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29 January 2008

The Maximum Minute Newsletter : Issue 007

The weekly skinny on Maximum Music in under a minute.
Issue 007 : 28 -Jan-08

This Week :
• Brad Turner recaptures the #1 spot at jazz radio!
• Richmond Records Pool goes for Maximum Distribution!
• Blues/Rock artist Wes Alexander launches new website!
• Week two of the Maximum AFI artist showcase!

Brad Turner recaptures the #1 spot at jazz radio :
Chartattack.com reports that after dropping to the number three position Small Wonder by the Brad Turner Quartet recaptures the #1 spot at jazz radio across the country.

A very big thanks to all at campus radio who have supported and continue to support this excellent disc!


Did we mention that Small Wonder was also the #3 most popular jazz record overall for the month of December on Earshot-Online.com. Cool huh!

Richmond Records Pool goes for Maximum Distribution :
Richmond Records Pool Canada's foremost dance music record pool run by well known DJ James "Trek-e" Smith partners with Maximum Music for digital distribution.

This creative new partnership is specifically designed to focus on marketing the pool's ever expanding membership helping independent artists and dance music labels promote and market their releases worldwide.

Big props also go out to RRP as they have been nominated for Best Record Pool/Promo Subscription Service at the 23rd Annual Intn'l Dance Music Awards (IDMA). Good luck boys!

Learn more about the Richmond Records Pool :
http://www.richmondrecordspool.com/

Blues/Rock artist Wes Alexander lauches new website :
In support of his latest release Here Comes The Rain, singer songwriter Wes Alexander launches brand new website.

Check it out at http://www.wesalexandermusic.com/

Week two of the Maximum AFI artist spotlight :
This week we turn our attention towards some cool discoveries from the artist driven website and online music community of MyMaxCast.com…enjoy!

Featured Artists:

Sandy Young (pop/rock)

http://www.mymaxcast.com/members/143/

Freedom and Forgiven (electronica)
http://www.mymaxcast.com/members/46/

Kia Kadiri (hip-hop)
http://www.mymaxcast.com/members/19/

Visit us at the Maximum AFI headquarters : http://www.mymaxcast.com/members/140/




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The Maximum Minute Newsletter is produced by the folks at the Maximum Music Group worldwide headquaters.


For more information on the contents of this newsletter or other releases by the Maximum Music group please contact Brian Watson at Maximum Music or visit us on the web at:
maximummusicgroup.com : maximumjazz.com :mymaxcast.com :maxcastlive.com :maxblog


Our mailing address is : 905-1641 Lonsdale AveNorth Vancouver B.C.Canada V7M 2J5

Copyright (C) 2008 Maximum Music Group Inc. All rights reserved.

22 January 2008

The Maximum Minute Newsletter : Issue 006

The weekly skinny on Maximum Music in under a minute.
Issue 006 : 18 -Jan-08

This Week :
- The Maximum Minute moves to Monday!
- The Maximum AFI! What is it? It's pretty cool that's what!
- Luara Crema now the #6 record at jazz radio!
- Brad Turner & Laura Crema in Downbeat!


Maximum Music Group luanches the Maximum AFI :
This week we introduce you to The Maximum AFI Spotlight Series. A cool new feature of the Maximum Minute and part of our ongoing Artist First Initiatives, the Maximum AFI Spotlight will allow us to showcase artists on our roster, turn you onto cool discoveries from our A&R box and from time to time we may even throw in special guest interviews and podcasts as well. Look for updates weekly and ENJOY the music!

Laura Crema #6 at national jazz radio :
Laura Crema starts the new year off by re-entering the national jazz charts at #4! Spring Is Here is a beautiful recording and make sure to check out her wonderful interpretaion of Blackbird in this weeks Maximum AFI Showcase! Thanks to radio for all of you're support...let's see if we can get her to #1!

Brad Turner & Laura Crema in Downbeat :
Both the Brad Turner Quartet and Laura Crema will be reviewed in the March edition of Downbeat Magazine. In addition stay tuned for details on an upcoming Maximum Jazz "week" on All About Jazz.com

Maximum New Music :
Angela Harris : Is Your Life As It Should Be : Spring 08
Rebecca Jenkins : Blue Skies : Spring 08

The Maximum AFI Spotlight
:
Welcome! to the debut edition of the Maximum AFI Spotlight! This week we start this new series with a wide rage and diversified offering of artists and musical styling's, ranging from the pure horn sounds of The Brad Turner Quartet, to the irresistible pop-soul grooves of Athavale, to the pop rhythms of our favourite Swedish import Jennie Lofgren, followed by a blast from the past with jazz supergroup Metalwood, we then slow it down with a wonderful interpretation by the talented Laura Crema and finally we ignite the soul the way only good roots rock 'n' roll can with some wickedly evil doing by Rich Hope & His Evil Doers!

To Learn more about this weeks featured artists swing by their official site...or Visit us at the Maximum AFI headquarters and for a limited time download your favorite tracks for free.









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The Maximum Minute Newsletter is produced by the folks at the Maximum Music Group worldwide headquaters.
For more information on the contents of this newsletter or other releases by the Maximum Music group please contact Brian Watson at Maximum Music or visit us on the web at:
maximummusicgroup.com :: maximumjazz.com :: mymaxcast.com :: maxcastlive.com :: maxblog

Our mailing address is:905-1641 Lonsdale AveNorth Vancouver B.C.Canada V7M 2J5
Copyright (C) 2008 Maximum Music Group Inc. All rights reserved.






