JAZZ VOCALIST AND STORYTELLER SYNIA CARROLL RELEASES
WATER IS MY SONG
Featuring Saxophonist Houston Person
Coming May 17th on Clarion Jazz
Stories enable us to share values and help us understand and connect with other people. For vocalist, poet, teacher, and professional storyteller SYNIA (si-nay-a) CARROLL, the ocean itself is rife with metaphors about our lives if we listen carefully enough.
Vocalist Milton Suggs, joined by pianist Michael King to release “Pure Intention,” his debut recording for Imani Records
A vocal-piano duo with vocalist Milton Suggs and pianist Michael King.
This album features the music of some jazz’s most revered musicians and composers, such as Horace Silver, Cedar Walton, Lee Morgan, with lyrics penned by Milton Suggs
Milton Suggs’ aptly titled Pure Intention, his Imani Records debut and first album since 2016, admirably showcases the 40-year-old singer’s considerable skills in the realms of lyric writing and interpretation.
Entrancing Vocalist Andy James Asks,
Let Me See Your Heart on Her Sumptuous New Album for Le Coq Records
All-Star Line-Up Includes John Patitucci, Alex Acuña, John Beasley, Jon Cowherd, Nate Smith, Chico Pinheiro, Ronnie Foster, John Ellis and Others
The title of vocalist Andy James’ latest album is stated as a request, but one listen to Let Me See Your Heart and it becomes clear that James is simply hoping that her audience will reciprocate what she’s already offered. On her most open and vulnerable recording to date, James reveals her heart and soul with each lyric.
UK-based Naarm/Melbourne artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist Audrey Powne to Release Debut Album From the Fire
Audrey Powne‘s stunning debut album, From The Fire, is set to be one of those must have LPs in any music lover’s collection. Something of an auteur release it features nine tracks all composed by Audrey, with all string arrangements and all produced by her.
OLATUJA RETURN WITH “IJO”
ACCLAIMED PROJECT FROM
BASSIST MICHAEL OLATUJA & VOCALIST ALICIA OLATUJA
HERALD LONG AWAITED NEW ALBUM WITH JOYOUS FIRST SINGLE
NEW ALBUM, OLATUJA,
ARRIVES VIA WHIRLWIND RECORDINGS ON FRIDAY, MAY 31
Olatuja – the acclaimed project from bassist/composer/bandleader Michael Olatuja and renowned vocalist Alicia Olatuja – has announced today’s premiere of the new single, “Ijo,” available today via Whirlwind Recordings.
WORLD-RENOWNED AWARD-WINNING ARTISTS
LEE RITENOUR & DAVE GRUSIN
CONTINUE FAMED COLLABORATION ON NEW ALBUM
BRASIL
Set for Release May 31, 2024
With special guests Ivan Lins, Grégoire Maret, Chico Pinheiro,
Celso Fonseca and Vocalist Tatiana Parra
(April 10, 2024) Two of jazz’ most successful and influential musicians of their generation, legendary guitarist Lee Ritenour and pianist Dave Grusin, have joined together with some of the top Brazilian players for their latest recording BRASIL.
SAXOPHONIST DUANE PARHAM
RECIPIENT OF THE 2022 DETROIT
BLACK MUSIC LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RELEASES
“YOUR PRECIOUS LOVE”
Saxophonist Duane Parham is one of Detroit’s most beloved jazz artists. He is recognized as an innovator, visionary, and top performer in Smooth Jazz, R&B and Gospel Music.
Rising Bay Area Saxophonist Raffi Garabedian
Releases New Album The Crazy Dog Today
A series of lustrous chamber jazz compositions drawing inspiration from letters written by his paternal grandparents, who fled the Armenian genocide during World War I, and his father’s historical fiction inspired by the family’s experience settling near Boston
Raffi Garabedian has release the first single, “A Mother’s Letter,” from his forthcoming album The Crazy Dog. Raffi says: “A Mother’s Letter” was the first song I composed for this project.
New Release
Queen Esther Things Are Looking Up
A heady mix of original songs +
Lady Day’s lost classics
New York based vocalist, lyricist, songwriter, actor, solo performer, playwright and librettist Queen Esther’s latest recording Things Are Looking Up is a genre-crossing, expansive and eclectic tribute to Billie Holiday featuring lost and rare songs sung by Holiday and original compositions.
NORAH JONES RELEASES VISIONS PRODUCED BY LEON MICHELS
VIBRANT NEW STUDIO ALBUM OUT NOW ON BLUE NOTE
9-time GRAMMY winning singer, songwriter, and pianist Norah Jones has released her ninth solo studio album Visions, a collaboration with producer and multi-instrumentalist Leon Michels, as well as the official video for the song “Paradise” directed by Joelle Grace Taylor which celebrates the rollercoaster of life.