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Trumpeter Lin Rountree to Release 8th Studio Album “The Message” on June 16th, 2023 | LISTEN!


 
The Message – Lin Rountree // OUT June 16th.
 
Some artists choose not to sit back and wait for success to come to them, but take the initiative to know what they want, where they want to be and set a plan on how to get there. Lin Rountree is such an artist. In a growing sea of trumpet players, Rountree has emerged as one of the front runners with his consistent and soulful sound that has made him one of the busiest touring cats on the scene.

The Sofia Goodman Group to Release New Album “Secrets of the Shore” on July 14th, 2023 | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
Nashville-Based Drummer-Composer Sofia Goodman Extends Her Creative and Technical Prowess on “Secrets of the Shore,” Due July 14 from Joyous Records
 
RICHMOND, CALIF. (PRWEB) JUNE 09, 2023 – Drummer-composer Sofia Goodman pursues an increasingly sophisticated and multidimensional vision with the July 14 release of “Secrets of the Shore” on Joyous Records.

R&B-Jazz Vocalist Kat Hawley Releases Debut Single “Keep On, Keepin’ On” feat. Saxophonist Steve Cole | LISTEN!


 
R&B-Jazz vocalist Kat Hawley’s debut single is an affirmation of love
 
Billboard chart-toppers Adam Hawley and Steve Cole feature on “Keep On, Keepin’ On.”
 
LOS ANGELES (8 JUNE 2023): ‘Twas the night before Valentine’s Day and a pair of lovers were toiling away in the recording studio. He, twelve-time Billboard chart-topping guitarist Adam Hawley, and she, R&B-jazz singer Kat Hawley, were at opposite ends of the room ruminating on what has kept their marriage and romance going fifteen years.

Jazz Artist Christophe Goze to Release Greatest Hits Project “Instrumentals” on June 11th, 2023 | LISTEN!


 
Jazz Artist Christophe Goze to Release Compilation “Instrumentals”
 
Enjoy some of Christophe’s most known tracks as instrumental versions, featuring beats and sounds that compliment and enhance the original track. The tracks have been remixed for that purpose exposing some of Christophe’s lounge & downtempo producer secrets & skills.

Latin Jazz Artist Alfredo Rodriguez to Release New Album “Coral Way” on August 18th, 2023 | Announces New Tour for 2023


 
Alfredo Rodriguez Announces New Album
Coral Way To Be Released On August 18
via Mack Avenue Records
 
Announces New U.S. Tour Dates
 
June 8, 2023: Globally acclaimed artist Alfredo Rodriguez has announced his new album Coral Way will be released on August 18 via Mack Avenue Records. The album embodies the collective sound of Miami: a blend of Latin pop, timba, salsa, bachata, tango, reggaeton, and bolero.

SFJAZZ Appoints Terence Blanchard Executive Artistic Director


 
SFJAZZ Appoints Terence Blanchard Executive Artistic Director
 
Seven-Time Grammy Winner & Two-Time Academy Award Nominee
will lead SFJAZZ’s Artistic Programming and Creative Direction
 
SAN FRANCISCO, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — SFJAZZ announces the appointment of Seven-Time Grammy Winner and Two-Time Academy Award Nominee Terence Blanchard as Executive Artistic Director.

Pianist Brian Simpson to Release New Project “Soul Connection” on June 16th, 2023 | LISTEN!


 
CHART-TOPPING PIANIST, COMPOSER & PRODUCER
BRIAN SIMPSON MAKES A
SOUL CONNECTION ON NEW
SHANACHIE RECORDING
 
OUT JUNE 16, 2023
 
“Every performance and recording presents an opportunity to bring happiness to a world of listeners. Music has an unparalleled ability to make a difference in our lives. I continue to appreciate how it can inspire people through good and bad times and never take for granted the opportunity I have been given to play a small role in someone’s life,” reflects Brian Simpson.

Jazz Vocalist Douyé to Release New Project “The Golden Sèkèrè” on July 7th, 2023 | LISTEN!


 
Nigeria-born, Los Angeles-Based Jazz Vocalist Douyé Breathes New Life into the Great American Songbook on
The Golden Sèkèrè
 
Douyé Blends Her Polyrhythmic African Heritage with the Lyricism of the Western Jazz World to Create an Astonishing 14-Song Collection of Sublime Beauty and Percussive Festivity
 
Featuring Trumpeter Sean Jones, Guitarist Lionel Loueke and Bassist Buster Williams
 
The Great American Songbook offers delightful lyrics and delicious melodies that have been recorded and performed by a plethora of singers.

Saxophonist Shawn Raiford Releases New Single “Leave the Door Open” | LISTEN! Official Music Video Drops June 30th, 2023


 
R&B-Jazz saxophonist Shawn Raiford leaves the door open for music
 
Grammy winner Derek “DOA” Allen produced the newly released single from the forthcoming “The Next Step.”
 
SACRAMENTO (31 May 2023): At its essence, the four-time Grammy-winning hit “Leave the Door Open” is a song about opportunity and R&B-jazz saxophonist Shawn Raiford is keeping himself open to the opportunities that music presents to him “at this stage in my life.”

Jazz Artist Mike Di Lorenzo to Release New Album “Play It Cool” on June 2nd, 2023 | LISTEN!


 
NEW ALBUM RELEASE
AVAILABLE ON ALL PLATFORMS
JUNE 2ND
“PLAY IT COOL”
 
“Play It Cool” adds fresh contemporary instrumental tracks to the mix along with soulful r&b vocal performances from Anna Moore’s soothing “Sade” like textures to Denise stewart’s powerful soul covers including a great take on a tower of power classic to hearing Sonna Rele’s mesmerizing vocal abilities on full display.