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Acclaimed Vocalist Lizz Wright Signs with Concord Music Group | New Project Coming Sept 8th, 2015

Photo Credit: Shervin Lainez

ACCLAIMED VOCALIST LIZZ WRIGHT
SIGNS WITH CONCORD MUSIC GROUP

Produced by Larry Klein, September 8, 2015 Concord debut
features collaborations with Klein, David Batteau, Maia Sharp,
J.D. Souther, Toshi Reagon and Jesse Harris

Concord Music Group is pleased to announce the signing of acclaimed vocalist Lizz Wright. Wright is currently recording in Los Angeles on what will be her first album since 2010’s critically lauded Fellowship. The as-yet-untitled album is scheduled for release on September 8, 2015.

Saxophonist Kamasi Washington to Drop 3-Vol. Set “The Epic” on May 5th, 2015 | LISTEN!

Saxophonist Kamasi Washington Revolutionizes
Modern Perception of Jazz with Highly Anticipated
3-Volume Set, The Epic – May 5 via Brainfeeder

Album Features 32-Piece Orchestra, 20-Person Choir,
and Washington’s Long Running 10-Piece Band:
The Next Step/The West Coast Get Down

The Epic is a 172-minute, three-record set that includes a 32-piece orchestra, a 20-person choir, and 17 songs overlaid with a compositional score written by Washington. Pulsing underneath is an otherworldly ten-piece band, each member of which is individually regarded as among the best young musicians on the planet…

Guitarist Eric Essix Releases Tribute CD “The Isley Sessions” | LISTEN!

The Isley Brothers were one of Eric Essix’s favorite bands as a teenager growing up in the seventies. The group enjoyed a lengthy string of hits throughout the decade, beginning with songs from the landmark “3+3” album, where brother’s Ernie, Marvin and cousin Chris Jasper joined the already established vocal trio.

The 5th Annual Newport Festivals Foundation Gala Celebrates George Wein’s 90th Birthday | Aug. 1st, 2015

(Cassandra Wilson)

Newport Festivals Foundation™ 5th Annual Gala Celebrates
George Wein’s 90th Birthday with Cassandra Wilson,
Michel Camilo and Jon Batiste & Stay Human

NEWPORT, RI, March 2, 2015 – Don’t miss one of Newport’s favorite social events when the Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™ returns to The Breakers on Saturday, August 1, at 7:30 pm for its Gala Benefit featuring performances by Cassandra Wilson, Michel Camilo, Jon Batiste and Stay Human, to celebrate the 90th birthday of festival impresario George Wein.

Inspirational Jazz Vocalist Robert E. Person Releases New Album “Love Divine”

ROBERT E. PERSON Releases Inspirational Jazz Project
LOVE DIVINE

Multi-award winning inspirational jazz vocalist Robert E. Person has released his fourth indie album LOVE DIVINE. This magnificently orchestrated and divinely written project includes a special remake of the hit “I Really Love You”, written by one of Gospel music’s favorite songwriters Dr. Norman Hutchins. “I Really Love You” is Robert’s second and current radio single that is climbing up the Gospel radio charts.

Latin Band DW3 to Release New Album “Vintage Truth” on March 17th, 2015

DW3 pays “Tribute” to their late drummer-mentor Ricky Lawson

R&B vocal band goes retro on their sophomore album, “Vintage Truth,” due March 17, with assistance from contemporary jazz luminaries Dave Koz, Brian Culbertson, Paul Brown, Greg Adams and Elan Trotman.

Los Angeles, California (12 February 2015): At the untimely passing of the drummer Steely Dan’s Walter Becker described as having perfect timing, Ricky Lawson was only four songs into producing the sophomore album by R&B vocal group DW3. Lawson, who had an extraordinary GRAMMY®-winning career collaborating with Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Whitney Houston and Steely Dan, had been a member of the band for more than two years and the tracks are his last recordings. Over a year later, DW3’s “Vintage Truth,” dedicated to Lawson, is finally finished and scheduled for release March 17 on the Woodward Avenue Records label.

Introducing the Sonos Blue Note Play:1 Limited Edition

BORN IN BLUE:
INTRODUCING THE SONOS BLUE NOTE PLAY:1 LIMITED EDITION

The first ever Sonos limited edition speaker celebrates more than 75 years of the finest in jazz with a custom design and access to exclusive playlists.

Legendary music deserves to be celebrated. Today, Sonos pays tribute to the jazz legends, their art, and a record label founded on creating a timeless experience with music that captures the energy and emotion of a live performance. To commemorate 75 years and counting of Blue Note Records and a memorable year of collaborations together, Sonos unveils the Sonos PLAY:1 Blue Note Limited Edition.

Concord-Telarc Division of Concord Music Group Wins 4 GRAMMY® Awards

CONCORD-TELARC DIVISION OF CONCORD MUSIC GROUP
WINS 4 GRAMMY® AWARDS

Cleveland, OH – The Concord-Telarc Division of Concord Music Group is proud to be the winner of four GRAMMY® Awards. Winners were announced by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) at the 57th Annual GRAMMY® Awards on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. All awards are for releases from October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014.

Cunard & Blue Note Records Announce New Entertainment Partnership

Cunard and Blue Note Records Announce Musical Partnership

Cunard to host first-ever Blue Note jazz themed cruise onboard 29 October Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Feb. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Cunard and venerable jazz label Blue Note Records are proud to announce an exciting entertainment partnership, which will debut on Cunard’s flagship, Queen Mary 2, on October 29, 2015. Guests onboard will embark on a very special Transatlantic Crossing, featuring intimate jazz performances by the Blue Note 75th Anniversary All Star Band, Our Point of View, formed for the label’s milestone anniversary in 2014.

Trombonist Jeff Bradshaw to Drop New CD “Home” w/Special Guests on March 31st, 2015 | LISTEN!

JEFF BRADSHAW BRINGS R&B/JAZZ/GOSPEL ICONS HOME FOR
A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME RECORDING EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY ROBERT GLASPER

ALL-STAR LINE-UP INCLUDES MARSHA AMBROSIUS, BLACK THOUGHT OF THE ROOTS, BILAL
TROMBONE SHORTY, TWEET, ERIC ROBERSON, KIM BURRELL & MORE!

Check out Single “All Time Love” Featuring Robert Glasper, Eric Roberson + Tweet:

Once upon a time R&B was known for great live performances marked by passion, spontaneity and even transcendence through the great soul revues at such storied venues as The Apollo Theater, The Howard Theater and The Uptown.

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