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Woody Shaw III Launches New Record Label and Media Company Perfect Pitch


 
Creative Director Woody Shaw III Launches New Record Label and Media Company Perfect Pitch, Upholding Family’s Groundbreaking Legacy
 
NEW YORK, Dec. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Following decades of industry experience, Creative Director and Producer Woody Shaw III is now taking the invaluable lessons learned from his illustrious background in the international arts world to launch his latest venture,…

Saxophonist Azar Lawrence to Release New Album “New Sky” on Feb. 4th, 2022 | LISTEN!


 
Legendary Saxophonist and Composer
Azar Lawrence Ushers in a Post-Pandemic Age
of Spiritual Renewal with the Scintillating
New Sky Set for February 4 Release
 
For those who’ve survived the Covid-19 pandemic, the last two years have been transformative. If we’re fortunate, we have assessed our losses, which can range from personal loved ones, health, and financial securities as well as our gains, which can include a renewed sense of purpose, deeper appreciation for life, and a keen acknowledgment of self-resilience and spirituality.

Robert Hébert Releases New Holiday Track “Gift of Heart (Christmas in Rio)” feat. Najee & Curtis King, Jr. | LISTEN!


 
Gift of Heart (Christmas in Rio)
by ROBERT HÉBERT: Bossa Nova Noites
featuring
Najee & Curtis King, Jr.
 
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Bossa Nova Noites
 
Gift of Heart” (Christmas in Rio) is the special bonus track from Chicago-born Producer & Artist ROBERT HÉBERT’s upcoming Spring 2022 album “Bossa Nova Noites: Soul Brasileiros“.

Contemporary Jazz Trumpeter Rick Braun to Release Self-Titled New Album on Feb. 11th, 2022 | LISTEN!


 
CHART-TOPPING TRUMPETER RICK BRAUN CELEBRATES HIS 30TH ANNIVERSARY AS A SOLO ARTIST WITH SELF-TITLED ALBUM OF 10 NEW ORIGINAL SONGS
 
Album Set For Release On February 11, 2022
 
Braun Headlines His Annual New Year’s Celebration In Tucson,
Which Will Benefit Families Impacted By Autism
 
Self-titled albums are typically introductory statements reserved for an artist’s first release. Trumpeter/producer Rick Braun boldly bucks this tradition with his forthcoming album, a stylistically eclectic, ultra-soulful/funky and exotica-tinged collection.

Pianist Marta Sanchez to Release New Album “SAAM (Spanish American Art Museum)” on Feb. 25th, 2022 | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
Critically Acclaimed Composer-Pianist Marta Sanchez to Release SAAM (Spanish American Art Museum)
 
On her fourth quintet album, Sanchez presents her life in musical form – including experiences from both Spain and America
 
Marta Sanchez’s creative voice is strikingly original – circling rhythms, elaborate forms and criss-crossing counterpoint distinguishes her sonic signature on the crowded New York contemporary music scene.

The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio to Release New Album “Cold As Weiss” on Feb. 11th, 2022 | LISTEN to New Single “Pull Your Pants Up”!


 
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio Announce New Album
Cold As Weiss out 2/11/22 via Colemine Records
 
Listen to the First Single “Pull Your Pants Up”
 
December 14, 2021: Today, the Seattle-based soul-jazz groove-machine Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio announced their new album Cold As Weiss, out February 11, 2022 via Colemine Records.

Saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins to Release New Album “The 7th Hand” on Jan. 28th, 2022 | LISTEN! Announces 2022 Tour Dates!


 
Saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins to Release New Album “The 7th Hand” on Jan. 28th, 2022
 
The music of saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins is filled with empathy and conviction, bonding arcs of melody and lamentation to pluming gestures of space and breath. Listeners were introduced to this riveting sound with his acclaimed debut album Omega.

Drummer John Armato Releases New Project “The Drummer Loves Ballads” | WATCH VIDEO!


 
Houston Person and Warren Vaché “Du-et” Again
 
Jazz legends continue history of duets with guest appearance on “The Drummer Loves Ballads,” in time for jazz fans’ holiday gift lists
 
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Legendary jazz cornetist Warren Vaché and tenor soul master Houston Person are grand marshals of a parade of guest artists appearing on John Armato’s debut album, “The Drummer Loves Ballads.” They are featured in a duet on the classic “Don’t Worry ’bout Me” by Rube Bloom and Ted Koehler.

Verve/UMe Releases Rare Charlie Parker Collection “Bird In L.A.” (2 CD & 4 LP) on Nov. 26th, 2021


 
Unreleased And Rare Recordings From Charlie Parker’s Fruitful Time In Los Angeles Released On New Collection, “Bird In L.A.”
 
ALBUM AVAILABLE ON 2CD AND 4LP AT PARTICIPATING RECORD STORES FOR RSD BLACK BEGINNING FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26
 
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Throughout his brief but influential life, Charlie “Bird” Parker made an enormous impact on popular music as one of the architects of modern jazz.