Sonny Fortune Receives Highlights In Jazz Award
Sonny Fortune Receives Highlights In Jazz Award Last night at Tribeca Performing Arts Center Highlights In Jazz producer Jack Kleinsinger presented saxophone legend Sonny Fortune with their annual award. Every year since 1974 Highlights In Jazz has honored a living jazz musician for their ‘matchless musical achievements’. Previous honorees have included …
Bassist Russel Blake Partners with N.D.V.R. | Releases New Book, “Proverbs 31: The Virtuous Black Woman Vol. 1”
Los Angeles – When Russel Blake creates, he taps deep into his inner most God source. It is evidenced by music the renowned music producer and jazz bassist has gifted the planet with, including three CD’s and over 432 compositions within his repertoire encompassing classical, Spanish classical, traditional jazz, Brazilian, opera, Latin and blues music idioms. It rings apparent in the eloquence he embodies as an author penning “Proverbs 31: The Virtuous Black Woman Vol. 1,” where he communicates the precious and priceless value of all women. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Motown Legends Performs Before a Packed House at MED Night
THE MED FOUNDATION THE FOUR TOPS The Four Tops wow a packed house at The MED Night, a Soul Celebration in Memphis, TN benefitting The Regional Medical Center. Held at the historic Peabody Hotel, they were joined by fellow Motown legends The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards, Thelma Houston and Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — On March 31st, Motown Legends The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards, The Four Tops, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., and Thelma Houston performed before a capacity crowd of nearly 800 at the MED Night, A Soul Celebration gala. To continue, please click “MORE!
Aretha Franklin Celebrates Her 70th Birthday!
(New York, NY – March 27, 2012) — Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, celebrated her 70th birthday in royal style on Saturday, March 24, in New York City. About 80 friends and colleagues gathered at The Helmsley Park Lane Hotel in Manhattan for the celebration, which included a four course meal and outstanding entertainment. To continue, please click “MORE”!
“Gospel Goes to Hollywood” Awards Luncheon Hailed as a Success
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Gospel Goes to Hollywood Awards Luncheon (GGTH) hosted by actress Wendy Raquel Robinson and comedian Jonathan Slocumb, who stepped in for Terry Crews, was hailed as a resounding success throughout Hollywood. The event, to raise awareness and funds in support of the fight against domestic violence, was held Friday, February 24, 2012 at the historical Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood, CA. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Mariah Carey Takes Centerstage at “The Disney Fantasy” Cruise Ship Ceremony
Disney Fantasy to Begin Caribbean Sailings March 31
NEW YORK, March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The Disney Fantasy, the fourth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, was christened today during a star-studded christening celebration at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal.
On a night filled with celebrity performances from the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Neil Patrick Harris, Nick Cannon and Heather Headley, it was Disney Fantasy godmother, Mariah Carey, who took center stage for the christening moment. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Esperanza Spalding Did The Oscars | Gave Triumphant Performance
Bassist/composer/songstress Esperanza Spalding was a featured performer at last night’s 84th Annual Academy Awards. Accompanied by the Southern California’s Children’s Chorus, she sang a stirring rendition of “What a Wonderful World” as a tribute to great movie icons who have passed away over the past year, including Elizabeth Taylor, Sidney Lumet, and <b>Jane Russell, as well as “Bodyguard” superstar Whitney Houston and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. The ceremony took place at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California and was televised live on ABC TV. To continue, please click “MORE”!
R&B Star Rahsaan Patterson Records Original Song for RAINN | LISTEN to “Don’t Touch Me”
“After 30 years I finally have an appreciation and love for myself that has been missing for most of my life. The most important thing for me at this point is to be able to communicate through music and art and help others.”
February 22, 2012 – (New York, NY) – Mack Avenue recording artist and soul innovator Rahsaan Patterson is the new celebrity ambassador for RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Tyrese Gibson, Jill Scott & Blair Underwood Presents… “A Dreamer’s Dream”
TheUrbanMusicScene.com Presents “A Dreamer’s Dream”… By Tyrese Gibson I don’t have a lot of friends. I’ve never been an industry dude and never wanted to be the biggest star in the world. Every day, I wake up and work hard at being the best version of myself I can be. …