Contemporary Jazz Pianist Gail Jhonson Releases New Album “New Beginnings”. Available NOW on CDBaby
New Beginnings, Gail Jhonson’s 5th solo project on Philly the Kid Records is scheduled for release Oct 15, 2015. With the loss of her son, her daughter off to Berklee college, and unexpected surgery; Gail found out quick, that things were changing in her life, and time for a new beginning. She leads the all star female ensemble, Jazz in Pink, and produced their debut cd, 1st Collection.
BLUE NOTE ANNOUNCES DEC. 4 RELEASE OF BENEFIT ALBUM DETROIT JAZZ CITY
COMPILATION ALBUM SIMULTANEOUSLY PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE PAST & PRESENT OF ONE OF AMERICA’S GREAT JAZZ CITIES WHILE BENEFITING THE ORGANIZATION FOCUS: HOPE
Blue Note Records has announced the December 4 release of Detroit Jazz City, a compilation album that simultaneously spotlights the past and present of one of America’s great jazz cities while also serving as a benefit album for the organization Focus: HOPE.
Soul Music Singer india.arie and Late Jazz Legend Joe Sample Collaborate for New Holiday Album “Christmas With Friends” – Available Now on Amazon!
Released on Oct 16th, Soul music vocalist India.Arie teamed up with the late Jazz Piano legend Joe Sample for a very special collective this holiday season entitled “Christmas With Friends” (courtesy of Motown Records). The project had brought together some special guests from around the way: Brandy, Tori Kelly, Kem, Michael McDonald, Trombone Shorty, Kirk Whalum, Gene Moore, Jr., & Khristian Dentley. 10 tracks of seasonal songs all set to be played back year over year.
Jason Miles & Ingrid Jensen-Kind of New Still Available
You don’t hear fresh grooves and melodies much these days on the contemporary jazz scene, a vibrant culture that had its roots in the 1970’s, with such artists as Miles Davis, Weather Report and The Crusaders and was also exemplified by the output of such labels as CTI Records. This seems a shame. Because in the hands of the right musicians, those vintage grooves, that driving beat and electric tempo can really soar. It makes you wonder why we haven’t heard much from that musical neighborhood in some time.
Once upon a time, a trio of teenage jazz prodigies began turning heads in Philadelphia. Hailing from the ‘City of Brotherly Love,’ the all-star unit Pieces Of A Dream stands alongside an impressive lineage of musical wonders who have made Philly proud including Gamble and Huff, Patti Labelle, Grover Washington Jr. Jill Scott and The Roots. Proclaimed a “tough act to follow” by the iconic Count Basie, Pieces Of A Dream was discovered while in High School and was mentored by Mr. Magic, pioneering saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr.
Jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan to sing the National Anthem during the New Orleans Pelicans home opener
New Orleans jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan has been selected to perform the National Anthem at the New Orleans Pelicans home opener at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday, October 31, 2015. The Pelicans will face off against the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors, tipoff is 6:30 pm.
The “Come Fly With Us”concert tour takes off around the USA, with Herb and his wife, the Grammy award–winning singer Lani Hall, and their three–piece band.
Herb Alpert’s legendary career includes five decades of unprecedented breakthroughs as a musician, painter, sculptor, and record executive and philanthropist. In the past two years alone, he won his ninth GRAMMY® for 2013’s Steppin’ Out and received the National Medal of Arts from President Obama.
Semifinalists Selected for 2015 Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition – Taking Place November 14-15 in Los Angeles
Weekend Includes All-Star Gala Concert Honoring Quincy Jones with Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Seth MacFarlane, Andy Garcia, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Arturo Sandoval, Patti Austin, Al Jarreau & More
Washington, D.C.—The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz is pleased to announce that 11 semifinalists have been selected to participate in the Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition, which will be held November 14-15 in Los Angeles.
THE LEGENDARY COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA CELEBRATES 80 YEARS WITH THEIR FIRST CHRISTMAS RECORDING
A Very Swingin’ Basie Christmas! includes 11 holiday tracks featuring special guests Johnny Mathis, Ledisi, Ellis Marsalis, and Carmen Bradford.
Coinciding with celebrating its 80th anniversary, the legendary Count Basie Orchestra continues to make music history with the November 6th, 2015 release of A Very Swingin’ Basie Christmas!on Concord Jazz.
Esperanza Spalding Presents Emily’s D+Evolution, Debuts New Music “One” Via Television Performance On Jimmy Kimmel Live from Brooklyn Thursday October 22
Esperanza Spalding Presents Emily’s D+Evolution, in a world premiere televised performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live Thursday, October 22, unveiling her new song “One.” This is a special broadcast from the Brooklyn Academy of Music Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, NY, where the show will be taping all week. Jimmy Kimmel Live airs at 11:35PM on ABC. “One” will be available as a single immediately following the performance on all digital platforms.
