Encountering the work of Carmen Lundy can, admittedly, be a bit surprising for the first time listener. In an age of prepackaged, mass-produced beats and slavishly retro stylings, Lundy offers something that's become increasingly rare: utter authenticity.
For all those who have been looking for a copy of Night and Day, the 1987 release of all standards featuring Kenny Kirkland, the wait is over! Afrasia Productions, Inc. has reissued this out-of-print, much sought-after CD. Available for the first time after many years, the album contains the original tracks with new artwork created by Carmen Lundy especially for this reissue. And right now, it's available at a special Holiday price!
Carmen is very excited to bring you this classic album on its 25th anniversary with these very special musicians - Kenny Kirkland, Rodney Jones, Curtis Lundy, Victor Lewis, Ricky Ford and Alex Blake.
This reissue precedes Carmen's upcoming CD of all originals (and one arrangement), to be released on February 7, 2012.
A stunning new CD of all Carmen Lundy originals (except for one!) is scheduled for release on February 7, 2012! Recorded with Carmen's Trio made up of Anthony Wonsey on piano, Kenny Davis - bass and Jamison Ross - drums, plus special guests Oscar Castro-Neves - guitar, with Nolan Shaheed - trumpet and George Bohanon, trombone. Recorded at Castle Oaks Studios in Los Angeles, it's a project that's dear to Carmen's heart. She was privileged to be in the studio at The Mastering Lab with mastering guru Doug Sax and legendary engineer Don Murray, along with
After spending the holiday in Aspen, CO at Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Carmen and the band kick off the New Year with a month-long European tour.
Drummer Terri Lyne Carrington's new CD called The Mosaic Project has been nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album for the 54th Grammy Awards, to be telecast on February 12, 2012. Carmen's original song “Show Me a Sign” (which is on her CD “Solamente”), is given a fresh take by Terri Lyne and gives Carmen's vocal performance a new twist. The album features some of the great ladies of Jazz in a collection of inspired originals and new arrangements. Check it out!
