WILL DOWNING DEBUTS AT #22 ON BILLBOARD’S TOP 200 ALBUM CHART WITH CLASSIQUE LOS ANGELES, CA (June 24, 2009)— Legendary singer Will Downing debuted at #22 on Billboard’s Top 200 with his 14thClassique (Peak Records). The album also debuted at #3 on the R&B charts just following Eminem and Black …
j.dee releases Smoove on the Move… j.dee, the sultry, funky, smooth, soprano saxophonist, has done it again by creating Smoove on the Move…a CD without boundaries and something for everyone. From R&B instrumentals like “It’s On & Crackin’” and “Let’s Walk” to the smooth jazz numbers “Coast Rollin’“ and …
ROD MCGAHA SET TO RELEASEA GENTLE MAN ON NICK-E-NICK MUSIC “Music is life,” declares Rod McGaha matter-of-factly. “It’s about finding the common thread, the common bond that we all have. I don’t care whether you’re a classical musician or a jazz musician-let’s see what we have in common, and unite …
One of the finest & more consistent Urban Jazz Sax players still beating the pavement out there in the music world is set for another round of music. And we are talking about Peak Records recording artist Paul Taylor, as he lays it all on the line for his new …
JAZZ JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION AND JAZZWEEK RECOGNIZE ESPERANZA SPALDING WITH TWO AWARDS Bassist-singer wins JJA Jazz Award for Up & Coming Artist of the Year Esperanza brings home Jazzweek’s Award for Record of the Year The Jazz Journalists Association (JJA) announced winners of 2009 Jazz Awards at the Jazz Standard …
E1 Music to Release New Album, “Blues For You,” by Contemporary Jazz Guitarist Jeff Golub on August 25, 2009 Album Produced by John Porter NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire) – E1 Music announces the release of “Blues For You,” the new album by contemporary jazz guitarist Jeff Golub, on August 25, 2009. …
By the Fans and for the Fans: Songs on 2-CD Motown 50 Fanthology Compilation to be Selected via Website Voting Album To Determine The #1 Fan Favorite Motown Classic SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire/ — Continuing the celebration of Motown’s 50th anniversary, fans will decide which 50 songs …
Stefon Harris and Blackout to Release Urbanus On Concord Jazz August 25, 2009 Concord Jazz today announced the release of vibraphonist-composer Stefon Harris’s 7th album as a bandleader and Concord Jazz debut, Urbanus. The new release picks up where 2004’s Evolution left off in that it features Blackout, his scintillating …
BET Partners With Yahoo! Music to Give Music Fans a Front Row Seat to the ‘BET AWARDS ’09’ Yahoo! Music to Feature Exclusive Award Show Coverage and Content Hosted by Jamie Foxx, the BET AWARDS ’09 Will Premiere LIVE on Sunday, June 28 at 8:00 p.m.* with Performances by Jay-Z, …
Acclaimed Irish Soul Songstress Laura Izibor Releases Debut Album; “Let The Truth Be Told” in Stores and Online Today; Izibor Hits the Road With Maxwell Tomorrow; VH1 Names Laura “You Oughta Know” Artist NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – June 16, 2009) – Atlantic recording artist Laura Izibor releases her much anticipated …