the following info is from Planet E; you can check out a track
from the forthcoming Innerzone Orchestra album (out August 24
on Astralwerks domestically for the States) now on Andrew Duke's
In The Mix show 582; it's the first track in part 3 (with more to
come from the release on forthcoming shows). URL is Cognition:
http://www.globalserve.net/~cognition Thanks. Andrew Duke :)
Innerzone Orchestra ? 1999 Live Debut
Innerzone Orchestra will be debuting its 1999 live show as part of New
York
Citys Central Park Summerstage series opening for South African
trumpeter
Hugh Masakela on Saturday, June 26. This incarnation of the Orchestra
includes the enigmatic Blakula (aka Carl Craig), pianist Craig Taborn,
Francisco Mora on drums, DJ Recloose on tapeloops and turntables, and
Lacksi-Daisy-Cal on rhymes and freestyle science. DJ Recloose will also
be
making his New York DJing debut at this momentous event. For more
information on this and other Summerstage events, check out their
website at
www.summerstage.org.
Astralwerks will be unleashing Programmed on an unsuspecting American
public
on CD August 24th in the US only.
Community Projects
Loads of people have been asking about our new Jazz label, Community
Projects. Innerzone Orchestra drummer Francisco Moras album World
Trade
Music will be the first release on the label and will be released in
September. Already jazz aficionado Patrick Forge has been singing this
albums praises, playing it weekly on his radio show in London.
The second CP release is a joint release with Planet E, a custom
packaged,
limited edition (1000 worldwide) domestic 180g-audiophile vinyl pressing
of
Programmed, the debut album from Innerzone Orchestra. This will be
released
August 10th. We will be offering a very limited amount of copies for
sale
through our website, which will be specially customized by the members
of the
Innerzone Orchestra. More details as it gets closer.
Planet E Merchandise
Weve been threatening this for some time now and we are finally in the
process of finalized it now. Planet E will gradually be making
available to
the public a variety of label merchandise; t-shirts, sweatshirts, record
bags, slipmats, and some nifty limited edition stuff that you have come
to
know and covet over the years (Whos got their 69 Basketball Jersey?
Or
the "Elements
" frisbee? Or the Paddleball?).
The first piece we are making available is the very cool Innerzone
Orchestra
tee shirt, designed by the same talents who did the art for Programmed.
These shirts will only be available initially at Innerzone Orchestra
gigs
around the world (where venues allow). We will be able to make them
available soon through our website, along with the rest of the Planet E
merchandising line. Stay tuned for more details.
Upcoming Releases
Common Factor ? "Piseces Groove" 12"
(Also features a remix of the Common Factor hit "Get Down" remixed by
Cross
Section Records Chris Simmonds)
Recloose ? Spelunking EP. The follow-up to the acclaimed So THIS Is The
Dining Room. See Recloose on tour as part of the Innerzone Orchestra
band
A still-to-be titled CD compilation of out-of-print, classic, and
soon-to-be
classic tracks from the Planet E vaults.
Planet E Street Team
Thanks to all the people who wrote us regarding our Planet E Street
Team,
especially those from outside the US. Were thrilled that so many
people
around the world want to help out and see a little label such as Planet
E
make a difference in the face of musical mediocrity. But for now, were
looking to make inroads in our own backyard (the US) first before we
come to
conquer your neck of the woods.
If youre in the US and smart, musically knowledgeable, RESPONSIBLE, and
between the ages of 18-24 and are interested in helping out with street
promotions in your city get in touch.
We are looking for individuals in the following cities: Chicago, San
Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and Denver.
Does this sound like something youre interested in? E-mail
planeteny@aol.com and put "Planet E Street Team" in the subject line.
Tell
us _intelligently_ in 100 words or less why you would do such a great
job
spreading the word about Planet E in your city.
UPCOMING PLANET E ARTIST DATES:
(All listings subject to change. Check local listings)
CARL CRAIG (DJ set):
6/26 ? Brooklyn, NY / Brooklyn Anchorage
7/03 ? Montreal QUE / Montreal Jazz Fest
COMMON FACTOR (live)
7/01 ? Milwaukee, WI / Mars Hotel
INNERZONE ORCHESTRA (live)
6/26 ? New York City, NY / Central Park Summerstage (with Hugh Masekela
& DJ
Recloose)
7/06 ? Montreal QUE / Montreal Jazz Fest
7/16 ? London ENG / Scala
8/08 ? Cornwall ENG / Megadog Total Eclipse Festival
RECLOOSE (DJ set)
6/26 ? New York City, NY / Central Park Summerstage (with Hugh Masekela
&
Innerzone Orchestra)
Weekly Fridays ? Detroit, MI / Maximum Overload @ Motor Lounge