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Bassist Russel Blake Partners with N.D.V.R. | Releases New Book, “Proverbs 31: The Virtuous Black Woman Vol. 1”

Jazz Bassist Russel Blake Partners with National Domestic Violence Registry Positioning his Book,”Proverbs 31: The Virtuous Black Woman Vol. 1,” to Elevate the Plight of All Women


Los Angeles – When Russel Blake creates, he taps deep into his inner most God source. It is evidenced by music the renowned music producer and jazz bassist has gifted the planet with, including three CD’s and over 432 compositions within his repertoire encompassing classical, Spanish classical, traditional jazz, Brazilian, opera, Latin and blues music idioms. It rings apparent in the eloquence he embodies as an author penning “Proverbs 31: The Virtuous Black Woman Vol. 1,” where he communicates the precious and priceless value of all women. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Drummer Carmen Intorre to Release Debut Album, “For The Soul” on May 22nd, 2012 | LISTEN TO STREAMING TRACKS!

DRUMMER/PERCUSSIONIST CARMEN INTORRE TO COVER WIDE RANGE OF MUSICAL STYLINGS ON DEBUT ALBUM

FOR THE SOUL – AVAILABLE MAY 22 ON RANDOM ACT RECORDS


 


BOB BELDEN-PRODUCED ALBUM SPOTLIGHTS ORGAN

HEAVYWEIGHTS PAT BIANCHI AND JOEY DEFRANCESCO, AS WELL AS GUITARIST JOHN HART AND SAXOPHONIST JON IRABAGON

 

PAT MARTINO SIDEMAN FLOURISHES AS LEADER

WITH FUSION OF JAZZ, FUNK AND SOUL

 


LISTEN TO EXCLUSIVE STREAMING TRACKS FROM FOR THE SOUL



Drummer/Percussionist Carmen Intorre is pairing up with producer Bob
Belden on his debut album For The Soul (Random Act Records); the
organ-based session covers a wide range of musical stylings from Stevie
Wonder and Steely Dan to Chick Corea and Weather Report. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Gospel Singer Trish Standley Releases New Single, “Because of You”

Gospel Songstress Trish Standley Delivers Brand New Single, “Because Of You”


 
Artist Preparing For Dove Week Performances

 
(Atlanta, GA) – April 2012 – Gospel songstress Trish Standley has been enjoying the success of her most recent release entitled Redemption.  Hot off a successful CD release concert in Atlanta on March 25, the powerhouse vocalist has seen her first single from the CD, “Love”, hit the UK Soul Chart.  Trish, who has opened up for Dorothy Norwood and shared the stage with award winners Phillip Carter & SOV, Earnest Pugh and Rev. Dr. Emory Andrews & The Oxon Hill High School Choir, has dropped her second single, “Because of You”. To continue, please click “MORE”!

SongVest & Larry Dunn of Earth, Wind & Fire Offers Opportunity To Share Partial Song Royalty Rights

A Unique Opportunity to Share in Earth, Wind & Fire’s Greatest Hits On SongVest

SongVest and Larry Dunn, founding member of the legendary band Earth Wind & Fire, will be offering some of his most dedicated fans a very unique opportunity to share partial song royalty rights to some of Earth, Wind & Fire’s Greatest Hits including their first #1 single, “Shining Star.”

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 10, 2012

SongVest, the world’s first and only site to share a portion of or sell songs themselves as entertainment memorabilia, has announced their next auction with Larry Dunn and Earth, Wind & Fire. In addition to partial song royalty ownership, the winning bidder of Shining Star will have the opportunity to meet with Larry during a private recording session. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Motown Legends Performs Before a Packed House at MED Night

MED Night, A Soul Celebration Packs the House for the Second Year With Performances by Motown Legends


 
THE MED FOUNDATION THE FOUR TOPS The Four Tops wow a packed house at The MED Night, a Soul Celebration in Memphis, TN benefitting The Regional Medical Center. Held at the historic Peabody Hotel, they were joined by fellow Motown legends The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards, Thelma Houston and Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.


MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — On March 31st, Motown Legends The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards, The Four Tops, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., and Thelma Houston performed before a capacity crowd of nearly 800 at the MED Night, A Soul Celebration gala. To continue, please click “MORE!

New Jazz Release: Bria Skonberg | “So Is The Day” (Available NOW)

AVAILABLE TODAY:
MULTI-TALENTED EMERGING ARTIST BRIA SKONBERG
MAKES U.S. DEBUT WITH SO IS THE DAY ON RANDOM ACT RECORDS

LISTEN TO EXCLUSIVE STREAMING TRACKS FROM SO IS THE DAY

 

Less than two years ago, trumpeter-vocalist-composer-bandleader Bria Skonberg uprooted from Western Canada and arrived in New York City. Lured by the music and those who play it so well, the already-seasoned musician hoped to thrive and to learn in the jazz mecca. The city landscape and abundance of clubs proved to be a stark contrast to the hobby farm Skonberg was raised on in Chilliwack, British Columbia, but the young musician dove in head-first, ready to make an impact with her unique, modern take on the traditional jazz and hot swing the scene was built on. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Derrick N. Ashong & SOULFЀGE’S Video “Love Rain Down” Selected For Screening at Film Festival

DERRICK N. ASHONG & SOULFЀGE’S ANIMATED FILM ‘LOVE RAIN DOWN’ SELECTED FOR SCREENING AT PRESTIGIOUS PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL


Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) April 10, 2012 —

New York, NY, April 10, 2012—Ghana-born Derrick N. Ashong & Soulfège’s new animated short film for their song “Love Rain Down,” featuring one of the most popular cuts from their latest successful CD release AFropolitan, has been competitively selected for screening at the renowned Palm Beach International Film Festival for 2012. The film will be screened on Sunday, April 15th at 8:00 PM, at the Debilzan Gallery, 389 Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, Florida 33444 (561-266-2090). Derrick N. Ashong & Soulfège are a group of very talented musicians from a diverse variety of impressive backgrounds and they have brought together a festive amalgam of musical styles on AFropolitan. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Concord Music Group Releases 3 New Jazz Titles on May 15th, 2012

CONCORD MUSIC GROUP RELEASES THREE NEW TITLES IN ORIGINAL JAZZ
CLASSICS REMASTERS SERIES: BILL EVANS, THELONIOUS MONK, THE QUINTET

Enhanced, expanded recordings set for release on May 15, 2012


LOS
ANGELES, Calif. — Concord Music Group will release three new titles in
its Original Jazz Classics Remasters series on May 15, 2012. Enhanced
with 24-bit remastering by Joe Tarantino, bonus tracks on each release
(some previously unissued), and new liner notes to provide historical
context to the originally released material, the series showcases
pivotal recordings of the past several decades by artists whose
influence on the jazz tradition continues to reverberate among jazz
musicians and audiences well into the 21st century.

The three new titles in the series are:

The Bill Evans Trio: Moonbeams
Thelonious Monk: Misterioso
Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Max Roach, Charles Mingus: The Quintet: Jazz at Massey Hall

The
new reissues focus on some of the best jazz recorded between the early
1950s and the early 1960s — by three of the most creative and
influential figures in the history of the genre. To continue, please click “MORE”!

“VH1 Storytellers” Returns for 16th Season – To Feature Jill Scott and More

“VH1 Storytellers” Returns for a 16th Season With an All New Line Up of Top Singer/Songwriters
 

 
New Season Will Feature Jill Scott, Jason Mraz, Norah Jones, And Grace Potter & the Nocturnals

Episodes Will Premiere on VH1 and Online at Storytellers.VH1.com


SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — VH1 has announced the newest artist lineup of its critically-acclaimed original music franchise, “VH1 Storytellers.” This season will continue to deliver the intimate stories and live performances from some of the most popular and influential music artists of our time. Featured artists premiering this season will include multi-platinum selling artist Jason Mraz, Grammy-winning chanteuses Norah Jones and Jill Scott and roots rockers Grace Potter & the Nocturnals. To Continue, please click “MORE”!

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