Tokyo Dawn RecordsThe Boogie – Volume 3 Coming September 24th, 2012! TDR’s infamous boogie series reaches a higher level of 3! Championing styles such as early 80’s hip hop and p-funk, ‘The Boogie’ is buzzing with skyscraping synthesizer sounds, old school drum machines and electromagnetic R&B. Stronger than ever, this …
(Washington, D.C.) – August 2012 – Contemporary Gospel artists are using all types of influences in their music. MOJEAN, made up of husband and wife team, Moses and Jeannine Holmes, have a love for Jazz. Jeannine, the singer, and Moses, the saxman, have been making beautiful music together for years. Separately and together, MOJEAN have performed with many top artists, including Daryl Coley, Ben Tankard, Shedrick Mitchell, and Marcus “Coco” Baylor, formerly of the Yellowjackets. Their affinity for Jazz is apparent in their brand new release called One. The lead single, “Another Day”, is a sophisticated yet uplifting tune of thanksgiving. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Contemporary Jazz group Fourplay Lays It On The Line With The Release Of New Project, “Esprit De Four” on Sept. 18th, 2012 Click pic to visit Fourplay’s website! On September 18, Fourplay will release Esprit De Four. The follow up to 2010’s Let’s Touch the Sky, this is the second …
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Colorado’s
shining star and saxman, Tony Exum Jr., celebrated the release of his
second album The One on July 20, 2012. Stargazer’s Theater, in his
hometown of Colorado Springs, hosted the party. It was a packed house
with friends, family and fans showing their support and loyalty. Tony
proudly shared his special moment with his daughter Lalah by his side.
The One doesn’t disappoint with 14 tracks written mostly by Tony himself
and close friend Tarell Martin. To continue, please click “MORE”!
ATLANTA, Aug. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Doug E. Fresh – “The original human beatbox” – will headline and emcee the halftime show of the 24th annual Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic to be themed “One Love. One Music. One Culture.” – it was announced today by the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, a volunteer community organization focused on education, empowerment and enrichment in African-American youth that presents the game. The halftime show will also feature the award-winning Southern University marching band, dubbed the Human Jukebox.
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Music Diva Alicia Keys Unveils New CD Cover Artwork & Announces Release Date for
“Girl On Fire” – November 27th, 2012
Good Afternoon Readers,
We knew it wouldn’t be too long before music diva Alicia Keys would unveil the official CD cover/album artwork for her new project, “Girl On Fire”.
Evolve is flutist, vocalist and songwriter Ragan Whiteside’s truly exciting and innovative sophomore CD. Fusing together the coolest elements of contemporary jazz, neo soul and funk, this award winning artist makes an aesthetic statement that marks her evolution as an undeniably talented musical force.
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WATCH New Music Video from R&B Group Mint Condition | “Believe In Us” – Album “Music @ The Speed of Life” coming Sept. 11th, 2012 Click pic above to visit Mint Condition’s website! Good Afternoon Folks, We have a HEAVY HITTER coming to your eyes and ears today. That’s right… …
With DONALD VEGA (piano), ERIC WYATT (tenor sax),
ESSIET ESSIET (bass) and STEVE WILLIAMS (drums)
Recording Also Features Special Guest Artists:
MONTY ALEXANDER, BOB CRANSHAW, KIMATI DINIZULU,
KENNY GARRETT, STEVE JORDAN, WALLACE RONEY,
JEFF “TAIN” WATTS, WARREN WOLF and VICTOR SEE YUEN
“With people increasingly faced with turmoil, uncertainty and crisis,
I wanted to create music that uplifts the listener and offers a sense of hope to prevail.”
– Clifton Anderson
What happens when you get a bunch of friends together? Trombonist, composer and producer Clifton Anderson went into the studio in September 2011 to record and produce his third release as a leader, and so we carry on, with a stellar lineup of guest artists who also happen to be his friends. To continue, please click “MORE”!
“True Singers: Sadiki meets Sandra Cross (UK)”
Set For Worldwide Release on September 4
BIRMINGHAM, UK, AUGUST 22, 2012 – Jamaican reggae artist Sadiki and UK Lovers Rock Diva Sandra Cross will release a full-length collaborative effort, titled “True Singers: Sadiki meets Sandra Cross (UK)”, on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 on iTunes, Amazon and all other leading digital distributors.