Teal Creek News

This month we release Dave Camwell’s second CD, Bach-Centric. It’s a collection of pieces by the transcendent composer, J. S. Bach, transcribed and arranged by Camwell and others for saxophone(s). With this release, we are giving away a free track as an episode of the Teal Creek Music Sampler podcast. Subscribe to the podcast to receive all past and future episodes free!

Dave writes this about the album: “My musical path has always been influenced by the great German master of the Baroque Era. Johann Sebastian Bach’s (1685-1750) clarity and melodic invention have played major roles in my musical evolution, shaping many of my harmonic conceptions about both jazz and classical styles. The pieces contained on this CD are amongst my favorites from the huge BWV catalogue, and contain all the elements that I love about Bach - great melody, expression, craft, and imagination. My hope is that those who listen to this CD enjoy the coupling of ancient music to a modern instrument. I believe that when great music is performed with skill, care, and spirit, the result will be a joyful experience. I hope you agree.”

This month we release the new eponymously-titled CD by Bossa Nuevo. Based in Urbana-Champaign, IL, the group is led by bassist Karim Yengsep, who is originally from Almaty, Kazakhstan. Their name references two influences: Bossa Nova from Brazil, and Tango Nuevo from Argentina. These influences are clearly evident in their music, which features compositions by the likes of Gilberto Gil, Edu Lobo, and Astor Piazzola.

The CD is available from CD Baby in physical and digital format. It’s also available at Amazon, and digitally through iTunes. Samples and links can be found on the Bossa Nuevo album page.

Greetings,

This is an exciting time here at Teal Creek Music. Starting this month, we’ll be releasing new CDs once a month well into the new year.

The first in this flurry of activity is by Bill Whitley.  His new CD, entitled Labyrinth Walk, is now available through CD Baby, either digitally or in the traditional disc-in-a-jewel-case format. Follow the links to read more about Bill and his recording, and to purchase a copy.

Also, head on over to our podcast, Teal Creek Music Sampler for a free track. While you’re there, subscribe to the podcast to receive future episodes automatically. Eight past episodes are also available.

We are proud and excited to announce that the Brazilian trio, Dialeto Brazileiro, has joined the Teal Creek Music label! The first recording by the band is now available through CD Baby. Information about the band and the CD can be found on the TCM site. I met Wagner Soares and Cassio Vianna at Patio Havana, a very classy nightclub in the Brazilian resort town of Buzios. Check out their music!

The podcast has been on an unplanned vacation, but it’s back! The April episode was surely worth waiting for, as it features the opening track from the new Whirled News CD, BUGBEAR: Whirled News Plays the Music of Adam Bates. If you like that track, head on over to the Bugbear album page where you can hear excerpts from the other tracks. But don’t stop there: Buy yourself a copy — either an actual disk in a very cool eco-pak or a your very own digital copy. Happy listening!