Jazz Saxophonist Michael Cates Releases New Single “Get On It”
“Get on it,” a Greg Manning production, is the latest single from saxophonist Michael Cates and is the follow up to the hit single “New Lives” which received international airplay and landed on Spotify’s prestigious “New Smooth Jazz” playlist upon its release. Cates co-wrote the track with Manning and the end result will speak for itself.
Grammy Winning, Multi-Platinum Selling & Chart-Topping Guitar Hero
Norman Brown Releases Fourteenth Album as a Leader It Hits Different
Music is a language, it speaks to the invisible part of us that moves the physical part of us,” declares the charismatic, introspective, and deeply spiritual Grammy-winning guitarist Norman Brown. The multi-platinum selling and chart-topping guitar guru has been thrilling international audiences for over four decades with his jaw-dropping virtuosity, soul-stirring performances, and gravity-defying technique.
Positive Thinking: Contemporary jazz guitarist Chris Standring shares his joy and optimism on “As We Think,” dropping April 5
LOS ANGELES (12 March 2024): While a kid growing up in the United Kingdom, contemporary jazz guitarist Chris Standring read James Allen’s “As a Man Thinketh,” and it sowed the seeds of positivity and optimism, leading to a transformation that occurred in his early sixties when the musician got married for the first time last year.
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.
Jazz Ensemble of Memphis Showcases the Legendary Music Hub’s Rising Talents on “Playing in the Yard,” Set for Release April 5 on Memphis International Records
RICHMOND, Calif., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The storied musical city of Memphis, Tennessee presents its delegation to the rising generation of cutting-edge jazz artists with “Playing in the Yard,” the debut recording by the Jazz Ensemble of Memphis, hitting April 5 on Memphis International Records.
Flautist-Singer Monet Releases New Single “Spirit 2024”
On Friday, March 8 singer/songwriter/flautist/actor/author and film director Monet will be releasing.the instrumental ‘Spirit 2024′ through the Purpose Music Group/ Nia distribution in association with the MNRK Music Group.
TRUMPETER/COMPOSER CURTIS TAYLOR RELEASES
FIRST FULL-LENGTH ALBUM
TAYLOR MADE
Coming April 12, 2024
Although trumpeter CURTIS TAYLOR has performed with some of the top names in jazz and has been a sideman on two dozen recordings as well as recording two EPs as a leader, he has been flying under the radar far too long.