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October 2013

Saxophonist Clarence Johnson III to Release New Disc, “Watch Him Work” on Nov. 5th, 2013

New Jazz Release:
Clarence Johnson III
“Watch Him Work”
Coming Nov. 5th, 2013


Clarence Johnson’s previous recordings focused on straight-ahead jazz. “Watch Him Work” favors jazz fusion and smooth jazz, with Johnson blowing both tenor and soprano saxophones on mostly instrumental, mostly original compositions. “This is the other side of my musical personality that has always been there, bubbling up,” he said. “I finally got a chance to explore it.”

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R&B Singer MAYSA’s New Single “Inside My Dream” | WATCH OFFICIAL VIDEO!


 
Good Day Readers – The weekend is almost HERE…
 
The illustrious sounds of R&B/Jazz vocalist MAYSA is highlighted today with a Brand Spankin’ new music video from Shanachie Records entitled, “Inside My Dream” – coming direct from new album, “Blue Velvet Soul” released earlier this year.

Brian Culbertson’s Fundraising for New Album, “Another Long Night Out” Surpasses Goal

“Another Long Night” of success



Brian Culbertson’s first crowd-funded album surpasses fundraising goal weeks ahead of schedule.


Los Angeles, Calif. (24 October 2013): Fervent interest from Brian Culbertson’s international legion of fans powered the contemporary jazz star past his fundraising goal two weeks ahead of the close of the Indiegogo campaign launched to help bring his passion project to fruition: re-recording his entire debut album, “Long Night Out,” as “Another Long Night Out,” which will be released in February 2014 in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the release of the original record.

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Leela James to Release New Single Feat. Anthony Hamilton, “Say That” on Oct. 29th | WATCH OFFICIAL VIDEO!


 
R&B/Soul Singer-Songwriter LEELA JAMES Set To Release New Single “SAY THAT” Featuring Anthony Hamilton October 29
 
New York, NY (October 23, 2013) – R&B/Soul singer-songwriter Leela James announces the release of her new single “Say That” featuring Anthony Hamilton.

Robert Glasper Experiment to Release New CD, “Black Radio 2” on Oct. 29th, 2013

ROBERT GLASPER EXPERIMENT ANNOUNCES
OCTOBER 29 RELEASE FOR BLACK RADIO 2


 
FOLLOW-UP TO GRAMMY-WINNING BLACK RADIO BUILDS ON ITS SUCCESS
BY FEATURING COLLABORATIONS WITH COMMON, BRANDY, JILL SCOTT,
MARSHA AMBROSIUS, ANTHONY HAMILTON, NORAH JONES, SNOOP DOGG,
LUPE FIASCO, EMELI SANDÉ, AND MORE
 
On their 2012 breakout Black Radio, Robert Glasper Experiment laid out a new paradigm for creative music, reaching beyond entrenched genre boundaries to create a singular vision that drew from all reaches of contemporary black music and beyond.


                   (Listen to New Single, “Calls” feat Jill Scott!)

Black Radio drew unanimous praise from critics across the board…

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Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson to be Honored by The Grammy Museum® on Nov. 11th, 2013

THE GRAMMY M– — USEUM® TO HONOR
BERRY GORDY AND SMOKEY ROBINSON WITH
FIRST-EVER ARCHITECTS OF SOUND AWARDS ON NOV. 11


 
Motown-Themed Gala, Hosted by Randy Jackson, Will Take Place at
Club Nokia at L.A. LIVE and Will Help Celebrate the Museum’s Five-Year Anniversary
 
Boyz II Men and Kelly Rowland Are the First Artists Announced to Perform at Gala Tribute Concert, with Proceeds Benefitting Museum Programs

 
LOS ANGELES (Oct. 21, 2013) — Motown founder Berry Gordy and GRAMMY® winner Smokey Robinson will be honored with The GRAMMY Museum®’s first-ever Architects of Sound Award, it was announced today by Bob Santelli, executive director of the Museum.
 
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Remix Record, “Love To Love You Donna” by Donna Summer Coming Oct. 22nd, 2013


 
Verve Records Announces
Love to Love You Donna
A REMIX RECORD OF DONNA SUMMER CLASSICS
 
Album Release, October 22
 
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Verve Records has announced the release of LOVE TO LOVE YOU DONNA, a remix record celebrating the life and voice of five-time Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter Donna Summer.

Group Club Nouveau to Release New Single “That Ain’t Love” | TAKE A LISTEN!

LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC from Hit Pop/R&B Group CLUB NOUVEAU “That Ain’t Love” New CD Coming Soon Back in the 80’s, Hit R&B group Club Nouveau controlled the dance floor with numerous hits that sat on Billboard’s R&B/Soul and Pop charts. Top selling singles “Rumors”, “Why You Treat Me So …

Saxophonist eZra Brown Releases Project, “The Journey” | Available NOW

Saxophonist eZra Brown Releases New Project, “The Journey”
Available NOW


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Gospel, blues, jazz, r&b, soul, hip-hop—language of the human experience. Ezra Brown’s music speaks this language. His horn serves as his translator, becoming a voice that speaks in tongues transcending any language barrier.

Ezra’s sound — a culmination of southern comfort and urban grit, gives birth to a style that is new, yet familiar. This sound speaks from the soul. A sound Ezra calls Soul Muzik.

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