Urban Jazz

 
NAT ADDERLEY JR. Releases “Superstar,”
the First Single from TOOK SO LONG,
His Forthcoming Debut Recording as a Leader
 
NEW YORK, NY, June 18, 2025 – For four decades, pianist, keyboardist, composer, musical director and arranger Nat Adderley Jr. helped craft some of Luther Vandross’ greatest hits, including “Superstar,” the long form ballad first recorded on the1983 Busy Body studio album, and in 2003, Live at Radio City Music Hall.

 
9x GRAMMY® Award-Winning Bassist/Composer
Christian McBride Announces New Big Band Album
Without Further Ado, Vol. 1
 
Out August 29 on Mack Avenue Records Featuring Special Guests:
Sting & Andy Summers, Samara Joy, Dianne Reeves, José James,
Cécile McLorlin Salvant, Jeffrey Osborne & Antoinette Henry
 
June 17, 2025: Today, nine-time GRAMMY® Award winner Christian McBride announced the upcoming release of Without Further Ado, Vol. 1, a new album featuring his acclaimed big band and an all star cast of special guests.

 
JAZZ GUITAR VIRTUOSO
PASQUALE GRASSO
RELEASES NEW SONY MUSIC MASTERWORKS ALBUM
SOLO BE-BOP!
 
While in the studio wrapping up sessions for the Fervency trio album, guitarist Pasquale Grasso found himself with two extra days booked and no fixed plan. At the suggestion of his producer, Grasso sat down alone with his guitar and let the music flow.

 
The Chill is Here!
 
Lin: I’m proud to announce the worldwide release of my 9th studio album, “The Chill” — available now on all digital and streaming platforms! This project is a true labor of love, and I’m beyond grateful to all the incredible artists and producers who helped bring it to life.

 
PIANIST PAUL CORNISH SET TO RELEASE YOU’RE EXAGERRATING!
HIS STUNNING DEBUT ALBUM OUT AUG. 22 ON BLUE NOTE RECORDS
 
CORNISH ANNOUNCES U.S. & EUROPEAN TOUR DATES INCLUDING
ALBUM RELEASE SHOWS IN NEW YORK, LOS ANGELES, LONDON & PARIS
 
Pianist Paul Cornish is set to release his stunning debut album, You’re Exaggerating!, which comes out August 22 on Blue Note Records.

 
Vocalist Lauren Scales, Saxophonist Mike Flanagan, and Pianist Chris Grasso Announce Many Rivers, a Fully Democratic Trio-Led Debut
 
Available August 8, 2025 via Truth Revolution Recording Collective, the Album Features Bassist Luques Curtis and Drummers Richie Barshay and Charles Haynes
 
Many Rivers is the effervescent trio debut from vocalist Lauren Scales, saxophonist Mike Flanagan, and pianist Chris Grasso — three acclaimed artists from divergent backgrounds united by creative chemistry.