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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”!

New Jazz Release: Lionel Loueke | “Heritage” (Coming Aug. 28th, 2012)

GUITARIST/VOCALIST LIONEL LOUEKE RETURNS
WITH AUGUST 28 RELEASE OF “HERITAGE”

FEATURING & CO-PRODUCED BY ROBERT GLASPER


On August 28, the acclaimed West African jazz guitarist/vocalist Lionel Loueke will release Heritage, his dynamic third Blue Note album, which was co-produced by label mate Robert Glasper. Heritage finds Loueke—who was hailed by The New York Times as “a gentle virtuoso”—exploring a more electric sound with a new trio featuring Derrick Hodge on electric bass and Mark Guiliana on drums. To continue, please click “MORE”!

New Jazz Release: Cynthia Felton | “Freedom Jazz Dance” (Coming June 1st, 2012)

Jazz Vocalist Cynthia Felton to Release 3rd New Project, “Freedom Jazz Dance” on June 1st, 2012!


Dr. Cynthia J. Felton serves as Artistic Director of The Ethnomusicology Library of American Heritage, a library that features a collection of sources that explores the study of music from a social and cultural aspect.

Currently based in Los Angeles, Cynthia is active as a performer and an educator. Her background prepared her well for both career areas. She has a Bachelor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music, a Master of Arts degree from New York University in Jazz Performance, and a Doctorate in Jazz Studies from the University of Southern California. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Brand New Remix Single from LeNora Jaye, “It’s On Tonight” ‘| New CD “Quantum Heart” Coming in Autumn 2012

NEW SINGLE RELEASE:It’s On Tonight (Astral22 First Class Remix) – LeNora Jaye! OUT NOW on iTunes Worldwide/CD Baby Welcome to the first single release from the forthcoming sophomore CD titled “Quantum Heart” by LeNora Jaye. Producer/remixer Armand Tulumello (Astral22) takes an unexpected uptempo luxury twist with his First Class Remix …

New Jazz Release: Brian Bromberg | “Compared To That” (Coming June 5th, 2012)

Bassist/Producer Brian Bromberg To Release First of 2 Albums This Summer – “Compared To That” is Coming
June 5th, 2012!


Brian Bromberg (www.brianbromberg.net) imbibes rarified air.  The Grammy nominated bassist-producer-composer-arranger who has achieved accolades, respect and success critically and artistically in both straight-ahead and contemporary jazz will release three uniquely different, artistically divergent albums this summer.  The first is “Compared To That”.  It will be released June 5th. To continue, please click “MORE”!

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