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Acoustic Sounds to Deliver Definitive Pressings of Some of the Label’s Best-Known Jazz Albums


 
ACOUSTIC SOUNDS, VERVE/UMe’s ACCLAIMED AUDIOPHILE VINYL REISSUE SERIES, TO DELIVER MORE DEFINITIVE PRESSINGS OF SOME OF THE LABEL’S BEST-KNOWN JAZZ ALBUMS AS IT ENTERS ITS THIRD YEAR
 
RELEASES SCHEDULED FOR 2022 INCLUDE CLASSIC RECORDS FROM BILL EVANS, COLEMAN HAWKINS, DUKE ELLINGTON, ELLA FITZGERALD, JOHN COLTRANE, LOUIS ARMSTRONG, OSCAR PETERSON, PHAROAH SANDERS, AND ROY HAYNES
 
LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Since launching in 2020, Verve/UMe’s all-analog vinyl reissue series, Acoustic Sounds, has provided definitive, best-in-class audiophile grade pressings of some of the most important and beloved jazz records of all time, each mastered from the original tapes and produced with the utmost care

Tangerine Records to Release 2 Classic Ray Charles Albums: “A Message From The People” (June 17th, 2022 – Vinyl/CD/Digital) & “Live In Stockholm 1972” (May 6th, 2022 – Vinyl/Digital) | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
Tangerine Records Celebrates 50 years
with two Historic Albums
 
The 50th Anniversary of
Ray Charles’ landmark recording
A Message from the People
 
April 4, 2022: Ray Charles’ Tangerine Records has announced that it is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of one of Charles most important and impactful albums; A Message from The People.

Blue Note Records Announces New Run of Titles for The Classic Vinyl Reissue Series


 
BLUE NOTE RECORDS ANNOUNCES NEW RUN OF TITLES
FOR THE CLASSIC VINYL REISSUE SERIES
 
Blue Note Records has announced the next run of titles in the Classic Vinyl Reissue Series, which presents affordable 180g all-analog vinyl reissues in standard packaging that are mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes and manufactured at Optimal.

Woody Shaw III Launches New Record Label and Media Company Perfect Pitch


 
Creative Director Woody Shaw III Launches New Record Label and Media Company Perfect Pitch, Upholding Family’s Groundbreaking Legacy
 
NEW YORK, Dec. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Following decades of industry experience, Creative Director and Producer Woody Shaw III is now taking the invaluable lessons learned from his illustrious background in the international arts world to launch his latest venture,…

Jazz Legend John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme: Live In Seattle” is Available NOW | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
NEWLY DISCOVERED LIVE RECORDING OF JOHN COLTRANE’S MAGNUM OPUS, A LOVE SUPREME, RECORDED IN SEATTLE IN 1965, NOW AVAILABLE VIA IMPULSE! RECORDS/UMe
 
Los Angeles – October 22, 2021 – After nearly six decades, a private recording of a rare, nightclub performance by John Coltrane of his magnum opus, A Love Supreme, is now available via Impulse! Records/UMe.

Music Legend Billy Preston’s Classic Project “Encouraging Words” to be Reissued on Vinyl Oct. 29th, 2021


 
BILLY PRESTON’S ‘ENCOURAGING WORDS’ VINYL ALBUM RELEASE ON OCTOBER 29 CELEBRATES LEGENDARY ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAMER
 
‘Encouraging Words,’ Billy Preston’s Second Album For Apple Records, Includes Three Gospel-Funk Inspired Covers: The Beatles’ “I’ve Got A Feeling” Plus George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord” And “All Things Must Pass”
 
LOS ANGELES — October 8, 2021 — From rock ‘n’ roll jams to rousing gospel to electrifying blues, Encouraging Words exemplifies the wide-ranging talent that Billy Preston was revered for by fans, critics and peers.

Marvin Gaye’s Classic LP “What’s Going On” (50th Anniversary 2LP Edition) Arrives Feb. 18th, 2022


 
Marvin Gaye
What’s Going On – 50th Anniversary 2LP Edition
The No. 1 Album of All Time from Original Analog Tapes
Plus Bonus Material Out December 3, 2021
 
Remixes from Acclaimed Producer Salaam Remi out November 19th
 
OCTOBER 7, 2021 (Los Angeles, CA) — Throughout 2021, the world has been celebrating the life and legacy of R&B pioneer Marvin Gaye to honor the 50th anniversary of the release of his groundbreaking record What’s Going On.

Skip Marley Releases “Higher Place” 1 Year Anniversary Limited Edition Colored Vinyl on Sept. 10th, 2021 | Announces New U.S. Tour for 2021


 
SKIP MARLEY RELEASES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF HIGHER PLACE DEBUT EP
VIA TUFF GONG/ISLAND RECORDS OUT SEPTEMBER 10TH
 
INCLUDES GRAMMY©-NOMINATED #1 GLOBAL SMASH “SLOW DOWN” WITH H.E.R., AND “MAKE ME FEEL” FEATURING RICK ROSS & ARI LENNOX
 
September 8, 2021 – New York, NY: Chart-topping two-time Grammy©-nominated Skip Marley has ample reason to celebrate, as the young artist earned his first RIAA Gold certified single for the #1 global smash “Slow Down” with Grammy© Award-winning artist H.E.R.

Special Star-Studded Compilation “Relief: A Benefit for the Jazz Foundation of America’s Musicians’ Emergency Fund” to be Released on Sept. 24th, 2021 | LISTEN to 3 New Tracks!


 
AVAILABLE TODAY, JON BATISTE’S “SWEET LORRAINE,”
THE FIRST SINGLE FROM RELIEF: A BENEFIT FOR THE
JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA’S
MUSICIANS’ EMERGENCY FUND
 
A consortium of major jazz labels – Concord Music Group, Mack Avenue Music Group, Nonesuch Records, Universal Music Group’s Verve Label Group and Blue Note Records, and Warner Music Group – has taken the unprecedented step of joining hands for Relief, an all-star compilation of previously unreleased music to be issued on LP, CD and digitally September 24, continuing the non-profit Jazz Foundation of America’s (JFA) ongoing efforts to aid musicians affected by the international shutdown of venues and other performance opportunities in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.