Superstar Jazz Luminary and drummer, Jeff Hamilton's Organ trio consisting of Jeff, B3 organist Akiko Tsuruga and guitarist Steve Kovalcheck have completed the new recording, "Coast To Coast" on RMI Records. This is Jeff's second outing with RMI Records, the first was with The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestras' "And So It Goes", the Grammy® nominated album from the world-renowned Big Band. For this project Jeff enlisted his long-time Organ Trio partner, New York's Akiko Tsuruga and added new to the trio, Colorado's Steve Kovalcheck. "Coast To Coast" features 8 new studio recordings of the band playing and expanding on some songbook classics like "Tuxedo Junction" and Bud Powell's "So Sorry Please". It also includes newly penned trio compositions "Blues on Easy Street" and "Maypole" and others. Spanning the Jazz Landscape through multi-styles, the East Coast/Central and West Coast based trio (thus the name "Coast to Coast"), navigates to it's own sound, voice and direction with its new member.

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Multi-instrumentalist Kirk Covington (Tribal Tech, Joe Zawinal), brings his “CPT. Kirk and the Devil Horns” Live
show to this incredible “In Concert” Recording: “CPT. Kirk and the Devil Horns - Live in Concert”. Filmed live at Austin, Texas’ lendendary venue, “Emo’s”, Kirk delivers material from all four of his previous albums: Starship Cadillac, The White and Black albums, as well as, the CPT. Kirk and the Devil Horns record. All captured in an amazing Hi-Definition video, Dolby Stereo and with an additonal “HD Audio” experience, the set spans several musical genres. Kirk delivers amazing performances on drums, vocals and the B3 Hammond organ. “Live in Concert” includes over 60 minutes of live performance and additional bonus material of previously unreleased performances and extra tracks from his, “Live in Session” Blu-Ray / CD Set. “Live in Concert” is also a 2-Disc, Blu-Ray and Audio CD package, which encapsulates the mastery of Kirk and these amazing artists.

HOT 100 Billboard artist “CPT.” Kirk Covington releases “CPT. Kirk’s Christmas”, his 5th release on R.M.I. Records Inc.  12.08.20 sees the launch of this collection of classic Christmas songs, with new arrangements and unique visions by “CPT. Kirk”. The package includes some of the pieces from the original release which have been remixed and remastered along with several new pieces for this 2020 version. This new album includes special guest appearances by Kirk’s music superstar buddies like “The Vine Street Horns”, Russ Miller, Jerry Watts & Carter Arrington. It also includes additional vocals by Tara Williamson and Akina Adderley. From smooth grooves like the arrangement of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and a Afro-Brazilian Influenced “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”, to a Swinging “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen". CPT. Kirk takes us on fun listening journey through the holiday season and beyond. Recorded in HD 96 kHz, and mastered for iTunes and ADM .AC3, this compilation of Christmas classics is sure to be a blessing to hear year after year. Available everywhere music is streamed and sold.

One of the newest artists (certainly not new to the industry, but new to R.M.I. Records) is legendary percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo! Gio’s career (as you may know) started at the age of 16 and quickly accelerated to the top of his field by the age of 19 playing with Eddie Palmieri. After that, nothing short of a historical career has ensued. Hundreds of albums, tours and movies with everyone from Dizzy Gillespie to Gloria Estefan and even residing as a member of Mick Hart’s “Planet Drum”, has led Gio to being revered as one of the leading “Congueros” in history. This is Gio’s 6th solo album and his first since 1999 and a series of serious health issues that almost sidelined his playing career. Russ Miller has been one of the most internationally recognizable names in drumming, for the past two decades.  As a recording artist, he has played on over five-hundred albums, selling more than 30 million copies.  Russ’ movie credits number over 150 and have earned more than a Billion dollars at the box office. This is Russ’ 7th release on R.M.I. Records and his first with Giovanni as a collaboration. Included in this mailing, is the Audio CD and packaging of the “Two Become One” project. A collaboration between these two incredible artists of original and two, newly arranged Pop vocal standards. Recorded in the Legendary Studio A at Criteria Recording in Miami and engineered by world class tracking and mix engineer Brad Haehnel, this entire project was captured in HD 32/96khz and mixed in 5.1 DTS digital surround. A Surround HD Audio CD and Vinyl versions are being released soon as well!

