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Drummer Ross Pederson Releases New Album “Identity” | LISTEN!


 
Drummer/Producer Ross Pederson Delves Into Jazz, Rock, Pop and
Hip-Hop on Identity, His Debut as a Leader
 
Featuring Saxophonist Donny McCaslin, Keyboardists David Cook and
Julian “J3PO” Pollack, and Bassist Sam Minaie
 
In his decade-plus residence in New York, compelling drummer and producer Ross Pederson has performed regularly around town and toured the world as a sideman ranging from collaborating with Snarky Puppy and supporting Patti Austin…

Saxophonist Don Braden Releases New Project “Earth, Wind & Wonder – Vol. 2” | LISTEN!


 
Earth Wind and Wonder Volume 2
Now Available on Spotify!
 
This album is Don’s second collection of unique and grooving modern jazz arrangements of classic songs by Earth Wind & Fire and Stevie Wonder. Tune-in to Spotify sometime today and take a listen, which will help the album get noticed by the Spotify algorithms.

Saxophonist Michael Lington Releases Official Video for “Moon Goddess” | WATCH!


 
MICHAEL LINGTON UNVEILS OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR NO. 1 HIT “MOON GODDESS”
 
Michael Lington gives an explosive performance of his No. 1 hit “Moon Goddess” in the evocative black and white official video, out now. The acclaimed saxophonist is joined by guitarist Angie Swan (David Byrne, will.i.am) in the video, which was directed by Ryan Wave of 4sure Media. A nod to Ramsey Lewis’ classic “Sun Goddess,” “Moon Goddess” is from Lington’s new EP, Looking Ahead.

Canadian Record Label Justin Time Records Celebrates 40th Anniversary w/Release of Compilation “40 Years of Justin Time Records” (Coming Soon) | LISTEN!


 
Long-running Canadian Jazz, Blues & Gospel Label Justin Time Records Celebrates 40th Anniversary
 
Shares 40 Years Of Justin Time Records Selections From Over 600 Recordings
 
Today, the long-running Canadian jazz, blues and gospel label Justin Time Records celebrates its 40th Anniversary and releases 40 Years of Justin Time Records, a compilation of 40-songs from quintessential releases past and present.

Jazz-R&B Guitarist 2unes Releases New Single “Sensual” | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
“Sensual” guitar 2unes
 
The new jazz-R&B single written and produced by two-time Grammy nominee Chris “Big Dog” Davis is an offering of positivity to the world.
 
ATLANTA (21 August 2023): The newly released single from jazz-R&B guitarist 2unes aka North Woodall, “Sensual,” is intended to provide an exotic and enchanting caress to a troubled world.

Trumpeter Chris Botti to Release Blue Note Records Debut Album “Vol. 1” on October 20th, 2023 | LISTEN! Announces Annual Holiday Residency at Blue Note New York


 
CHRIS BOTTI GETS BACK TO THE JAZZ ESSENCE
OF HIS ARTISTRY ON HIS BLUE NOTE RECORDS DEBUT
VOL. 1 OUT OCTOBER 20
 
August 18, 2023: Chris Botti has announced the October 20 release of his Blue Note Records debut Vol. 1. One of the most popular instrumentalists in the world, the GRAMMY-winning trumpeter makes a fresh start on Vol.1.

Saxophonist Euge Groove Returns with New Project “Comfort Zone” on Aug. 25th, 2023 | LISTEN!


 
Euge Groove
Gets Out Of His Comfort Zone & Finds His Stride On
New & Thirteenth Recording As a Leader
Featuring Originals Out 8/25!
 
Special Guests Include Candy Dulfer, Richard Elliot & Dino Soldo
 
Check Out Euge Groove’s New Single “Junior” Inspired By Junior Walker!
 
“I’ve been home for the last twelve months free from touring to take care of my mind, body, and spirit” confesses one of Contemporary Jazz’s premier road warriors and hitmakers, Euge Groove. “I just turned 60 last November.

South Indian Pianist Charu Suri to Release New Album “Rags & Ragas” on Sept. 8th, 2023 | WATCH TEASER VIDEO!


 
Indian Born Pianist Charu Suri to Release New Album “RAGS & RAGAS” on Sept. 8th.
 
Perhaps the very first album to fuse Indian ragas and New Orleans-style jazz, RAGS & RAGAS is a symphony of unity. As sparks of divine creativity reach out from the far reaches of India, this album becomes a conduit, bridging continents and cultures.

Hilario Duran and His Latin Jazz Big Band to Release New Album “Cry Me A River” on Sept. 8th, 2023 | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
Cry Me A River, the New Release from Award-Winning
Hilario Duran and His Latin Jazz Big Band,
Out on Alma/Universal on September 8, 2023
 
The Celebrated Cuban-Canadian Composer and Piano-Master Hilario Durán Leads His 19-piece Ensemble Featuring Special Guests Paquito D’Rivera, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez, and OKAN in a Stellar Big Band Recording – His First in 17 Years
 
Hilario Durán brings the full scope of his artistry, the depth of knowledge of musical genres in the perfect storm of big artistry on Cry Me A River.

Z2 Comics to Release Novel “Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound” on Nov. 7th, 2023


 
MILES DAVIS New Graphic Novel Biography
“Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound” from Z2 Comics
 
Coming November 7th – PRE-ORDER HERE
 
Z2 Comics is proud to announce Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound , an innovative and stunning exploration of the musical pioneer’s winding, exhilarating life and the intoxicating music that followed. The graphic novel will be released by Z2 Comics on November 7th, 2023.