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 NEW SIGNING - THE BLESSING
The Blessing are four seasoned musicians who are producing some of the edgiest and freshest jazz/rock around at the moment. Showcasing material from their debut album 'All Is Yes' at this year's Candid Festival at Pizza Express, The Blessing were appropriately described by Jack Massarick of the Evening Standard, as the bringing together of “two seasoned soloists, tenorist Jake McMurchie and trumpeter Pete Judge, blended artfully with the Portishead Two in witty, well-harmonised originals of a distinct jazz sensibility.” Stay tuned for more details! |
 CANDID RECORDS SIGN SAXOPHONIST AND BAND LEADER TOM RICHARDS
We are delighted to announce our latest signing of saxophonist, keyboardist, composer, and clarinettist, Tom Richards. Tom who has been touring worldwide with best-selling jazz artist Jamie Cullum and has now ventured in a new direction with his 19 piece orchestra. Tom's album 'Smoke and Mirrors' will be released early in 2008 on the Candid label and touring throughout the spring - stay tuned for more details! |
 CANDID PIZZA WEEK 2007: Monday 29th October - Sunday 4th November 2007
Candid's annual jazz festival held at the award winning PizzaExpress Dean Street, London which will run from Monday 29th October until Sunday 4th November and will mark the launch the long awaited second album by vocalist Mishka Adams as well as presenting Candid's accomplished jazz artists and rising stars. |
 NEW ALBUM BY MISHKA ADAMS
October 2007 marks the release Mishka Adam’s second album on Candid. Following on from the success of her debut album ’God Bless The Child’ in which she enchanted the jazz critics with her charismatic innocence and unique voice, her second album, entitled ‘Space’ will showcase a new collection of ten originals, arranged and co-produced with trumpeter John Hoare. Buy 'Space' for £9.99 |
 THE LEGENDARY GEORGE MELLY
Jazz legend George Melly has sadly passed after an amazing career spanning over 60 years. His jocular presence will be sadly missed, however he has left a marvellous legacy of recordings, of which his Candid CD’ The Ultimate George Melly’ was the latest that features Digby Fairweather's Half Dozen and friends John Chilton, Jacqui Dankworth, Van Morrison and The Swingle Singers.
Buy The Ultimate Melly for £9.99 |
 CANDID RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM BY PAUL JAYASINHA
Renowned on the UK jazz scene as a featured artist with some of the hottest latin jazz ensembles around, Paul Jayasinha has now stepped out and put down his musical marker with his first outing as leader. Paul’ debut album ''Round Trip' features guests Alex Wilson, Ingrid Laubrock, Paul Booth and others and is now available to purchase from the Candid website. Buy Now for £9.99 |
 "SHE'S GOT IT" SAYS PARKINSON OF SINGING SENSATION, ROBIN MCKELLE
July saw the release of Robin McKelle's debut album, Introducing' and glittering album launch at London's Pigalle Club before she embarked on her tour of Europe. If you missed her this time, don't worry - Robin will be returning to the UK in the autumn for an exciting big band project. In the meantime, why not check out her complete tour schedule at www.myspace.com/robinmckelle or grab a copy of the album' Introducing,' for only £9.99 from the Candid Records shop.
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 THE Geoff Gascoyne PROJECT
Featuring Jamie Cullum, Trudy Kerr and The Juno String Quartet
Geoff's new project finds the core Trio (with whom he has been playing exclusively for over 5 years) of Sebastiaan de Krom on drums and Jamie Cullum (in a rare sideman role) playing piano joined by Martin Shaw on trumpet, Tim Garland and Steve Kaldestad on saxophone, augmented by the Juno String Quartet Quartet and with a guest appearance by Australian singer, Trudy Kerr. This outstanding ensemble will be playing Geoff's catchy original compositions and choice standards as featured on his Candid CD 'Keep It To Yourself' on tour this autumn. Tickets will be like goldust to don't miss out the chance to catch them live! For tour dates, see: www.myspace.com/geoffgascoynegroup |
 KYLE EASTWOOD WINS RONNIE SCOTT'S BEST INTERNATIONAL BASSIST AWARD
8th May marked the inaugural Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Awards and the star studded ceremony featured performances from superstars Van Morrison, Jeff Beck, Jane Monheit and Jamie Cullum.
Among this year's winners were Kyle Eastwood (Best International Bassist), Alec Dankworth (Best UK Bassist) and Jamie Cullum (Ronnie Scott's Award for UK Male Singer). |
 CORMAC KENEVEY BACK IN THE STUDIO
Following the success of his debut album, ‘This Is Living’ on Candid, Irish vocalist is now back in the studio recording a follow up album due for release in the Autumn.
