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Jill Scott is an American singer, songwriter, model, poet and actress. Her 2000 debut album, Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1, went platinum, and the follow-ups Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 (2004) and The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 (2007) both achieved gold status.


Scott made her film debut in 2007 in Hounddog and Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married?. In 2008, she starred in the BBC/HBO series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, based on the novels of the same name by Alexander McCall Smith. After a four-year hiatus from music, Scott released her fourth album, The Light of the Sun, in 2011. In 2014, she starred in the film Get on Up as the second wife of James Brown. In 2015, she released her fifth album, Woman. Starting in 2018 Scott appeared in The CW DC Comics superhero series Black Lightning as Lady Eve.

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BLACK, BOLD & BEAUTIFUL to Celebrate Black Women at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026

BLACK, BOLD & BEAUTIFUL, a cabaret blending jazz, R&B, Broadway, gospel, spoken word, and comedy, will take the stage at 54 Below, featuring Richmond, Virginia artists honoring Black women through music and storytelling.
INTERSECTIONS OF SOUL, JAZZ & HIP-HOP to be Presented at Seattle Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2026

Grammy-nominated trumpeter Nathan Breedlove, rapper B-Boy Fidget, and the band Global Heat will perform a free, all-ages concert at Seattle Center Armory, spanning jazz, soul, and hip-hop across generations.
Berklee College of Music Honors Jacob Collier, Jill Scott, and Vinnie Colaiuta
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 10, 2026

Berklee College of Music honored a trio of Grammy winners at its 2026 commencement ceremony at Agganis Arena. Those presented with honorary doctorates were Jacob Collier, Jill Scott, and Vinnie Colaiuta.
Star-Studded HBCU AWAREFEST BENEFIT CONCERT SPECIAL Will Air on BET
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 6, 2026

BET will air the “HBCU AWAREFEST Benefit Concert Special” on Sunday, April 5 at 9 PM ET/ 8 PM CT, bringing the star-studded celebration of culture, music, and purpose to audiences nationwide. 
R&B Duo Floetry Return to Touring in 2026 with 'Say Yes The Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026

After nearly ten years away from the touring stage, Floetry—the duo of Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie “The Floacist” Stewart—have set their 2026 Floetry Presents Say Yes The Tour, marking their first national run together since 2016.
Centenary Stage Company Reschedules BIG BEAT BIG BAND Concert Due to Weather
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026

Due to the impending inclement winter weather forecast, Centenary Stage Company in consultation with the Big Beat Big Band has rescheduled the Winter Thaw Music Festival presentation of the Big Beat Big Band.
Centenary Stage Company To Present BIG BEAT BIG BAND As Part Of WINTER THAW MUSIC FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026

Centenary Stage Company will present Big Beat Big Band as part of its Winter Thaw Music Festival. The concert will feature a contemporary take on the big band tradition with influences from jazz, funk, and R&B.
SLEEPING BEAUTY Pantomime Concludes Run at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2026

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre is celebrating the success of Sleeping Beauty, the in-house produced pantomime with over 25 five-star reviews, which concluded its run in January.
Jill Scott Sets Release of Sixth Studio Album 'To Whom This May Concern'; First Single Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 2, 2026

Three-time GRAMMY AWARD-winning artist, actress, and poet Jill Scott has announced the release of her long-awaited sixth studio album, To Whom This May Concern. Listen to the first single, “Beautiful People,” now.
Big Beat Big Band Comes to Centenary Stage Company as Part of the Winter Thaw Music Festival
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2025

Centenary Stage Company will present Big Beat Big Band as part of the Winter Thaw Music Festival on Sunday, January 25 at 2:00 PM. The performance will take place in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center.
Review: INVENTING/INVITING: TRANS SONGS OF CHANGE at Colony Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Sep 23, 2025

One of the great pleasures of attending Inventing/Inviting: Trans Songs of Change is that brilliant producers Socks Whitmore and Tanner Pfeiffer have managed to do something quite rare: assemble not only a choir and solo artists with jaw-dropping, stunning vocal talent, but also composers, songwriters and storytellers who are creating the kind of deeply human, profoundly original and shockingly gorgeous new works that we need now.
Ryan Shaw and Ray Angry to Perform Special New York Show in October
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 15, 2025

Ryan Shaw and Ray Angry (The Roots) are once again joining forces for a special New York City show at The Cutting Room on Thursday, October 30th. The set will feature selections from their recently released studio album, OFF BROADWAY, and more.
TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below Lineup Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including TikTok's Paloma Diamond, and more. See the full lineup here!
TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.
Blue Note Jazz Club Confirms LA Club Opening Date, Reveals Programming Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 24, 2025

The iconic Blue Note Jazz Club is set to open its Los Angeles location on August 14 and launches the first season of show programming throughout 2025, with the grand opening by five-time Grammy-winning artist Robert Glasper. 
South Jersey Jazz Society Presents JERSEY FRESH Jazz@ThePoint Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2025

South Jersey Jazz Society (SJJS) recently announced that its annual jazz festival, Jazz@ThePoint, will take place from Oct. 16 to 18 in Somers Point. Titled “Jersey Fresh,” the three-day festival will highlight headlining artists that either were born in or currently reside in New Jersey.
Ryan Shaw and Ray Angry Release 'Off Broadway' Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2025

Vocal powerhouse Ryan Shaw and acclaimed pianist/composer/arranger Ray Angry (The Roots) have teamed up for Off Broadway, a new studio album featuring R&B, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, house, and classical-inspired takes on classic Broadway hits. Listen to it now!
Review: The Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Visionary Versatility
by Lora Strum - Apr 11, 2025

The Dance Theatre of Harlem’s (DTH) latest season, which premiered April 10th at the New York City Center and runs through April 13th, is exemplifies the company’s dedication to the Black experience and legacy. Featuring recent neo-classical work from resident choreographer Robert Garland, a world premiere from choreographer Jodie Gates, and two classics -- The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude by William Forsythe and George Ballanchine’s Donizetti Variations -- DTH’s latest offering is a varied and timely take on ballet’s boundaries. 
Review: CULLUD WATTAH at Mosaic Theater
by Roger Catlin - Apr 9, 2025

The Flint, Michigan water crisis began when the city decided to save money by switching its source of water from Detroit to the Flint River in 2014. It resulted in highly elevated lead levels and essentially toxic waste coming from the household taps on which tens of thousands of residents had depended. 
Broadway Alum Ryan Shaw Releases New Track 'Rising Up'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 4, 2025

Broadway alum and R&B vocal powerhouse Ryan Shaw has just released a brand new track, the inspirational “Rising Up,” featuring the Average White Band. Listen to it here!

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