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Harry Belafonte to Receive Honorary Doctorate at Berklee

Harry Belafonte to Receive Honorary Doctorate at Berklee March 6th, 2014



Berklee College of Music president Roger H. Brown will present an honorary doctor of music degree to iconic musician, songwriter, and activist Harry Belafonte at a Berklee tribute concert, in recognition of Belafonte’s inspiring musical and humanitarian achievements. Past recipients of Berklee’s honorary doctorate include Duke Ellington (the first, in 1971), Dizzy Gillespie, Steven Tyler, Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones, Juan Luis Guerra, David Bowie, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Bonnie Raitt, George Clinton, and Carole King.

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Blue Note Records Continues 75th Anniversary Celebrations with Special Events & Releases | 2014

Blue Note Records Continues 75th Anniversary Celebrations


The 75th Anniversary of Blue Note Records, the most-respected and longest-running Jazz label in the world, is being commemorated throughout 2014 and beyond with a broad range of special releases and events. Blue Note is pleased to announce a new vinyl reissue series of 100 essential remastered Jazz albums spanning both the classic and modern eras of the label. The series will launch on March 25 with five iconic LPs: Art Blakey Free For All, John Coltrane Blue Train, Eric Dolphy Out To Lunch, Wayne Shorter Speak No Evil, and Larry Young Unity. On the same date, the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles will launch Blue Note Records: The Finest In Jazz, a one-of-a-kind exhibit offering visitors an in-depth look at the legendary record label. On the evening of March 25, the museum will host a special public event, “An Evening With Blue Note Records, ” featuring a Q&A with Blue Note Records President Don Was.

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Angelique Kidjo’s, “Eve” Debut at #1 on Billboard World Charts!

Angelique Kidjo’s New Album “Eve” Debuts At #1 On Both Billboard World Charts!



Album is a Hit Internationally

U.S. Tour Kicks Off Today


SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Angelique Kidjo, the Benin born, Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter is celebrating her debut at #1 on the Billboard Current and Core World Albums charts for the release of her extraordinary new album Eve.

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Jazz Vocalist Dianne Reeves to Release 1st Album in 5 Years, “Beautiful Life” | Coming Feb. 11th, 2014 | WATCH NEW VIDEO!

Dianne Reeves - Beautiful Life
 
GRAMMY-WINNING VOCALIST DIANNE REEVES SET TO RELEASE BEAUTIFUL LIFE, HER FIRST ALBUM IN FIVE YEARS
 
Reeves’ Debut Recording on Concord Records Features an All-Star Cast
 
One of the preeminent female jazz vocalists in the world, Dianne Reeves, is set to release her Concord Records debut, Beautiful Life, on February 11, 2014. The album showcases Reeves’ sublime gifts by melding elements of R&B, Latin and pop within the framework of 21st Century jazz. “At its essence,” says Reeves, “Life is beautiful and I wanted to celebrate that which is too often overlooked.”

Special Concert: Jonathan Batiste to Receive Louis “Satchmo” Legacy Award | Jan 31st, 2014 | Feat Lalah Hathaway, Regina Belle, Alex Bugnon & More

The National Jazz Museum’s Jonathan Batiste to Receive Louis “Satchmo” Legacy Award at
the Apollo Theater

 
Dear Friends,
 
We are thrilled to announce that the National Jazz Museum in Harlem‘s Artistic Director at Large Jonathan Batiste has been awarded the Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Legacy Award by our friends at The Apollo Theater. We invite you to celebrate with us on January 31st at 7pm for the award ceremony…
 
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Gregory Porter’s “Liquid Spirit” Wins Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album

GREGORY PORTER’S BLUE NOTE DEBUT
LIQUID SPIRIT

WINS THE GRAMMY AWARD FOR BEST JAZZ VOCAL ALBUM


 
2014 TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED INCLUDING
VALENTINE’S DAY CONCERT AT NYC’S TOWN HALL
 
WATCH PORTER’S PERFORMANCES ON ABC JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE

 
Jazz and soul singer Gregory Porter won his first-ever GRAMMY Award yesterday when his Blue Note Records debut Liquid Spirit was awarded Best Jazz Vocal Album at the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles.

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Keyboardist Funkee Boy Drops New Disc, “Soul Purpose” | Available NOW

Keyboardist FUNKEE BOY Releases 3rd CD,
“Soul Purpose”

Available NOW


Chart Topping/Award Winning Jazz recording artist Funkee Boy follows up his award winning/#1 selling CD “PHILOSOULPHY” with his 3rd CD “SOUL PURPOSE”. This stellar CD blends Funkee Boy’s signature keyboard playing/songwriting/music production w/ A-List artists Warren Hill, Najee, Bob Baldwin, Cindy Bradley, Nick Colionne, LEILA, Surface, Lamone, Timmy Maia, Tevin Michael and more!!!

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The 75th Anniversary of Blue Note Records Kicks off Jan. 8th, 2014

BLUE NOTE RECORDS KICKS OFF 75th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
WITH JAN. 8 TOWN HALL CONCERT FEATURING ROBERT GLASPER & JASON MORAN



LEGENDARY JAZZ LABEL WILL BE HONORED THIS YEAR WITH LIVE EVENTS, GRAMMY M– — USEUM EXHIBITION, BOOK RELEASES, CATALOG INITIATIVES & MORE

NEW FACEBOOK APP LETS FANS HAVE FUN PERSONALIZING BLUE NOTE ARTWORK BY PUTTING THEIR FACE INTO CLASSIC COVER DESIGNS


Today marks the 75th Anniversary of Blue Note Records, the most-respected and longest-running Jazz label in the world, which was founded when a German immigrant and passionate Jazz fan named Alfred Lion produced his first recording session on January 6, 1939 in New York City.

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New Jazz Release: Alfredo Rodríguez | “The Invasion Parade” (Coming March 4th, 2014)

Cuban Pianist ALFREDO RODRÍGUEZ Reflects on Memories
of Home with New Album, The Invasion Parade,
Available March 4 on Mack Avenue Records


 
Co-Produced by Mentor Quincy Jones and Featuring
Esperanza Spalding, Pedrito Martínez and Henry Cole
 
“I have been surrounded by the best musicians in the world my
entire life and he is one of the best.” – Quincy Jones


For those who know how to listen, time and distance offer a wealth of perspective.
 
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Jazz Artist Steve Trigg Releases CD, “Remembering The Reason For The Season” | Avail NOW

Steve Trigg - Remembering the Reason for the Season CD cover
Christian Jazz recording artist, Steve Trigg releases first Christmas Jazz CD: 

REMEMBERING THE REASON FOR THE SEASON  

Missouri City, TX  (December 12, 2013) — Christian Jazz recording artist, Steve Trigg (http://www.SteveTrigg.com) released his first Christmas CD, REMEMBERING THE REASON FOR THE SEASON, Tuesday, December 10.  This latest offering by Trigg is the perfect gift to spread some Christmas cheer and get in the spirit of the holidays.  


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