AT 94-YEARS-YOUNG, PIANIST, VOCALIST & COMPOSER
BETTY BRYANT (“COOL MISS B”)
RELEASES HER 14th ALBUM
LOTTA LIVIN‘
At 94, BETTY BRYANT is still going strong. She has lost most of her vision, but like the title of her new album, LOTTA LIVIN’, the beloved pianist, singer, and composer still has a whole lot of living to do.
Trombonist/Composer David Gibson
to release new recording “Fellowship”
His debut release for Imani Records
As indicated by the title of his Imani Records leader debut, veteran trombonist David Gibson developed the repertoire on Fellowship while endeavoring “to create a sense of purpose” amidst the isolation of Covid-19.
BLUE NOTE RECORDS CELEBRATES 85th ANNIVERSARY
THE FINEST IN JAZZ SINCE 1939
85 years ago on January 6, 1939, a German-Jewish immigrant and passionate Jazz fan named Alfred Lion produced his first recording session in New York City founding what would go on to become the most iconic and longest-running Jazz label in the world.
JOEL ROSS SHARES NEW SINGLE
“BACH (GOD THE FATHER IN ETERNITY)”
FROM VIBRAPHONIST’S NEW ALBUM NUBLUES
OUT FEB. 9 ON BLUE NOTE FEATURING IMMANUEL WILKINS,
JEREMY CORREN, KANOA MENDENHALL, JEREMY DUTTON &
SPECIAL GUEST GABRIELLE GARO
On Feb. 9, Joel Ross will release his remarkable fourth Blue Note album nublues, and the acclaimed vibraphonist has shared the new single “bach (God the Father in Eternity),” a stunning piece that injects the sound of the church and the rhythm of Black American music into a melodic fragment by J.S. Bach.
The Afro-Peruvian New Trends Orchestra Releases New Album “Cosmic Synchronicities”
This instrumental music project of multi-project artist Corina Bartra is multi-rhythmic and multidimensional, filled with swing and danceable South and Latin American Rhythms.
Pianist/Composer
Luke Carlos O’Reilly
Steps OutWith Debut Trio Album,
Leave The Gate Open
Imani Records, the record label directed by Philadelphia pianist and impresario Orrin Evans, is thrilled to announce the release of Leave the Gate Open, the fourth full-length release and debut trio album by pianist, organist, composer, educator, and producer Luke Carlos O’Reilly.
NYC Based Soul-Jazz Singer-Violinist Alexvndria to Release Debut EP Hopeless Romantic on 02.09.24
First Single “Twilight” out 01.23.24
In an unexpected artistic evolution, Alexvndria, once solely a classical violinist, has embarked on a transformative journey into becoming a singer-songwriter. In her debut EP Hopeless Romantic, she seamlessly blends her classical roots with a fresh and contemporary musical perspective.
Jazz Guitarist Blake Aaron to Release New Single “She’s The One”
Blake will release a brand new radio single on January 5th titled “She’s the One.” Click HERE to hear a preview and pre-save it on your favorite music platform. On release day, it will show up in your library automatically.
KEVIN FLOURNOY
“Smooth It Over”
feat. Contemporary Jazz Saxophone Legend
Ronnie Laws
After 30 years as a powerhouse behind the scenes creative force for some of pop, R&B and contemporary jazz’s most iconic performers, multi-talented keyboardist, composer and producer Kevin Flournoy is quickly building momentum as an emerging artist in his own right. When he decided at last to turn the spotlight on himself, one of his driving missions was to reach out to the influential greats he has worked with throughout his career and incorporate their trademark vibes into the fresh tracks he is creating.
PBS Member Station Georgia Public Broadcasting Announces the Broadcast of the Inaugural Jazz Music Awards on January 1, 2024
With Hosts Dee Dee Bridgewater and Delroy Lindo, Under the Musical Direction of Terri Lyne Carrington
(Atlanta, GA – December 12, 2023) – PBS member station Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) today announces the inaugural Jazz Music Awards: Celebrating The Spirit of Jazz, which it will make available for streaming on demand on PBS Passport on Monday, January 1, 2024.
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