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NEW VOICE: R&B Singer Ronn David Releases New Music Video, “I Want Your Lovin'”

Same Legacy, New Attitude – Ronn David Releases New Single
“I Want Your Lovin”



Ronn David, the son of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends Ruth Brown and Clyde McPhatter, releases new springtime single “I Want Your Lovin’.”


(PRWE March 12, 2014

Ronn David knows more than anyone that he has a lot to live up to. The son of Ruth Brown, the Queen of Rhythm and Blues, and Clyde McPhatter, the founder and lead vocalist of The Drifters, David knows what it takes to make it in the music business… and it all begins with a great song. “I Want Your Lovin’,” Ronn’s new single from his upcoming album, is that song.

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Pharrell Williams, “G I R L” Tops Charts | “Happy” is Still #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100

Pharrell Williams’ New Album
“G I R L”
Tops Charts Across The Globe



“HAPPY” REMAINS #1 ON BILLBOARD’S HOT 100 FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE WEEK


NEW YORK, March 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Columbia Records — Following a massive surge of media attention,
Pharrell William‘s highly anticipated and critically acclaimed new album G  I  R  L has made an impressive debut around the world.

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U.S. Postal Service Honors Jimi Hendrix with Forever Stamp at SXSW | 2014

U.S. Postal Service Honors Legendary Guitarist, Jimi Hendrix, with Limited-Edition Forever Stamp on the SXSW Outdoor Stage at
Butler Park

Rocking the Music Icons Stamp Series With a Tribute Concert


AUSTIN, Texas, March 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Postal Service will take center stage on the SXSW Outdoor Stage at Butler Park with the dedication of the Jimi Hendrix Forever Stamp.

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Contemporary/Urban Jazz Saxophonist Paul Taylor to Release 10th Album “Tenacity” on March 18th, 2014 | LISTEN!


 
SAXMAN PAUL TAYLOR HAS
TENACITY
MARCH 18, 2014 RELEASE SCHEDULED FOR ONE OF CONTEMPORARY JAZZ’S MOST POPULAR ARTISTS
 
Guest appearances by keyboardists Jeff Lorber and Jonathan Fritzen
 
(Los Angeles—2014) In the 19 years since Paul Taylor first got On The Horn with his hit debut album, he’s enjoyed an extraordinary journey in the contemporary urban jazz world.

Singer Billy Porter to Release New Solo Album, “Billy’s Back on Broadway” on April 15th, 2014

TONY® & GRAMMY® AWARD WINNER
BILLY PORTER TO RELEASE NEW SOLO ALBUM


 
Billy’s Back on Broadway features Broadway classics with a new twist
and special guest Cyndi Lauper

 
It’s been almost a decade since the Pittsburgh-born Billy Porter released a solo album, and since then much has changed for the award-winning artist, who grew up singing in the Pentecostal church. Perhaps best known for his Tony® Award-winning role as ‘Lola’ in the hit Broadway musical Kinky Boots, Porter’s musical background is based in gospel, soul and R&B. He released his first solo album, Untitled, on A&M Records, and a second album, At The Corner of Broadway + Soul, on Sh-K-Boom Records. On April 15, 2014, Porter releases his debut on Concord Records, Billy’s Back on Broadway.
 
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Brian Culbertson’s “Another Long Night Out” Debut at #1 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Chart

Brian Culbertson - Another Long Night Out
 
Brian Culbertson’s “Another Long Night Out” debuts at No. 1
 
Hitmaker revisits his contemporary jazz roots joined by an all-star cast to reinterpret his debut album 20 years later.
 
Los Angeles, Calif. (7 March 2014): Twenty years after the release of his debut album, “Long Night Out,” award-winning contemporary jazz/R&B multi-instrumentalist Brian Culbertson completely reimagined the collection as “Another Long Night Out,” his 14th album and first on his BCM Entertainment label, which debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.

Look Out For New Solo Debut CD by Legendary Bassist Nathan East on March 25th | WATCH NEW VIDEO!

Bassist Nathan East to Drop Anticipated New Debut Solo CD,
“Nathan East”
on March 25th, 2014
WATCH NEW VIDEO!


One of the more anticipated recordings to drop this year, coming from Grammy Winner and well known Bass player Nathan East is his brand new, first ever, self-titled solo CD – set to break retail March 25th. The 13 track project boasts special guests Michael McDonald, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Bob James, Chuck Loeb, Ray Parker, Jr., Sara Bareilles, his 13 year old son Noah and much more.

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Singer Avery Sunshine Returns with New Album “The Sunroom” on May 27th, 2014 | WATCH VIDEO for “Call My Name”!

Avery Sunshine - Necklace Smiling 2014
 
AFTER A LONG WINTER AVERY*SUNSHINE OFFERS A REPRIEVE & BRINGS THE HEAT ON SHANACHIE ENTERTAINMENT DEBUT
The Sunroom
on MAY 27th, 2014
 
Blessed with a sumptuous honey drenched and soul laced alto, Avery*Sunshine is without a doubt one of the most dynamic voices on the creative music scene. Known for her invigorating and combustible live performances, compelling and revealingly honest song writing and impeccable instrument, the singer and pianist has long been a talent to watch.

Sheila E. Celebrates 40 Years in Music with Release of New Album, “ICON” | Coming March 25th, 2014

SHEILA E. CELEBRATES 40TH YEAR
IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS WITH THE RELEASE
OF HER NEW SOLO CD
“ICON”


 
ICON scheduled for release on March 25, 2014

 
(Los Angeles – March 4, 2014) –  World-class drummer and percussionist Sheila Escovedo is scheduled to release her first solo album in twelve years, Icon, on March 25 as part of the celebration of her 40th anniversary in the music business, it was announced today by Manager Gilbert Davison.  “We are excited about the release, particularly of the multi-genre format that reflects Sheila E.’s broad artistry and experience,” Davison expresses.

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The Top #100 R&B Slow Jams #9 | Isley Jasper Isley – Caravan of Love

Isley Jasper Isley - Caravan Of Love
 
The legacy of the Isley Brothers
There is WAY too much to mention when getting into the background to one of the hottest, well known, full pledge bands in modern Rhythm and Blues, Soul music history. And we will not waste any time attempting to get into the bio. No, not at all.
 
Instead, we will move on…and keep it movin’….until we FINISH our Top 100 R&B Slow Jams on T.U.M.S.