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Lalah Hathaway to Release New Album “Made in Chicago” on October 1st, 2026 | WATCH NEW VIDEO!

Lalah Hathaway celebrates her birthplace of Chicago on her upcoming full-length, Made in Chicago

While Lalah Hathaway is recognized as the daughter of the legendary Donnie Hathaway, she successfully carved her own pathway adapting to whatever genre was presented. Overall, the Chicago born singer/songwriter primarily charted on the R&B charts as her first 5 albums reached at least the Top 40 plus 5 Grammy wins for R&B performance.

Bassist Brian Bromberg to Release New Project “Awakening” on Oct. 9th, 2026 | LISTEN!

GRAMMY NOMINATED BASSIST EXTRAORDAIRE BRIAN BROMBERG TURNS ADVERSITY INTO HEALING & TRIUMPH ON NEW RECORDING AWAKENING

30th Album As A Leader Enlists All-Star Friends Dave Koz, Paul Brown, Euge Groove, Everette Harp, David Benoit, Marion Meadows & Michael Paulo

“We are here on this planet to experience life—the good and the bad—and all of it is part of growth,” reflects Grammy-nominated bassist extraordinaire Brian Bromberg.

Musical Duo IaNi Releases New Holiday Track “Our Favorite Things” | WATCH NEW VIDEO!

IaNi

“Our Favorite Things”

A Musical Celebration of the Season

IaNi, the innovative musical duo comprised of Knowledge & Wisdom, is set to enchant listeners this holiday season with their latest single, “Our Favorite Things.” The song delivers a joyful and festive experience, blending the warm traditions of holiday classics with insightful lyrics.

Guitarist Ronny Smith to Release “Velvet Vibe: Deluxe Edition” on Nov. 6th, 2026 | LISTEN!

Ronny Smith Expands Velvet Vibe With Two New Tracks as Deluxe Edition Arrives November 6

The contemporary jazz guitarist accelerates his creative pace with a 12‑song collection and a Blues Alley release concert.

BALTIMORE, Maryland (30 SEPTEMBER 2026): Contemporary jazz guitarist Ronny Smith continues the most prolific period of his career, and he’s marking the moment with Velvet Vibe Deluxe Edition, arriving November 6 from Pacific Coast Jazz.

Blue Bottle Coffee to Release New Compilation Album “Notes in Repose” (Limited-Edition Vinyl) on Oct. 6th, 2026

Blue Bottle Coffee Debuts Notes in Repose, a Limited-Edition Vinyl Celebrating Coffee, Jazz and the Art of Composition

Created in celebration of Blue Bottle’s Signature Blends, the brand’s first-ever compilation album features 10 contemporary jazz compositions from artists across North America and Asia.

OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Blue Bottle Coffee today announced the launch of Notes in Repose, its first-ever compilation album, created in celebration of the brand’s Signature Blends.

LATROIT Releases Official Music Video for New Single “Finally” feat. Jazz Bassist Ron Carter | WATCH!

Grammy Winner LATROIT Unveils The Music Video for “Finally”
Featuring World Renown Jazz Bassist Ron Carter
The Lead Single From LATROIT’S House Ensemble Debut Album Classics Volume 1

“One of jazz music’s most iconic bassists reimagines one of house music’s most enduring classics…”

LOS ANGELES, CA: GRAMMY Award-winning producer LATROIT (Dennis White) today announced the release of the cinematic companion for “Finally,” the lead single from the Latroit House Ensemble’s Classics Vol 1 featuring the legendary jazz bassist Ron Carter,…

Gospel Singer Cedric Ballard Releases Official Video for “He Won’t Fail” | WATCH!

CEDRIC BALLARD DELIVERS POWERFUL LIVE PERFORMANCE IN NEW “HE WON’T FAIL” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Title Track from Acclaimed Gospel Artist Cedric Ballard’s New Project Brings a Powerful Message of Faith, Hope, and God’s Steadfast Faithfulness

HOUSTON, TX — Cedric Ballard is bringing his powerful message of faith to the screen with the release of the official music video for “He Won’t Fail,” the title track from his inspiring new project, HE WON’T FAIL: THE JOURNEY VOL. II.

Stevie Wonder Celebrates 50 Years of “Songs In The Key of Life” with New 4-Track EP | LISTEN!

STEVIE WONDER CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF
SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE
WITH FOUR PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED RECORDINGS

The studio session ended at 4:54 AM, fifty years later, four unreleased songs emerge

September 28, 2026 – Today, legendary singer, songwriter, musician, producer and activist Stevie Wonder celebrates the 50th anniversary of Songs in the Key of Life with a four-song EP featuring previously unreleased recordings from the album’s sessions…

Meshell Ndegeocello to Release 3rd Blue Note Album “Synonym” on October 2nd, 2026 | LISTEN!

MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO ANNOUNCES OCT. 2 RELEASE OF SYNONYM
NEW ALBUM OF DUETS FEATURING AN ASTOUNDING LINE-UP OF SPECIAL GUESTS
COLLABORATING ON STUNNING REINVENTIONS OF CLASSIC SONGS

Meshell Ndegeocello has announced the October 2 release of her 3rd Blue Note album Synonym, one of the most ambitious projects in her impressive discography which features an astounding rollcall of special guests reimagining and reconceptualizing a brilliantly curated collection of cover songs.

5-Piece Band 2ŁØT Releases New Album “RE/SOLVE” | LISTEN!

2ŁØT Complete Their “Second Hero’s Journey” with New Album RE/SOLVE – Out Today

Ambitious 16-track sophomore album brings together Jon Batiste, Robert Randolph, Eric Krasno, Cameron McCloud, Elise Trouw, The Funky Knuckles and more

Today, Wichita-based electronic-jam outfit 2ŁØT releases its sophomore album RE/SOLVE, an ambitious 16-track journey through identity, loss, connection, self-reflection, and what happens after survival.