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Special Concert: Jonathan Batiste to Receive Louis “Satchmo” Legacy Award | Jan 31st, 2014 | Feat Lalah Hathaway, Regina Belle, Alex Bugnon & More

The National Jazz Museum’s Jonathan Batiste to Receive Louis “Satchmo” Legacy Award at
the Apollo Theater

 
Dear Friends,
 
We are thrilled to announce that the National Jazz Museum in Harlem‘s Artistic Director at Large Jonathan Batiste has been awarded the Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Legacy Award by our friends at The Apollo Theater. We invite you to celebrate with us on January 31st at 7pm for the award ceremony…
 
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Family Group THE SHOWERS Set to Release New Single “Better” on Jan. 28th, 2014 | LISTEN TO NEW SINGLE!


 
NEW FAMILY GROUP, THE SHOWERS, WOW AUDIENCES DURING STELLAR AWARD WEEKEND WITH NEW HEARTFELT SINGLE ‘BETTER’ SET TO HIT ITUNES ON JANUARY 28TH, WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY DEON KIPPING
 
The Singing Family Syndicate Stunned Audiences With Soaring Live Renditions Of The New Tune At Multiple Key Events
 
Hammond, LA (January 24, 2014) — Gospel’s newest must-hear family collective THE SHOWERS wowed audiences at multiple key events during the 2014 Stellar Awards weekend just days before their newest single “BETTER” is set to storm iTunes on January 28th.

Algebra Blessett’s New CD, “Recovery” Drops Jan. 28th, 2014 | LISTEN TO NEW SINGLE, “Right Next To You”

Algebra Blessett - Recovery
 
Algebra Returns with 2nd Album
“Recovery”
on Jan 28th
LISTEN TO NEW SINGLE, “Right Next To You”
 
Slowly but surely, R&B/Soul music lovers will come to know Ms. Algebra Blessett very well.
 
Taking each day in stride, Ms. Blessett continues to make impact on radio and the internet with various singles, including her debut CD from 2008, “Purpose” and the soulful churning, delightful music video for lead single “Nobody But You.”
 

Gregory Porter’s “Liquid Spirit” Wins Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album

GREGORY PORTER’S BLUE NOTE DEBUT
LIQUID SPIRIT

WINS THE GRAMMY AWARD FOR BEST JAZZ VOCAL ALBUM


 
2014 TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED INCLUDING
VALENTINE’S DAY CONCERT AT NYC’S TOWN HALL
 
WATCH PORTER’S PERFORMANCES ON ABC JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE

 
Jazz and soul singer Gregory Porter won his first-ever GRAMMY Award yesterday when his Blue Note Records debut Liquid Spirit was awarded Best Jazz Vocal Album at the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles.

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Queen Latifah to Sing “America The Beautiful” At Super Bowl XLVIII

Queen Latifah To Sing “America The Beautiful” At Super Bowl XLVIII On FOX


NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — QUEEN LATIFAH will sing “America The Beautiful” as part of Super Bowl XLVIII pregame festivities at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday, February 2, the NFL and FOX announced today. The performance will be televised live on FOX prior to kickoff.

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Tye Tribbett Wins Grammy for Best Gospel Song & Best Gospel Album | 2014

GOSPEL SUPERSTAR TYE TRIBBETT WINS FIRST GRAMMY AWARDS FOR BEST GOSPEL SONG (IF HE DID IT BEFORE…SAME GOD) AND BEST GOSPEL ALBUM (GREATER THAN)



Tribbett Also Tapped As A Presenter For The 56th Annual Grammy® Pre-Telecast

Motown Gospel Star Wows Top Music Executives and Media As The Only Gospel/Inspirational Act Billed On Universal Music Group Showcase


Los Angeles (Jan. 27, 2014) — ‎Gospel superstar Tye Tribbett celebrates his first Grammy® wins ever with ‘Best Gospel Song’ (“If He Did It Before…Same God”) and ‘Best Gospel Album’ (“Greater Than”) victories at the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards®, as seen via live broadcast on Sunday, Jan. 26.

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Angelique Kidjo to Release New Project, “Eve” on Jan. 28th, 2014


 
Angelique Kidjo Returns With New Album “Eve” Set For Release On 429 Records January 28th   
 
The Dynamic “Queen Of African Music” Delivers Joyous Collection Of New Songs
 
SANTA MONICA, Calif., October 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Angelique Kidjo, the Benin born, Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter has signed with 429 Records and is gearing up for an incredible 2014.

Saxophonist Vandell Andrew to Release 5 Track EP “Turn It Up” on Jan. 28th, 2014 | LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC!


 
Saxman Andrew Vandell to Drop New EP
“Turn It Up”
on Jan. 28th
 
Keeping the jazz circuit at the palm of his hands, New Orleans native, saxophonist Vandell Andrew returns with an all new 5 track EP entitled, “Turn It Up.” The disc is set to drop Jan 28th and features producer Nate Harisim on 3 of the 5 compositions.

International Reggae Star Tarrus Riley to Release New Album, “Love Situation” on Feb 4th, 2014

World-famous Reggae Star Tarrus Riley To Release Fifth Full-Length Album ‘Love Situation’ On February 4, 2014


Kicking off “Reggae Month” in an epic way, February 4th 2014 marks the release of Love Situation, the newest album from international reggae star Tarrus Riley. Ever the versatile artist – this album explores musical territory that is guaranteed to be loved by music listeners of all generations.

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New Jazz Release: Miles Davis | “Miles At The Fillmore – Miles Davis 1970: The Bootleg Series Vol. 3” (4-CD Box Set) | Coming March 25th, 2014

Miles Davis’ Miles At The Fillmore – Miles Davis 1970: The Bootleg Series Vol. 3 – Introducing Bitches Brew-Era Miles To Fillmore And Rock Audiences Of Grateful Dead, Neil Young, Steve Miller, Santana, And More – Celebrates Miles Davis’ And Bill Graham’s Triumph



Four-CD box set presents four nights of historic performances at legendary Fillmore East in New York, in their complete unedited form for the first time

Over two hours of previously unissued music, including bonus tracks recorded at Fillmore West in San Francisco

1970 band comprised Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette, Airto Moreira, and Steve Grossman

Fillmore 1970 performances contributed significantly to Miles’ induction into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame – the only jazz artist and only solely instrumental artist ever inducted

Available everywhere March 25, 2014 through Columbia/Legacy


NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Miles Davis’ historic four-night stand at promoter Bill Graham’s legendary Fillmore East in New York City, June 17-20, 1970, is presented in its entire full-length unedited form for the first time as MILES AT THE FILLMORE – Miles Davis 1970: The Bootleg Series Vol. 3.

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