Joe Jackson To Release Duke Ellington Tribute Album ‘The Duke’

Joe Jackson To Release Duke Ellington Tribute Album ‘The Duke’

True
to Jackson’s word, The Duke is a decidedly unconventional salute to
Ellington, demonstrating the timeless brilliance of his classic
compositions while showcasing Jackson’s sublime skills as an arranger,
instrumentalist and vocal interpreter. Although it’s only the second
time he’s recorded an album not comprised of his own compositions, The
Duke is nonetheless a deeply personal project for Jackson, whose
longstanding affinity for Ellington’s pioneering spirit has served as a
key inspiration throughout his own three-decades-plus career. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Jeff Bradshaw to Launch Awareness Campaign | New CD, “Bone Appétit” to Be Release on April 24th, 2012

Hidden Beach and “Mr. Trombone” Jeff Bradshaw launch Awareness Campaign for the New Orleans Musician’s Relief Fund

New CD, “Bone Appétit” Coming April 24th, 2012

Hidden Beach artist “Mr. Trombone” Jeff Bradshaw kicked off a multi-tiered awareness campaign this week for the New Orleans Musician’s Relief Fund. VH1 Soul gave a big boost to his efforts with the World Premier of his music video for “Got Til It’s Gone” featuring 2x Grammy nominee Marsha Ambrosius and rapper TWyse. The cable channel will aired the video hourly for 24 Hours on Monday March 26th bringing visibility to New Orleans at a time when many have assumed the city is back on its feet. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Milwaukee Jazz Artist Kevin Hayden Trio Releases “Paris” | Avail Now

Milwaukee Jazz Artist Kevin Hayden Trio Releases New Album

Rising jazz drummer launches sophomore trio project on iTunes

Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) March 23, 2012

Not since the days of Miles Davis have we seen a more daring and
musically innovative jazz musician. With a prominent gospel background
and strong roots in hip hop and R&B, the vast amount of edgy and
experimental flavor found in Kevin Hayden’s music should come to no
surprise. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Gregory Porter Releases New Music Video for Hit Single, “Be Good”

GRAMMY® NOMINATED SOUL JAZZ VOCAL SENSATION GREGORY PORTER RELEASES FIRST VIDEO FROM HIS CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED NEW CD, BE GOOD

Whimsical Treatment of CD’s Title Track, “Be Good (Lion’s Song)” Directed by Award Winning Filmmaker Pierre Bennu, with Cinematography by Shawn Peters and Special Set Work by Visual Artist Dirk Joseph

Riding high on the out of the box success of soul/jazz vocalist Gregory Porter’s sophomore release, Be Good, Motema Music has just released a video of the CD’s title track, “Be Good (Lion’s Song.)” The video, which was directed by Pierre Bennu of ExitTheApple Productions, features cinematography by Shawn Peters, who worked with Porter on the two videos from the singer’s Grammy nominated CD, Water (“Illusion” and “1960 What?”), and who has also shot videos and short films for Pharoahe Monch, Blitz The Ambassador, and Terence Nance.

Shooting entirely on location in Baltimore, Maryland, director Pierre Bennu visually compliments Porter’s intense lyrics and smooth, soulful vocals with vibrant colors and whimsical storytelling, and sets it all against Charm City’s unique backdrop. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Trumpeter Chris Botti to Release New Album “Impressions” on April 17th, 2012 | LISTEN!

New Chris Botti Album, Impressions, Featuring Herbie Hancock, Andrea Bocelli, Vince Gill, Mark Knopfler, David Foster and Caroline Campbell, Coming Tuesday, April 17, 2012

NEW YORK, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Trumpeter Chris Botti, the world’s largest selling jazz instrumentalist, will release his latest album, Impressions, on Columbia Records on April 17, 2012.

New Pop/Jazz Star, Naomi LaViolette, to Release New Debut Album

New Pop/Jazz Star Rises To Critical Acclaim In The Pacific Northwest

Portland Native Naomi LaViolette Launches Self-titled Debut Album & Performs Inaugural PDX Jazz Festival

Los Angeles, California, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) March 17, 2012 — On the heels of a standing room only album-release show held at Portland’s premier jazz club Jimmy Mak’s, Naomi LaViolette prepares for the iTunes launch of her self-titled debut album, set for March 13, 2012. To continue, please click “MORE”!

New Jazz Release: Hendrik Meurkens/Gabriel Espinosa with Anat Cohen & Antonio Sanchez | “Celebrando” (Coming April 10th, 2012)

ZOHO’s 100th CD Release! Hendrik Meurkens / Gabriel EspinosaWith Anat Cohen & Antonio Sanchez“Celebrando” ZM 201204Street Date April 10, 2012 Celebrando (which means “celebrating” in Portuguese and Spanish) is a joyous event on several fronts. First, the CD celebrates Brazilian jazz and the resounding impact it’s had and has on …

Don Byron’s “Love, Peace & Soul” is Available NOW

Don Byron New Gospel Quintet’s “LOVE, PEACE, AND SOUL” Available Today on Savoy Jazz

New Album Focuses On Gospel Greats Thomas A. Dorsey & Sister Rosetta Tharpe

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — An innovative, continually curious musical explorer like no other, Don Byron has put together a remarkable ensemble, Don Byron New Gospel Quintet for the recording “LOVE, PEACE, AND SOUL” which is available today on Savoy Jazz. With jazz as his springboard, the virtuosic clarinetist and saxophonist has turned his ear to Gospel icons Thomas A. Dorsey and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Kirk Whalum to Stream Live 2-Hour Live Concert in Conjunction to the Release of “Romance Language” CD

Whalum to Romance the web

Grammy winning saxophonist will launch his new “Romance Language” album by streaming a live concert on Valentine’s Day

Portland, OR (6 February 2012): Instead of dealing with crowded, overpriced restaurants on Valentine’s Day, stay home, light a few candles and let Grammy winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum set the mood for romance with a live two-hour concert streaming at 11:30 PM ET/8:30 PM PT in conjunction with the release of his 29th album, “Romance Language.” To continue, please click “MORE”!

Esperanza Spalding Debuts New Single, “Black Gold” Feat. Algebra Blessett | TAKE A LISTEN!

ESPERANZA SPALDING DEBUTS “BLACK GOLD” FEATURING ALGEBRA BLESSETT // RADIO MUSIC SOCIETY DROP ON MARCH 20TH // SPRING TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO “BLACK GOLD”!!

Eclectic jazz songstress and upright bass virtusuo Esperanza Spalding is back with “Black Gold”, the vivacious first single from her upcoming album, Radio Music Society. Unveiled just in time for the beginning of Black History Month, the song is triumphant testimony of empowerment, and is bound to become a celebatory anthem for people from all walks of life. “Black Gold” features guest vocals from neo-soul songbird Algebra Blessett. The track will impact urban radio shortly. To continue, please click “MORE”!

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