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Pianist Christian Sands to Release Deluxe Edition of “Christmas Stories” on Nov. 22nd | WATCH VIDEO! Announces New Tour for December 2024


 
Pianist/Composer Christian Sands to Release
Deluxe Edition of Christmas Stories
 
Bonus Tracks Include “Sleigh Ride” & “Do You Hear What I Hear”
Available November 22 via Mack Avenue Records
 
November 14, 2024: GRAMMY®-nominated pianist Christian Sands has announced the upcoming DELUXE digital release of his cherished holiday album Christmas Stories via Mack Avenue Records.

Bossa Nova Noites to Release New Project “Bossa Nova Noites I: Bahia Nights” on Nov. 19th, 2024 | LISTEN to PREVIEW!


 
Bossa Nova Noites to Release New Project “Bossa Nova Noites I: Bahia Nights”
 
In 2012, celebrated producer Robert Hébert reached out to Brazilian music legend Ivan Lins to join his ambitious project, blending Brazilian and American music traditions. Lins’ response was visionary: “TOTAL MUSIC,” an invitation to transcend genre boundaries and create a unique musical experience.

Zacchae’us Paul Releases Cover of Vince Guaraldi Classic “Christmas Time Is Here” | LISTEN!


 
ZACCHAE’US PAUL RELEASES COVER OF VINCE GUARALDI’S
CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE
FROM THE CLASSIC A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
 
ANNOUNCED AS PERFORMER AT 2025 WINTER JAZZ FEST
 
(Monday, November 11, 2024) Today, Zacchae’us Paul releases his cover of the Vince Guaraldi classic, “CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE” from the iconic 1965 TV special, A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Robert Glasper Releases New Holiday Album “In December” | LISTEN!


 
Robert Glasper spins a layer of ethereal jazz for In December
 
If there were a musician who could visualize the Christmas season without the over jazzy trimmings, Robert Glasper pulls off established hymns and intricate originals extending the precious beauty and honest feelings surrounding the holidays.

Kellylee Evans Releases New Holiday Album “Winter Song” | LISTEN! Announces New Tour Dates for 2024-2025


 
Jazz/Soul Singer Kellylee Evans Brings Christmas Cheer With Festive ‘Winter Song’ Album + New Tour Dates
 
Christmas is a time of warmth, friendship, good tidings, and love, hopefully for most people. It’s also a time of hearing Christmas standards that are etched in people’s memories and passed down through generations.

Trumpeter Darren Barrett Releases New Single “Julian’s Vibesss” – LISTEN! New Album “dBish: Straight Vibesss” Coming Feb. 7th, 2025


 
FOLLOWING TWO ALBUMS IN 2024, INSPIRED JAZZMAN DARREN BARRETT SHARES 2ND SINGLE FROM NEW, J DILLA-INSPIRED PROJECT dB-ISH: STRAIGHT VIBESSS
 
After releasing two acclaimed albums this year, trumpetist/multi-instrumentalist/composer Darren Barrett, who has played on Esperanza Spalding’s GRAMMY-winning album Radio Music Society, will kick off 2025 with dB-ish: Straight Vibesss.

R&B/Jazz Band John Smith & DA’JA Releases New Single “Make Me Feel Good” | LISTEN!


 
Feeling Good: R&B/Jazz band John Smith & DA’JA connect on new single
 
“Make Me Feel Good,” the latest release from the “Life After Life” album, is presently collecting playlist adds.
 
DETROIT, Mich. (11 NOVEMBER 2024): Some lines from movies resonate on a deeper level. As multi-instrumentalist John Smith watched Halle Berry’s Academy Award-winning performance in “Monster’s Ball,”…

French Drummer Arnaud Dolmen Releases New Track “Joy Ryder” feat. Leonardo Montana | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
Award-Winning Jazz Drummer Arnaud Dolmen Brings Wayne Shorter’s “Joy Ryder” to New Heights with First U.S. Single Release
 
On November 8th, French drummer and composer Arnaud Dolmen unveils his first-ever U.S. single—a soul-stirring, modern reinterpretation of “Joy Ryder” by the legendary Wayne Shorter. Dolmen, winner of the coveted Victoire du Jazz, collaborates with Brazilian piano virtuoso Leonardo Montana to reimagine Shorter’s masterpiece,…

Jazz Legends Dave Holland & Lionel Loueke to Release New Project “United” on Nov. 8th, 2024 | LISTEN!


 
Dave Holland & Lionel Loueke United
The New Album
 
Jazz Legends Dave Holland and Lionel Loueke celebrate diversity in their new album United
 
In a world where connection often feels elusive, jazz legends Lionel Loueke and Dave Holland offer a remedy with their upcoming album, United. This highly anticipated release transcends mere collaboration;…

Drummer Pat Petrillo Releases New Single “Weekend Vibe” | LISTEN!


 
Jazz Drummer Pat Petrillo Releases New Single “Weekend Vibe”
 
Weekend Vibe...that feeling when the weekend is in sight, and it’s time to unwind, chill out, and vibe with your friends.
 
Pat blends a smooth groove that is sultry and swinging, with a hook that is bluesy, memorable and upbeat, with the help of label mate Blake Aaron on guitar. The bridge uplifts the song with it’s gospel inspired chord changes, and soaring flute solo.