Emily “Cissy” Houston, mother of Whitney Houston, Has Died at 91
STATEMENT FROM FAMILY: In our time of deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Emily “Cissy” Houston, who transitioned today, Monday, October 7, at 10:30 a.m. ET, at her home in Newark, New Jersey, while under hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease. Houston, who recently turned 91 years old on September 30, 2024, was surrounded by her family.
THE ANGEL OF THE NIGHT SONGBIRD HAS ASCENDED
It has been confirmed – Singer/Songwriter Angela Bofill dies at age 70
Longtime vocalist and songwriter Angela Bofill, known for R&B hits such as “This Time I’ll Be Sweeter,” “I Try,” “I’m On Your Side” and “Tonight I Give In,” died on Thursday, June 13th, 2024. She was 70.
Multi-Faceted Music Master KEVIN TONEY Passes From Cancer at 70
Detroit-born prodigy was Leader of `70s Soul-Jazz hitmakers The Blackbyrds founded at HBCU Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Under the Mentorship of Donald Byrd
The legacy of pianist/composer/bandleader/educator Kevin Toney stands as among the finest of the artform – not only as a player and performer, but as a human being who strived throughout his lifetime to excel so-as-to be of service.
WAYNE SHORTER 1933-2023
Visionary composer, saxophonist, visual artist, devout Buddhist, devoted husband, father, and grandfather Wayne Shorter has passed away at age 89, departing the earth as we know it and embarking on a new journey as part of his extraordinary life.
Ramsey Lewis Celebrates the Music of the Fab Four with Posthumous CD “The Beatles Songbook,” His First Solo Piano Recording, Due Jan. 6
RICHMOND, CALIF. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 25, 2022: The late, legendary pianist Ramsey Lewis offers an intimate, familiar affair with his solo piano recording “The Beatles Songbook: The Saturday Salon Series, Volume One,” to be released January 6 on Steele Records.
Joey DeFrancesco
April 10, 1971 – August 25, 2022
DeFrancesco, Credited with the Resurgence of the Hammond Organ in Jazz, Passes Away at Age 51
GRAMMY®-nominated phenomenon Joey DeFrancesco, who was credited with the resurgence of the Hammond organ in jazz, died on August 25 at the age of 51.
Poplife Productions Presents
in Association with Folding Chair Productions
“World Premiere” at Tribeca Festival on Sunday, June 12, 2022 (8pm)
Produced by Eliane Henri & Dana Guerin
Executive Produced by Janine Sherman Barrois & Erykah Badu
HARGROVE, a vérité style documentary chronicling the last year of GRAMMY Award-winning trumpet legend Roy Hargrove’s life, will debut at the Tribeca Festival on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 8PM at Waterfront Plaza at Brookfield Place (230 Vesey Street, NYC).
DONNY GERRARD
LEAD SINGER OF SKYLARK’S 1972 CLASSIC “WILDFLOWER”
HAS PASSED AWAY AT AGE OF 75
Donny Gerrard, the smooth soul singer who was lead vocalist of David Foster’s band Skylark on their 1972 classic “Wildflower,” has passed away at the age of 75. He had been under hospice care for cancer at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. “Our dear brother Donny passed away early this morning at home, peacefully, surrounded by family,” said Adam Ayers of Red Light Management.
5 Most Remarkable Female Jazz Singers
The jazz scene has always been rich in female singers. This genre gave us some of the best performers and female songwriters of all time. Here are five of them.
HAMMOND B3 ORGAN LEGEND DR. LONNIE SMITH DIES AT 79
Blue Note Records is saddened to announce the passing of Hammond B3 organ legend and NEA Jazz Master Dr. Lonnie Smith. Smith died today of at his home in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He was 79 years old. His death was confirmed by his manager Holly Case. The cause was pulmonary fibrosis. A celebration of his life and music will be planned in New York City.