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Trumpeter Marquis Hill to Release New Album “The Way We Play” on June 24th, 2016 – WATCH VIDEO! Announces U.S. Tour Dates 2016

Trumpeter Marquis Hill to Release New Album “The Way We Play” on June 24th, 2016

Announces 2016 U.S. Tour Dates

For the past five years, 29-year-old trumpeter Marquis Hill has been invigorating the Chicago jazz scene with his sleek approach to modern jazz, which often incorporates elements of spoken word and hip-hop. Winner of the 2014 Thelonious Monk Competition, Hill now splits most of his time between his hometown of Chicago and New York City – a decision that provides him a greater pool of jazz talents to help hone his musicianship.

Kierra Sheard Kicks Off New Solo Tour with All Girl Band in July 2016 | Launches New App May 12th

MULTI-TALENTED KIERRA SHEARD HITS THE ROAD WITH SOLO TOUR SEARCHES FOR ALL GIRL BAND VIA VIRTUAL AUDITIONS

NEW INTERACTIVE MOBILE APP LAUNCHING ON MAY 12TH

Nashville, TN (May 11, 2016) – Grammy nominated recording artist, actress, entrepreneur, fashion designer, Kierra Sheard, is preparing to hit the road on a self-titled solo tour; with an all girl band. After releasing her latest project, the critically acclaimed, “LED EP,” Sheard is eager to get back on the road and give her supporters more of the positive, inspiring, yet edgy and bold, Christ-centered music that she is known for.

The 12th Annual MusiCares Map Fund® Benefit Concert Honoring Smokey Robinson | May 19th, 2016

ANDRA DAY TO PERFORM AT 12TH ANNUAL MUSICARES MAP FUND® BENEFIT CONCERT HONORING SMOKEY ROBINSON ON MAY 19 IN LOS ANGELES

Angela Bassett To Present Award To Smokey Robinson

Previously Announced Performers Include Backstreet Boys, Tamar Braxton,
El DeBarge, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Cee Lo Green, And Kem
With Cedric The Entertainer As Host

WHO:
Honoree: Smokey Robinson, legendary GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter will be honored at the Novo by Microsoft (formerly Club Nokia) in Los Angeles on May 19. Actress and director Angela Bassett will present Robinson with the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award in recognition of his dedication and support of the MusiCares MAP Fund® as well as his commitment to helping others with the addiction recovery process.

Lalah Hathaway Announces 2016 U.S. Tour | Kicks Off May 6th

THREE-TIME GRAMMY® AWARD WINNER
LALAH HATHAWAY
ON TOUR THIS SUMMER

Nashville, TN (May 6, 2016) – Following her third GRAMMY® Award win, singer/ songwriter/ producer Lalah Hathaway continues to deliver her celebrated live performances to fans everywhere, hitting the road this summer. Beginning on Friday, May 6th in Raleigh, NC, Lalah will be stopping in 17 cities across the country including Austin, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New Orleans and San Diego. Tickets are now available for purchase through www.lalahhathaway.com.

Go-Go Band Rare Essence Returns with New Album “Turn It Up” on May 6th, 2016

Go-go legends Rare Essence fervently celebrate their 40th anniversary with their 15th studio release, Turn It Up

While most urban music fans fondly remember “Da Butt” by E.U. (Experience Unlimited), which was a funky fresh sensation for the go-go music nation in 1998, that infectious swing-injected beat birthed in Washington D.C. played an influential role in the R&B and hip-hop market, even up until the present.

Heather Headley to Join Cast of Hit Production “The Color Purple” on May 10th, 2016

Tony and Grammy Award Winner
HEATHER HEADLEY

Joins Cynthia Erivo, Danielle Brooks and the company of
THE COLOR PURPLE
On Tuesday, May 10
As Shug Avery

April 7, 2016 – Beginning performances Tuesday, May 10, Tony and Grammy Award winner HEATHER HEADLEY will assume the role of Shug Avery in John Doyle’s critically acclaimed production of the Broadway musical, THE COLOR PURPLE. This is Ms. Headley’s first appearance on Broadway since winning the 2000 Tony Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for her performance in Aida.

WATCH NEW VIDEO! Corinne Bailey Rae’s New Single “Stop Where You Are”

NEW VIDEO “STOP WHERE YOU ARE” OUT NOW!

THE HEART SPEAKS IN WHISPERS
1st ALBUM IN 6 YEARS ARRIVES MAY 13 ON VIRGIN RECORDS

Corinne Bailey Rae follows the reveal of the first two songs from her remarkable new album, The Heart Speaks In Whispers (Virgin Records, May 13), with the launch of the arresting video for the album’s first official single “Stop Where You Are.”

Keb’ Mo’ Set To Release “Keb’ Mo’ LIVE – That Hot Pink Blues Album” on April 15th, 2016 | WATCH VIDEO!

Keb’ Mo’ Set To Release “Keb’ Mo’ LIVE – That Hot Pink Blues Album” April 15; Available NOW For Pre-Sale

Nationwide Tour Set To Kick Off On March 3

(Nashville, Tenn. – Feb. 29, 2016) – Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist and contemporary blues artist, Keb’ Mo’, is set to release Keb’ Mo’ LIVE – That Hot Pink Blues Album on April 15. Released on Kind of Blue Music/RED Distribution, the album is now available for pre-sale through iTunes, Amazon and KebMo.com with “Life Is Beautiful” being offered as an immediate download.

“Jazz at the Philharmonic: The Ella Fitzgerald Set” Coming March 25th, 2016

Verve to Release Jazz at the Philharmonic:
The Ella Fitzgerald Set Showcasing
Classic Songs Recorded From 1949 – 1954

Complete U.S. JATP Performance Released
for First Time with 22 Remastered Tracks

As part of Verve’s 60th Anniversary, the storied imprint is set to release the complete U.S. Jazz at the Philharmonic performances of celebrated vocalist Ella Fitzgerald.

Al Jarreau – Live At Montreux 1993 (CD) | Coming April 15th, 2016 via Eagle Rock Entertainment

A CELEBRATED JAZZ LEGEND CAPTURED IN MONTREUX

AL JARREAU
LIVE AT MONTREUX 1993

~FIRST EVER RELEASE OF THIS CLASSIC CONCERT ON CD~
~APRIL 15, 2016 VIA EAGLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT~

New York, NY (March 16, 2016)—On April 15, 2016, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release Live At Montreux 1993 on CD, from six-time Grammy winner Al Jarreau. [MSRP $13.98]

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