10 Great African Musicians to Pay Attention to in 2021
It looks like it is going to be a great year for African music. There are some interesting musicians with new sounds and styles and some exploring completely new genres.
BLUE NOTE RECORDS ANNOUNCES THE CLASSIC VINYL REISSUE SERIES
A CONTINUATION OF THE LABEL’S ACCLAIMED BLUE NOTE 80 VINYL REISSUE SERIES
THAT WILL FEATURE ALL-ANALOG 180g VINYL PRESSINGS OF CLASSIC BLUE NOTE TITLES
Blue Note Records has announced the Classic Vinyl Reissue Series, a continuation of the label’s acclaimed Blue Note 80 Vinyl Reissue Series which was launched in celebration of Blue Note’s 80th anniversary in 2019.
GoodGirlPR Launches New Jazz/Pop Project with Christina Jones and Kimiko Ishizaka
NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — GoodGirlPR is pleased to announce an untitled collaboration between Christina Jones and composer/pianist Kimiko Ishizaka to be released in 2021.
Leonard Dozier, a Long-Established Voice, Gives Voice to a New Smash Winter Song
Cineplay Productions announces new single by veteran singer-songwriter and accomplished actor/voice actor Leonard Dozier. As Winter approaches, the longed-for vaccine, music, and sheltering with those we love bring Solace.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Surely the pandemic — with its rising Covid rates and accompanying lockdowns — has its negatives.
Cosmopolitan Vocalist Andy James Explores an Exhilarating Range of Latin Jazz Influences on
Tu Amor set for January 22 on Le Coq Records
Boasting Colorful Arrangements by Pianist Bill Cunliffe,
Tu Amor Features an All-Star Ensemble including
Alex Acuña, John Patitucci, Vinnie Colaiuta,
Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Terell Stafford, John Beasley,
Rick Margitza and Bob Sheppard
Two great passions have shared the heart of Andy James throughout her life: jazz singing and Flamenco dance.
New Orleans-Bred, New York-Based Saxophonist Randal Despommier Makes his Leader Debut on Record with Dio C’è, Co-Produced by Jimmy Haslip and Including Such Soloists as Guitarist Ben Monder
Dio C’è – to be released via Outside In Music on February 5, 2021 – presents Despommier’s lyrical, transporting originals, plus imaginative reinventions of a popular Italian film ballad and a top 10 mid-’90s rock hit by Stone Temple Pilots, “Big Empty”
Alto saxophonist and composer Randal Despommier grew up in Metairie just outside New Orleans, with some of his first public performances at Mardi Gras parades alongside his dad, a trad-jazz drummer who studied with Crescent City icon James Black.
Innervision Records is proud to announce the signing of renowned guitarist
JAMES ROBINSON
AND HIS LABEL DEBUT SINGLE
“AZUL SKY”
“Azul Sky” will be released on all platforms on January 8th but you can preview the tune and pre-order it now at your favorite download and streaming platform.
Cameron Graves
– A.K.A. The Planetary Prince –
Brings Thrash-Jazz to the Universe with Seven
Pianist, composer and vocalist Cameron Graves calls the music he’s architected for his new Artistry Music/Mack Avenue Music Group release thrash-jazz, though that only begins to tell the story.
RCA INSPIRATION TO RELEASE NEW MUSIC
FROM THE VOICES OF FIRE CHOIR, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PHARRELL WILLIAMS’ I AM OTHER
(Nashville, TN) – November 23, 2020 – RCA Inspiration, one of the premiere labels in Gospel and inspirational music, announces a record deal with Voices of Fire, to release new music from the new choir, in partnership with Pharrell Williams’ company i am OTHER.
Bassist/Composer Mauricio Morales
Presents His Debut Album, Luna
Available February 26, 2021 via Outside in Music
In offering up their debut albums, many jazz musicians tend to embark on a safe, easy road, rarely breaking the standard norms and adhering cautiously to a straight-ahead, standards-packed pathway.
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