Violinist/ Composer Alexa Torres and her Quartet to release new recording “IN SITU”
In July 2022, Alexa Torres set out on a one-year trip to interview and collaborate with improvising violinists across Belgium, France, and Poland. Her hybrid research and performance sojourn was funded by two prestigious awards: The Presser Graduate Music Award and The Fulbright Grant.
New Release
Queen Esther Things Are Looking Up
A heady mix of original songs +
Lady Day’s lost classics
New York based vocalist, lyricist, songwriter, actor, solo performer, playwright and librettist Queen Esther’s latest recording Things Are Looking Up is a genre-crossing, expansive and eclectic tribute to Billie Holiday featuring lost and rare songs sung by Holiday and original compositions.
Saxophonist Mo Louis Releases New Track “To The Maxx” feat. Jeff Lorber
Mo Louis is an international recording artist that has been capturing the hearts of “Smooth Jazz” fans worldwide! 2023 was a great year for his music, capturing his first Billboard #1 hit, with his radio single, “Static”.
NORAH JONES RELEASES VISIONS PRODUCED BY LEON MICHELS
VIBRANT NEW STUDIO ALBUM OUT NOW ON BLUE NOTE
9-time GRAMMY winning singer, songwriter, and pianist Norah Jones has released her ninth solo studio album Visions, a collaboration with producer and multi-instrumentalist Leon Michels, as well as the official video for the song “Paradise” directed by Joelle Grace Taylor which celebrates the rollercoaster of life.
MELISSA ALDANA TELLS “A STORY” WITH NEW SINGLE
FROM HER SOPHOMORE BLUE NOTE ALBUM
ECHOES OF THE INNER PROPHET
OUT APRIL 5 FEATURING LAGE LUND,
FABIAN ALMAZAN, PABLO MENARES & KUSH ABADEY
Melissa Aldana tells “A Story” on the alluring new single from the acclaimed saxophonist’s forthcoming album Echoes Of The Inner Prophet out April 5, the follow-up to her GRAMMY-nominated Blue Note debut 12 Stars.
R&B Flautist Jef Kearns to Release New Album “Deep Cover 1970s”
Renowned R&B flautist Jef Kearns is on the verge of dropping an absolute musical bombshell with his album Deep Cover 1970s. Picture this: A soulful expedition through the timeless hits of the ’70s, blended seamlessly with a modern groove.
Kenny Garrett and Svoy
Release New Single “Ascendence”
From Upcoming Album Who Killed AI?
March 1, 2024: Today, NEA Jazz Master and GRAMMY® winning alto and soprano saxophonist Kenny Garrett shared the new track “Ascendence” from Who Killed AI?, a new album recorded with acclaimed electronic producer Svoy.
KANDACE SPRINGS’ NEW ALBUM, RUN YOUR RACE,
SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 5 RELEASE
Lead Single “Run Your Race” Pays Tribute To Springs’ Late Father, Track Star/Musician Kenneth “Scat” Springs
Kandace Springs – praised by her late mentor Prince as having a “voice that can melt snow” – will release her new album, Run Your Race, on April 5. She produced the album alongside Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken for SRP Records, which released Rihanna’s first seven albums.
Neika Simone Releases Captivating New Single “Back to Love”
Neika Simone, the talented jazz vocalist and pianist, is set to enchant audiences once again with her latest single, “Back to Love.” This soulful track, featuring the dynamic Marcus Anderson, is a heartfelt exploration of love, relationships, and the journey back to connection.
CHARLES LLOYD SHARES NEW SINGLE “BOOKER’S GARDEN”
FROM HIS DOUBLE ALBUM OF NEW STUDIO RECORDINGS
THE SKY WILL STILL BE THERE TOMORROW
OUT MARCH 15 ON BLUE NOTE RECORDS FEATURING
JASON MORAN, LARRY GRENADIER & BRIAN BLADE
Charles Lloyd has shared “Booker’s Garden,” an enchanting homage to trumpeter Booker Little, the late great trumpeter and fellow Memphis native who was a childhood friend of Lloyd’s.