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Horn Arranger/Trumpeter Philip Lassiter to Release New Single “Purple” feat. Candy Dulfer in Tribute to Prince on March 3rd, 2023 | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
Prince’s Horn Arranger & Section Leader Philip Lassiter Set to Release “Purple,” a Tribute to Prince ft. Candy Dulfer
 
Both of the internationally celebrated horn players worked with the late genre-defying icon throughout their careers
 
Tomorrow, March 3rd, 11x GRAMMY-award winning trumpeter & arranger, Philip Lassiter, will release “Purple,” the aptly titled tribute to Prince featuring global saxophone sensation Candy Dulfer.

Pianist Keiko Matsui to Release 30th Album “Euphoria” on March 31st, 2023 | WATCH & LISTEN!


 
Celebrated Pianist, Composer & Humanitarian Keiko Matsui Shares Her Dream
For Unity, Serenity & Happiness on New Recording Euphoria Out 3/31
 
The All-Star Session Joins Keiko with Special Guests Lalah Hathaway, Randy Brecker, Mike Stern, Kirk Whalum, Joel Ross, Grégoire Maret, John Beasley & Others
 
“This album is about the hope that we all carry inside of us,” shares internationally acclaimed pianist, composer and humanitarian, Keiko Matsui, who has worked with everyone from Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Bob James, and Hugh Masekela.

Innervision Records Celebrates 25th Anniversary


 
Innervision Records celebrates a shiny silver anniversary
 
The boutique imprint marks its 25th anniversary on top with flutist Kim Scott’s “SHINE!” awarded Billboard’s 2022 Smooth Jazz Song of the Year and the label earning
 
ORANGE COUNTY (27 February 2023): Consistent excellence in artistry combined with passion, innovation and imagination have been the hallmarks of Innervision Records during its 25 years.

Saxophonist Walter Smith III Releases New Cover of Kate Bush’s “Mother Stands for Comfort” | LISTEN! Debut Album “return to casual” Arrives April 7th, 2023


 
SAXOPHONIST WALTER SMITH III COVERS KATE BUSH
“MOTHER STANDS FOR COMFORT”
NEW SINGLE FROM HIS BLUE NOTE DEBUT OUT APRIL 7
return to casual
 
Walter Smith III has released his stunning new cover of Kate Bush’s “Mother Stands for Comfort,” the latest single from the saxophonist’s forthcoming Blue Note debut return to casual out April 7.

The Verve Jazz Ensemble to Release New Project “All In” on May 26th, 2023 | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
Verve Jazz Ensemble (VJE) Salutes
Panorama of Mid-20th Century Americana on
New Recording — All In
 
All In Available on all Digital Platforms – May 26
 
Since 2006, The Verve Jazz Ensemble has been performing and recording original material and heartfelt arrangements of hardbop, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian Jazz in the spirit of Norman Granz’s pioneering mid-`50s-birthed jazz label, Verve Records

Jazz Vocalist Dwight Trible to Release New Album “Ancient Future” on March 17th, 2023 | LISTEN to New Single “Truth”!


 
DWIGHT TRIBLE ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ANCIENT FUTURE OUT MARCH 17 VIA GEARBOX RECORDS + SHARES NEW SINGLE “TRUTH”
 
ALBUM FEATURES SPECIAL GUESTS KAMASI WASHINGTON, GEORGIA ANNE MULDROW, GREG PAUL, MEGASHIA JACKSON, G. E. STINSON, ANDRÉ GOUCHÉ, JOHN BEASLEY, AND RENE FISHER
 
Today, the inimitable jazz vocalist, activist, and nominal godfather of the LA jazz scene, Dwight Trible, returns with the announcement of his new album Ancient Future.

Multi-Instrumentalist Scott Mayo Releases New Album “Meu Brasil” | LISTEN!


 
Scott Mayo releases Meu Brasil
 
Listen to the single “Vista do Corcovado”
 
Multi-instrumentalist, producer and arranger Scott Mayo released his third album Meu Brasil . Meu Brasil is his first Brazilian project and features maestro Sergio Mendes, guitarists/composers Dori Caymmi and Guinga and the voice of Gracinha Leporace, among others.

Prolific Pianist Billy Childs to Release New Project “The Winds of Change” on March 17th, 2023 | LISTEN!


 
On The Winds of Change, Five-Time GRAMMY® Award Winner and 16-Time GRAMMY® Nominee Billy Childs Leads a Dream Quartet Featuring Trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, Bassist Scott Colley and Drummer Brian Blade
 
Much of the Music on The Winds of Change Is Inspired by
Film Noir and Nostalgia for the Los Angeles of Childs’ Youth
 
As a composer, Billy Childs is a master of two genres: jazz and modern classical music. Simultaneously, he is one of our most dazzling jazz pianists.

Capitol/UMe Releases “From The Capitol Vaults (Vol. 3)” by Nat King Cole Digitally | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
CAPITOL/UMe RELEASES FROM THE CAPITOL VAULTS (VOL. 3) BY NAT KING COLE DIGITALLY TODAY
 
THIRD VOLUME IN THE SERIES COLLECTS FOURTEEN RARE TRACKS JUST IN TIME FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
 
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Few voices in music history have elicited such romance and suave cool as the celebrated smooth vocals of NAT KING COLE.

Steel Pan Jazz Virtuoso Leon Foster to Release New Album “Calasantius” on March 3rd, 2023


 
Steel Pan Jazz Virtuoso To Release Uplifting New Album
 
March 2023 marks the release of Calasantius, the forthcoming album by Leon Foster. As one of the leading steel pan jazz virtuosos in the world, Foster has gained global recognition via a plethora of accolades including winning both the solo and duet competitions at the World Steelband Music Festival,…