Black Violin Releases New Single “Smoke” | WATCH NEW VIDEO! Announces New Spring Tour for 2025
GRAMMY-Nominated Classical-Meets-Hip-Hop Duo Black Violin
Releases New Single and Video “Smoke”
March 5, 2024: Today, GRAMMY-nominated classical-meets-hip-hop duo Black Violin released their new single and video “Smoke.” Produced by Phil Beaudreau, the song is the second single released from their upcoming album Full Circle, set for release later this spring. “Nothing has ever been recorded like this song,” says Black Violin’s Kev Marcus.
Poncho Sanchez to Release New Live Album “Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band Live at the Belly Up Tavern” on March 28th, 2025 | LISTEN!
Poncho Sanchez Announces New Live Album Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band Live at the Belly Up Tavern Capturing 10 Songs From A Singular Performance at the Beloved Southern California Venue
Sanchez and His Band Will Celebrate the Release with A Show at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, CA on March 29, 2025
GRAMMY-Award-Winning percussionist and bandleader, Poncho Sanchez, has announced a new album, Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band Live at the Belly Up Tavern.
Christian McBride & Ursa Major Releases New Track “More Is” | LISTEN! On Vinyl April 16th, 2025 | Announces New Tour for 2025
9x GRAMMY® Award-Winning
Christian McBride Unveils New Ensemble:
CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE & URSA MAJOR
March 4, 2025: Today, 9x GRAMMY® Award-winning bassist, producer, composer, bandleader, arranger, educator, broadcaster, and artistic director Christian McBride—widely regarded as the most versatile figure in jazz—introduces his newest ensemble, Christian McBride & Ursa Major.
Guitarist dee Brown to Release New Album “Mister Smooth” on March 28th, 2025 | LISTEN!
Groove jazz guitarist dee Brown is cool, calm, and in control on new album
DETROIT, Michigan (5 MARCH 2025): Everyone craves certainty, especially during these tumultuous times. Guitarist dee Brown created a jazzy album of R&B instrumentals on which he adopted the persona of a fictious character called “Mister Smooth,” who is confident, focused, and anchored in equanimity.
Trombonist Reggie Watkins to Release New Project “Rivers” on March 28th, 2025 | WATCH NEW VIDEO!
Trombonist Reggie Watkins Celebrates His Pittsburgh Home on “Rivers,” Set for March 28 Release on BYNK Records
RICHMOND, Calif., Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania—trombonist-composer Reggie Watkins‘s adopted hometown, and one of America’s richest jazz cities—is at the heart of “Rivers,” Watkins’s fourth album as a leader, to be released March 28 on BYNK Records.
Pianist Gerald Clayton to Release New Project “Ones & Twos” on April 11th, 2025 | LISTEN!
GERALD CLAYTON INSPIRED BY THE ART OF TURNTABLISM
ON NEW ALBUM ONES & TWOS OUT APRIL 11 FEATURING
JOEL ROSS, ELENA PINDERHUGHES, MARQUIS HILL,
KENDRICK SCOTT & KASSA OVERALL
Pianist and composer Gerald Clayton returns with the April 11 release of his third Blue Note album Ones & Twos featuring vibraphonist Joel Ross, flutist Elena Pinderhughes, trumpeter Marquis Hill, and drummer Kendrick Scott with post-production work by Kassa Overall.
Saxophonist Michael Lington to Release New EP “On The Scene” on Feb. 28th, 2025 | WATCH VIDEO! Announces New Tour for 2025
MICHAEL LINGTON’S NEW EP, ON THE SCENE, SET FOR FEBRUARY 28 RELEASE
Lead Single “On The Scene” Keeps The Party Going Following Success Of “South Bay,” One Of The Longest-Running No. 1 Hits On Billboard’s Smooth Jazz Airplay Chart
Fresh off his No. 1 hit “South Bay,” which made history as one of the longest running No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Smooth Jazz Airplay chart with seven weeks atop the tally, Michael Lington returns with his new EP, On The Scene.
Yellowjackets Returns with New Project “Fasten Up” on Feb. 21st, 2025 | LISTEN! Announces New Tour for 2025
GRAMMY® Award-Winning Jazz-Pioneers Yellowjackets
Announce New Album Fasten Up
January 17, 2024: Today, GRAMMY Award-winning jazz pioneers Yellowjackets announced their new album Fasten Up, out February 21 via Mack Avenue Records. Well into their fourth decade as a band, the new release will be Yellowjackets’ 27th album and their seventh for Mack Avenue Records.