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Patrice Rushen and Other Alumni Honor Teachers at L.A.’s Locke High School for Music Building Dedication

Patrice Rushen, Drummer Raymond Pounds and More Salute Mentors at Locke High School Music Building Dedication Ceremony in Los Angeles
Ceremonial Reflections and Photos by A. Scott Galloway
 
On Saturday afternoon November 7, 2015, Locke High School in South Central Los Angeles dedicated its music building to three gentlemen instrumental in making that location the ground zero training workshop for some of L.A.’s finest musical achievers. Those music educators are Don Dustin, Frank Harris and Reggie Andrews. As Master of Ceremonies William Allen Young stated that afternoon, these men instilled within their students, “If you want to be the best, you’ve got to BEAT the best!”
 
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WATCH NEW VIDEO! R&B Crooner Joe Thomas Covers Adele’s “Hello” | New Album Coming in 2016

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R&B Favorite Joe hits his stride once again on his latest video for the cover of Adele’s Hello.
 
On the heels of Adele’s current single, Hello, from her upcoming album 25, R&B veteran Joe (Thomas) has actually outdid the international superstar for his version that was recently released on Youtube. The stirring performance that was filmed in black and white finds Joe pondering what could have been possible in a romantic relationship that has broken up.
 

NEW VOICES/WATCH NEW VIDEO! Singer Kameron Corvet Releases New Single “Leave It Like That”

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Eclectic Musician Kameron Corvet is A Voice To Be Taken Very Seriously on his Latest Single & Video, “Leave It Like That”
 
It was awhile back when Kameron Corvet sang his heart out on NBC’s The Voice without any of the four judges chairs turning. Yet all that can be said afterwards is that the Atlanta-based singer/songwriter possesses a very short term memory. Corvet’s passionate delivery continues pulling no punches about keeping it real at all times and his recent single “Leave It Like That” challenges his lover to make up their own mind whether to move on past their already troubled relationship.
 

Dr. Lonnie Smith Returns with New Album “Evolution” on Blue Note Jan. 29th, 2016 | LISTEN!

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LEGENDARY ORGANIST DR. LONNIE SMITH
RETURNS TO BLUE NOTE FOR JANUARY 29 RELEASE OF EVOLUTION
HIS FIRST ALBUM FOR ICONIC LABEL SINCE 1970
 
Dr. Lonnie Smith is set to release his first Blue Note album in 45 years with the January 29 release of Evolution. The album marks the return of the legendary Hammond B-3 organ master to the label where he first made a name for himself in the late 1960s, first as a sideman with saxophonist Lou Donaldson on albums including Alligator Bogaloo, and soon after as a leader with his own soul-jazz classics such as Think! and Turning Point.

LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC! SuCH Releases New Single “Maybe I’m Amazed”

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Jazzy Soul Stylist SuCh pays a soulfully unique tribute to one of her heroes, Sir Paul McCartney for her latest single, Maybe I’m Amazed
 
Available NOW on Amazon, GooglePlay &  iTunes!
 
An American Idol alumni interprets one of pop’s greatest icons and one of her greatest inspirations in Sir Paul McCartney. On her latest single, singer/songwriter SuCh skillfully spins her jazz-tinged soul for “Maybe I’m Amazed.”
 

Legendary R&B Group The S.O.S. Band is Set to Release New Album via PledgeMusic | Listen to New Single “Just Get Ready”!

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Legendary R&B/Electro-Funk Group The S.O.S. Band is Set to Release New Album “Just Get Ready” via PledgeMusic. Listen to New Single!
 
Ladies and Gents, it looks like the ‘Sounds of Success’ band is back on the move…! And this is GREAT news for R&B/Soul music lovers all over the globe…
 
Yep, The well known popular R&B/Funk group from Atlanta, Ga. The S.O.S. Band is making a strong comeback to the Urban Music Scene with huge traction gained from their new single “Just Get Ready,” released in 2014.
 

WATCH NEW VIDEO/NEW JAZZ RELEASE: Pianist Gail Jhonson Releases New Album “New Beginnings”

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Contemporary Jazz Pianist Gail Jhonson Releases New Album “New Beginnings”. Available NOW on CDBaby
 
New Beginnings, Gail Jhonson’s 5th solo project on Philly the Kid Records is scheduled for release Oct 15, 2015. With the loss of her son, her daughter off to Berklee college, and unexpected surgery; Gail found out quick, that things were changing in her life, and time for a new beginning. She leads the all star female ensemble, Jazz in Pink, and produced their debut cd, 1st Collection.
 

Travis Greene’s “The Hill” Debut at #1 on Current Gospel Chart/#2 on Billboard’s Gospel Albums

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TRAVIS GREENE’S LIVE ALBUM ‘THE HILL’ DEBUTS AT NO. 1 ON THE CURRENT GOSPEL CHART
 
Featuring Chart-Topping Single “Intentional,” THE HILL is Available Everywhere Music is Sold
 
NEW YORK, NY – November 10, 2015 – Gospel sensation Travis Greene’s new album “The Hill” debuted No.1 in sales on the Current Gospel Chart and #2 on Billboard’s Top Christian/Gospel Albums Chart. Featuring the hit gospel single “Intentional,” the singer-songwriter’s 12-track live album presents a compelling showcase of his unforgettable songwriting, anointed ministry, and invigorating live performance style. THE HILL is available everywhere music is sold.
 

Kindred The Family Soul to Release CD “Family Treasures: Greatest Hits” on Nov. 13th, 2015

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HIDDEN BEACH TO RELEASE KINDRED THE FAMILY SOUL
FAMILY TREASURES: GREATEST HITS ALBUM, AVAILABLE ON NOVEMBER 13, 2015
 
Hidden Beach releases 14 –track collection of digitally remastered greatest hits and fan favorites
 
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 9, 2015) – Hidden Beach Recordings will release a collection of the greatest hits from the acclaimed duo Kindred The Family Soul titled Family Treasures: Greatest Hits, available on all digital stores in the U.S. and Canada on Friday, November 13, 2015.
 

Music Legend Sam Moore Comes to Miami for Benefit Event “Salute the Soul Man” | Nov. 21st, 2015

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Music Legend Sam Moore Celebrates Birthday With Benefit Event
 
GRAMMY Award-winning legendary Soul Man™ comes home to Miami for star-studded bash with Sting, Jon Bon Jovi, Michael McDonald, Randy Jackson, Don Henley and more
 
UPDATE: This event has been postponed. New date to be announced soon…
 
MIAMI BEACH, FL (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 09, 2015 – Sam Moore comes home to Miami to celebrate his 80th birthday with some adoring superstar friends for benefit event “Salute the Soul Man” on Saturday, November 21 at 8:00pm at the Fillmore Jackie Gleason Theatre.