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Inspirational Singer Tina Jenkins Crawley Releases Debut CD “The Longest Journey” | WATCH VIDEO!


 
Inspirational Jazz Singer Tina Jenkins Crawley Uplifts With Her Soulful Sound And New Project, The Longest Journey
 
New Powerhouse Vocalist’s CD Hits #1 On UK Soul Charts
 
(Chicago, IL) – February 11, 2013 – One thing that makes the genre of Gospel music so unique is that it encompasses so many musical styles.  Tina Jenkins Crawley‘s musical expression is reflected through the medium of jazz.  Gifted with a strong set of pipes and an unforgettable stage charisma, this newcomer is attracting a notable following, both in her hometown of Chicago and beyond.

Jazz Vocalist Nicole Henry’s New Recording, “So Good, So Right: Live” is Coming Jan. 29th, 2013 | LISTEN!


 
Jazz Vocalist Nicole Henry is Set to Release Live Recording, “So Good, So Right: Live” on Jan. 29th, 2013
 
Since her debut in 2004, Nicole Henry has captivated audiences while establishing herself as one of the jazz world’s most acclaimed vocalists. Her expressive, soulful voice and uplifting energy has earned her three top 10 albums along with international accolades from Moscow to Madrid.

Renowned Drummer Terri Lyne Carrington’s New Album, “Money Jungle: Provocative In Blue” is Coming Feb. 5th, 2013

Terri Lyne Carrington’s Money Jungle: Provocative in Blue Album Release Concert at Berklee


Boston,
MA, Jan. 15, 2013 – Renowned drummer, composer, producer, and Berklee
professor Terri Lyne Carrington presents her new album Money Jungle:
Provocative in Blue. The album — to be released the week of the concert —
is the follow up to her Grammy Award-winning album The Mosaic Project.

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Grammy® Nominated Vocalist Gregory Porter’s BE GOOD is Best Jazz Vocal Album in iTunes’ Best of 2012

GREGORY PORTER’S BE GOOD IS BEST JAZZ VOCAL ALBUM IN iTUNES’ BEST OF 2012 



Latest Accolade Follows on the Heels of Grammy® Nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance


Grammy® nominated vocalist Gregory Porter’s album, Be Good, has been named the Best Jazz Vocal Album in iTunes’ Best of 2012. The award is the latest in the spate of accolades and acclaim that Porter has earned since the February release of Be Good, his second release for Harlem-based Motema Music.

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Bassist/Vocalist Esperanza Spalding Wins Smithsonian Magazine American Ingenuity Award

ESPERANZA SPALDING WINS SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE
‘AMERICAN INGENUITY AWARD’



Awards Recognize Leaders in Social, Scientific, & Artistic Innovation;
Spalding Performs at Gala; Herbie Hancock Presents Award


For Immediate Release – Smithsonian Magazine Editor-In-Chief Michael Caruso has announced that bassist, vocalist, composer and bandleader Esperanza Spalding has won a Smithsonian Magazine American Ingenuity Award in the category of performing arts.

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Soulful Singer Morgan James Releases New CD, “Morgan James Live” on Dec. 4th, 2012

Morgan James Celebrates Nina Simone-Debut Album


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Soulful
singer and songwriter Morgan James will be releasing her debut album
Morgan James Live (Epic Records) on December 4th. Recorded at Dizzy’s
Club Coca-Cola, an intimate jazz club nestled within New York City’s
Time Warner Center, the album features James’s stirring renditions of
standards from the repertoire of Nina Simone.

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LISTEN to New Single From Soul Singer Douye’ feat. Rick Braun | “Golden Days”

LISTEN To New Music From Nigerian Soul Vocalist Douye’ feat Trumpeter Rick Braun | “Golden Days” – New Album Coming Soon Whats Happening Readers? T.U.M.S. brings another smooth track from independent soul vocalist Douye’ featuring Trumpeter Rick Braun entitled, “Golden Days”. The single falls off the heels of another single …

Look Out For New Holiday CD by Rick Braun | “Swingin In The Snow” (Coming Oct 16th, 2012)

Rick Braun trumpets the holidays

 

“Swingin’ In The Snow” showcases a stellar cast on timeless seasonal classics with album sales benefiting the Autism Society of America

Sherman Oaks, CA (8 October 2012): As cool as a winter’s eve, as warm as a holiday dinner with loved ones, and as beautiful as an exquisitely ornamented Christmas tree , Rick Braun’s “Swingin’ In The Snow” is a celebration of “the most wonderful time of the year” featuring some of the contemporary jazz star’s talented friends.  Braun produced the elegant 11-song set that will be released by Brauntosoarus Music on October 16th.  The merry band of musical elves who joined the trumpeter-vocalist in his workshop include Mindi Abair, David Benoit, Gregg Karukas, Dave Koz, Philippe Saisse, Kirk Whalum, Peter White, a string quartet and a gospel choir led by R&B crooner Jeffrey Osborne.  Braun will donate one dollar from each album sale to the Autism Society of America.          

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New Jazz Release: Dennis Angel | “Timeless Grooves” (Coming Nov. 13th, 2012)

Trumpeter Dennis Angel takes a retro ride upon “Timeless Grooves”



The Jason Miles-produced album is a jazzy R&B throwback; radio grooving to “Forever Funk”

Scarsdale, NY (4 October 2012): Having successfully released more than a half dozen diverse singles that charted and received radio spins around the globe, trumpeter Dennis Angel will release his debut album, the vintage sounding “Timeless Grooves,” on November 13th via Timeless Grooves Records.  Angel wrote eight songs for the varied 10-track set produced by keyboardist Jason Miles (Marcus Miller, Miles Davis, Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross) that brings something refreshing and unique to the contemporary jazz scene.  

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Jazz Fans Play Role For The Newport Jazz Festival® Gala Recording 2012 Project powered by ArtistShare®

Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™ Invites Jazz Fans to Play Role in the Future of Jazz Through Newport Jazz Festival® Gala Recording 2012 Project Powered by ArtistShare



First-ever CD Produced by Newport Jazz Festival Features Dianne Reeves, Bill Frisell, Jason Moran, Anat Cohen, Steve Wilson, Lewis Nash, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Lionel Loueke, Edmar Castañeda, Ingrid Jensen and Peter Martin.

NEWPORT, RI (PRWEB) September 28, 2012

George Wein and the Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™ invite jazz fans to take a front row seat for the future of jazz through the Newport Jazz Festival® Gala Recording 2012 Project powered by ArtistShare®.

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