BRITTANY DAVIS ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM BLACK THUNDER
A FULLY IMPROVISED, FULLY REALIZED WORK, BLACK THUNDER IS A POTENT JOLT OF SPIRITUAL JAZZ
March 26, 2025: Black Thunder is the new album by Seattle-based artist Brittany Davis, arriving June 13 on Loosegroove Records, a label run by Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard. The album’s first single, “Amid The Blackout Of The Night” is out today.
Senegalese Bassist & Composer Alune Wade Explores the Junction Between His Native West African Rhythms and Brass Band Music Immortalized in New Orleans in His Sixth Studio Album ‘New African Orleans’
The Album Features Original Compositions and Standards by Jimi Hendrix, Fela Kuti, Herbie Hancock and Dr. John Reimagined with Afro-Jazz Style
In his sixth and latest album “New African Orleans”, released by ENJA and Yellow Bird, bass guitarist and composer Alune Wade explores the multiple junctions between his native West African rhythms, the Afrobeat and juju rhythms from Lagos and the brass band repertoire immortalized in New Orleans.
Lance Vantile Whitfield to Release New Single “All Night!” on Feb. 21st
In 1983, Lionel Richie had the world moving to the infectious beat of his Caribbean-influ- enced anthem, “All Night Long.” Fast forward some four decades later, and Lance Vantile Whitfield, an exciting Los Angeles- based bass guitarist, has updated the concept with the equally addictive hard-driving joy of “All Night,” the debut single from his second album, FreeLance.
Various Artists – If Music presents: You Need This! A Journey Into Deep Jazz Vol. 4 compiled by Jean-Claude
Yet another album of musical excellence compiled by If Music’s Jean-Claude for the excellent and massively collectible ‘You Need This’ series. This release marks the 4th volume in the A Journey Into Deep Jazz portfolio in the If Music cannon released on BBE and will be available on a double vinyl LP and as a digital release.
Saint O, Afro-Caribbean Jazz Sensation, Unveils New Album One Life To Live and New Website
TORONTO, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Get ready to experience a thrilling new sound as Saint O, the Afro-Caribbean jazz ensemble led by percussionist Jermaine St. Omer, takes the world on a musical journey with the release of their highly anticipated new album, One Life To Live.
Parisian Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer and Producer Cédric Hanriot Returns With Time Is Color Vol. 2
Time is Color Vol. 2 is the new body of work from the versatile polymath Cédric Hanriot. A key contributor to multiple GRAMMY-winning projects, collaborating with luminaries such as Herbie Hancock, Robert Glasper and Terri Lyne Carrington to name just a few,…
Legendary New Orleans bassist George Porter Jr. (The Meters)
Announces New Instrumental Album
Porter’s Pocket with his Runnin’ Pardners band Available via Color Red on February 7, 2025
The Lead Single “Tito’s Dumpling Machine” is Out This Friday, November 22nd
Prolific New Orleans bassist George Porter Jr., will be releasing a brand new instrumental album entitled Porter’s Pocket with his longstanding quartet the Runnin’ Pardners available via Color Red on February 7, 2025.
Legendary Drummer Bernard “Pretty” Purdie Releases New Album ‘Testify’
Celebrated Drummer Behind Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, Hall & Oates, and More Unveils an Unforgettable Album Featuring All-Original Songs
New York, NY —November 13, 2024 – Bernard “Pretty” Purdie, the celebrated rhythm genius behind countless hit records, announces the release of his latest album, Testify, a vibrant collection that showcases the unmatched breadth and soul of his music career.
Igmar Thomas Taps Talib Kweli For Revive Big Band’s ‘Thelonius’, Preps Debut Album For October 25th Release
The new single contains a two-part suite, paying homage to J Dilla and Thelonious Monk
Artistic director, trumpeter, and composer Igmar Thomas was commissioned by SummerStage in 2016 for the Revive Big Band production A Journey Through The Legacy Of Black Culture. Taking place at Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield in NYC on August 7, 2016, the performance took showgoers through the past and present of Black American music.
Latin Jazz Pianist Gino Amato Releases New Project “Latin Crossroads”
Pianist-arranger Gino Amato gathers together a large cast of jazz greats on Latin Crossroads to perform Latinized versions of a wide range of colorful material. Drawing themes from Broadway shows, the Beatles, the Great American Songbook, classical music, Steely Dan, and Thelonious Monk, Amato transforms the music into creative Afro-Cuban jazz.
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