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Multi-instrumentalist Kirk Covington (Tribal Tech, Joe Zawinal), brings his “CPT. Kirk” projects to fruition, with this incredible live recording: “CPT. Kirk and the Devil Horns - Live in Session”. Filmed on a sound stage in North Hollywood, Ca. Kirk delivers material from all four of his previous albums, “Starship Cadillac, the White and Black albums, as well as, the CPT. Kirk and the Devil Horns record”. All captured in an amazing Hi-Definition video, Dolby Stereo and 5.1 DTS Surround audio experience, spans several musical genres. Kirk delivers amazing performances on drums, vocals and the B3 Hammond organ. Featuring the “Vine Street Horns” (Phil Collins, American Idol, Dancing with the Stars) and a cast of world-famous musicians, the “Live in Session” performance is another crowning achievement in Covington’s acclaimed career. Over 75 minutes of live performance and additional bonus materials of previously unreleased performances and additional songs, this 2-Disc Blu-Ray and Audio CD package encapsulates the mastery of these artists at the top of their game.

Kirk Covington aka Capt. Kirk. is still firing on all cylinders! As a sideman with legends like Joe Zawinul, Robben Ford , Allan Holdsworth and Tribal Tech, the Texas native has penned four solo albums to date, The latest, “Capt. Kirk and the Devil Horns” is a tour-de-force of his immense talent as a singer, pianist, drummer and songwriter. The “Devil Horns” project is 1970’s Chicago meets Weather Report, with the Pop sensibilities of a forgone era of classic compositions. Available now on R.M.I. Records, everywhere music is sold

Kirk Covington aka Capt. Kirk. is still firing on all cylinders! As a sideman with legends like Joe Zawinul, Robben Ford , Allan Holdsworth and Tribal Tech, the Texas native has penned four solo albums to date, The latest, “Capt. Kirk and the Devil Horns” is a tour-de-force of his immense talent as a singer, pianist, drummer and songwriter. The “Devil Horns” project is 1970’s Chicago meets Weather Report, with the Pop sensibilities of a forgone era of classic compositions. Available now as a 180 gram Vinyl album, with the new 44-min length of radio edits! Get it now on R.M.I. Records, everywhere music is sold

"Chegada3" is Arrival's third album. Russ explains the title, "Chegada is "Arrival" in Portuguese, this band has a heavy Brazilian influence to it. The "3" is for the Trio and the Trio's 3rd project together. Also, it is the 3rd complete solo album that I have done. So, Chegada to the third power, made sense!" The original members of the "Arrival" touring trio, Rick Krive and Jerry Watts have returned, to solidify this contemporary ensemble. Russ adds, "Rick, Jerry and I are all of the same accord musically and personally. It is one of the easiest situations I have ever worked in. Everybody is great, the crew is great and the whole thing just flows and makes it a great show and a positive work environment."

The Trio's "Chegada3" album is a mature collection of Brazilian influenced, Jazz and Pop vocal pieces. The undertone of world rhythms and their colors, run throughout the almost 50 minute, song set. Unique arrangements of the Beatles "Fool On The Hill", James Taylor's "Only A Dream In Rio" and Sting's "Field's of Gold", are sprinkled around displays of the ensembles virtuosic musical abilities. Guests on this album include, Eric Marienthal, George Shelby, John Daversa and percussion great, Luis Conte.

094922799982 Physical CD International drum star Russ Miller's solo album, “Arrival” was released on R.M.I. Records to rave reviews from press and fans alike. “This record is a huge project. I have worked on the concept and material for three years. I wanted to do an exploration of rhythmic vocabulary. My own, and other great drummers and percussionists as well. We put a new band together and along with some guest artists, recorded ten compositions for the ensemble.”

The line-up of musicians features: Meredith Brooks , David Garfield, John Pena, Neil Stubenhaus, Frank Gambale, Ross Bolton, Jerry Watts, Rick Krive, Eric Marienthal, Jon Papenbrook, George Shelby, Rique Pantoja, Nick Lane, Pete Lockett, Luis Conte and Richie Garcia. There are a few special guest vocalists as well. Nelly Furtado, Mabvuto Carpenter, Jarvis Church and R&B Star Lina, have lent their talents to the project. Russ elaborates, “The Rhythmic Conversation idea came to me about a year before we started the project. I wanted to explore different feels and genres of rhythmic pulse with more than my limited viewpoint. We wrote nine compositions based upon different styles and approaches, tailored to the specific artists that I was doing the duet or trios with.” Each “Rhythmic Conversation” features the “Superstars” of the drum and percussion world: Steve Smith, Rick Marotta, Steve Gadd, Jeff Hamilton, Johnny Rabb, Zoro, Akira Jimbo, Pete Lockett, Luis Conte, Richie Garcia and JR Robinson. “We wrote these nine, roughly 3-minute compositions, with myself and one to three of the other artists. It’s been one of the biggest challenges of my career to try and hang with these guys! It’s very humbling, exciting and an incredible learning experience for me.”

