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Saxophonist Boney James Returns to Concord Records | Slated to Release New CD, “The Beat” on April 9th, 2013


 
CHART TOPPING SAXOPHONIST BONEY JAMES RE-SIGNS WITH CONCORD RECORDS AND PRESENTS NEW PROJECT THE BEAT
DUE FOR RELEASE APRIL 9, 2013
 
Guest Artists Include Raheem DeVaughn, The Floacist, Rick Braun
 
Three-time GRAMMY nominee Boney James has returned to former label Concord Records with a dynamic, genre-busting album The Beat. One of the most successful instrumental artists of our time with sales totaling over 3 million records, James’ new project fuses his R&B/Jazz roots with Latin rhythm and percussion.

New Book: “Jazz Conversations” by JaRon K. Eames” (Available Now)

JaRon K. Eames Releases New Book, “Jazz Conversations” | Featuring Interviews with Nancy Wilson, Oscar Peterson, Chuck Mangione, Ahmad Jamal & More |
Available NOW

Jazz Conversations with JaRon K. Eames is a compilation of more than 400 pages of delightful, insightful conversations with some of the most renowned musicians, producers and promoters in the jazz world. Noted jazz writer Nat Hentoff wrote in the book’s Foreword: “Although I have chronicled jazz musicians for more than 60 years now, I learned a lot more about why this music lifts so many spirits throughout the world by being present at these conversations … JaRon himself becomes a valuable part of jazz history.”

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Guitarist David P. Stevens Releases New CD, “Epiphany” | WATCH NEW MUSIC VIDEO!

R&B/Neo-Soul/Contemporary Jazz Guitarist David P. Stevens Releases New Project, “Epiphany” | Available NOW | WATCH New Music Video, “Play It For Me (feat Tesa Williams)”!! Good Afternoon Folks, Whats good with you? T.U.M.S. brings to your attention one of the finest guitarists still out there in the game, beating the …

Vocal Ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock to Release New 2-CD, “A Tribute: Live! Jazz At Lincoln Center” on Feb 26th, 2013

World-Renowned Vocal Ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock Adds Something Different – A Jazz Trio! – On New 2-CD Live Set And Upcoming Special Shows Celebrating Musical Influences


   
February 26th Release on Appleseed Recordings,
“Sweet Honey in the Rock: A Tribute: Live! Jazz At Lincoln Center,”
and Tour Dates Spotlight Quintet’s Inspirations and Versatility


February 14, 2013 (Los Angeles, CA):Nearing its fourth decade, the internationally acclaimed, award-winning female African-American a cappella group Sweet Honey In The Rock was ready to follow its adventurous spirit and undertake a new challenge – to honor some of the seminal songs that first inspired its unique blend of folk, blues, jazz, gospel and ethnic music in a concert presentation utilizing an instrumental backing trio for the first time.

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Canadian Based Jazz Singer Jeri Brown to Release, “Mercy Rain” in Late Spring 2013

Jeri Brown CD Recording at Catalina Bar and Grill Feb. 12th

“Mercy Rain” is the newest recording album release for label Jongleur Productions to be released in late spring of this year.


Jeri Brown is a Canadian-based jazz singer-songwriter and bandleader
originally from St. Louis, Missouri. She launched a solo career in 1989
with her premiere CD “Mirage” of 1990 featuring jazz pianist Fred
Hersch. Consistently performing internationally, Jeri Brown has
performed at some of the most prestigious festivals and events that
include The Kennedy Center, Montreal Jazz Festival, La Villette Jazz
Festival, La Vienne Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, San Sebastian
Jazz Festival, Akbank Jazz Festival, Ottawa Jazz Festival, Atlantic
Jazz Festival, Vancouver Jazz Festival, and Toronto Jazz Festival.

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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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