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New Jazz Release: Pianist Aaron Diehl – “The Bespoke Man’s Narrative” | LISTEN TO EXCLUSIVE STREAMING TRACKS!

PIANIST AARON DIEHL TO MAKE MACK AVENUE RECORDS AND STUDIO DEBUT WITH CAPTIVATING NEW ALBUM,
THE BESPOKE MAN’S NARRATIVE
AVAILABLE JULY 31 



Release Date· July 31, 2012
 
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THE BESPOKE MAN’S NARRATIVE

In fashion circles, the adjective “bespoke” denotes custom-made suits and shirts and signifies the person who designs and constructs them. On The Bespoke Man’s Narrative, his brilliant Mack Avenue Records debut, pianist Aaron Diehl extrapolates this notion to matters of musical invention. To continue, please click “MORE”!

New Gospel Release: Coko | “Always Coko” – Coming May 22nd, 2012


 
LIGHT RECORDS TO RELEASE ALWAYS COKO
 
COMPILATION CD OF COKO’S BEST GOSPEL SONGS
IN-STORES & ONLINE EVERYWHERE MAY 22, 2012
 
Nashville, TN (May 17, 2012) – Cheryl “Coko” Clemons, the beautiful soprano of the legendary R&B group SWV, has always been deeply connected to Gospel music.   Over the past few years, Coko released two successful gospel albums, “Grateful” and “The Winner In Me,” on Light Records. They will celebrate her gospel roots with the release of ALWAYS COKO, a compilation of her best of gospel songs.

Singer Cheryl Pepsii Riley Celebrates 10 Years of Touring Success with Tyler Perry

Soulful Songstress
Cheryl Pepsii Riley
Celebrates Ten Years of
Touring Success with Tyler Perry

 

New York – Madea may have a job – as evidenced by the success of the latest play, “Madea Gets A Job” in Tyler Perry’s popular stage play franchise – but Cheryl Pepsii Riley has a career. That’s because Riley’s role as Carla Montgomery in the latest Madea escapade marks almost ten years that the soulful songstress has performed as a mainstay in Tyler Perry’s many endeavors. And with vocals that simmer and soar throughout the theatre, the audiences couldn’t be happier about it. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Grammy Award-Winning Composer Terence Blanchard Joins Michael Cristofer to Premiere New Opera

Five-Time Grammy Award-Winning Composer Terence Blanchard and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Michael Cristofer to Premiere New Opera at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis



“Champion,” a co-commission with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and Jazz St. Louis, will receive world premiere June 15 – 30, 2013


St. Louis, MO, May 16, 2012 – Continuing their individual traditions of commissioning music that showcases the talents of the world’s best contemporary composers, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and Jazz St. Louis have joined forces in the development of a new opera, featuring a powerhouse team of writers and performers. With music by Terence Blanchard and libretto by Michael Cristofer, Champion blends the uniquely American tradition of jazz with the dramatic power of opera. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Ravi Coltrane Reveals Cover Artwork for New Release, “Spirit Fiction” | Coming June 19th, 2012

RAVI COLTRANE REVEALS COVER ARTWORK FOR HIS BLUE NOTE DEBUT
SPIRIT FICTION DUE OUT JUNE 19


Saxophonist and composer Ravi Coltrane is set to release Spirit Fiction, his debut recording for Blue Note Records, on June 19. The album was produced by his label mate and fellow saxophonist Joe Lovano and features two different band lineups, each with a unique expressive urgency. Several tracks feature Coltrane’s long-term quartet with pianist Luis Perdomo, bassist Drew Gress and drummer E.J. Strickland. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago Live’s Single “Awesome” Enters at #1 on Amazon’s Chart | #10 on iTunes Top 200 Gospel Song Chart

Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago Live’s Hit Anthem “Awesome”
Enters at #1 as the Best Selling Christian/Gospel Song on Amazon and #10 on iTunes Top 200 Christian/Gospel Song Chart



“Awesome” Moves to #8 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Song Chart

 Charles Jenkins Presents Fellowship Chicago Live:
The Best of Both Worlds
In Stores June 12
 
Jenkins to Join the ESSENCE Music Festival Line-up
and the Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship Conference and More

(Chicago, IL – May 15, 2012) – Inspired People/EMI Gospel GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter, and recording artist Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago Live’s hit praise and worship anthem, “Awesome,” enters at #1 as the Best Selling Christian/Gospel Song on Amazon and #10 on iTunes Top 200 Christian/Gospel Songs chart. To continue, please click “MORE”!

American Idol Finalist Michael “Big Mike” ‘Lynche to Release New Single “Who’s Gonna Love You More” on May 15th, 2012 | WATCH VIDEO!


 
American Idol Finalist Michael Lynche
“Big Mike”
Set To Release Debut Single “Who’s Gonna Love You More” On May 15
 
“Who’s Gonna Love You More” Launching At Urban AC Radio On May 21
 
New York, New York – American Idol finalist Michael Lynche will release his debut single “Who’s Gonna Love You More” on May 15.   His label Big3 Records is launching the single at Urban AC radio stations on May 21.

New DVD: John Lee Hooker’s “Cook With The Hook: Live 1974” | Coming June 19th, 2012

John Lee Hooker
“Cook With The Hook: Live 1974”
on DVD June 19


On Saturday, July 6, 1974, Mississippi-Delta bluesman John Lee Hooker was one of the star attractions at an all-day festival attended by 6,000 people. The event in the town of Gardner Massachusetts was called “Down in the Dumps” perhaps the first in what was proposed as a series of musical events to be held in the city landfill area. Luckily, very luckily, Hooker’s performance was captured on a three camera shoot and broadcast on cable television in local cities and towns. To continue, please click “MORE”!

New Urban Gospel Trio NU DNA to Release Debut Project, “Help Someone” This Summer

Introducing NU DNA
Getting to know Kelvin, Larry and Marc of NU DNA.

Hear it first!  New music this week from NU DNA.

 
 
Kalamazoo, MI — Gospel/Urban trio NU DNA (pronounced New DNA) unites three of the most talented male vocalists in the Midwest.  Kelvin Moore, Larry Frye and Marc Frye are the gentlemen of NU DNA.
 
While the three possess uniquely distinctive voices, they unite in tight harmonies and seamlessly trade lead vocals. NU DNA combines inspiring song writing and magnetic stage presence to create a true musical trinity. To continue, please click “MORE”!

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