Happy Anniversary to the Yellowjackets
May 15, 2006 - No one celebrates 25 years of union without a big commemoration and for fans of the Yellowjackets this will translate to the ultimate compilation package. Yellowjackets, "Twenty-Five" will be released May 23, 2006 and feature a "best of" mix including a bonus DVD with live performances and interviews. More

Lee Ritenour ready with "Smoke n' Mirrors"
May 10, 2006 - Lee Ritenour who's already shown his love for world music with his "Twist of Jobim" and "Twist of Marley" concept/tribute albums is staying with a world vibe on his next album. "Smoke n' Mirrors" will be released this summer and be released on Russ Freeman's Peak Records. Ritenour says the sound on the new album travels from Brazil to Africa.

New Release Schedule

- Roy Hargrove, Nothing Serious [Verve, May 2]
- The RH Factor, Distractions [Verve, May 2]
- Chris Standring, Soul Express [Trippin, May 2]
- Harry Connick Jr., Harry's Broadway 1 [Sony, May 9]
- Bill Evans, Soul Bop Band Live [Bhm , May 16]
- Ernie Watts - The Ernie Watts Quartet Live - DVD - 1986 [May 16)
- Louis Armstrong - King of Jazz - DVD [Music Video Distributors, (May 16]
- Eddie Gomez, Art Of The Heart [Art, May16]
- Blue Mitchell, Stablemates [Candid Records, May16]
- John Coltrane, A True Innovator DVD [Music Video Distributors, May16]
- Andy Snitzer - Some Quiet Place [Native Language Music, May16]
- Christian McBride, Live at Tonic - 3 CDs [Ropeadope, May16]
- Roy Ayers, Perfection [May16]
- Al Di Meola, Vocal Rendezvous "Canada" [May16]
- Jean-Luc Ponty, Canteloupe Island (REISSUE 1969) "UK" [May16]
- Thievery Corporation, Versions [May16]
- Marion Meadows, Dressed To Chill [Heads Up International, May 23]
- Yellowjackets, 25 CD/DVD [Heads Up Internationa, May23]
- Tuck & Patti - Pure Tuck & Patti [Windham Hill Records, May23]
- Everette Harp, In The Moment [Shanachie Records, May 23]
- Liquid Soul, One-Two Punch [Telarc, May23]
- Tuck & Patti, Pure Tuck & Patti [Legacy, May 23]
- Michael Bolton, Bolton Swings Sinatra [May 23]
- Michel Camillo /Tomatito, Spain Again [May 23]
- Harvey Mason, Marching In The Street "GERMANY" [May29]
- Marilyn Scott, Innocent Of Nothing [Prana May 30
- Hiram Bullock - Too Funky 2 Ignore [BHM June 6]
- Gladys Knight, TBA [Verve Records, June 6]
- Gato Barbieri, The Impulse Story [Impulse June 6]
- Keith Jarrett, The Impulse Story [Impulse, June 6]
- Charles Mingus, The Impulse Story [Impulse, June6]
- Sonny Rollins, The Impulse Story [Impulse, June 6]
- Will Downing, 20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection [June 6]
- Regina Carter, I'll Be Seeing You: A Sentimental Journey [Verve,June13]
- Michael Franks - Rendezvous In Rio [Koch June 27]