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

CarmenLundyCoverArtPhotoB2
 
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!

Jonathan Butler - Living My Dream
 
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”

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!!!

Playboy Jazz Festival
 
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.

AVAILABLE NOW: José James to Release New Disc, “While You Were Sleeping” on June 10th, 2014 | WATCH VIDEO!

Jose James - While You Were Sleeping
 
José James Announces New Album
“While You Were Sleeping”
 
Out June 10, 2014
 
José James has announced a June 10 release date for his new album, While You Were Sleeping, his fifth studio album and his second album for Blue Note Records. While You Were Sleeping is the follow-up to his widely acclaimed R&B and jazz steeped No Beginning No End, and signals a new creative direction for the versatile singer-songwriter. The album was recorded in Brooklyn, NY, and was produced by José and Brian Bender.

Pianist Jason Moran to Release Collaboration w/Meshell Ndegeocello | “All Rise: A Joyful Elegy for Fats Waller” on Sept. 16th, 2014

Jason Moran - Fats Waller
 
JASON MORAN & MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO
REINVENT THE MUSIC OF FATS WALLER ON
ALL RISE: A JOYFUL ELEGY FOR FATS WALLER
TO BE RELEASED SEPT. 16 ON BLUE NOTE RECORDS
 
Photo credit: Michael Nagle
 
Acclaimed pianist Jason Moran has announced a September 16 release date for All Rise: A Joyful Elegy for Fats Waller, a collaboration with the vocalist Meshell Ndegeocello that recasts the music of the legendary jazz entertainer Fats Waller as a modern dance party. The album—which was produced by Ndegeocello and Blue Note Records president Don Was—is the ninth in a formidable catalog that Moran has been building on Blue Note since 1999.

Jazz Singer Kate Ross to Release New Project “People Make The World Go Round” on June 3rd, 2014

Kate Ross - People Make The World Go Round
 
Kate Ross
“People Make the World Go Round”
(KimCourt Productions KCPKR-01)
Street Date June 3, 2014
 
Kate Ross– Vocals, Caleb Hutslar-Keyboards,
Greg “The Governor” Pearson-Drums, Dave Irwin-Bass,
Craig McMullen-Guitar, Drums – Roger Myers, Alto Sax – A. C. Collins
 
There has always been a debate as to what separates a jazz singer from a singer who simply interprets songs in a rhythmic fashion. But from the first few bars of Kate Ross’ extraordinary debut album People Make The World Go Round, any question as to whether she qualifies is summarily dismissed.

Saxophonist/Vocalist Mindi Abair Returns with New Disc, “Wild Heart” on May 27th, 2014 | WATCH VIDEO!

Mindi Abair, portrait, Los Angeles, California. 22 January 2014.
 
Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist Mindi Abair to Release New Album,
“Wild Heart”
May 27th, 2014
 
Mindi Abair is one of the most dynamic performers on the music scene today. In addition to her acclaimed solo work, she was the featured saxophonist on the 2011 and 2012 seasons of American Idol, jammed with Paul Shaffer on the Late Show with David Letterman and joined rock legends Aerosmith for their 2012 summer tour.

Smoke Sessions Records Releases New CD’s by Jimmy Cobb & Louis Hayes

Jimmy Cobb - The Original Mob - 2014
 
The Quintessential Sound of New York Jazz,
Smoke Sessions Records Releases New Albums by
Veteran Drummers
Jimmy Cobb and Louis Hayes
 
Photo Credit: Jimmy Katz
 
Smoke Sessions Records, the new imprint of New York City’s influential uptown club Smoke which is also serving as a studio incubator and live happening for documenting the classic New York jazz sound, embarks on their second series of new releases by two legendary drum warhorses, the age-defying Jimmy Cobb and timeless time-keeper Louis Hayes.

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