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Contemporary Jazz Group Pieces of a Dream Returns with New Album “All In” on Nov. 6th, 2015 | LISTEN!

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PIECES OF A DREAM READIES FOR 40TH ANNIVERSARY IN THE BIZ WITH SPECTACULAR NEW CD – ALL IN
 
Pre-Order/Purchase All In Now on Amazon
 
Once upon a time, a trio of teenage jazz prodigies began turning heads in Philadelphia. Hailing from the ‘City of Brotherly Love,’ the all-star unit Pieces Of A Dream stands alongside an impressive lineage of musical wonders who have made Philly proud including Gamble and Huff, Patti Labelle, Grover Washington Jr. Jill Scott and The Roots. Proclaimed a “tough act to follow” by the iconic Count Basie, Pieces Of A Dream was discovered while in High School and was mentored by Mr. Magic, pioneering saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr.
 

The Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition and All Star Gala Concert Honoring Quincy Jones | Nov. 14-15, 2015

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Semifinalists Selected for 2015 Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition – Taking Place November 14-15 in Los Angeles
 
Weekend Includes All-Star Gala Concert Honoring Quincy Jones with Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Seth MacFarlane, Andy Garcia, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Arturo Sandoval, Patti Austin, Al Jarreau & More
 
Washington, D.C.—The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz is pleased to announce that 11 semifinalists have been selected to participate in the Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition, which will be held November 14-15 in Los Angeles.

LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC! Contemporary/Urban Jazz Saxophonist Tony Exum Jr. Returns w/New Single “She’s Bad”

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As the beat goes on, so does the musical steps of instrumentalist/Saxman Tony Exum, Jr. as he releases New Single “She’s Bad”
 
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Available now on CDBaby.com is the arrival of new single “She’s Bad” from Urban Jazz Saxophonist Tony Exum, Jr. The featured track comes direct from his forthcoming new project “5” – slated for release in Sept/Oct 2015 and will be his 3rd studio album to date, aside from “Finally” (2010) and “The One” (2012).
 

Pianist/Keyboardist Bob Baldwin Returns with New Album “MelloWonder: Songs in the Key of Stevie” on June 16th, 2015 | LISTEN!

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Contemporary/Urban Jazz Keyboardist, Pianist and Songwriter Bob Baldwin Pays Homage to Music Legend Stevie Wonder with the Release of project “MelloWonder”: Songs in the Key of Stevie – Coming June 16th, 2015
 
One of the more consistent and long time purveyors of jazz music, Bob Baldwin, is getting set to step into the limelight again with the release of his 21st CD to date – “MelloWonder: Songs in the Key of Stevie,” from City Sketches Inc. on June 16th. The project celebrates the legacy of music legend Stevie Wonder and boasts over 14 tracks of great memorable covers…

NEW VOICES/TAKE A LISTEN! Up & Coming Contemporary Jazz Group “The Blu J’z”!

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Look Out for Cjazz Band “The Blu J’z” & New Project “Feeling The Moment”!
 
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Within a year of continued promotion, The Blu J’z has already “created a buzz” in the Contemporary Jazz media circuit by means of airplay, recognition on magazines, and was recently asked to open up for Paul Taylor and Marion Meadows at the Tower Theater in Fresno, California (July 12, 2014).

The Top 100 R&B Slow Jams – #47 | Jonathan Butler – More Than Friends

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Happy Friday everyone. Some of you are going to step out tonight and meet some friends…or some of you are going to chill at home and wind down. Sit back and reflect. Or…some of you are still occupied with work. Or… many other various situations. Hopefully everything is ok with you.
 
As we carry on, for the most part, our Top 100 R&B Slow Jams has been very positive about the messages/lyrics carried in our selections, our picks for this special elite of love ballads. Positive in terms of 2 people falling in love, expressing their joys, heartaches. All dealing with the aspect of love. Some expressing faithfulness. Some dealing with infidelity.

Brenda Russell to Release New Single “You Know What It’s Like” on Nov. 22nd, 2024 | LISTEN!


 
Grammy and Tony Award Winning Legend BRENDA RUSSELL Releases New Single November 22nd
 
With the release of her latest single, the soulful and sensual romance “You Know What It’s Like,” Brenda Russell not only continues to pave the way for her highly anticipated upcoming album Songpainter – her first collection in 20 years –…

Saxophonist Marion Meadows to Release 17th Album “Just Doing Me” on Oct. 25th, 2024 | LISTEN!


 
Chart-Topping Contemporary Jazz Legend Marion Meadows
Celebrates Over Three Decades of Recording On 17th Album
JUST DOING ME Out 10/25
 
Meadows Pays Homage To The Principles Of Honoring Thy Self, Music As Humanity & Taking Care Of The Planet With All-Star Crew Including Chris “Big Dog” Davis, Rahni Song, Wirlie Morris, Paul Brown & Others
 
At the heart of this journey called life is the unyielding quest for self-discovery. Each one of us has our own song and finding the right notes, is what makes this symphony of life sweeter. This eternal mission is often at the heart of a musician’s artistic expression.

Vocalist Eugenie Jones to Release New Project “Eugenie” on January 20th, 2025


 
EUGENIE JONES’ SELF-TITLED ALBUM OF GROOVE – INFUSED MELODIES, EXQUISITE
STRING ARRANGEMENTS, AND SONGS OF PASSION, BETRAYAL, AND REVENGE
 
RELEASES JANUARY 20, 2025
 
Seattle, WA—1 October 2024 — Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and music legacy advocate Eugenie Jones prepares to again captivate audiences with a new release. Her self-titled album EUGENIE hits airwaves on January 20, 2025.

Saxophonist Vincent Ingala to Release New Project “Escape With Me” on July 12th, 2024 | LISTEN!


 
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CONJURES A SONIC OASIS ON NEWEST RECORDING
ESCAPE WITH ME OUT JULY 12TH
 
“My ultimate escape is music and on this new album, I have the joy of sharing with others where music takes me,” exclaims the young, handsome, and talented saxman and multi-instrumentalist, Vincent Ingala.

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