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July 2014

Jagged Edge Releases New Single “Hope” | TAKE A LISTEN!

Jagged Edge
 
Good Day Readers,
 
Making a comeback to The Urban Music Scene are 4 guys who have made a name for themselves in the R&B dept in a very big way back in the mid to late 90’s with their brand of soul music – Jagged Edge. Released in May 2014, their new single “Hope” is picking up traction throughout cyberspace as it is a lead to their new album, “J.E. Heartbreak 2” – coming soon. Brothers Brian & Brandon Casey with Kyle Norman and Richard Wingo are very much still part of the makeup of the group. TAKE A LISTEN to the new ballad below.
 
T.U.M.S. will keep you up to speed on the date of the release for the new album.
 
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Cuban Vocalist Rey Cabrera Releases New CD “Controversia” | Avail NOW

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Veteran Cuban Musician Rey Cabrera Spices Up The Summer With A Brand New Album!
 
Los Angeles, CA – Cuban born vocalist and master of the tres, a traditional Cuban style guitar, brings his finest latin jazz music to the North American audiences this coming August 5th. The extraordinary new album, Cabrera’s third full-length as Rey Cabrera y Sus Amigos, is entitled Controversia, and will be released on both CD and digitally by Goldenlane Records, a subsidiary of Cleopatra Records, Inc.

Bassist Rodney Whitaker to Release “When We Find Ourselves Alone” on Aug. 19th | WATCH NEW EPK!

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RODNEY WHITAKER Recounts His Journey to Joy Through Life, Love and Tragedy
on When We Find Ourselves Alone – Available August 19 on Mack Avenue Records
 
The Motor City’s own bass-loving son Rodney Whitaker eloquently and exuberantly evinces the dynamic spirit that has driven him across eight records for the Detroit-based jazz label, a lengthy tenure with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and a career that knows no bound. When We Find Ourselves Alone is the signpost of an artist still traveling the highway of discovery.
 

Gospel Legend Dorinda Clark-Cole Releases Single “You Are” | LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC!

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GRAMMY-WINNING GOSPEL LEGEND DORINDA CLARK-COLE MAKES A SPLASH ON THE RADIO WITH NEW SINGLE “YOU ARE”
 
“You Are” Marks Lead Single From Highly-Anticipated Upcoming Album
 
Nashville, TN (July 30, 2014) – Multiple Grammy® Award-winning gospel legend Dorinda Clark-Cole makes a splash with the release of her single “You Are,” the lead single from her highly-anticipated upcoming new album.
 

Saxman Euge Groove Presents “Got 2 Be Groovin” | Coming Aug. 19th | LISTEN TO MUSIC!

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Rocking steady with sax in hand, Mr. EUGEne GROVE, otherwise know across the cjazz platform as Euge Groove, comes back to play with a new set of tunes from Shanachie Entertainment titled, “Got 2 Be Groovin.” The project is slated for retail Aug. 19th, 2014. This time around, Euge enlists help from special guests Peter White, Paul Brown, Elliott Yamin, Chanel Haynes (from Gospel group Trin-i-Tee 5:7) and many more. With the help is the production of 9 originals and 1 cover for the disc. E.G. is no stranger to this urban jazz flow. In fact, to help get the party started, check out his new video single of the album title below. As you will see shortly, Mr. Groove hasn’t missed a single step.
 
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Facebook: Euge Groove
Twitter: Euge Groove
Official Website: Euge Groove
Pre-Order “Got 2 Be Groovin”: Euge Groove
 
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Blues Phenom Grady Champion to Drop New Album “Bootleg Whiskey” on Sept. 2nd, 2014 | LISTEN!

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BOOTLEG WHISKEY SET TO FLOW SEPTEMBER 2
 
Blues phenomenon Grady Champion has been signed to the legendary Malaco Records label, marking a union of two significant indigenous forces in Mississippi-based blues. Champion’s forthcoming album, Bootleg Whiskey, is set for Sept 2 release by Malaco and includes the current breaking single “South Side.”

New Voices: LaTaveya Franklin Releases New Single “I’m Better” | LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC!

LaTaveya
 
LaTaveya Franklin is a 31 year old native of Pine Bluff Arkansas. She is the Mother of two children, A 14 year old daughter (Ajiah) and 10 year old son (Amahrion). She comes from a family of singers and Musicians including her mother Phyllis Robertson who was a Gospel Quartet singer and her father Leroy Franklin who is simply a lover of music. Music and Singing became natural.
 

The 18th Annual Living Legends Awards Celebration in Los Angeles | Oct. 3rd, 2014

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The Living Legends Foundation Celebrates its
18th Annual Awards Show
 
This Year Marks the First Time the Organization Will Hold its Event in Los Angeles
 
Distinguished Honorees Include Cathy Hughes (pictured), Keith Clinkscales, Rushion McDonald, Ethiopia Habtemarian, Gail Mitchell, Aundrae Russell, Lee Bailey and KJLH-FM
 
(New York, NY – July 29, 2014) —The Living Legends Foundation (LLF) today announces the 2014 honorees for its 18th Living Legends Awards Celebration.

Santana’s “Corazon” is Certified U.S. Latin Double Platinum

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CORAZON, the First Ever Latin Music Album of Santana’s Career, is Certified U.S. Latin Double Platinum and Held the #1 Billboard U.S. Latin Record for Six Consecutive Weeks Upon Release
 
SANTANA COLLABORATING WITH THE BIGGEST NAMES IN LATIN MUSIC ON CORAZON
 
NEW YORK, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — “‘Corazon’ promotes and accentuates the same principles that are inside me. As Bob Marley said, ‘Dance your troubles away.’ Just as a dog shakes off the water, you have to shake off the weight of the soul from beginning to end. This CD invites you to celebrate your own light. Don’t be afraid. Take a look.” – Carlos Santana
 
CORAZON, the first ever Latin album of Santana’s career, has just received U.S. Latin double-platinum certification. Upon release on May 6th, it was the top selling Latin Music album in the United States for six consecutive weeks. In addition, CORAZON has been #1 on the iTunes album chart in 24 countries, #2 in 10 countries, and Top 10 in 59 countries.
 

Saxophonist Terje Lie’s 3rd Album “Bright Moments” is Available NOW | LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC!

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JEFF LORBER AND JIMMY HASLIP ONCE AGAIN PRODUCE CD WITH
SAXOPHONIST TERJE LIE
 
Bright Moments, Lie’s Third Album and His Second with Lorber and Haslip, Will be Released on July 15
 
Again teaming up with contemporary jazz greats Jimmy Haslip and Jeff Lorber, Terje Lie (“Terry Lee”) is expanding upon the explosive energy, compelling melodies, and stylistic diversity of his previous critically acclaimed and contemporary jazz radio hit albums Traveler and Urban Vacation. The Norwegian native – celebrating many years in the Los Angeles area – serves up ten joyful Bright Moments and continues a unique musical vibe best described as “groove jazz.”