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March 9, 2011

Jazz Artist U-Nam Reveals New “George Benson Tribute Album” with Special Guests! (Coming Soon) | Announces Special Plan for Fans to Participate…

U-Nam reveals a “George Benson Tribute Album” with Special Guests!





Los
Angeles, CA-“The man known as U-Nam, is destined to become one of the
most controversial musicians.It’s great to have a new voice on the
guitar scene; one that is loaded with energy and excitement.”–Ten time
Grammy Award recipient, NAE Jazz Master and guitar legend– George
Benson



Chart Topping Jazz Artist U-Nam (best known for his #1 hit
“Street Life”) is currently in the studio recording and producing his
next project. Paying tribute to his hero and favorite artist George
Benson, U-Nam will be releasing the album Weekend in L.A. (A George
Benson Tribute ) as U-Nam & Friends. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Saxophonist Jessy J & Disney Teams Up | Completes Her 3rd Solo Album

Jessy J, Disney and Selmer Team Up



Jessy J completes her third solo album, returns from Dubai Jazz Festival
and gears up for appearances at Disney’s Jazz Celebration


“…both
Latin influences as well as mainstream jazz come to her as effortlessly
as a spray of Latin samba capping a jazz wave. And it’s a tide that
seems set to keep on going.” – Entertainment Editor Bill Dean, The Gainesville Sun

Los Angeles, Calif. / March 9, 2011

Jessy J has announced she will be releasing a new CD in the fall of
2011. This yet to be titled CD will expand on her previous hits “Tequila
Moon” and “Tropical Rain,” while adding some new flavors and sounds.
The CD will feature special guest appearances by Joe Sample, Paul Brown,
Ray Parker Jr., Harvey Mason and more.

A lot has happened since
Jessy J came on the scene in 2008 and was named debut artist of year by
Radio and Records with “Tequila Moon” being named the number one song of
the year by both Billboard and Radio and Records. To continue, please click “MORE”!

UNCF Wins Third Image Award for Its Tribute to Lionel Ritchie: ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’

‘Dancing on the Ceiling’: UNCF Wins Third Image Award For Its Tribute to Lionel Richie



 

LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Friday night in Los Angeles at the Shrine Theatre Auditorium, UNCF(United Negro College Fund) won its third  NAACP Image Award for UNCF An Evening of Stars®, its annual televised celebration of education and excellence.  The UNCF An Evening of Stars production won in the category of Outstanding Variety or Series Special for A Tribute to Lionel Richie, which aired in early 2010.

UNCF An Evening of Stars 2010
honored Richie with an all-star tribute for his support of UNCF and
minority education, his contributions to the music industry and his role
as a global humanitarian and philanthropist. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Newcomer Timothy Bloom Releases New EP “The Budding Rose” | Avail Now on iTunes

Timothy Bloom Releases Debut EP: “The Budding Rose”     SINGER PERFORMS SINGLE, “‘TIL THE END OF TIME” ON GOOD DAY NY SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — It has been an exciting week for newcomer, Timothy Bloom, who released his debut EP, The Budding Rose, yesterday, March …

Percussionist Luis Conte Releases New Album “En Casa de Luis” on March 8th, 2011 | LISTEN!


 
Luis Conte’s “En Casa de Luis” Features the Many Sides of the Powerful Percussionist
 
Los Angeles, CA (Vocus/PRWE March 08, 2011) – Luis Conte, most famous as a masterful percussionist, has announced the release of his latest album, “En Casa de Luis,” out March 8th through BFM Jazz.

Gospel Group J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise Re-signs with Light Records

JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise Re-sign With Light Records


 


 

March 8, 2011 (Nashville, TN) — Popular gospel recording artists, JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise, will continue their recording relationship with long time partner Light Records.

 

JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise started their recording career in 2004, with the release of  Awesome God which
was their debut project on Light Records.  Youthful Praise has since
enjoyed great success and has established themselves as one of today’s
significant contemporary choirs.

 

Their current project, RESTING ON HIS PROMISE, has topped the charts over the last year, yielding two hit songs; the title single, “Resting On His Promise,” and everyone’s favorite “Lord You’re Mighty.” To continue, please click “MORE”!