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New Music – 2016, Page 24

Legendary Jazz Group THE YELLOWJACKETS Return with New Album “Cohearence” on April 22nd, 2016

The Yellowjackets - Cohearance
 
Renowned Quartet Yellowjackets
Celebrate 35 Years with Cohearence –
Available April 22 on Mack Avenue Records
 
Album Serves as Debut for Virtuoso
Australian Bassist Dane Alderson
 
An outgrowth of L.A. Express guitarist Robben Ford’s band founded in 1977, the Yellowjackets came to full buzzing flight four years later with its debut eponymous jazz-funk album, a salient introduction to a new-styled electric fusion of jazz and R&B–a modern take on Weather Report, if you will–for the post Return to Forever/Headhunters decade. The band was an immediate and controversial hit at the time when the jazz pendulum was beginning to swing back in the acoustic direction.

Marcus Strickland’s Twi-Life to Release New Project “Nihil Novi” on April 15th, 2016

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Saxophonist Marcus Strickland’s Twi-Life to Release New Project “Nihil Novi” on April 15th, 2016
 
“People have to be careful when they call something new,” says saxophonist and composer Marcus Strickland. “I think about what’s around me instead of trying to create something new. Everything is inspired by something else. Ecclesiastes says: ‘There’s nothing new under the sun.’”

Gregory Porter to Release Anticipated New Project “Take Me To The Alley” on May 6th, 2016 | Announces U.S. Tour Dates | WATCH VIDEO!

Gregory Porter - Take Me To The Alley
 
GREGORY PORTER RETURNS WITH TAKE ME TO THE ALLEY;
NEW ALBUM TO BE RELEASED MAY 6 DELIVERING ON THE PROMISE OF
HIS MILLION-SELLING GRAMMY-WINNING BLUE NOTE DEBUT LIQUID SPIRIT
 
ALBUM PRE-ORDER LAUNCHES TODAY ALONG WITH RELEASE OF 2 SINGLES:
“HOLDING ON” AND “DON’T LOSE YOUR STEAM”
WATCH PORTER PERFORM “DON’T LOSE YOUR STEAM” LIVE AT CAPITOL STUDIOS
 
PORTER ANNOUNCES EXTENSIVE TOUR DATES IN THE U.S. & EUROPE
 
An artist whose music is at once timeless yet utterly of its time, Gregory Porter solidifies his standing as his generation’s most soulful jazz singer-songwriter with the May 6 release of Take Me to the Alley, the much-anticipated follow-up to his million-selling Grammy-winning 2013 Blue Note debut Liquid Spirit.

LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC! Singer Jonathan Nelson to Release New Album “FEARLESS” on March 18th, 2016

Jonathan Nelson-FEARLESS album cover
 
CHART-TOPPING ARTIST JONATHAN NELSON
UNVEILS UPCOMING FIFTH ALBUM FEARLESS
TO BE RELEASED ON MARCH 18, 2016
 
Live Album Features 14 Tracks, including Lead Single “Anything Can Happen” and “I Believe (Island Medley)” Available Now
 
NASHVILLE, TN (February 5, 2016) – Multiple Stellar Award-winning recording artist, songwriter/producer, and worship leader Jonathan Nelson has crafted a powerful call to freedom with his upcoming new live album FEARLESS, unveiling the album cover, track listing, and a new song.
 

Resonance Records to Release “Larry Young In Paris/The ORTF Recordings” on March 11th, 2016 | WATCH NEW VIDEO!

Larry Young in Paris
 
Resonance Records Presents LARRY YOUNG – IN PARIS: THE ORTF RECORDINGS With Never-Before-Released Tracks by The Jazz Organist / Pianist.
 
Pre-Order NOW on iTunes and Get 4 Tracks Instantly!
 
Resonance Records, in partnership with the National Audiovisual Institute (INA) of France, is pleased to announce the release of Larry Young In Paris/The ORTF Recordings. Featuring groundbreaking performances by the ingenious organist and pianist, these studio and live recordings from 1964 and 1965 made for French radio and never before issued on record, will be released on March 11, 2016 in deluxe two-CD and limited-edition two-LP sets.

NEW GOSPEL RELEASE: “The Abyssinian Mass” (Dbl Album + DVD) by Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis | Coming March 18th, 2016

The Abyssinian Mass CD Cover
 
Blue Engine Records Releases
THE ABYSSINIAN MASS
Double album + bonus documentary DVD from the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis featuring Damien Sneed and Chorale Le Chateau
 
Available in stores, online and streaming on March 18
 
New York, NY – February 3, 2016– Raise your voices and lift your hearts as Blue Engine Records releases The Abyssinian Mass by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis featuring Damien Sneed, Chorale Le Chateau and Special Guest Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III on March 18, 2016.
 

R&B Singer Jaheim to Release New Album “Struggle Love” on March 18th, 2016

Jaheim - Struggle Love
 
PLATINUM SELLING ARTIST JAHEIM ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR COMEBACK ALBUM STRUGGLE LOVE ON NEW LABEL PRIMARY WAVE BMG LABEL SERVICES
 
New York, NY – GRAMMY® nominated and platinum-selling recording artist Jaheim announces release date for comeback album, “Struggle Love” (via Primary Wave BMG Label Services) available everywhere on March 18.

Pianist Harold Mabern to Release Limited Edition LP, “Afro Blue” on March 11th, 2016

Harold Mabern - Afro Blue
 
Smoke Sessions Records Releases Harold Mabern’s
Afro Blue as Limited Edition 180 Gram Double LP
to Celebrate Esteemed Pianist’s 80th Birthday
 
Smoke Sessions Records is set to release Harold Mabern‘s latest album, Afro Blue, as a limited edition 180 gram double LP on Friday, March 11. This special release, which was mastered by renowned mastering engineer Kevin Gray, was pressed at Memphis Record Pressing and includes a tip-on gatefold album jacket.

NEW VOICES! Singer/Songwriter SIDIBE Drops New Single “I’m Only Dreaming” | LISTEN!

Sidibe - I'm Only Dreaming
 
Up and Coming R&B/Soul Songstress SIDIBE releases brand new single “I’m Only Dreaming”
 
Available NOW on iTunes!
 
Coming to you straight up on New Music Friday is a hot new track from Singer/Songwriter SIDIBE. The mellow flowing single “I’m Only Dreaming,” produced by Nico Stadi & Warryn Campbell, can be purchased on iTunes & Bandcamp. Aside from a few earlier releases – “Metaphysical” & “Soul Siren (EP)”, this soulful new ballad just may bring about more, much needed attention to an otherwise very talented vocalist.

Corinne Bailey Rae Release New Video “Been To The Moon” | New Album “The Heart Speaks in Whispers” Coming May 13th, 2016

Corinne Bailey Rae - The Heart Speaks in Whispers
 
THE HEART SPEAKS IN WHISPERS
NEW STUDIO ALBUM TO BE RELEASED MAY 13 ON VIRGIN RECORDS
 
FIRST TRACK “BEEN TO THE MOON” OUT NOW!
 
British singer-songwriter – and two time GRAMMY-winner – Corinne Bailey Rae returns today with the release of “Been To The Moon,” the first song from her forthcoming album The Heart Speaks In Whispers, her first full-length album in 6 years which will be released May 13 on Virgin Records. “Been To The Moon” is available now on all streaming sites and as an instant grat download with pre-orders of The Heart Speaks In Whispers.

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