PIANO VIRTUOSO MICHEL CAMILO
DAZZLES WITH MANO A MANO
The opening track of Dominican pianist and composer Michel Camilo‘s dazzling new release, Mano a Mano as he joins the Decca/EmArcy (Universal Music Group), is not only a scene setter but a declaration of principle.
Iconic Singer-Songwriter MICHAEL FRANKS Returns With Sublime New Album Of Penetrating Poetry And Worldly Grooves, Celebrating His Love of Animals, Travel, Literature, Humanity And Life
Time Together, Franks’ First New CD in Five Years, Unites Him With An All-Star Cast of Friends Including Gil Goldstein, Chuck Loeb, Till Bronner, Mike Mainieri, Eric Marienthal & Others
Michael Franks, the ever-artful singer-songwriter and harvester of the most delectable musical passion fruit known to distingué lovers, has returned with his 18th offering, Time Together, his first for Shanachie, to be released June 14, 2011, and his first since 2006’s Rendezvous in Rio.
Keyboardist Patrick Cooper aims to make the past present on The Way It Used To Be
Album of jazzy R&B instrumentals will be released July 12,
prefaced by the undeniably funky radio single, “Struttn'”
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Upper Marlboro, MD (20 April 2011): From the opening infectious and danceable notes rhythmically tapped out by keyboardist Patrick Cooper on “Struttn’,” the first radio single from his forthcoming second album, The Way It Used To Be, the vibe is instantly set for a throwback collection that puts a contemporary spin on vintage jazz funk.
DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER’S MIDNIGHT SUN, A COLLECTION OF FAVORITE LOVE SONGS FROM THROUGHOUT HER CAREER, SET FOR RELEASE AUGUST 23RD
CD is an homage to the art of passion and features 11 remastered tracks, including one previously unreleased bonus track
Los Angeles, California. MIDNIGHT SUN, a collection of love songs from throughout Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist Dee Dee Bridgewater’s critically acclaimed career, is set for release on DDB Records/Emarcy (Universal) on August 23rd.
New Album from Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist Marcus Anderson | “NOW”
(Coming June 28th, 2011)
Guess what our T.U.M.S, Reading Folk. we have some good news for you. Some good ‘advance listening’ music for your ears!
Premier saxophonist Marcus Anderson is set to also make some noise this summer with another new release of his own – “NOW” – on June 28th, 2011.
FORTHCOMING MAY 2011 ALL-STAR STRAIGHT-AHEAD RELEASE FROM ALPHONSE MOUZON ENTITLED “ANGEL FACE”
Jazz Music Legend Alphonse Mouzon is coming back with a new all-star straight-ahead CD entitled “ANGEL FACE” – will be released on May 17th.
GRAMMY NOMINATED R&B SINGER LEDISI PREMIERES DEBUT SINGLE “PIECES OF ME ” OFF NEW ALBUM ON APRIL 1ST!
NEW ALBUM PIECES OF ME TO BE RELEASED IN JUNE 2011
Los Angeles, CA – Grammy nominated R&B singer, Ledisi will premiere her debut single, “Pieces of Me” off her eagerly awaited new album, Pieces of Me today, April 1st at 12pm EST.
Jazz Legend Diane Schuur signs with Vanguard Records – New release The Gathering available on June 7th
Features guest performances by Alison Krauss, Vince Gill, Larry Carlton, Mark Knopfler and Kirk Whalum
March 28, 2011 – Santa Monica, CA. Two-time Grammy Award winner and one of contemporary jazz’s leading vocalists, Diane Schuur, has signed with Vanguard Records. She will be releasing her label debut, The Gathering, on June 7th.
LES NUBIANS’ AFROPEAN REVOLUTION: THE SOUND OF A MULTICULTURAL NEW WORLD
NÜ REVOLUTION CD FEATURES SPECIAL GUESTS MANU DIBANGO, ERIC ROBERSON, BLITZ THE AMBASSADOR, FRESHLY GROUND, JOHN BANZAÏ
In a world where teenagers in West Africa and Eastern Europe can share videos and mp3s on youtube, a Sri Lankan urbanite is transformed by hip-hop and an American deejay re-mixes sounds out of a Brazilian favela, it is undeniable that the completely interconnected global village has arrived.
It is NEVER TOO LATE to have dinner with your honey after 5.
Especially when Michael Cooper chose to represent you at moments notice.
Back in the day…
Micheal Cooper from R&B band Con Funk Shun had landed a major slow classic in his solo debut career back in 1987 with “Dinner For Two” off the mega supreme old school classic thumbnail “Love Is Such A Funny Game“.