“Arrival” features ten new compositions and nine “Rhythmic Conversations” featuring the aforementioned artists. Heard as a single track, the percussion pieces transition in and out of each ensemble composition. It makes for an exploration of rhythm for over 78 minutes. A sonic journey through rhythm, musical camaraderie and masterful performance, “Arrival” is a staple of the new lineage of contemporary jazz.

Arrival (Featuring Russ Miller/Rick Krive/Jerry Watts) - "Live" This 75-minute full length concert program features material from Russ Miller’s monumental solo project “Arrival”, captured for the first time in stunning “Hi-Definition” with 5.1 Dolby Digital surround.

Russ’ second solo album “Arrival” was a massive undertaking, with over 30 international music stars on the production. One of the biggest challenges facing Russ and the band, was how to execute the huge production pieces on the "Arrival" record, live on stage. For this new trio format, one of the “Arrival” rhythm sections, Rick Krive and Jerry Watts were chosen. Russ details this, "Jerry and I work together quite a bit and I have known Rick for twenty years! Also, Rick brings a very strong vocal element to the show”. The trio went to RMI studios and literally played through every piece in Russ' catalog over a few days. They decided which pieces could even work in a trio format, then they went to the Yamaha Artist facility in North Hollywood. Arrangements, some preproduction staging, lighting and video were rehearsed. Russ ads, "We came up with a solid direction and set list for the show." As a bonus, Russ and the band has agreed to release some of the rehearsal audio and even video clips of these closed rehearsals exclusively to RussMiller.com! The band went back and rehearsed the show at RMI. After those rehearsals, the full tour production rig was set-up on a soundstage in North Hollywood, CA. To an ecstatic audience, the trio played the full 75-minute headlining show, while filming in Full 1080 Hi-Definition video! Russ continues, "We came up with an extremely cool show concept, of syncing original session footage of guest artists to us live on stage. So, the choir in Rhythm World, Steve Gadd, George Shelby, and even Steve Smith and Pete Lockett's incredible performances are all a part of the show via HD video on an 84" Hi-Definition screen!" The very special night is now released as a double disc DVD and live CD.

A worship filled collection of Holiday classics and originals by the songstress. Beautiful vocals and tender moments color this soon to be staple in your Holiday collection. Special guests such as Brazilian star Rique Pantoja, Gospel artist Mandie Pinto, Instrumentalist superstars George Shelby and Russ Miller, join Christine for this joyous celebration of Christmas and the Holidays.

Superstar drummer/percussionists Russ Miller and Pete Lockett, team up for a unique collaborative effort in “Rhythm-Sphere”.  Pete is one the world’s most prolific multi-percussionists and specializes in instruments and rhythms derivative of India.  Russ is one of the top session drummers in the world.  He has a passion for “stretching out” and has been involved with playing Indian music with top Indian musicians, like Dr. L. Subramaniam and Kavita Kurishnamuphy for several years.  The duo teams up for their first effort “Rhythm-Sphere”, on R.M.I. Records.  This distinctive musical journey, weaves the Carnatic traditions, with modern western grooves and sounds. The album features Rajhesh Vaidhya, an incredible Veena player, originally from Tamil Nadu, India.  Rhythm-Sphere is an amazing opportunity to hear these talented artists in a freedom of expression.

829757709123 - Powernut "3 Nuts in a Pocket EP" Powernut's debut EP "3 Nuts In A Pocket" has been released to rave reviews and critical acclaim. Powernut is a "Progressive Rock" instrumental trio, comprised of Russ Miller on drums, Vail Johnson on bass and Tommy V. on guitar. This virtuosic trio combines 70's-80's fusion with a contemporary "Hard Rock" edge. Written in a improvisation manner in one session and recorded on the next day, the "3 Nuts in A Pocket" album is an example of musical communication between artists. The use of contemporary techniques such as, pre-recorded loops and full 24 bit/96 khz tracking, add a 21st century twist on a classic style of music.