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Vocalist Ranee Lee Re-Imagines Jazz and Soul Classics on “What’s Going On” | Avail Sept. 9th, 2014

Brooklyn-born, Montreal-based vocalist and songwriter Ranee Lee, one of Canada’s most treasured jazz vocalists, an award-winning actress, author and jazz educator, releases her 13th recording on Justin-Time Records, entitled What’s Going On. Following A Celebration in Time, with piano giant Oliver Jones and receiving a Juno award for Ranee Lee Lives Upstairs, Lee returns with a set of re-imagined jazz, soul and reggae classics, as well as several original compositions.

Reality Star Rebecca Crews Debuts Single “Can I Stay” | Avail NOW | WATCH NEW EPK!

Star of BET’s “The Family Crews” Says Song Has Elements of All Types of Love Appealing to Every Listener

LOS ANGELES, July 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Rebecca Crews, known for her hit reality show on BET, “The Family Crews,” alongside her actor/comedian husband Terry Crews (Are We There Yet?, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire), is unveiling her first single, “Can I Stay” available today nationwide. The inspirational/contemporary jazz track offers encouragement to all who listen and can be purchased on iTunes® and Amazon.

Ragan Whiteside Releases New Single “Work It Out (feat Bo Valentine)” | WATCH VIDEO! New CD “Quantum Drive” Coming July 8th, 2014

Good Morning Readers and welcome to another full week of music news and new releases!

Contemporary Jazz Flutist Ragan Whiteside is set to make some noise this month and moving forward with the release of a new lead single and official music video for “Work It Out (feat Bo Valentine).” Ragan makes the groove flow nice and easy, and get assistance from fellow friends and peers in the dance dept.

Trumpeter Theo Croker’s New Album, AfroPhysicist is Available NOW | Announces Tour Dates 2014

Below are dates and times to come out and watch new jazz phenom Theo Croker in action! Hit CD “Afro Physicist” is available NOW.

Upcoming Theo Croker Performances:

* July 20 / The Mint (LA Release Show) / Los Angeles, CA

Drummer Mark McLean Releases CD “Feel Alright” | WATCH NEW VIDEO “Angel On Your Pillow” feat Wade O. Brown

One of the most dynamic and versatile studio and touring drummers in the jazz, R&B and pop
realms over the past 15 years, Mark McLean had a single criterion when it came time to expand
his horizons beyond the groove and record his long awaited breakout as a powerhouse composer and lyricist: it had to Feel Alright.

Vocalist Carmen Lundy’s New Project “Soul To Soul” Coming Sept. 23rd, 2014 | WATCH NEW VIDEO!

Album Features A Myriad Of Special Guests Including Geri Allen, Randy Brecker, Simphiwe Dana, Bennie Maupin, Carol Robbins, Patrice Rushen, Warren Wolf And More

Los Angeles, California. “Soul To Soul,” a passionate new song cycle from vocalist, songwriter, producer and musician Carmen Lundy, is set for release September 23rd, 2014 via Afrasia Productions. “Soul To Soul”, Lundy’s 14th album, is the next chapter in her critically-acclaimed career as both a musical artist and a visual artist; a return to her roots but also an exploration of these roots — and the journey that those roots can take you on. The release of “Soul To Soul” will be accompanied by tour dates both in the U.S. and overseas.

Jazz Guitarist Jonathan Butler to Release New Disc “Living My Dream” June 24th, 2014 | WATCH VIDEO!

It took a while for Jonathan Butler to feel comfortable saying it, but the South African singer-songwriter-guitarist’s confidence has grown as he celebrates what he calls “the season of me” and finally admitting that he is living his dream. He tells the story of his life and loves in the eleven original songs that “came from the heart” on his forthcoming Artistry Music album, “Living My Dream, “ which will be released June 24.

Powerhouse 3-time Tony Award Winner Hinton Battle Releases “Hinton Battle: Something New”

(New York, NY)………A masterful powerhouse, three-time Tony Award winner Hinton Battle continues to make waves on the entertainment scene, both internationally and domestically. With versatility his middle name, Battle will be one of the featured performers of “Live The Dream!,” a star-studded Broadway reunion show comprised of outstanding talents, the best and the brightest male performers in the Great White Way’s history, which will take place at the famed Carnegie Hall in New York City on Monday, June 23, 2014.

Drummer Otis Brown III Set to Release Debut Album “The Thought of You” on Aug. 26th, 2014

ALBUM PRODUCED BY DERRICK HODGE & FEATURING ROBERT GLASPER, BILAL, GRETCHEN PARLATO, NIKKI ROSS & OTHERS

Drummer Otis Brown III – an invaluable sideman with the likes of Esperanza Spalding, Joe Lovano, Terence Blanchard, Oliver Lake, Somi, and others – has announced the release of his debut album The Thought of You, which will arrive August 26 via Revive/Blue Note, a new partnership between Revive Music and Blue Note Records.

Enter to Win Tickets to The 36th Annual Playboy Jazz Festival | June 15th, 2014 – SUNDAY ONLY!!!

Enter to Win a Pair of Tickets to the 36th Annual Playboy Jazz Festival | June 15th – SUNDAY ONLY!!

Good Day T.U.M.S. Readers!

On behalf of the LAPhilharmonic & the team here at T.U.M.S., we are giving away 2 tickets (1 pair) to see the special event on Sunday, June 15th – 1 winner total! Come join the gang at the fest and witness some of the most graceful performances to hit the Hollywood Bowl. All you have to do to enter is Click HERE!! Contest expired.

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