Buy This Is Living for only £7.99
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 NAPSTER RADIO FEATURES LEEE JOHN AND MISHKA ADAMS
Been trying hard to find an online radio jazz station? Why not try Napster radio whose programmes available on-demand feature some of the most cutting edge jazz musicians -not to mention candid artists Leee John and Mishka Adams!. For further info and to download Napster, visit: www.napster.com |
| Crowds flock to Camden’s Jazz Café for Kyle Eastwood
Kyle Eastwood’s appearance at London’s Jazz Café in Camden on 31st January was a particular highlight of London’s busy nightlife and boasted a full house. The much- anticipated date saw Kyle and his band performing material from their latest album, ‘NOW’ that has been described as “cool jazz with a modern twist”. For more information about Kyle Eastwood, visit: www.kyleeastwood.com |
 ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2006
At the end of 2006, JazzReview journalists took a look back at the year's jazz releases and highlighted 'Africa Calling' by Wilton 'Bogey' Gaynair as a definitive album of the year.
Read more about this album / Buy CD (£9.99) |
 In a market flooded with female vocalists, Agossi stands tall.
This follow-up to Zaboum!, Agossi’s engaging and diverting Candid debut last year, finds the French born young singer still happily taking liberties with time signatures, phrasing and interpretation. The opener, Why Don’t You Do Right, an old blues number by Lil Green made popular by Peggy Lee, sees Agossi taking a languid stroll through the lyric with muted trumpet, by Rob Henke for company. Not that Agossi needs very much in the way of help. The title track, the Monk piano classics finds her with only the drums of Ichiro Onoe and the bass of Alex Hiele, giving Agossi the opportunity to express that extraordinary vocal style that goes from beat boxing to hoarse whisper and sweet reason all in one song. In a market flooded with female vocalists, Agossi stands tall. She is a true interpreter of the music; always experimenting always fascinating. Eastern Daily Press, Dec '06 |
 New album by Kyle Eastwood now available.
Released on 2nd October, Kyle's new CD, 'Now' is a mix of up beat vocal tracks, which features the voice and compositional expertise of Ben Cullum and a collection of chilled sleek contemporary jazz instrumentals. This record is a collaboration which reads like a who’s who of the current British pop/jazz scene and features the BBC British Jazz Award winning pianist AndrewMcCormack with drummer Ralph Salmins and ace London musicians Graeme Flowers and Dave O’Higgins on trumpet and tenor saxophone respectively. More info / Buy Kyle's new album. |
| 2006 round-up finds Mina at the top
Mina Agossi has certainly made her mark on the jazz scene this year. While the Eastern Daily Press recently said "In a market flooded with female vocalists, Agossi stands tall. She is a true interpreter of the music; always experimenting always fascinating," JazzWise have placed her most recent album, 'Well You Needn't' among their top albums of 2006. Buy 'Well You Needn't' (only £9.99) |
Mishka Adams to record follow up album.
Mishka Adams is in the process of recording a follow up album with trumpeter John Hoare and his band JH4, which will be released early next year. Stay tuned for more details!
Read about Mishka's first album, God Bless The Child.
For more information about Mishka, visit www.mishkaadams.com. |
"A kittenish non conformist" says the Sunday Times
"French vocalist, Mina Agossi, a kittenish non-conformist has created her own intelligent form of drum and bass...Agossi demonstrates that it is possible innovation and respect for the jazz tradition" says Clive Davis of The Sunday Times (12.11.06) Read more about Mina. |
Mina Agossi to perform at 2007 IAJE Conference
Following on from her dramatic success at 2002 Midem, Mina Agossi has now been invited to perform at the next International Association of Jazz Educators Conference, which will be held in New York, January 2007. For more details on the IAJE, visit: www.iaje.org |
Kyle Eastwood embarks on World Tour
Kyle Eastwood's credibility as a jazz artist is now well established. Having just launched his second album on Candid, Kyle has embarked on his world tour. His run of soundtrack work on two Academy Award winning films has also showcased his skills as a composer and this month finds his compositional talents reaching far and wide with the launch of the movie, Flags of Our Fathers, directed by Clint Eastwood.
Read more about Flags of Our Fathers.
See Kyle's tour schedule |
Everybody Swings with Cormac
Cormac Kenevey's debut received an enthusiastic response from critics and jazz fans alike:
"Could be Huge" says the Sunday Independent
"An interesting mix. Everybody swings on this one. There is sincerity and imagination in his delivery" JazzReview.com. For more information about cormac, visit: www.kenevey.com |
