8X GRAMMY® AWARD NOMINATED
GOSPEL SINGER-COMPOSER
RICHARD SMALLWOOD HAS DIED AT 77
The singing pianist’s songs have been recorded by Whitney Houston,
Destiny’s Child, Boyz II Men, Yolanda Adams and More!
Sandy Spring, MD: Richard Smallwood, an eight-time Grammy® Award nominated, classically trained composer and gospel recording artist, died on Tuesday, December 30th @ 12:36 AM at the Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Neika Simone Releases Captivating New Single “Back to Love”
Neika Simone, the talented jazz vocalist and pianist, is set to enchant audiences once again with her latest single, “Back to Love.” This soulful track, featuring the dynamic Marcus Anderson, is a heartfelt exploration of love, relationships, and the journey back to connection.
WAYNE SHORTER 1933-2023
Visionary composer, saxophonist, visual artist, devout Buddhist, devoted husband, father, and grandfather Wayne Shorter has passed away at age 89, departing the earth as we know it and embarking on a new journey as part of his extraordinary life.
Joey DeFrancesco
April 10, 1971 – August 25, 2022
DeFrancesco, Credited with the Resurgence of the Hammond Organ in Jazz, Passes Away at Age 51
GRAMMY®-nominated phenomenon Joey DeFrancesco, who was credited with the resurgence of the Hammond organ in jazz, died on August 25 at the age of 51.
DONNY GERRARD
LEAD SINGER OF SKYLARK’S 1972 CLASSIC “WILDFLOWER”
HAS PASSED AWAY AT AGE OF 75
Donny Gerrard, the smooth soul singer who was lead vocalist of David Foster’s band Skylark on their 1972 classic “Wildflower,” has passed away at the age of 75. He had been under hospice care for cancer at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. “Our dear brother Donny passed away early this morning at home, peacefully, surrounded by family,” said Adam Ayers of Red Light Management.
HAMMOND B3 ORGAN LEGEND DR. LONNIE SMITH DIES AT 79
Blue Note Records is saddened to announce the passing of Hammond B3 organ legend and NEA Jazz Master Dr. Lonnie Smith. Smith died today of at his home in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He was 79 years old. His death was confirmed by his manager Holly Case. The cause was pulmonary fibrosis. A celebration of his life and music will be planned in New York City.
TRIBUTE SPECIAL HONORING
JAZZ LEGEND CHICK COREA TO STREAM ON SCIENTOLOGY NETWORK
Celebrating the life and incomparable musical genius of Chick Corea, Scientology Network presents a 3-hour tribute special, including two full-length documentaries, chronicling his legacy with highlights of his storied career and a never-before-seen performance.
MUSIC WORLD LOSES A JAZZ ICON
PIANIST CHICK COREA DIES AT 79
February 11, 2021 – Chick Corea passed away on February 9th at the age of 79 from a rare form of cancer which was only discovered very recently.
OFFICIAL COMPANION SOUNDTRACK TO UPCOMING DOCUMENTARY “BILLIE” ABOUT THE LEGENDARY BILLIE HOLIDAY TO BE RELEASED NOVEMBER 13 VIA VERVE/UMe
Los Angeles – September 29, 2020 – Verve/UMe will release the official companion soundtrack for the anticipated documentary, Billie, about legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday on November 13.
ANOTHER PROMISING BIOPIC IS COMING: WHITNEY HOUSTON
It’s official, one of the most memorable voices the music has ever had to offer is having a Biopic. Titled “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”, the production for the film has already begun with an amazing crew that we hope gives us Whitney the tribute that she deserves.
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