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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”!

Saxophonist Kenny Garrett Returns With “Seeds From The Underground” on April 10th, 2012

Kenny Garrett - Seeds from the Underground
 
KENNY GARRETT RETURNS TO ACOUSTIC FORMAT WITH SEEDS FROM THE UNDERGROUND,
AVAILABLE APRIL 10 ON MACK AVENUE RECORDS
 
FIRST STUDIO AND ACOUSTIC ALBUM SINCE 2006
LISTEN TO EXCLUSIVE TRACKS FROM
SEEDS FROM THE UNDERGROUND!!
 
Over the course of a stellar career that has spanned more than 30 years, saxophonist Kenny Garrett has become the preeminent alto saxophonist of his generation. From his first gig with the Duke Ellington Orchestra (led by Mercer Ellington) through his time spent with musicians such as Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers and Miles Davis, Garrett has always brought a vigorous yet melodic, and truly distinctive, alto saxophone sound to each musical situation.

Jazz Vocalist Carmen Lundy to Release Her 12th Album, “Changes” on Feb. 7th, 2012 | WATCH VIDEO!


 
CARMEN LUNDY RETURNS WITH ALL-NEW NINE SONG COLLECTION, CHANGES
 
Composer & Jazz Vocalist Teams With Legendary Engineer Don Murray and an
All-Star Band to Create an Album of Unprecedented Warmth and Depth
 
Los Angeles, CA / New York, NY (PRWE Jan. 25, 2012 — Encountering the work of Carmen Lundy can, admittedly, be a bit surprising for the first time listener. In an age of prepackaged, mass-produced beats and slavishly retro stylings, Lundy offers something that’s become increasingly rare: utter authenticity.

Pianist/Vocalist Tania Maria & Bassist Eddie Gomez to Release “Tempo” on Jan. 31st, 2012


 
TANIA MARIA’S NEW CD, “TEMPO”
 
(WITH BASSIST EDDIE GOMEZ)
TO BE RELEASED BY
NAXOS OF AMERICA & FRANCE’S NAIVE RECORDS
JANUARY 31 U.S. RELEASE DATE
 
Tempo, the new duo album by pianist/vocalist Tania Maria and bassist Eddie Gomez, feels like a terrific late set at a small jazz club in Rio, Paris, or New York. Tania and Eddie have recorded together before, and their intuitive interplay makes Tempo a special session.

Soul-Jazz Artist Yolanda Rabin Releases Debut CD, “So Real” | Available Now!

Listen to the Sounds of Contemporary Soul-Jazz Artist Yolanda Rabin, as She Releases Debut Album, “So Real” | Available NOW!

Singing soulfully with power and a natural story-telling instinct while imitating Gladys Knight at the age of four, Yolanda Rabun stunned and transformed everyone who heard her. Without a doubt, Yolanda Rabun
was destined to touch the hearts of many audiences with her exuberant
personality and voice. In 2011, she releases her first solo project, So Real.

Yolanda
Rabun is a graduate of the acclaimed Northside School of the Arts in
Atlanta, Georgia, where she performed with Atlanta’s Showbiz Kids
touring throughout the United States, Europe and Japan. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Esperanza Spalding Releases “Radio Music Society” on March 20th, 2012 | WATCH VIDEO for “Black Gold!”


 
ESPERANZA SPALDING RELEASES RADIO MUSIC SOCIETY, A KALEIDOSCOPIC COLLECTION CELEBRATING THE POWER OF SONG
 
Companion Release to the Bassist/Composer/Vocalist’s Chart-Topping Chamber Music Society is Accompanied by 12 Music Videos
 
It has not taken Esperanza Spalding long to emerge as one of the brightest lights in the musical world.

Robert Glasper Experiment Releases New Single “Ah Yeah” feat. Musiq Soulchild & Chrisette Michele | Offers FREE MP3 of “MOVE LOVE”!!

ROBERT GLASPER EXPERIMENT RELEASES “AH YEAH” SINGLE FEATURING MUSIQ SOULCHILD & CHRISETTE MICHELE; OFFERS FREE MP3 OF “MOVE LOVE” FEATURING KING



GLASPER NAMED TO LA TIMES “FACES TO WATCH 2012”; “GROUNDBREAKING” NEW ALBUM BLACK RADIO SET FOR FEB. 28 RELEASE

GLASPER TO COLLABORATE WITH COMEDIAN REGGIE WATTS AT SF SKETCHFEST COMEDY FESTIVAL ON FEB. 2


 
Robert Glasper Experiment has kicked off 2012 with the release of the new single “Ah Yeah” this week through all digital retailers. The track—which features Musiq Soulchild and Chrisette Michele on vocals—is the lead single from Glasper’s highly-anticipated forthcoming album Black Radio, which will be released by Blue Note Records on February 28. Glasper is also currently giving away a free mp3 download of the song “Move Love” featuring KING by clicking here!! (www.robertglasper.com) To continue, please click “MORE”!

Soul-Jazz Singer Annette Harris Debuts New CD, “When We Dance” | Available NOW!

Sultry Soul-Jazz Singer Annette Harris Debuts New Disc, “When We Dance” | Available NOW! The most influential person in Annette’s life was her mother who cultivated and encouraged her artistic expression through music. As her talent developed, she fell in love with the melodies, lyrics and freedom of jazz. Annette …

Geri Allen’s “A Child Is Born” Used as Soundtrack in Short Film, “A Gift”


PIANIST GERI ALLEN’S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED CHRISTMAS ALBUM, A CHILD IS BORN, — — USED AS SOUNDTRACK IN SHORT FILM, “A GIFT”


Watch A Gift on YouTube

FILM INSPIRED BY CHILDREN OF KENYA EMBODIES THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT   


Motéma Music is proud to announce its collaboration with Media Voices for Children
on a short film titled A Gift. Produced by Media Voices, the project is a new cultural music video set to music from jazz pianist Geri Allen’s new Christmas album, A Child Is Born (released on Motéma, October 11). Now available for viewing on YouTube, the filmmakers and Allen present the film as a gift to the public during this holiday season. In return, the public is encouraged to make donations to Media Voices and/or Media Voice’s project, Kenyan SchoolHouse (both non-profit initiatives). Donors who donate $100 or more will receive a gift of Allen’s album. To Continue, please click “MORE”!

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