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Randy Crawford and Joe Sample’s New Release, “LIVE” is coming July 31st, 2012

PRA Records To Release Randy Crawford & Joe Sample – LIVE

Featuring Steve Gadd on Drums and Nicklas Sample on Bass

Watch “LIVE” Performance of “Street Life” by clicking HERE!


Randy Crawford and Joe Sample have been making music together in one form or another for nearly 36 years. From their first hit together in 1979, “Street Life” (which Randy sang with Joe and The Crusaders) to “One Day I’ll Fly Away,” “When Your Life Was Low” and “Last Night at Danceland,” to their recent duo collaborations on the GRAMMY®-nominated CDs Feeling Good (2006) and No Regrets (2008), they’ve made music that people remember. To continue, please click “MORE”!

New Jazz Release: Project Grand Slam | “Spring Dance” (Coming July 3rd, 2012)

IT’S ANOTHER CONTEMPORARY JAZZ HOME RUN FOR PROJECT GRAND SLAM WITH THE JOYFULLY MELODIC AND GROOVING
‘SPRING DANCE’



June 19, 2012
(Los Angeles, CA)


When is the last time a jazz ensemble named after the nefarious scheme of a James Bond villain packed such a solidly melodic and grooving punch?

Project Grand Slam, named by leader Robert Miller as a play on “Goldfinger”‘s plan to steal all the gold from Fort Knox, is probably the first—and he and PGS are up to plenty of melodic and grooving wonder this summer on Spring Dance, their explosive new album on Cakewalk Records. To continue, please click “MORE”!!

Jazz Singer Gregory Generet Releases New CD, “(re) generet-ion” on June 19th, 2012

Gregory Generet - (re) generet-ion
 
Mosaic Records Releases New Project from Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Gregory Generet | “(re) generet-ion on June 19th, 2012
 
A native of New York City, Gregory Generet’s love of music was fueled by the
legendary Motown sound that filled the streets and gave voice to a new generation.
But it would be the ever present music of the elders, Jazz, that would fully capture
his imagination and propel his desire to one day become a singer.

Beasley, Jones & Chancler Come Together to Form 3 BRAVE SOULS | New Jazz CD Dropping June 12th, 2012

Beasley, Jones and Chancler Form Funk Power Triumvirate 3 Brave Souls Scheduled for June 12th Release on BFM Jazz

Three generations of Miles Davis alumni join forces in a formidable new funk trio called 3 Brave Souls.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 12, 2012

Three generations of Miles Davis alumni having fun playing progressive
roots music – keyboardist John Beasley, bassist Darryl Jones and master
drummer Ndugu Chancler – join forces in a formidable new funk trio
called 3 Brave Souls.

Harnessing Beasley and Ndugu’s hometown earthy undertones of New
Orleans and Jones’ Chicago street-funk 3 Brave Souls are knee-deep in
the groove on their self-titled debut for BFM Jazz. To continue, please click “MORE”!

New Jazz Release: Veronneau | “Jazz Samba Project” (Avail Now)

NEW RELEASE CELEBRATES FIFTY YEARS OF SAMBA AND BOSSA NOVA
Veronneau Releases Jazz Samba Project

 
This is the second CD from a band of wildly popular international artists, hailing from the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. In 2011, Veronneau and exciting guest musicians drew critical acclaim and won fans from around the globe for Joie de Vivre – Joy of Living. With hefty airplay in North America and beyond, that album rose to No. 9 in JazzWeek’s World Music chart, made the Top 10 on many stations and attracted a huge Internet following. The Virginia based band toured their countries of origin and gave numerous interviews, with live performances on BBC Radio and Radio Canada.



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Documentary “Down The Rhodes” – The Fender Rhodes Story is Now Available on DVD | WATCH VIDEO FEAT. GEORGE DUKE!

“DOWN THE RHODES” – The Fender Rhodes Story A film documenting the history of the Fender Rhodes Electric Piano The project is a historical tribute to the instrument that captured generations of musicians and public alike with its unique sound and musical qualities with 46 interviews (musicians and technicians interviewed …

Jazz Vocalist Milton Suggs Releases “Lyrical, Vol. 1” on July 24th, 2012

Chicago-based Jazz Vocalist Milton Suggs Releases “Lyrical, Volume 1” New CD on Skiptone Music Label, July 24, 2012

Milton Suggs emerged as a major vocal
contender in 2010 with his acclaimed debut album, “Things To Come.”
Now, with his third studio album release, vocalist, lyricist, and
composer Milton Suggs makes a strong showing in 2012 with “Lyrical,
Volume I.”

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 22, 2012

In 2010 with his debut album as a leader, Things to Come, vocalist
Milton Suggs established himself as an artist to be aware of and watch
closely. He cements that idea with a strong showing in 2012 with the
first volume in an anticipated series of albums simply and appropriately
entitled, “Lyrical.” To continue, please click “MORE”!

Jazz Supergroup THE COOKERS to Release Third Album, “Believe” on June 12th | LISTEN TO EXCLUSIVE STREAMING TRACKS!

Jazz Supergroup, THE COOKERS,
Celebrate Their Fifth Anniversary With Stellar Third Release,
BELIEVE, Available June 12 on Motéma Music



Featuring Billy Harper, Eddie Henderson, David Weiss,
Craig Handy, George Cables, Cecil McBee, and Billy Hart

LISTEN TO STREAMING TRACKS FROM BELIEVE


In an interview, drum great Billy Hart summed up his attitude toward The Cookers succinctly but emphatically: “Believe in us,” he insisted (tacking an expletive onto the end that served to press the point home). Over the course of two albums, The Cookers have given jazz audiences plenty of reason to believe, and their Motéma Music debut, bearing the simple but eloquent title Believe, finds the all-star septet continuing to keep the faith in swinging fashion – their third release, celebrating their fifth anniversary as a working ensemble. To continue, please click “MORE”!

New Jazz Release: Cynthia Felton | “Freedom Jazz Dance” (Coming June 1st, 2012)

Jazz Vocalist Cynthia Felton to Release 3rd New Project, “Freedom Jazz Dance” on June 1st, 2012!


Dr. Cynthia J. Felton serves as Artistic Director of The Ethnomusicology Library of American Heritage, a library that features a collection of sources that explores the study of music from a social and cultural aspect.

Currently based in Los Angeles, Cynthia is active as a performer and an educator. Her background prepared her well for both career areas. She has a Bachelor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music, a Master of Arts degree from New York University in Jazz Performance, and a Doctorate in Jazz Studies from the University of Southern California. To continue, please click “MORE”!

New Jazz Release: Brian Bromberg | “Compared To That” (Coming June 5th, 2012)

Bassist/Producer Brian Bromberg To Release First of 2 Albums This Summer – “Compared To That” is Coming
June 5th, 2012!


Brian Bromberg (www.brianbromberg.net) imbibes rarified air.  The Grammy nominated bassist-producer-composer-arranger who has achieved accolades, respect and success critically and artistically in both straight-ahead and contemporary jazz will release three uniquely different, artistically divergent albums this summer.  The first is “Compared To That”.  It will be released June 5th. To continue, please click “MORE”!

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