The Gloaming 3

World renowned Irish American supergroup The Gloaming return with their highly anticipated third studio album. Produced by Thomas Bartlett (Sufjan Stevens, St. Vincent) and engineered by Patrick Dillett (David Byrne, Laurie Anderson), the album was recorded in New York City at Reservoir Studios. Like its predecessors, it richly reimagines the vernacular of traditional Irish music through a modern prism via elements of post-rock, jazz, contemporary classical, chamber and minimalism.

In March 2018, The Gloaming will play seven sold-out shows at Dublin's National Concert Hall. To mark this occasion, they will release Live at the NCH, a live album recorded at the venue which has become their home from home.

When you put together three brilliant Tenor voices with natural Irish charm, singing spinetingling Classical, Folk, Irish, Gaelic and Pop favourites in stacked threepart harmonies, then mix them up with quick witted banter, you have The Celtic Tenors. The charismatic, globetrotting trio are the most successful classical crossover artists ever to have come out of Ireland. They just sing songs they love, and they most certainly don't take themselves too seriously. It's all about the music, the harmonies and the fun. Three unique solo voices, but when called upon one tenor sound The Celtic Tenors will also perform The Irish Songbook on their Australian tour with such classics as Finnegan's Wake, In The Gloaming, Song For Ireland, Danny Boy, The Dutchman, Caledonia, You Raise Me Up and many more favourites. With a polished international reputation and over a million album sales worldwide, The Celtic Tenors offer something truly unique. The skill, range and ability of worldclass tenors combined with the personality and fun of genuine Irish performers.

The Martin Hayes Quartet expands on many of the musical ideas pursued by Martin in his longstanding partnership with Dennis Cahill. The melody still remains central but now with an added range of sonic possibilities provided by the bass clarinet and viola d'amore. The addition of these instruments creates an added aural texture and amplifies the rhythmic possibilities while also allowing a larger role for improvisation. Both Doug and Liz bring a wealth of musical experience that contributes to the spacious, rich arrangements of the Quartet.

Louis Armstrong - The Complete Decca Studio Master Takes 1940-1949 (2000) {2CD Definitive Records DRCD11166}
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Jazz / Early Jazz / Big Band / Swing / Vocal Jazz / Trumpet

The 43 tracks that make up the first part of the The Complete Decca Studio Master Takes 1940-1949 of Louis Armstrong are remarkable not only for the outstanding performances they reflect, but for the many settings Armstrong recorded in during the era. While none of this material will come as a surprise to collectors, those who are starting to check out Armstrong's post-New Orleans period would do themselves a favor in scoping this collection because the Decca years, even more so than his long tenure with Verve, showcase Armstrong at the pinnacle of American popular music, and that that music happens to be jazz is even more revelatory.

The Messenger is a project that reflects not only the guitarist’s virtuosity on his instrument, but also his impressive compositional skills—writing all but two tracks. Best described simply as a “Kevin Eubanks” recording—without specific categorization—as his intent with The Messenger is to communicate the breadth of his artistic influences.