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Singer Van Hunt Debuts Official Single, “Eyes Like Pearls” | LISTEN!

VAN HUNT DEBUTS FIRST OFFICIAL SINGLE, “EYES LIKE PEARLS”, ON WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE

 

New album What Were You Hoping For? available September 27th
On tour now!

After spending the summer teasing us with the exclusive tracks “June” and “The Savage, Sincere L of P”, singer/songwriter Van Hunt officially previews his upcoming album What Were You Hoping For? (due September 27th) with the track “Eyes Like Pearls”. The track recently premiered on Van’s website and Facebook page.

(Clink Link Below to Listen!!)
MP3 | “Eyes Like Pearls”
 
To tie in with the theme “Eyes Like Pearls”, Van has put together a contest on his Facebook page that gives entrants a chance to win a pair of tickets to a show on his tour (dates listed below.) To continue, please click “MORE”!

Platters Icon Kris Lamans New Single, “Close To You” is Set for Release Oct. 18th, 2011

World Famous Platters Icon Kris Lamans’ Hot New CD “Close To You” from the Upcoming EP “Dressed For Love” Set
for OCTOBER 18, 2011 Release Under PRG/PTE/LRT/INgrooves Universal


HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 16, 2011
/PRNewswire/ — Celebrity Platters Icon and internationally acclaimed
singer, Kris Lamans, is creating major buzz in the industry and bringing
romance back to women across America with the mastering of his new
R&B single release, “Close To You.”  Kris’ single, “Close To You,”
is currently set for a worldwide digital release on October 18, 2011
and is featured on Kris’ upcoming EP “Dressed For Love” with
distribution through PRG/PTE/LRT/INgrooves Universal. To continue, please click “MORE”!

George A. Johnson Signs with Wolf Entertainment for new album, “Evolution”

George A. Johnson Signs with Wolf Entertainment for an Evolution



All Star drummer George A Johnson has signed a world wide distribution deal for his new album “Evolution” with Wolf Entertainment.

(Free-Press-Release.com) September 19, 2011 — If you are into Jazz, of course you have heard about Jimmy Garrison, Buster Williams, Ron Carter, Lou Donaldson, Cedar Walton, Lonnie Listen Smith, George Adams, Curtis Fuller, Johnny Hammond, Jimmy Merit, John Thaïs and Gene Ammos. But then you also heard about McCoy Tyner. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Saxophonist Aaron Bing To Release New Single, “Out On The Town” on Oct. 18th, 2011

Smooth Jazz Saxophonist Aaron Bing Set To Release New Single “Out On The Town,” October 18, 2011



‘Rebirth’- Scheduled To Hit Radio & Stores February 2012 – The New Album Is On The Century Label/Bungalo/Universal Music Group Distribution.


NEW YORK, NY (September 17, 2011) Aaron Bing’s new single “Out On The Town,” is slated for release Tuesday, October 18, 2011(available via iTunes), which will follow his present running single “Dominica.” Both singles are preparing the way for Aaron’s up and coming album, entitled Rebirth in February next year. The album features a cast of major award winning musicians soon to be announced. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Finalists Share the Stage with Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Hudson and More

Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Finalists Share the Stage with Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Hudson and More

 


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Kris Bowers of Los Angeles Wins 2011 International Jazz Piano Competition, Finalists Receive Recognition by President Obama

 

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, the world’s premier nonprofit jazz education organization, named Kris Bowers, of Los Angeles, the winner of its illustrious 2011 International Jazz Competition at the Institute’s All-Star Gala Concert on Monday, Sept. 12 at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. President Obama congratulated Bowers, second place finalist Joshua White and third place finalist Emmet Cohen at the White House Tuesday, Sept. 13, after they performed among Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Hudson and other jazz greats the previous evening. To continue, please click “MORE”!

FREE DOWNLOAD! Soul Vocalist Anduze | “Sightings – Mixtape, Vol. 1”

Upcoming New Soul Cat, ANDUZE, brings soul music to life with the release of “Sightings – Mixtape, Vol. 1”! In a genre that belongs to such crooners as Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, and Otis Redding, authenticity is a requirement. Over the years, many have imitated and borrowed from these artists, …

The E Family to Release Highly Anticipated CD, “Now & Forever” on Sept. 20th, 2011

The E Family to Release Their Highly Anticipated, Unparalleled Collaboration “Now & Forever” On September 20, 2011


The Musical Family Dynasty Pete
Escovedo, Sheila E., Juan Escovedo and Peter Michael Escovedo Will
Celebrate This Album of a Lifetime With A Star-Studded Affair At The
World-Renowned Conga Room in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA (PRWE September 14, 2011

After years of playing on each other’s projects, The E Family came
together to produce this ultimate, long overdue and highly anticipated
labor of love, “Now & Forever.” Available in stores on September
20, 2011 on Sheila E’s Stiletto Flats Music through Waterfront
Entertainment (Fontana / Universal), “Now & Forever” pays homage to
their collective diversity of styles, influences and experiences.

The E Family is a force with which to be reckoned. Pete Escovedo
discovered and cultivated a love and passion for music, embracing Latin
jazz and passing it on to his sons and daughters. To continue, please click “MORE”!

New Gospel Release: Rev. Dr. Emory Andrews & The Oxon Hill High School Choir | “The Storm Is Passing Over”

Stellar Award Winning Gospel Group, Rev. Dr. Emory Andrews & The Oxon Hill High School Choir, Celebrate A New Day with “The Storm Is Passing Over”


 
New Single From Forthcoming Release Features GRAMMY Award Nominee Gerald Albright
 
CD Release Event To Be Held at Oxon Hill High School On Tuesday, October 11, 2011

 
(Washington, D.C.) – September 7, 2011 – 2010 Stellar Award Winners, Rev. Dr. Emory Andrews & The Oxon Hill High School Choir, are among many in the D.C. area singing songs of praise at the departure of Hurricane Irene.  But the choir has another reason to sing “The Storm Is Passing Over”.  The familiar tune is the lead single of the group’s upcoming CD. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Ray Charles Concerts To Be Released on DVD | “Live In France – 1961”

50-YEAR-OLD LOST RAY CHARLES CONCERTS  TO BE RELEASED ON DVD

105 MINUTES FROM LEGENDARY 1961 ANTIBES JAZZ FESTIVAL CONCERTS DISCOVERED!


“Seeing and hearing Ray perform so brilliantly 50 years ago in France, is an inspiration and reminds us just how gifted this man was and what an amazing and special talent he had.  This film is a fantastic way for us to continue to celebrate Ray Charles and his beautiful legacy.”  Jamie Foxx, Academy Award Winner/Best Actor for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the film Ray. To continue, please click “MORE”!