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Terence Blanchard’s E-Collective to Record New Album “Caravan” in Four American Cities

Terence Blanchard’s E-Collective
records new album–
Caravan in four American cities
Terence Blanchard’s upcoming E-Collective
album Caravan, will be a live recording from four American cities.

Composer and trumpeter Terence Blanchard said that “Music and art have the power to change hearts and souls.” It is a belief brought to life through the work of Blanchard and his E-Collective, a revolutionary ensemble that thrives off of the perfect mixture of Blanchard’s genius and the innovations of four young musical pioneers: guitarist Charles Altura, pianist Fabian Almazan, bassist David “DJ” Ginyard, Jr., and drummer Oscar Seaton.

“Landmarks Live in Concert” Kicks Off with Alicia Keys, Beginning Friday, January 20th on PBS

New Arts Strand Landmarks Live In Concert Debuts on Great Performances with Grammy Award-Winning Singer Alicia Keys Friday, January 20 at 9 p.m. on PBS Hosted By Chad Smith from The Red Hot Chili Peppers

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Alicia Keys – Landmarks Live in Concert kicks off a new arts strand within the Great Performances series, beginning Friday, January 20 at 9 p.m. on PBS. This will be followed the next week by Brad Paisley – Landmarks Live in Concert on Friday, January 27 at the same time.

Patti LaBelle, Common, JoJo, Jencarlos Canela & More Shine a Light on HIV/AIDS at ‘Keep the Promise’ Event | Nov. 30th, 2016

THE STARS COME OUT TO SHINE A LIGHT ON HIV/AIDS
AT AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION’S WORLD AIDS DAY EVENT
KEEP THE PROMISE

AHF Kicked Off Series of Worldwide Events Commemorating World AIDS Day with Keep the Promise

LOS ANGELES, CA (December 1, 2016) – On November 30th, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) began its World AIDS Day initiative, Around the Globe in a Day, with Keep the Promise in Los Angeles, CA. Keep the Promise, which welcomed thousands of people for a march down Hollywood Boulevard and a free concert at the Dolby Theater, was an advocacy effort created to continue to spread awareness about HIV and AIDS.

Announcing The Worship Tour: We Are Here | Kicks Off Feb. 21st, 2017

GOSPEL MUSIC’S BRIGHTEST HIT THE ROAD FOR
EXTRAORDINARY WORSHIP TOUR PRESENTED BY LIVE NATION

Top-selling artists Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Travis Greene and
Jonathan McReynolds launch The Worship Tour: WE ARE HERE

New York, NY (October 21, 2016) — Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Travis Greene and Jonathan McReynolds announced The Worship Tour: We Are Here following an exclusive Facebook Live event. The highly-anticipated tour presented by Live Nation, in partnership with The Sovereign Agency and Pop Nation Live, will kick off on February 21, 2017 in St. Louis, MO…

Acclaimed Bassist Christian McBride Named Recipient of 2017 Bruce Lundvall Visionary Award

Jazz Connect Conference Names Christian McBride
Recipient of 2017 Bruce Lundvall Visionary Award,
Named in Honor of Esteemed Record Label Executive

On January 5, 2017, the Jazz Connect Conference will present bassist, bandleader, educator, and advocate Christian McBride with the Bruce Lundvall Visionary Award.

Chick Corea Adds Special Guests to Two-Month Birthday Celebration at The Blue Note | Starting Oct. 19th, 2016

CHICK COREA
Adds Duets with Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin,
Brad Mehldau & Gonzalo Rubalcaba
to Two-Month Birthday Celebration at The Blue Note

8 Consecutive Weeks, 80 Shows,
15 Legendary Bands, 60 Iconic Musicians

October 19 through December 11, 2016 in New York City

New York, NY – October 6, 2016 – Final lineup additions have been announced for Chick Corea‘s unprecedented two-month 75th Birthday Celebration at The Blue Note, which runs October 19 through December 11, 2016.

NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Heath to Receive The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation’s Satchmo™ Award | Oct. 28th, 2016

Stanley Crouch To Present The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation’s Satchmo™ Award To NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Heath
At the Organization’s Celebration in Harlem at the Historic Alhambra Ballroom on October 28th

New York, NY (October 4, 2016) – The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation presents the SATCHMO™ Award to saxophonist and National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, MR. JIMMY HEATH. This is the 6th conferring of the award; and the 2nd Annual Satchmo™ Awards Celebration.

The 18th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration is Coming to Houston | Feb. 3rd, 2017

Super Bowl Gospel Celebration Coming To Houston, Texas For Super Bowl LI On Friday, February 3, 2017

STAR-STUDDED CONCERT TO TAKE PLACE AT LAKEWOOD CHURCH

DALLAS, Sept. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — On Friday, February 3, 2017, the NFL Sanctioned Super Bowl Gospel Celebration (SBGC) will kick-off Super Bowl LI with its 18th Annual star-studded music jubilation at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas.

Hall of Fame Vocalist Larnelle Harris Honored at 83rd Annual National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses

Hall of Fame vocalist honored at 83rd Annual National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses

Louisville, KY — Hall of Fame vocalist Larnelle Harris was honored with a Heritage Award from the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses (NCGCC) at their 83rd annual convention in Harris’ hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. Harris says it was a humbling experience.

Jazz Saxophonist NAJEE Celebrates 30th Year Anniversary in Music Biz with “Najee’s Theme”

NAJEE CELEBRATING HIS 30TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY!

NEW YORK, NY (August 10, 2016) – Two-time Grammy Nominated and award-winning international jazz saxophonist and flautist, Najee, is celebrating his 30th year anniversary in the music industry, since releasing his platinum debut “Najee’s Theme”, in August 1986, (Capitol/EMI).

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