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Seven-String Jazz Guitarist Ron Jackson Releases New Album “Standards and My Songs” | LISTEN! Announces New 2022 Tour


 
Seven-String Jazz Guitarist Ron Jackson Returns
with a Distinctive and Versatile
Sequel “Standards and My Songs”
 
Trio Album Features
Willie Jones III and Ben Wolfe
 
Coming out of the pandemic lockdown, distinctive and versatile jazz guitarist Ron Jackson re-emerges boldly with his latest solo album, Standards and My Songs, released on his own Roni Music label.

Jazz Guitarist Blake Aaron to Release New Single “Dreamland” on March 4th, 2022 | LISTEN!


 
“DREAMLAND”
NEW SINGLE OUT MARCH 4TH!
 
Listen to Snippet NOW!
 
Teamwork really does make the dream work as hit-making guitarist Blake Aaron again pairs with producer/guitarist Adam Hawley to create the same magic that exists on their previous collaborations, including the #1 Billboard hit “Sunday Strut”.

Nicholas Payton to Release New EP “Smoke Sessions (Remixed)” on March 8th, 2022


 
Innovative Trumpeter, Keyboardist and Composer
Nicholas Payton Transforms the Music from Latest
All-Acoustic Trio Album on New Remix EP
 
Smoke Sessions (Remixed) Due Out March 8, 2022
via Smoke Sessions Records
 
Though it’s never simple (or advisable) to pin Nicholas Payton down to a particular genre or style, the renowned trumpeter/keyboardist/composer’s two recent releases for Smoke Sessions Records have found him in relatively traditional acoustic trio mode.

Saxophonist Mike Phillips Partners With The SRG-ILS Group To Launch New Jazz Record Label “Keep It Moving Music”


 
Saxophonist Mike Phillips Partners With The SRG-ILS Group To Launch New Jazz Record Label “Keep It Moving Music”
 
New York, NY – February 22nd, 2022, – World Renowned and Award Winning Saxophonist, Mike Phillips partners with The SRG-ILS Group to start a new Jazz Record label, “Keep It Moving Music” (KIMM).

Trombone Shorty to Release New Album “Lifted” on April 29th, 2022 | LISTEN! Announces New 2022 Tour Dates


 
TROMBONE SHORTY BOTTLES EXPLOSIVE LIVE-SHOW ENERGY
ON NEW STUDIO ALBUM LIFTED OUT APRIL 29 ON BLUE NOTE RECORDS
 
SHORTY ENLISTS SPECIAL GUESTS GARY CLARK JR., LAUREN DAIGLE,
AND THE NEW BREED BRASS BAND FOR FIRST ALBUM IN FIVE YEARS
 
Trombone Shorty will release his highly anticipated new studio album Lifted April 29th on Blue Note Records.

Saxophonist Melvin Smith Releases Debut Gospel Jazz EP “Blessed” | LISTEN to New Single “Walking”!


 
Gifted Jazz Saxophonist Melvin Smith Delivers Debut Gospel Jazz Release, Blessed
 
Celebrated Musician Covers Church Anthems In New Release
 
(Jacksonville, FL) – February 11, 2022 – Gospel Jazz Music is a burgeoning genre consisting of the improvisational and African American influences of the sacred, Gospel music, and secular, Jazz. Melvin Smith is a master at both.

Saxophonist Melissa Aldana Releases New Single “12 Stars” | LISTEN!


 
SAXOPHONIST MELISSA ALDANA RELEASES STUNNING NEW SINGLE “12 STARS”
THE TITLE TRACK OF HER FORTHCOMING BLUE NOTE DEBUT OUT MARCH 4
 
ALDANA’S UPCOMING 2022 TOUR DATES INCLUDES HER
FIRST-EVER HEADLINING WEEK AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD MARCH 1-6
 
GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist and composer Melissa Aldana will make her Blue Note Records debut with the March 4 release of 12 Stars, her remarkable first album as a leader for the legendary Jazz label,…

Contemporary Jazz Guitarist Norman Brown to Release New Album “Let’s Get Away” on March 25th, 2022 | LISTEN to New Single “Back at Ya”!


 
GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING GUITARIST NORMAN BROWN OFFERS AN ENCHANTING RESPITE FROM IT ALL ON NEW RECORDING LET’S GET AWAY OUT MARCH 25, 2022
 
“One of the greatest and most articulate guitarists out there.”
– George Benson
 
The joy that emanates from guitarist Norman Brown while he is playing is palpable. The guitar is simply an extension of him. The multi-platinum selling and chart-topping musician is an artist who is truly in service of the music with the goal to be a force for positivity.

Saxophonist Mindi Abair to Release New Album “Forever” on March 18th, 2022 | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
Mindi Abair To Release New Album Forever March 18, 2022
 
Mindi’s First Solo Release Of New Music Since 2014, A Collection Of Very Personal Songs. Marking A Return To Her Contemporary Jazz Roots. Released On Her Own Pretty Good For A Girl Records, This 10-Song Album Features The Single “Alive” And Marks Her 11th Solo Release.
 
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 08, 2022 – Mindi said of her journey toward this album, “I’ve lived so much life since my last solo album Wild Heart. That album gave me my first GRAMMY nomination, and it was a coming together of forces that changed my life.

Flautist Jef Kearns Releases New Cover of Classic Rock Hit “Is This Love” | LISTEN!


 
Flautist Jef Kearns Releases New Cover of Classic Rock Hit “Is This Love”
 
Toronto-based flautist Jef Kearns asks the age-old question “Is this Love” in his instrumental cover of Whitesnake’s 1989 chart-topping rock ballad of the same name. Jef’s take on the song sits in classic yet contemporary R&B.