Legendary Soul Group The Temptations Releases Anticipated New Album “Still Here”
OK, Old School R&B Lovers, especially the Ladies: The word is out. The mighty, legendary soul group – The Temptations – returns to the spotlight today with the announcement of their new album to break May 4th, 2010, entitled “Still Here”…straight from Motown Records.
Transient Journey,’ New CD by Trumpeter/Composer Pharez Whitted, Due for Release 4/13
“Transient Journey” is the long-overdue third CD — and first for Owl Studios — from Chicago based jazz trumpeter Pharez Whitted. Throughout, Whitted displays his remarkable command of the trumpet and his broad scope as a composer, both of which are firmly rooted in the post-bop tradition associated with players like his late friend Freddie Hubbard.
(Billboard Publicity Wire/PRWEB ) March 23, 2010 — Given the mastery exhibited by Pharez Whitted as a trumpeter, composer, and bandleader on his forthcoming CD “Transient Journey,” it’s difficult to believe that the disc is only his third in a long and active career.
R&B Songstress Vivian Green Set to Release New Studio Album
“Beautiful” on April 6th, 2010
Album Pre-Order Available Now on iTunes; Tour Dates Confirmed:
Alexandria, VA at The Birchmere on 4/5 and S.O.B.’S in New York City on
4/6
NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – March 16, 2010) – R&B singer and songwriter Vivian Green is set to release her long-awaited new album, “Beautiful,” on Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 on E1 Music. “Beautiful” is now available for pre-order on iTunes.
SAXOPHONIST KIRK WHALUM TO RELEASE
“THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JAZZ: CHAPTER III” CD/DVD
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS LALAH HATHAWAY, GEORGE DUKE,
DOC POWELL, KEVIN WHALUM & MORE
Eight-time Grammy nominated jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum will release the long-awaited third installment in his popular genre-bridging gospel jazz series with a special package and unique online marketing campaign.
LEELA JAMES DIGS THE ROOTS OF SOUL ON HER STAX DEBUT
My Soul set for release on May 25th, 2010
From the very first track on her 2005 debut album Leela James has captured the gritty, emotion-drenched essence of artists like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Mavis Staples, Marvin Gaye and has made it her mission to bring it all back – pushing the music forward with a fresh, contemporary perspective that remains faithful to the music‟s deep and powerful roots.
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings New Album ‘I Learned The Hard Way’ Hits The Streets April 6th, 2010
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings have come a long way since their humble beginnings nearly a decade ago. Steeped within the gilded and gritty sounds of gospel, soul and funk, this nine-piece Brooklyn collective has continued to electrify fans, disc jockeys, critics,record collectors, and bloggers the world-over with their authentic,heart-felt sound.
ARTURO SANDOVAL’S NEW ALBUM TIME FOR LOVE
SCHEDULED FOR NATIONWIDE RELEASE BY CONDORD JAZZ MAY 11TH
The Multiple Grammy Award-Winning Trumpet Virtuoso Explores New Ground in
Compositions Melding Classical Orchestra and American Standards With
Jazz; Guest artists include Chris Botti, Monica Mancini and the Shelley
Berg Trio
Los Angeles—In what promises to be a breakthrough achievement in a long and celebrated career, jazz impresario Arturo Sandoval’s new collection Time For Love will be released by Concord Jazz on May 11th.
Sade Releases Highly Anticipated New Body of Work SOLDIER OF LOVE
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ — Heralded as one of this year’s most highly anticipated albums, Sade is back after nearly a decade with SOLDIER OF LOVE (Epic Records), in stores Tuesday, February 9th. The wait is finally over as SOLDIER OF LOVE, the first official album release from Sade since 2000’s multi-platinum Lovers Rock, takes its rightful place among the collection of iconic Sade albums.
Craig David Makes His Sensational Return With…
‘One More Lie(Standing In The Shadows)’
Released 15th March 2010
One of the UK’s most successful R&B singer songwriter’s is back with a new single and new record deal. Craig David will release ‘One More Lie (Standing In The Shadows)’ on March 15th through his new label – Universal Music.
Just in case some of you may have missed out on this – The Urban Music Scene would like to share some footage from last night’s telethon for Haiti: Hope For Haiti Now – with a very impressive performance from R&B Vocalist Mary J. Blige & her powerful reflection in singing “Hard Times Come Again No More”. Here is the video:
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