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Legendary Percussionist Pete Escovedo Releases New CD, “Live From Stern Grove Festival” | Available NOW

LEGENDARY PERCUSSIONIST
PETE ESCOVEDO AND HIS BAND CAPTURED LIVE FROM STERN GROVE FESTIVAL

“What’s up, San Francisco? Are you ready to have a good time?” asks timbales player and band leader Pete Escovedo at the beginning of Live From Stern Grove Festival, his terrific new album that captures a live show he played earlier this year at the legendary 75-year-old San Francisco cultural venue and institution.
 
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Gospel/Jazz Instrumentalist Ben Tankard Nominated for a Soul Train Music Award | Best Contemporary Jazz Artist

Soul Train Awards nominate Ben Tankard – Best Contemporary Jazz Artist of 2012


 
Gospel/Jazz pioneer Ben Tankard joins Beyonce, Usher, R. Kelly, Mary Mary, Marvin Sapp and more in Las Vegas for a night of Soul and celebration.

NASHVILLE,Tenn., Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Gospel/Jazz instrumentalist, Ben Tankard has been nominated for a Soul Train Music Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Artist.



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Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Finalists Share Stage with Celebrities, Special Appearances

Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Finalists Share Stage With Aretha Franklin, Herbie Hancock, Chris Botti and a Host of Others at Gala Concert Honoring Madeleine Albright, Made Possible by Cadillac


 
Festivities Celebrated “Women, Music and Diplomacy” and Featured Appearances by UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova, Tipper Gore and Helen Mirren

Jamison Ross of Jacksonville, Florida, Wins 2012 Drums Competition


WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The 25th annual Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and “Women, Music and Diplomacy” All-Star Gala Concert came to a close with roaring applause and cheers as Tipper Gore joined first place winner Jamison Ross on drums in a rousing finale featuring Thelonious Monk’s classic composition “In Walked Bud.”

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Stefon Harris, David Sanchez & Christian Scott’s “Ninety Miles Live At Cubadisco” Coming Sept. 25th, 2012

Stefon Harris, David Sanchez And Christian Scott – Ninety Miles Live At Cubadisco – Out 9/25 On Concord Picante


Perhaps
better than any politician or diplomat, musicians – especially jazz
musicians, whose craft is in many ways an improvised form of
communication – understand inherently that when we look at each other as
individuals and focus on the similarities, the divide between us is
actually very short – less than a hundred miles.

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Soul/Jazz Singer Juanita’s Single, “I Already Love U” Feat. on Compilation CD

Soul/Jazz Singer JUANITA Single, “I Already Love U” Featured on Women in Jazz Compilation CD: Volume II


Personify Entertainment releases new dance remix for soulstress JUANITA’s current single, “I Already Love U.”

Ft Lauderdale, FL, September 02, 2012 –(PR.com)–
With a highly-anticipated music release earlier this year, Personify
Entertainment distributed the single, “I Already Love U” for soulstress
JUANITA and now has a dance remix available.

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Darryl Anders AgapéSoul Releases “Believe In Love” Project | Avail NOW!

Darryl Anders~AgapéSoul Breaks Out With New Release, “Believe In Love”
Available NOW


Click pic to LISTEN to song samples from new CD!


Darryl Anders~AgapéSoul is a Modern Soul band based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Led by bassist/producer Darryl Anders, the band delivers a musical experience that is all about Love, Soul …and undeniably funky grooves, destined to stand the test of time.

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Tony Exum, Jr. Releases New Offering, “The One” | Available NOW

Urban Jazz Saxman Tony Exum, Jr. Returns With New Disc, “The One” | Available NOW @ CDBaby.com


LISTEN to song samples at CDBaby by clicking pic above!


Colorado’s
shining star and saxman, Tony Exum Jr., celebrated the release of his
second album The One on July 20, 2012. Stargazer’s Theater, in his
hometown of Colorado Springs, hosted the party. It was a packed house
with friends, family and fans showing their support and loyalty. Tony
proudly shared his special moment with his daughter Lalah by his side.

The One doesn’t disappoint with 14 tracks written mostly by Tony himself
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Soul Flutist/Vocalist Ragan Whiteside Drops New Project, “Evolve” on Aug. 28th, 2012

Contemporary Jazz & Soul Flutist/Vocalist
Ragan Whiteside Releases New CD, Evolve
Available August 28th



A Fusion of Jazz, Neo Soul & Funk – Featuring Chieli Minucci, Marion Meadows & Bob Baldwin
Available on Randis Music
First Single, “Off-Kilter” Hits Radio August 20th
 
Listen to New Single by clicking HERE!


Evolve is flutist, vocalist and songwriter Ragan Whiteside’s truly exciting and innovative sophomore CD. Fusing together the coolest elements of contemporary jazz, neo soul and funk, this award winning artist makes an aesthetic statement that marks her evolution as an undeniably talented musical force.

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Bassist Julian Vaughn Brings His A-Game With The Release of “Breakthrough” | Avail Now!


 
Bassist Julian Vaughn Brings The FUNK and More in New Release “Breakthrough” | Available NOW!
 
6’7” lead bass player from Kansas City, Julian Vaughn laid down a strong statement with his self-released debut entitled “The Purpose Project” in 2010, one that garnered the attention of radio and in turn the attention of record companies clamoring to sink their claws into his dynamic young talent.

Guitarist U-Nam Pays Tribute to Legend George Benson with New CD, “Weekend In L.A.” | Coming Aug. 29th, 2012


 
French Guitarist U-Nam is Set to Release “Weekend In L.A. – A Tribute To George Benson” on Aug. 29th, 2012!
 
Highly acclaimed French guitarist U-Nam has taken on the ambitious project of creating a George Benson Tribute, acknowledged as no small task by those familiar with the Legend’s music.

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