The Very Talented Saxophonist Jackiem Joyner is Set to Release his Highly Anticipated Disc, “Church Boy” on Oct. 22nd, 2012
Born in Norfolk VA and raised in a single-parent household in Buffalo NY, Jackiem Joyner came through the church choir before taking up the saxophone in high school. After high school Joyner returned to Norfolk.
NASHVILLE,Tenn., Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Gospel/Jazz instrumentalist, Ben Tankard has been nominated for a Soul Train Music Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Artist.
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A landmark recording, Thoughts on God, is the most recent release from prolific saxophonist and composer Eric Person. His ninth disc as a leader, the fifth on his own Distinction Records label and first funded through the Kickstarter program, an online funding platform for creative projects. Having fronted several different units including Meta-Four and Metamorphosis, as well as the cooperative TrioKinesis the veteran horn man is heard here leading his own jazz orchestra for the very first time. To continue, please click “MORE”!
(Washington, D.C.) – August 2012 – Contemporary Gospel artists are using all types of influences in their music. MOJEAN, made up of husband and wife team, Moses and Jeannine Holmes, have a love for Jazz. Jeannine, the singer, and Moses, the saxman, have been making beautiful music together for years. Separately and together, MOJEAN have performed with many top artists, including Daryl Coley, Ben Tankard, Shedrick Mitchell, and Marcus “Coco” Baylor, formerly of the Yellowjackets. Their affinity for Jazz is apparent in their brand new release called One. The lead single, “Another Day”, is a sophisticated yet uplifting tune of thanksgiving. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Contemporary Jazz Guitarist Jonathan Butler to Release Highly Anticipated Gospel CD, “Grace & Mercy” on Sept. 25th, 2012
A life well lived is often the best foundation for compelling art and there’s no denying Jonathan Butler has been blessed with a fascinating life. A South African native whose expansive musical gift has earned accolades in the R&B, contemporary jazz and gospel fields, Butler’s new release Grace and Mercy is filled with the soulful sounds and insightful lyrics fans have come to expect from the veteran performer.
2012 EN SOUND MUSIC AWARDS MAKES ITS ATLANTA DEBUT CELEBRATING INDIE CHRISTIAN AND GOSPEL ARTISTS
Atlanta’s Gospel Princess Wanda Nero Butler will Present and
Atlanta Resident Delra Harris Leads Nominations with Nine
WHAT: The 2012 En Sound Music Awards comes to metro Atlanta, recognizing
the talent of indie Christian and gospel artists around the world.
Launched in 2006, the awards show offers a platform for these artists to
be recognized, and to introduce music lovers to their incredible
talent. Since its inception, the show has created a buzz worldwide. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Nashville, TN (29 May 2012): A beatific album of hymns and inspired originals shepherded by bassist Sean O’Bryan Smith and anointed by an accomplished minion of 23 musicians, “Reflection” will be released July 17th on Groove Therapy Records. Smith produced and arranged the offering of soul, contemporary jazz and gospel selections that comprise the second solo album from the in-demand bass player. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Don Byron New Gospel Quintet Set for Release on Savoy Jazz “Love, Peace, and Soul” Available February 21st, 2012
New Album Focuses On Gospel Greats Thomas A. Dorsey & Sister Rosetta Tharpe
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — An innovative, continually curious musical explorer like no other, Don Byron has signed with Savoy Jazz and is gearing up for the release of “LOVE, PEACE, AND SOUL,” the debut album by his New Gospel Quintet. With jazz as his springboard, the virtuosic clarinetist and saxophonist has turned his ear to Gospel icons Thomas A. Dorsey and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
D’Aundre “D-Bass” Thomas a
man with creativity, vision and passion all supported with knowledge,
experience and God’s guidance. D’Aundre “D-Bass” Thomas is an
exceptional Bassist, Writer, Composer and Producer. He has played with
artists both in the Gospel and Secular worlds. In doing so D’Aundre has
been able to infuse a plethora of genres and thus has created a sound,
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Hart Ramsey returns with his latest Contemporary Jazz offering, My Next Heartbeat
Hart Ramsey returns with his second Contemporary Jazz album entitled My Next Heartbeat on November 8, 2011.