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New Release, “Jumpiinjazz Kids – A Swinging Jungle Tale” feat Dee Dee Bridgewater, Hubert Laws & Al Jarreau coming Sept. 25th, 2012

“Jumpinjazz Kids-a Swinging Jungle Tale” Set For Release 9/25, Featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater, Al Jarreau And Hubert Laws


“JumpinJazz
Kids is a great model for what needs to be presented to young people.
The age group that it targets is a great addition to music, and it’s
wonderful for any organization or school. The manner in which it’s
presented strikes a nerve – everyone should take a look at it and listen
to it!” — Dr. Billy Taylor


Los Angeles, CA. “JumpinJazz
Kids – A Swinging Jungle Tale” celebrates the rich history of Jazz and
Popular music by paying tribute to its legendary pioneers through story,
song and a variety of musical styles. To continue, please click “MORE”!

PBS Special “From Dust to Dreams: Opening NIght at The Smith Center For The Performing Arts” to feat. Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer
Hudson, Carole King & Martina McBride Join Fellow Music Stars &
Legends for PBS Concert Special Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris: “From
Dust To Dreams: Opening Night at The Smith Center For The Performing
Arts”




 
 

PBS Special to Premiere on Friday, September 21 at 9PM ET/PT

Produced by George Stevens, Jr. & Directed and Produced by Michael Stevens, Winners of 19 EMMY Awards

 

LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2012
/PRNewswire/ — A legendary line-up of talent from the worlds of music,
television, stage and screen join together for an unprecedented night
of entertainment in “From Dust To Dreams: Opening Night at The Smith
Center For The Performing Arts” in Las Vegas, set to air on PBS on Friday, September 21st at 9pm ET/PT. To continue, please click “MORE”!

SouLab’s “The Soul Revolution 2” Sampler is Available NOW!

– SouLab’s Digital Promo – The Soul Revolution 2 // Sampler The Soul Revolution 2 is a lovely compilation of uplifting soul music.  The selected tracks comes from SouLab’s catalogue and other innovative labels as Broadcite and Further Out. It’s absolutly essential future soul business here !!! The Soul Revolution …

New Gospel Music Compilation from DC Gospel Artists United, “Together In Unity” | Coming Sept. 18th, 2012

The Nation’s Capital Sets The Scene For A New Gospel Music Compilation, DC Gospel Artists United


 

Upcoming Release Features Top Artists In Washington, D.C. Area

 

 (Washington, D.C.) – July 17, 2012 – Washington, D.C. is known as the seat of government for the nation.  It’s also one of the top markets for gospel music.  Now visionary and D.C. area resident Phillip Carter has gathered a group of some of the city’s finest artists to deliver a compilation called DC Gospel Artists United: Together In Unity.  Featuring some of the most talented artists in the genre, DC Gospel Artists United showcases amazingly gifted gospel singers in the DMV.  The double CD is scheduled for release on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 and will be distributed by Central South Distribution.

 

Stellar Award Winner Phillip Carter was moved to organize artists for the compilation because he felt a need for the gospel community to unify itself.  “In 2011, I received the vision to bring gospel artists together in this area to do a compilation project. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Gospel Singer VaShawn Mitchell to Release “Created 4 This” on Aug. 28th, 2012

EMI Gospel Recording Artist
VaShawn Mitchell’s
Forthcoming Project,
“Created 4 This” Available In Stores August 28



Mitchell Performed with Fantasia at the ESSENCE Music Festival

 

(Nashville, TN – July 16, 2012) – Six-time Stellar Award winner and GRAMMY®  nominated recording artist VaShawn Mitchell will release his new project, Created 4 This, August 28, 2012. The new album was recorded live in his hometown of Harvey, IL.  Created 4 This will also be released as a Deluxe Edition CD +DVD, which features 13 songs, three live performance videos, and exclusive behind-the-scene footage. To continue, please click “MORE”!

R&B Singer NE-YO Returns with Motown Debut Album, “R.E.D.” on Sept. 18th, 2012

NE-YO’s R.E.D., Motown Debut Album,
Arriving Sept. 18th !


 
NEW SINGLE “LET ME LOVE YOU (UNTIL YOU LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF)” LAUNCHED TODAY, FOLLOWS UP “LAZY LOVE”

R.E.D. (REALIZING EVERY DREAM) BUILDS ON NE-YO’s SUCCESSFUL YEARS AT DEF JAM, INCLUDING #1 CHART DEBUT ALBUMS IN MY OWN WORDS, YEAR OF THE GENTLEMAN, AND GRAMMY AWARD®-WINNING BECA– — USE OF YOU


NEW YORK, July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — As the first major star to join the roster of the newly revitalized Motown Records, multi-platinum, three-time Grammy Award-winning artist NE-YO moves into the next phase of his career with “Let Me Love You (Until You Learn To Love Yourself),” the new single pick from his new album, R.E.D., arriving in-stores on September 18th. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Jazz Vocalist Ranee Lee’s CD, “Deep Song: A Tribute to Billie Holiday” to be Re-Released on Aug. 14th, 2012 | LISTEN!


 
Renaissance Woman Ranee Lee’s
Deep Song: A Tribute to Billie Holiday
to be Re-Released on Justin Time Records
with Two Bonus Tracks – Available August 14
 
Ranee Lee is a true Renaissance woman. In addition to a career as a jazz singer that has taken her to stages in front of her fans around the globe, Lee is also a songwriter, award-winning actress, children’s book author, and jazz educator.

Legacy Announces Complete Album Collection Box Sets for Etta James, The Brecker Brothers and Sarah Vaughan

Legacy Announces New Complete Album Collection Box Sets In August By
Four Legends Of Jazz And Blues: Michael And Randy Brecker (the Brecker
Brothers), Etta James, And
Sarah Vaughan


The ultimate
year-round jazz festival from Legacy Recordings continues to set a new
industry standard with three new Complete Album Collections from the
Sony Music archives family of labels, by the greatest names in modern
jazz:
THE BRECKER BROTHERS – THE COMPLETE ARISTA ALBUMS COLLECTION (Arista/Legacy) – 8 titles, 8 CDs;
ETTA JAMES – THE COMPLETE PRIVATE MUSIC BLUES, ROCK ‘N’ SOUL ALBUMS COLLECTION – (Private Music/RCA/Legacy) – 7 titles, 7 CDs;
SARAH VAUGHAN – THE COMPLETE COLUMBIA ALBUMS COLLECTION (Columbia/Legacy) – 4 titles, 4 CDs.


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Pianist Kevin Toney and Trio to Release Project, “New America Suite” on July 24th, 2012

Award Winning Pianist/Composer Kevin Toney And His New Trio Kevin Toney 3 To Release New America Suite On July 24th


On
July 24th, award-winning keyboardist/composer/author Kevin Toney will
be releasing an inspired project that blends traditional acoustic jazz
trio music with the compositional expanse of classical movements. Titled
New American Suite, the album introduces the artist’s dynamic new
group, The Kevin Toney 3 (a.k.a. “KT3” featuring Kevin Toney on piano,
Michael Bradford on bass and Chris Coleman on drums). To continue, please click “MORE”!

WATCH New Music Video from Leela James, “I’m Loving You More Every Day”!

WATCH New Video Montage from Leela James – Second New Single, “I’m Loving You More Every Day”! Good Afternoon Folks! Well, as you can see, we are dropping quite a few articles for your reading pleasure today on our “News/New Releases” blog! Don’t forget to check out our other, exciting …