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Legendary Bassist/Composer Buster Williams to Release New Album “Unalome” on Feb. 24th, 2023


 
Legendary Bassist/Composer Buster Williams Celebrates 80 Years (and Counting) Along a Path to Musical Enlightenment on his Stunning New Album Unalome
 
For those unfamiliar with the meaning of the title of the gorgeous new album from legendary bassist/composer Buster Williams, Unalome, or the lotus flower-topped symbol that graces its cover – “Unalome” is a Buddhist symbol representing individual transcendence and the path to enlightenment over the course of one’s life.

Pianist John Beasley Releases New Holiday Album “Holidaze” | LISTEN!


 
Twelve-Time GRAMMY Nominee and Grammy Award-Winner John Beasley Releases his First
Christmas Album Holidaze
 
Featuring Drummer Christian Euman, Bassist Edwin Livingston and Pianist/Arranger John Beasley
 
Holidaze, John Beasley‘s first Christmas album, is a joyous collection and reimagination of timeless Christmas songs. Beasley’s signature sound can be heard in these fresh arrangements where he imbues an ecstatic sense of fun, lush, humor and groove.

Saxophonist Marcus Click to Release New Album “Brand New Day” on Jan. 13th, 2023 | LISTEN!


 
Jazz Saxophonist Marcus Click to Release New Album “Brand New Day” on January 13th, 2023
 
As a native of Louisville, Kentucky, Marcus grew up with aspirations of becoming a pro football player, but his goals changed after having committed over 13 years of his young life to the U.S. Navy honorably. During this time, his love for jazz grew by listening and learning from the late Grover Washington, Jr., David Sanborn, Kirk Whalum, Najee, Dave Koz, the late saxophonists, Art Porter and George Howard.

Legendary Drummer Joe Chambers to Release New Album “Dance Kobina” on Feb. 3rd, 2023 | LISTEN!


 
JOE CHAMBERS RETURNS WITH FEB. 3 RELEASE OF DANCE KOBINA
 
DRUMMER, PERCUSSIONIST, VIBRAPHONIST, COMPOSER & BLUE NOTE LEGEND EXPLORES
THE MUSICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN JAZZ, LATIN & AFRICAN MUSIC ON VIBRANT NEW ALBUM
 
Drummer, percussionist, vibraphonist, composer, and Blue Note legend Joe Chambers returns with the February 3 release of Dance Kobina, his 3rd Blue Note album as a leader which explores the deep musical connection between Jazz, Latin, Brazilian, Argentinian, and African music.

Craft Recordings to Release “The Birth of Bop: The Savoy 10-Inch LP Collection” on Feb. 10th, 2023 | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
Craft Recording Celebrates the Enduring Legacy of
Savoy Records and the Revolutionary Bebop Era with
The Birth of Bop
 
Featuring Painstaking Recreations of the Five 10-Inch LP Compilations That Were Originally Released by Savoy in 1952 and 1953, This Collection Includes 30 Newly Remastered Tracks Spanning 1944–1949
 
Craft Recordings proudly celebrates the legacy of Savoy Records with an all-new collection that chronicles the groundbreaking era of bebop (or bop) music.

Pianist Chloe Flower Releases New Holiday EP “Christmas With Chloe Flower” | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
CHLOE FLOWER RELEASES NEW HOLIDAY EP – CHRISTMAS WITH CHLOE FLOWER – OUT NOW ON SONY MUSIC MASTERWORKS
 
DEBUTS NEW MUSIC VIDEO TODAY “MERRY CHRISTMAS, MR. LAWRENCE”
 
NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Following CHLOE FLOWER‘s performance on ABC’s The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration, the acclaimed pianist, composer and producer releases her new holiday EP, Christmas With Chloe Flower available now from Sony Music Masterworks.

IN+OUT Records Releases Original Soundtrack “Ron Carter: Finding the Right Notes” (2-LP) | WATCH VIDEO!


 
Last Month, PBS Premiered Finding the Right Notes,
the Two-Hour Major Documentary on
Jazz Legend Ron Carter
 
The Freiburg, Germany Record Label IN+OUT Records Releases the Original Soundtrack of the Film on 180-Gram Double Vinyl Today
Includes Bonus Track “Nearly”
 
Six years in the making, the documentary film of the most comprehensive look into the life of jazz bassist Ron Carter arrived on October 21. Ron Carter: Finding the Right Notes was produced and directed by the renowned producer/director Peter Schnall, a seven-time Emmy Award and Peabody Award winner.

Louis Armstrong’s “A Visit From St. Nicholas” Animated Video | WATCH!


 
LOUIS ARMSTRONG’S POIGNANT RECITING OF CLASSIC HOLIDAY POEM “A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS” (“THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS”) BROUGHT TO LIFE IN BEAUTIFUL ANIMATED VIDEO TO USHER IN THE HOLIDAYS
 
Los Angeles – November 18, 2022 – Louis Armstrong’s poignant reciting of Samuel Clement Moore’s beloved, timeless poem “A Visit From St. Nicholas,” more popularly known as “The Night Before Christmas,” has been vividly brought to life with a beautiful animated video to usher in the holiday season.

Canadian Jazz Songstress Mary Lou Sicoly Releases New Single “September” | WATCH NEW VIDEO! New Album “Lemon Meringue Pie” Available NOW


 
Award Winning Jazz Songstress Mary Lou Sicoly Puts a Smooth, Sweet Spin on a ‘70s Classic with “September”
 
Just like the languid last days of summer can make you nostalgic for all the good times shared, the warm memories that a favourite song from our youth brings to the surface can make us long to relive those days as well.

Jazz Singer Michele Thomas Releases New Album “The Assumption” | LISTEN!


 
Jazz Singer Michele Thomas Releases New Album ”The Assumption”
 
Jazz singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and educator Michele Thomas is a suave innovator. With silken grace she eases in her formative background in gospel, and her love of R&B, soul, and neo-soul, into a musical language that shows a dedication and a passion for jazz, spanning all of its defining eras.