgow Phoenix Choir: Scots Wha Hae • The Fiddle Concept: A Rosebud By My Early Walk/Rantin’ Rovin’ Robin My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose/Comin’ Through The Rye/Ca’ The Yowes/The Deil’s Awa’ Wi’ The Exciseman • Bill McCue: Mary Of Argyll/Auld Lang Syne (Reading) • Royal Scots Dragoon Guards/Coldstream Guards: Auld Lang Syne KEY MARKETS New York, Washington DC, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle

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SELLING POINTS • A collection of favorite Jack Grunsky recordings for the whole family includes lyrics and activities.

• A three-time Juno Award winner and 2008 Socan Children’s Music Award recipient, Grunsky has also received Gold NAPPA Awards, Parent Choice Awards, iParenting Awards, and reviews in national and regional publications across North America.

FEATURED ARTISTS Jack Grunky: guitars, berimbau, recorders, bass, malimba, glockenspiel, synthesizer, orff, xylophone, hand drums, shakers/and more TRACK LISTING Gypsies • Victoria Village School • Playground • My Window • Let’s Paint A Picture • Children Of The Morning • Your Hands • Little Samba Girl • The Bamboo Flute • Do The Dino Rap • La Bamba • Bamboo • Paddle My Canoe • Michael Row The Boat Ashore • Cello • Good-Bye Song PRESS QUOTES “Some of the most pleasant, kid-friendly, globally conscious, and musically diverse music for families that you will find.” — Chicago Parent “Engages listeners in a Raffi-like affirmation of the natural world and simple pleasures.” — Los Angeles Times KEY MARKETS Detroit, New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco ALSO AVAILABLE CKI 42206 (J) Catchy Tune (801464220627)

Jack Grunsky Playground Children Casablanca Kids, Inc. Cat # CKI 42201 Price Code: D (SRP $6.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 25 NO CANADA SALES

SELLING POINTS • Original songs from award-winning children’s performer Norman Foote, an award-winning singer/songwriter who has received critical acclaim for his recordings, outrageous props, and offbeat sense of humor.

• Includes “Spider Dan,” which was published as a children’s book by Whitecap Books.

FEATURED ARTISTS Norman Foote: guitar, vocals/and more TRACK LISTING Everybody Pitchin In • Spider Dan • The Magic Penny • Skip a Rock • Mr. Wind • Singing Policeman • Get Up • Sister My Brother • Simon Smith and His Amazing Dancing Bear • Safest Dog • Pictures On The Fridge • Bye Bye Blackbird • Goodnight PRESS QUOTES “The irony in the sweet songs keeps them from being saccharine … altogether sophisticated.” — Entertainment Weekly “Norman Foote is becoming the ultimate crossover artist. This family entertainer is in a category all his own.” — Los Angeles Times KEY MARKETS Detroit, New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco ALSO AVAILABLE CKI 42007 (D) Shake a Leg (801464200728)

Norman B. Foote Pictures on the Fridge Children Casablanca Kids, Inc. Cat # CKI 42008 Price Code: D (SRP $6.99) Jewel Case; Box Lot 25 NO CANADA SALES

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This live double CD captures the essence of Grammy Award winner Bill Harley’s vibrant, hilarious, tender, and wise songwriting and storytelling.

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES • 51st Annual Grammy Award • NAPPA Gold Award • Parents’ Choice Silver Award • 2008 Booklist Editors’ Choice NEW REVIEWS “What’s more fun than a big box of Bill Harley?” — Booklist “With just an acoustic guitar, a voice, and a personality, Harley heads straight for the imagination and the funny bone, while spinning a darn good yarn.” — CommonSenseMedia.org “All the stories provide an irreverent, honest look at elementary school days—a perfect introduction to this great singer/storyteller.”

— All About Kids Magazine “A must-own for any family with grade school age kids or with adults who managed to escape primary school with their lungs and fingernails in tact.” — OutWithTheKids.com

Bill Harley Yes To Running: Bill Harley Live Children Round River Records Cat # ROU 122 Price Code: R (SRP $17.99) Digipak; Box Lot 25 2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1

“Combining a comfortable conversational style with clever, witty lyrics, this CD is hilarious in a way I did not think a children’s CD could be.” — Richmond Parents Magazine “G-rated humor is aimed equally at kids and parents and will crack up many a carpool.” — Washington Parent Magazine “The grown-ups will get as much out of this CD as the children.”

— Kidsville News “He has a natural wit that is the backbone of his songs and stories.

He also has that gift for being instantly appealing to children and their parents.” — MumsTheWurd.com

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SELLING POINTS Live versions of fan favorite songs and stories, with back to school stories that provide an irreverent and true look at elementary school days.

• Has aired on PBS stations in Montana, Boston, Philadelphia, Southern Oregon, and Alaska.

