Boney James is Bringing It Back featuring Dontae Winslow as part of James’ upcoming fall release
Boney James has ruled the contemporary jazz world for over three decades sprinkling his funky R&B attitude. For his body of work as a saxophonist, producer and composer, James earned one of the Top 3 Billboard Contemporary Jazz Artists of the Decade in 2009.
Saxophonist Fostina Dixon impresses on Silk Sonic’s “Leave the Door Open”
Once upon a time, the Wilmington, Delaware born woodwind player electrified an Apollo Theater audience with a bluesy saxophone solo of Prince’s masterpiece, “Purple Rain.” Since then, Fostina Dixon has performed at numerous jazz festivals, toured several European countries, and played with a host of superstars including soul icon Marvin Gaye.
Modern day soul man Kem is “Stuck on You” for his latest track
For almost two decades, Kem (AKA Kim Owens) still calls Motown Records his home since the iconic label re-released his independent debut Kemistry in 2003. The Detroit Michigan native who has charted nothing less than top 25 hits from “I Can’t Stop Loving You” to “Lie to Me” continues pumping up romance and relationships with his distinct suave voice.
Urban/Contemporary Jazz Flutist Kim Scott to Release Anticipated New Album “Shine!” on Feb. 4th, 2022
It looks like 2022 will be off to a very good start with the anticipation of urban jazz flutist Kim Scott’s new Innervision Records project “Shine!” – set to drop on Feb. 4th.
Brandy sings a song of sorrow entitled “Until My Final Breath” from the ABC TV series Queens
Conquering TV, Movies, Broadway and of course the R&B music world, Brandy Norwood has fully captured the media attention for over 25 years. With her rich, compelling alto that clings to whatever the song dictates, the multi-Billboard Award winner relays the whole story, including all the in between details.
Music legend Mary J Blige greets us with a “Good Morning Gorgeous,” her latest single from the album of the same name coming in 2022
At age 50, Mary J Blige still pours out the passion that always guarantees plenty of sassy, sensitivity, and savvy. Besides her reign of Queen of Hip-Hop Soul all these years since talking about “Real Love” in 1992- backed by numerous top 10’s on the Billboard Album Charts, she adds a nomination for The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to her countless credentials.
Multi-award-winning soul man Maxwell goes OFF as an introduction to the final installment of the Blacksummers’night trilogy
It has been way more than a while since a platinum selling, internationally known superstar has released a full-length project. However, Maxwell continued feeding off his creative anxiety to work on the third installment of his trilogy he deems Blacksummers’night that began in 2009, then 2016 – dedicated to the nuts and bolts of how soul music ticks.
International contemporary jazz guitarist Marco Albani drops his first project in over a decade entitled Kallaama
He hails from Italy, but his musical canvases draw from the Mediterranean, Africa and South America and a few places in between. Guitarist/composer/producer Marco Albani drops an alluring ambience which calms the spirit yet graced with an uplifting acoustic guitar.
After much anticipation for part of 2021, Silk Sonic finally gives a release date for their debut CD
When the debut jam in March 2021 entitled “Leave the Door Open” got fingers snapping and parties started, the buzz for two of R&B’s hottest talents, Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars, was on the rise. A few months later, “Skate” brought that old-school roller-skating swagger back.
Dave Koz joins funk guitarist Cory Wong for a joyous live studio jam known as The Golden Hour
Teamwork becomes the ultimate force when an artist’s backing band connects with one another on a high musical plain. When that same artist is drawn towards another musician in arms to create the same inviting atmosphere, the musical treat becomes sweeter.