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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”!

Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) Pays Tribute to Whitney Houston on Feb. 16th, 2012

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Remembers Whitney Houston With Two Hour Special Thursday, February 16 at 9 PM ET/PT

 

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — In memory of Whitney Houston, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will present a special two hour “Remembering Whitney: The Oprah Interview,” with the music legend’s last in-depth television interview from “The Oprah Winfrey Show” to air this Thursday, February 16 from 9-11 p.m. ET/PT on OWN. To continue, please click “MORE”!

New Jazz Single “Sunset” by Saxophonist Reinhold Schwarzwald, produced by Patrice Rushen, is Gaining Traction on Radio

Soul-Jazz Saxophonist Reinhold Schwarzwald Rides “Sunset” onto The Wave



Single produced by Grammy nominee Patrice Rushen in rotation at influential Los Angeles radio station

Pacific Palisades, CA (11 January 2012): A collaboration with a pair of Grammy nominated artists ushered the amorous title track to soul-jazz saxophonist Reinhold Schwarzwald’s “Sunset” album onto the radio waves of influential Los Angeles radio station 94.7 KTWV The Wave.  The kissing on the beach – or by the fireplace – ballad written by the international saxman was produced by keyboardist Patrice Rushen and includes fretwork from guitarist Doc Powell. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Founder/Lead Singer of IMPROMP2 Johnny Britt Signs New Agreement | To Release Solo Album, “Feels So Good” Next Year

Founder/Lead Singer of IMPROMP2 Johnny Britt Signs with Guion Partners for Worldwide Representation



Johnny Britt – Founder and Lead Singer of the former Motown Group “Impromp2” — has signed with Guion Partners for Worldwide Representation as he prepares for his debut solo album, FEELS SO GOOD


(Free-Press-Release.com) November 16, 2011 — (Los Angeles) – Vocalist, trumpeter, songwriter, and producer Johnny Britt – Founder and Lead Singer of the former Motown Group “Impromp2” — has signed with Guion Partners for Worldwide Representation as he prepares for his debut solo album, “Feels So Good,” to be released early next year.

Johnny’s contemporary release, “Feels So Good,” is a collection of eleven dynamic songs that brings a refreshing revival of old-school soul to the R&B scene. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Introducing The Lloyd Mallory Singers and New Project, “With My Whole Heart” (Avail Now)

 Lloyd Mallory Singers – With My Whole Heart


 

Dr. Lloyd Mallory is the best thing to happen to today’s African American Christian Choral music. As a conductor, arranger, composer and singer, he is keeping sacred traditions alive within a contemporary context for a new generation of listeners to appreciate. An impassioned perfectionist to his core, Mallory blends classical, spiritual, gospel and choral strains with richly dynamic results that stir souls and elicit chills. He is nothing short of a visionary musical genius

With My Whole Heart, the Breath of Life Records debut of the 30-member Lloyd Malory Singers, is a deeply penetrating reflection of the ensemble’s musical excellence. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Learn More About New Album by Ledisi | “Pieces Of Me”

Ledisi Discovers Herself on New Album “Pieces of Me”
Ledisi
is perfectly complicated on the first single from her forthcoming album
“Pieces of Me”, the follow up to the critically acclaimed 2009 album
“Turn Me Loose”. Featuring her honey-dipped vocals and an elegant piano
driven production, the soul chanteuse offers
a no holds barred description of her defiant womanhood. Listen as her
pieces unfold and learn more about the new album below!

“Pieces of Me”: Audio | iTunes

With
her new album Pieces of Me, Ledisi undoubtedly proves that she is a
woman to know. Loaded with emotion and charged with unparalleled soul,
this record adds another dimension to the persona the singer has been
sharing with audiences since her explosive entrance on the music scene a
few short years ago. “Imagine some of the characteristics of Shug Avery
from The Color Purple,” Ledisi says playfully. “She is fiery,
expressive, spiritual and uninhibited. Well, I would say this is my Shug
Avery-like project,” she adds with her trademark laughter. Anyone who’s
seen her dynamic live show or follows her on Twitter knows this lively
and clever side of the singer and Pieces of Me delivers many more.

“This
project is more layered,” says Ledisi. “All of the songs reveal aspects
of the confident woman I am becoming. It’s a discovery of another side
of me.” To continue, please click “MORE”!

Gospel Group, The Cash Family Releases “Against All Odds”…

The Cash Family is a group of anointed singers who have been ministering
God’s praises for numerous years. The members of this God-fearing
family are kingdom-builders who love God and His people. Their music is
exemplified in their lifestyles; they are considered modern-day
missionaries who spread love, hope and help to those in need. As
ministers of music, their main goal is to win souls for Christ.


They originate from the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area and have
travelled to Ohio, New York (Apollo Theatre), South Carolina, North
Carolina, Virginia, Delaware, Connecticut and New Jersey. These singers
have sung with many renowned Gospel artists at several major venues. To continue, Please click “MORE”!

New Urban Soul/R&B Songwriter/Producer on the Rise, Terri J. Stott..

Upcoming R&B/Soul Songwriter/Producer Terri J. Stott is on the move…



Listen to “Yearning & Hoping” Exclusively on The Urban Music Scene!

About Terri J. Stott…


Terri is an award winning R&B/Pop songwriter/producer working out of the Washington , DC area. She is a non-performing writer who’s goals are to get a publishing deal, licensing for music and placement on artist projects.

Influenced
by listening when her parents played the hottest soul jams back in the
day, the Pop/R&B writer’s soulful, intelligent, cutting edge lyrics
& melodies have an emotional style and have won numerous awards with
BILLBOARD, SONG OF THE YEAR, UK SONGWRITING CONTEST, INDIETUNES,
MID-ATLANTIC to name a few. Her style has been compared by others to the
likes of Diane Warren, Jill Scott, and the strong songs sung by
Whitney. Terri’s own creative vision based on life experiences and
perspectives give her songs their unique style. To continue, Please click “MORE”!

Jazz/Blues Pianist Henry Butler to be Profiled in New HBO Documentary, “Dark Light: The Art of Blind Photographers”

CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED JAZZ/BLUES PIANIST HENRY BUTLER PROFILED IN NEW HBO DOCUMENTARY “DARK LIGHT:  THE ART OF BLIND PHOTOGRAPHERS”


Photos By New Orleans’ Native Musical Son Are The Subject Of Compelling Film Airing This Month Nationwide On The Cable Network As Well As A Traveling Photo Exhibit

 

Los Angeles, California.  Henry Butler, pianist extraordinaire, will now be recognized in another medium for which he excels – photography.  The photographs of the legendary sight-impaired jazz and blues musician are the subject of a new documentary which begins airing on HBO this month entitled, “Dark Light:  The Art Of Blind Photographers.”  Butler is extensively profiled in the film alongside two other sight-impaired photographers – Peter Eckert and Bruce Hall. 

“Dark Light:  The Art Of Blind Photographers” explores the creativity of innovative artists who transcend their physical limitations.  Directed and produced by renowned photographer Neil Leifer (best known for his classic shot of Muhammad Ali standing over defeated opponent Sonny Liston), “Dark Light:  The Art Of Blind Photographers” reveals the fascinating landscapes of the internal world of the blind and profiles artists who are drawn to photography for a variety of reasons, including creating an image for the sighted world they hold in their mind or capturing an image experienced through nature.  The film has already generated excellent word-of-mouth at film festivals including the Newport Beach Film Festival (where it was chosen as “Best Short Documentary”), the Bermuda International Film Festival, Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, the Garden State Film Festival, the Honolulu International Film Festival, the Sacramento International Film Festival and the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. To continue, Please click “MORE”!