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TRACK LISTING DISC ONE: I Like to Sing • Grownups Are Strange • Mom and the Radio • The Great Sled Race • Mrs. Ammons and the Boys’ Room DISC TWO: Is Not Is Too • The Ballad of Dirty Joe • The Teachers’ Lounge • You’re in Trouble • Echo

ALSO AVAILABLE ON DVD Yes To Running: Bill Harley Live

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KENDRA SHANK QUARTET

MARK O’CONNOR

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4/3/09 Fullerton, CA – Steamers Jazz Club

4/3/09 Orchard Park, NY – Orchard Park Middle School

4/10/09 Toronto, ON – Diesel Playhouse

4/4/09 San Francisco, CA – Noe Valley Music Series

4/25/09 Albany, NY – American String Celebration

4/11/09 Derry, NH – Stockbridge Theater

4/5/09 Carmel, CA – KRML’s Jazz & Blues Co.

4/28/09 New York, NY – Merkin Concert Hall

4/17/09 Edmund, OK – UCO JazzLab

4/7–8/09 Seattle, WA – Jazz Alley

4/29/09 Tulsa OK – National Fiddler Hall of Fame

4/18/09 St. Louis, MO – Touhill PAC

4/10/09 Yakima, WA– Seasons Performance Hall

5/1–3/09 Peoria, IL – Peoria Symphony

4/24/09 Potsdam, NY – Hosmer Hall SUNY

4/11/09 Portland, OR – Blackbird Wine

5/11–16/09 Los Angeles, CA – UCLA

4/28–5/3/09 New York, NY – Blue Note

4/16/09 Los Angeles, CA – Crown Plaza LAX

DAVE BENNETT

5/7–10/09 Pittsburgh, PA – Manchester Craftsman’s Guild

4/18/09 San Diego, CA – Dizzy’s

5/15/09 Newark, NJ – New Jersey PAC

4/19/09 Carlsbad, CA – Schulman Auditorium

5/16/09 Princeton, NJ – McCarter Theatre

4/23/09 Cincinnati, OH – The Blue Wisp

3/24/09 Summit, MO – The Pavilion at John Knox Village

5/17/09 Brookville, NY – Tilles PAC

4/24/09 Richmond, KY – Eastern Kentucky Uni

3/26–28/09 Nashville, TN – Schermerhorn Symphony Center

5/21/09 Omaha, NE – Holland PAC

5/1/09 Cleveland, OH – NightTown

4/3/09 Saginaw, MI – Spencer’s

5/23/09 Denver, CO – Boettcher Concert Hall

5/2/09 Buffalo, NY – Albright-Knox Art Gallery

4/4/09 Southfield, MI – Shield’s Pizza

LYNNE ARRIALE

5/16/09 Rockport, MA – Rockport Art Association

TANT DEMAN

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5/22/09 Philadelphia, PA – Philly Museum of Art

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4/11/09 Ft. Lauderdale, FL – South Florida Jazz

Words of Love: The Voice of Edith Piaf

Last Train Home

Cat # CHR 73273 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) UPC: 608917327328

Nuance [CD+DVD]

Mosaic

JIL AIGROT

Live In New York

Celebrates 100 Years of Benny Cat # ARB 19389 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) UPC: 780941138924

Lo Cor de la Plana

3/28/09 Minneapolis, MN – McGuire Theater

4/30–5/3/09 Chicago, IL – The Jazz Showcase

Cat # LML 227 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) UPC: 711788022725

RAY STEVENS

3/27/09 Sanibel, FL – Big Arts

3/31/09 Dayton, OH – Boll Theatre

Cat # CYD 7013 Price Code: 3K (SRP $17.99) UPC: 700886002524

3/28/09 Washington, DC – Lisner Auditorium

4/3/09 Rosslyn, VA – Rosslyn Spectrum

4/2/09 Madison, WI – Overture Center

4/4/09 New York, NY – Symphony Space

4/4/09 Napa, CA– Napa Valley Opera House

LORI BELL

PHIL WOODS

Cat # RES 1007 Price Code: T (SRP $16.99) UPC: 724101203428

Ray Stevens Box Set

4/11/09 Shawnee, OK – Fire Lake Casino 5/1/09 Paducah, KY – Carson PAC 5/2/09 Nashville, IN – Little Nashville Opry

The Children’s Suite

3/29/09 Cleveland, OH – Museum of Natural History

The Music of Djavan

9/16/09 Wooster, OH – Wayne County Fair

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9/18/09 Lancaster, PA – American Music Theatre

4/16/09 New York, NY – Tribeca PAC

5/17/09 Pasadena, CA – Boston Court PAC

5/14–17/09 Chicago, IL – The Jazz Showcase

6/7/09 Temecula, CA – The Merc

4/19/09 San Diego, CA – Serra Mesa Library

6/30/09 New York, NY – Kaufman Concert Hall

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