Soul-Jazz saxophonist Reggie Codrington finds “Joy in the Midst” of challenges
The inspiring new single is presently collecting airplay and playlist adds.
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (22 MAY 2025): Exuding joy via his ever-present smile and an incandescent spirit filled with hope, optimism, and gratitude, soul-jazz saxophonist Reggie Codrington finds inspiration for songs from his own intense challenges.
JAZZ AND FLAMENCO ARTIST ANDY JAMES RELEASES NEW ALBUM WITH ALL-STAR GROUP TITLED “HAPPY PEOPLE”
Long before James moved to the U.S. from Melbourne, Australia to perform in clubs and theaters in America, record her favorite jazz standards, and become a recording artist, James was a world-acclaimed flamenco dancer in Spain and Europe.
GRAMMYⓇ-winning Bassist/Composer LINDA MAY HAN OH
Refuses to Settle for a Familiar Hell
Her stunning new trio album, Strange Heavens releases August 22, 2025 on Biophilia Records
It has often been said that human beings tend to choose a familiar hell over a strange heaven. Whether taking stock of the long view of human history or just responding to the relentless cycles of news headlines, political issues or social media debates, and few could dispute the idiom’s truth.
JAZZ VOCALIST DEBORAH SILVER
TOPS THE CHART AT #1!
THE NEW ALBUM BASIE ROCKS!
HITS HIGHEST DEBUT
ON TRADITIONAL JAZZ ALBUMS CHART
Featuring Special Guests:
Peter Frampton, Kurt Elling, Steve Jordan,
Arturo Sandoval, Pedrito Martinez, John Clayton,
Monte Croft, Trombone Shorty, Bill Frisell,
George Coleman, Wycliffe Gordon,
Herlin Riley, Scotty Barnhart
(May 20, 2025) — Billboard chart-topping and best-selling vocalist Deborah Silver has done it again debuting at #1 on the Current Traditional Jazz Album Sales chart and #12 on Billboard’s Traditional Jazz Albums chart with her brand new album Basie Rocks! (Green Hill Productions) featuring the legendary Count Basie Orchestra making Basie Rocks! the highest debut for this week’s Billboard Traditional Jazz chart.
Saxman Michael Cates to Release New Track “77 Hours”
Saxophonist, Composer, Producer Michael Cates’ latest single “77 Hours” featuring Grammy nominated pianist, Rob Mullins is set for radio release on June 2.
Bob Baldwin Releases New Single “Rise Above It (The Ascension Song)”
Songwriter/Arranger Bob Baldwin’s music is beyond Contemporary, Straight and Smooth jazz music. He dropped a Straight and Smooth album in 2024 to rave reviews.
But he refuses to be pigeon-holed. At the end of the day, Baldwin’s music is downright inspirational using jazz elements.
Isaiah J. Thompson Releases New Single
“III. Spring Flower, Sprung Flower”
New Album The Book of Isaiah: Modern Jazz Ministry
out June 6 via Mack Avenue Records
May 16, 2025: Today, pianist Isaiah J. Thompson released “III. Spring Flower, Sprung Flower,” the latest single from his new album The Book of Isaiah: Modern Jazz Ministry (out June 6 via Mack Avenue Records).
New Smooth Jazz Deep Cut from Rick Habana featuring Marion Meadows
This track not only blends the vintage style of Marion Meadows Smooth Jazz but reflects Rick Habana‘s modern style of production. One of the most prominent Bass Guitarists “Will Gains” lays an amazing performance to back up both Rick Habana’s production and Marion Meadows’s saxophone.
GRAMMY® Award-winners
Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap
Announce New Collaborative Album Elemental
Out June 13 via Mack Avenue Records/DDB Records
Listen to Lead Single “Honeysuckle Rose” Out Today
Today, acclaimed vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater and pianist Bill Charlap, two of the most highly respected figures in the world of jazz, announced their collaborative new recording, Elemental, to be released on June 13 under exclusive license to Mack Avenue Records by DDB Records.
GRAMMY-winning keyboardist Michael Mani makes his long dreamed of contemporary jazz debut with “Triangles”
The album drops on Friday as the title track continues its fast ascent of the Billboard singles chart.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (8 MAY 2025): As a producer, composer, arranger, programmer, and keyboardist, Michael Mani has conquered the pop music world with a GRAMMY-winning collaboration with rock guitar legends Carlos Santana
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