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José James to Release New CD “Yesterday I Had The Blues: The Music of Billie Holiday” on March 31st, 2015

JOSÉ JAMES SET TO RELEASE
YESTERDAY I HAD THE BLUES: THE MUSIC OF BILLIE HOLIDAY
IN HONOR OF THE GREAT SINGER’S CENTENNIAL

JAMES’ TRIBUTE TO HIS “MUSICAL MOTHER” TO BE RELEASED MARCH 31
FEATURING JASON MORAN, JOHN PATITUCCI & ERIC HARLAND

Acclaimed vocalist José James has announced a March 31, 2015 release for his new album Yesterday I Had The Blues: The Music of Billie Holiday, a tribute to the legendary singer in honor of Holiday’s 100th birthday.

LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC! Italian Jazz-Funk Group Camera Soul Releases New Album “Dress Code”

The Italian jazz-funk supergroup follows up the success of previous album, ‘Not For Ordinary People’, with its third studio album and the debut of lead vocalist Maria Enrica Lotesoriere.

Denver, CO, USA (PRWEB) January 20, 2015

On January 20, 2015, Italian jazz-funk group Camera Soul will release its third studio album, ‘Dress Code’, through Azzurra Music in Europe and TIMKAT Entertainment in the Americas.

Cassandra Wilson to Release Billie Holiday Tribute Album “Coming Forth By Day” on April 7th, 2015 | Announces Tour Dates | WATCH VIDEO!

Cassandra Wilson’s Otherworldly Billie Holiday Homage ‘Coming Forth By Day’ Out April 7

Cassandra Wilson will release an otherworldly homage to Billie Holiday, ‘Coming Forth By Day‘ (Legacy Recordings) April 7, 2015, on what would have been Holiday’s 100th birthday. Wilson, who has drawn inspiration from Billie Holiday for her entire life, chose the title as a way to honor the iconic singer: ‘Coming Forth By Day‘ is an English translation of the title of the ancient Egyptian “Book of the Dead, ” a collection of magic spells intended to assist the journey of those that have passed on through the afterlife.

WATCH NEW VIDEO! Jazz Vocalist Stephanie Spruill Releases New CD “It’s A Jazz Day” | Available NOW

Internationally acclaimed performer extraordinaire Stephanie Spruill releases breathtaking self produced CD, “It’s a Jazz Day,” featuring Stephanie Spruill’s band and friends Brenda Russell and Patrice Rushen.

Inspirational Jazz Saxophonist Phil French to Release New CD “Everlasting” on Jan. 27th, 2015

Stellar Award-Nominated Label RichEscape Music Readies New CD, Everlasting,
With Renowned Inspirational Jazz Saxophonist Phil French

RichEscape Music’s Own Terrence Richburg Featured On New Project Scheduled To Release On January 27, 2015

(Washington, DC) – December 17, 2014 – Saxophonist Phil French has played with the cream of the crop. His resume reads like a who’s who of the music industry. He’s performed with artists and musicians such as The Winans, The Clark Sisters, Fred Hammond, Richard Smallwood, Kim Burrell, Yolanda Adams, Ben Tankard, Stanley Turrentine, Grover Washington, Jr., Norman Connors, Ramsey Lewis, Najee and a slew of others.

Cassandra Wilson Signs with Legacy Recordings | New Album “Coming Forth By Day” Set for Spring Release 2015

Cassandra Wilson, Grammy-Winning Vocalist Signs With Legacy Recordings
100Th Anniversary Homage To Billie Holiday, Coming Forth By Day, Set For Spring Release

World Tour Kicks Off In February 2015

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, has signed Grammy-winning American vocalist Cassandra Wilson to the label, it was announced today by Adam Block, President, Legacy Recordings.

Vocalist Allan Harris to Release “Black Bar Jukebox” on Jan. 20th, 2015 | Announces Tour Dates

Vocalist Allan Harris Set to Release Black Bar Jukebox,
New Album Inspired by Music Emanating from
Jukeboxes in African-American Culture in the ’70s

Available January 20 on Love Productions Records

Ever since he burst on the jazz scene in the latter part of the twentieth century, The Brooklyn-born, Harlem-based vocalist/guitarist/bandleader/composer Allan Harris has reigned supreme as one of the most accomplished and exceptional singers of his generation. Aptly described by the Miami Herald as an artist blessed with, “the warmth of Tony Bennett, the bite and rhythmic sense of Sinatra, and the sly elegance of Nat ‘King’ Cole,”…

Jazz/Soul Singer Gregory Porter Releases 5 Track EP “More Liquid Spirit – Features + Remixes” | LISTEN!

GREGORY PORTER RELEASES 5-SONG DIGITAL EP
MORE LIQUID SPIRIT – FEATURES + REMIXES
INCLUDING COLLABORATIONS WITH LAURA MVULA & JAMIE CULLUM

Gregory Porter hasn’t stopped touring the globe since the 2013 release of his Blue Note Records debut Liquid Spirit, which has earned him wide acclaim including a GRAMMY Award as well as breakthrough sales success throughout Europe where the album has achieved Platinum status in Germany and Gold status in the United Kingdom and France.

New Christmas Release: Marilyn Scott Releases Holiday Album “Get Christmas Started!” | LISTEN!

Jazz Vocalist Marilyn Scott Releases Holiday Gem “Get Christmas Started!”
Available Now! WATCH NEW VIDEO!

We’re going to answer the question before you even ask it: the reason that you need one more Christmas album — we’re speaking of Marilyn Scott’s new release, Get Christmas Started, here — is that the critically acclaimed song stylist has invited you to a party, her party. And we’re not talking cheap seats in the back; it’s an all-access pass to the premier musical bash of the season. While other collections this time of year (and from seasons past) may have their moments, Marilyn Scott has crafted the first-ever actual holiday party album, and one with an all-star backing cast to boot.

The Thelonious Monk International Jazz Trumpet Competition & All-Star Gala | Nov. 8th-9th, 2014

2014 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Trumpet Competition & All-Star Gala Concert to be Held November 8-9 in Los Angeles; President Bill Clinton to Receive Maria Fisher Founder’s Award Talent Includes Herbie Hancock, Kevin Spacey, Pharrell Williams, Queen Latifah, John Mayer, Chaka Khan, Wayne Shorter, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Taj Mahal, Dianne Reeves and Many More

Washington, D.C.— The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz today announced the 2014 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Trumpet Competition and All-Star Gala Concert will take place Saturday, November 8th and Sunday, November 9th in Los Angeles.

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