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December 1998 Volume 25 Number 6 |
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Music from the Jewel of the Caribbean
"Rhythm & Smoke: The Cuba Sessions" is the first in a series of world music releases from Global Disc Records/Platinum Entertainment. "The Cuba Sessions" introduces an intoxicating blend of Cuban music to a worldwide audience. The album represents a variety of artists and styles, capturing the unique essence of the songs and lifestyles of Cuba. What began as a soundtrack to accompany a documentary about Cuban cigars, culture, and music evolved into a full-fledged recording project featuring such diverse styles as Son, Timba, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Cha Cha, Rumba, and Nueva Salsa. The "Rhythm & Smoke" sessions attracted over 100 of the country's most highly regarded musicians, as well as a host of newly discovered talents. "Rhythm & Smoke: The Cuba Sessions" reflects life in Cuba, the warmth of its people, and the music in the blood and the soul. Hags Music Distribution, New York, NY, Tel: (888) 391-1816. |
Banish - the Personal Smoke Deodorizer
CNS, Inc. presents Banish, the personal smoke deodorizer that eliminates cigarette and cigar odors from clothing and hair without any masking fragrance. Banish is not intended for use on upholstery, drapery, or car interiors and works best when used within a few hours after exposure to smoke. Perfect for smokers and non-smokers alike, Banish is a non-scented, water-based mist that neutralizes smoke odor as it evaporates; it does not cover or mask the odor. Banish contains natural ingredients and comes packaged in convenient, personal-sized, refillable pump-spray bottles. Available in a personal three-ounce size, suggested retail price $2.99, and a twelve-ounce refill, suggested retail price, $6.99. CNS, Inc., Bloomington, MN, Tel: (612) 820-6696. |
The Perfect Cut at a Perfect Price
A Perfect Cut, Inc. of North Tonawanda, New York presents a new high-quality, low-cost cigar cutter. The Perfect Cut disposable bullet cutter features a razor sharp blade with no moving parts, an easy grip, and three intervals for different cutting depths. The Perfect Cut is available in solid steel or solid brass with a suggested retail price of 99 cents and $1.29, respectively. The cutters are packaged in individual blister packs; a space-saving countertop display is also available. The Solutions in Marketing Group, Buffalo, NY, Tel: (716) 677-0725 (U.S.); Stogie Cousins, Toronto, Ontario, Tel: (416) 442-0608 (Canada). |
Swiss Army Knife Counter Display from Alliance
New York-based Alliance Cigar, Inc., distributor of the Fittipaldi, Cupido, Biarritz, and Humo Blanco cigar brands, presents a special countertop display featuring Wenger's Genuine Swiss Army Cigar Knife. The display contains six of the knives, which were designed specifically with the cigar smoker in mind. The Swiss Army Cigar Knife features guillotine scissors with double-honed edges for clipping cigars. Alliance Cigar, Inc. was recently named a distributor of the full line of Genuine Swiss Army Knives manufactured by Wenger. Wenger's Swiss Army Knife collection celebrates the tradition of fine cutlery and a century old history of precision craftsmanship and innovation. Alliance Cigar, Inc., 80 Broad Street, 35th Floor, New York, NY 10004, Tel: (800) 328-1001, Fax: (212) 509-8746. |
SMOKESHOP - December 98
