Teal Creek News

New Release: Dave Camwell/Bach-Centric

Tom Bergeron — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 17:39:47 +0000

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.”

New Release: Bossa Nuevo

Tom Bergeron — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 21:14:42 +0000

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.

New Release: Bill Whitley/Labyrinth Walk

Tom Bergeron — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 20:07:48 +0000

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.

First 2010 Podcast Episode

Tom Bergeron — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:30:14 +0000

Greetings, friends, and best wishes for 2010!

With the new decade comes a new episode of our podcast, Teal Creek Music Sampler. This one is entitled Baía Grande, and it’s from the newest CD from TCM, No Caminho (”On the Path”). If you haven’t checked this one out yet, you’re missing a South American treat!

This cut was composed by Wagner Soares, bassist for the Brazilian trio Dialeto Brasileiro (”Brazilian Dialect”). I met this band in Buzios, a small resort town not far from Rio de Janeiro. They were holding forth in a most groovacious manner at a restaurant called Havana Patio. One thing led to another and now Wagner and Cassio Vianna are here in Oregon and their first record has been released on the Teal Creek label.

So if you haven’t yet subscribed to the Teal Creek Music Sampler, now’s a great time to do so. Through the podcast you’ll have access to this and other samples in plenty of time for your own Carnaval celebration.

“Blues for Julia” Wins Award!

Tom Bergeron — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:08:35 +0000

The composition Blues for Julia recently took third place in the Just Plain Folks 2009 Music Awards in the Instrumental Jazz category. Just Plain Folks is a grassroots organization that recognizes small-label and independent artists much like the Grammys recognize major-label artists. Blues for Julia is a cut from the Clovis CD written by guitarist Garry Hagberg.

New Release by Dialeto Brasileiro

Tom Bergeron — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:37:31 +0000

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!

July Podcast

Tom Bergeron — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:53:10 +0000

The July episode of the TCM Sampler comes from an out-of-print CD by The Tone Sharks. This band, fronted by drummer extraordinaire Dave Storrs, put out a handful of CDs in the early aughts that featured spontaneously-composed pieces. This album is entitled “Intention,” and the cut is “Skates.” The personnel are: Tom Bergeron, alto sax; Tom McNalley, guitar; Page Hundemer, bass; and Dave Stoors, drums. Teal Creek is considering reissuing this album. Let us know what you think!

June Podcast

Tom Bergeron — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 17:12:13 +0000

This episode features a podcast exclusive: A live recording of Western Rebellion, WOU’s faculty jazztet, taken from a performance at the WOU Jazz Festival on 15 November 2007. The composition, by pianist Gordon Lee, is “Loss is Freedom.” If you’d like to hear more, check out the band’s studio CD.

Listen to the Podcast.

May Podcast

Tom Bergeron — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:50:13 +0000

The May podcast features a cut from Dave Camwell’s new CD, Aeterna — the newest release from Teal Creek. Dave is a brilliant saxophonist currently on the faculty of Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. This track is the third movement of Bach’s Double Concerto for 2 violins (BMV 1043), which Dave transcribed for two alto saxophones. You can hear the other two movements and lots of other great music on his CD, available here.

More information about Aeterna.

More information about Dave Camwell.

April Podcast

Tom Bergeron — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:26:59 +0000

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!