The Maximum Minute Newsletter

The weekly skinny on Maximum Music in under a minute.
Issue 005 : 8-Jan-08


This Week:
· The Maximum Minute 2008 Makeover!
· Brad Turner still kickin' ass at Jazz Radio!
· The Critics Speak about the wonderful Laura Crema!
· Maximum NEW Music!

The Maximum Minute gets a makeover :
We have listened to your comments and heard your feedback! Thus a new year means a new look for your favourite weekly update from the gang at Maximum Music. Enjoy!


Small Wonder continues to kick ass at jazz radio :
Brad Turner's Small Wonder has been the #1 record at jazz radio for three weeks and now sits atop both the Earshot and ChartAttck jazz charts! We could tell you what stations are on but we've said it before and we'll saty it again...Big Props to ALL the MD's, PD's and Show Hosts for the excellent spins!


The Critics speak about Laura Crema :
Jim Dupius of Earshot Online writes : "There has never been a shortage of vocal mainstream jazz albums being released at any given time. To have yours stand out is not any easy task, but Laura Crema has managed to do this with hersecond album Spring is Here."
(full review)

Tune in and hears some great music with Jim's show Jazz Notes on 92.5 the X, CFBX-FM Kamloops on Wednesdays from 5-7 pm.

Maximum NEW Music :
Look and listen for advance tracks landing on your desk or arriving in your in-box soon!In May Maximum Jazz is proud to release Blue Skies the debut recording from Genie Award winning Rebecca Jenkins. Yes that's the same Best Actress award winner for her role in the acclaimed Anne Wheeler film Bye Bye Blues.Also dropping this spring is the anticipated new recording from singer-songwriter and WCMA nominee Angela Harris. The Toronto Star called Angela's last recording Routes "one of the best roots ablums of the year".






Distributed in Canada by our friends at EMI Music :
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The Maximum Minute Newsletter is produced by the folks at the Maximum Music Group worldwide headquaters.

For more information on the contents of this newsletter or other releases by the Maximum Music group please contact your local EMI Music representative or visit us on the web at:

maximummusicgroup.com :: maximumjazz.com :: mymaxcast.com :: maxcastlive.com

Our mailing address is:905-1641 Lonsdale AveNorth Vancouver B.C.Canada V7M 2J5

Copyright (C) 2008 Maximum Music Group Inc. All rights reserved.

02 January 2008

"Small Wonder" by the Brad Turner Quartet is the #1 record at jazz radio in Canada!











It's hard to pick a highlight on this record.
It touches so many aspects of what makes a great jazz record.
This is a must have. You will not be disappointed!

(coryweeds.ca)

Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, January 02, 2008 : Maximum Jazz is proud to announce the new release "Small Wonder" by the Brad Turner Quartet is currently the number one recording at jazz radio across the country. Released in-stores across Canada on October 30, 2007 via the Maximum Jazz label and EMI Music, Small Wonder has held the number 1 and 2 spots on the Earshot and ChartAttack charts respectively since Dec 18, 2007.

In a recent review by Marke Andrews of the Vancouver Sun stated that Small Wonder is "Horn at its purest" and gave it 4 out of stars!

Brad Turner's phenomenal talents as a trumpeter, pianist, drummer and composer make him one of Canada´s most-in-demand musicians. As a leader, Brad has released five albums:

• 2005 Brad Tuner Quartet What Is
• 2004 Brad Turner Trio Question The Answer
• 1999 Brad Turner Quartet Live At The Cellar
• 1998 Brad Turner Quartet There and Back

Other artistic awards include multiple National Jazz Awards for Jazz Trumpeter of the Year (1999), Jazz Composer of the Year (2000 & 2002) and Musician of the Year (2005). In 2006 Brad was awarded the coveted Canada Council Victor Lynch-Staunton Prize for excellence in musical achievement.

In addition recognizing his work as the founder of the internationally acclaimed electric jazz group Metalwood, Brad took home Juno Awards for Best Contemporary Jazz Album in 1997 and again in 1998.

A very big shout out to those who have supported and continue to support Brad's new record! You know who you are!


For Artist Interviews and/or review copies please contact:
Maximum Music Group:
Brian.Watson (at) MaximumMusicGroup.com
604-671-6234
www.maximummusicgroup.com
www.mymaxcast.com

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About The Maximum Music Group:
Having released over 100 titles of varying styles of music the tow labels Maximum Music and Maximum Jazz represent our recorded music division and have been responsible for launching the careers of some of the finest singer-songwriters in the Canadian music today. Maximum Jazz the original home for jazz super-group Metalwood played an instrumental role in the resurgence of Randy Bachman's career with the release of his debut jazz recording JazzThing. The multiple successes of the Maximum Music imprint made it possible for the formation of some of the finest smaller indie-record labels in music today including jazz/creative music label Drip Audio, the award winning folk/roots imprint of Black Hen Music, jazz label Cellar Live and the roots/rock label of Northern Electric – all had their start at Maximum Music.

Our recorded music division has gone on to attain an impressive list of critical praise, nominations and industry awards that include:
• 6 Juno Awards & 19 nominations
• 5 Western Canadian Music Awards & 34 Nominations
• 5 CMW "Indie" Awards & 11 Nominations
• 7 National Jazz Awards & 24 Nominations
• 3 Canadian Urban Music Award Nominations
• 2 National Folk Awards Nominations

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