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Jazz Keyboardist Oli Silk Releases New Album “In Real Life” | LISTEN!


 
London-born Jazz Keyboardist Oli Silk Releases New Album “In Real Life
 
BIO: He began writing and recording music as part of jazz funk duo ‘Sugar and Silk’ in the late 1990’s. The pair released 2 albums to much European acclaim and this grabbed the attention of Trippin’N’Rhythm Records to whom Oli has been signed with ever since.

Kenny G to Publish Memoir “Life In The Key Of G” with Blackstone Publishing on Sept. 24th, 2024


 
Kenny G to Publish Memoir–LIFE IN THE KEY OF G–with Blackstone Publishing Fall 2024
 
Grammy Award-winning global superstar Kenny G has inked a deal with Blackstone Publishing to release his long-awaited memoir, Life in the Key of G, publishing September 24, 2024. In his heartfelt, funny, and fascinating memoir, Kenny G shares how skinny Kenneth Gorelick,…

Vocalist Milton Suggs & Pianist Michael King to Release New Project “Pure Intention” on July 12th, 2024 | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
Vocalist Milton Suggs, joined by pianist Michael King to release “Pure Intention,” his debut recording for Imani Records
 
A vocal-piano duo with vocalist Milton Suggs and pianist Michael King.
This album features the music of some jazz’s most revered musicians and composers, such as Horace Silver, Cedar Walton, Lee Morgan, with lyrics penned by Milton Suggs
 
Milton Suggs’ aptly titled Pure Intention, his Imani Records debut and first album since 2016, admirably showcases the 40-year-old singer’s considerable skills in the realms of lyric writing and interpretation.

Pianist Nduduzo Makhathini Releases New Single “Izinkonjana” | LISTEN! Announces New European & U.S. Tour Dates for 2024


 
NDUDUZO MAKHATHINI SHARES STUNNING NEW SINGLE “IZINKONJANA”
FROM HIS TRANSCENDENT ALBUM UNOMKHUBULWANE OUT JUNE 7
FEATURING THE ACCLAIMED SOUTH AFRICAN PIANIST’S TRIO WITH
BASSIST ZWELAKHE-DUMA BELL LE PERE & DRUMMER FRANCISCO MELA
 
MAKHATHINI ANNOUNCES UPCOMING TOUR DATES INCLUDING SHOWS
IN BERLIN, PARIS, BOSTON, PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK, BERKELEY & MORE
 
Nduduzo Makhathini has shared “Izinkonjana,” the second single to be revealed from the South African pianist, composer, and healer’s forthcoming third Blue Note album uNomkhubulwane out June 7.

Jazz Sax Legend John Klemmer Releases New Album “Chateau Love” | LISTEN!


 
Contemporary jazz saxophonist John Klemmer seduces with “Chateau Love”
 
The seminal saxman’s first new album in 26 years was released last week.
 
LOS ANGELES, CA (2 MAY 2024): It’s a big deal when an influential jazzman who launched his recording career in the 1960s records and releases a new record. Last week (April 26), the new album by contemporary jazz saxophone innovator John Klemmer, “Chateau Love,” was released by Touch Records USA/BFD/Orchard.

Saxophonist Reggie Codrington Releases New Single “3 Shades of Blue” | LISTEN!


 
A “Blue” tribute: Urban-Jazz saxophonist Reggie Codrington remembers his late father with “Three Shades of Blue,” the first single from the forthcoming “The Ray Codrington Signature Collection.”
 
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (18 APRIL 2024): There would be no music career for soprano saxophonist Reggie Codrington had it not been for his father, trumpeter Ray Codrington.

R&B-Jazz Vocalist/Drummer Arthur Thompson Releases New Single “Oasis” | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
An “Oasis” of joy: R&B-Jazz vocalist-drummer Arthur Thompson releases a spirited version of Roberta Flack’s No. 1 hit
 
NASHVILLE, TN (30 APRIL 2024): R&B-jazz vocalist-drummer Arthur Thompson wants to have an impact – in and out of music. Launching his solo recording career a year ago after decades of playing drums for contemporary jazz A-listers, he’s releasing recordings with a purpose.

Vocalist Andy James to Release New Album “Let Me See Your Heart” on June 7th, 2024 | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
Entrancing Vocalist Andy James Asks,
Let Me See Your Heart on Her Sumptuous New Album for Le Coq Records
 
All-Star Line-Up Includes John Patitucci, Alex Acuña, John Beasley, Jon Cowherd, Nate Smith, Chico Pinheiro, Ronnie Foster, John Ellis and Others
 
The title of vocalist Andy James’ latest album is stated as a request, but one listen to Let Me See Your Heart and it becomes clear that James is simply hoping that her audience will reciprocate what she’s already offered. On her most open and vulnerable recording to date, James reveals her heart and soul with each lyric.