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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”
 
TAKE A LISTEN BELOW!
 
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.

Pieces Of A Dream to Release 26th New Album “We Got This” on May 9th, 2025 | LISTEN!


 
CONTEMPORARY JAZZ PIONEERS PIECES OF A DREAM
RELEASE 26TH RECORDING
WE GOT THIS
AS THEY COUNT DOWN TO THEIR 50th ANNIVERSARY
 
Anticipated Recording Is a Celebration of Life, Resilience & Brotherhood Out May 9, 2025
 
What’s the point of doing what we do if we can’t bring joy and unity to others?” asks Curtis Harmon, drummer and founding member of the pioneering chart-topping Contemporary Jazz group Pieces Of A Dream (POD).

Black Violin Releases New Single “Beautiful Day” feat. Lalah Hathaway | LISTEN! New Album “Full Circle” Coming May 2nd, 2025 | Announces New Tour


 
GRAMMY-Nominated Classical-Meets-Hip-Hop Duo Black Violin
Releases New Single “Beautiful Day”
Featuring Lalah Hathaway
 
April 29, 2025: Today, GRAMMY-nominated classical-meets-hip-hop duo Black Violin released “Beautiful Day” featuring R&B legend Lalah Hathaway, the final single from their album Full Circle (out this Friday).

Saxophonist Kim Waters to Release New Project “Time 2 Groove” on April 11th, 2025 | LISTEN to 2 New Tracks!


 
Chart-Topping Saxophonist Kim Waters Says It’s Time 2 Groove
on New Shanachie Entertainment Recording Out April 11th
 
“The one thing in the world that people cannot discriminate, argue or bicker about is music,” declares chart-topping and multi-platinum selling saxophonist Kim Waters.

Vocalist Eugenie Jones to Release New Project “Eugenie” on January 20th, 2025 | WATCH & LISTEN!


 
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.

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