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Courtney Cutchins To Release Genre-bending Album 'Grunge To Grace'
by Josh Sharpe - September 16, 2024 Courtney Cutchins has announced her debut album Grunge to Grace, featuring jazz interpretations of Soundgarden and Nirvana songs. The album includes six originals and three re-imagined grunge anthems.... 
Tank and the Bangas Team Up With Earthgang for 'Communion in My Cup' Remix
by Michael Major - November 09, 2022 Best New Artist Grammy nominees Tank and The Bangas team up with acclaimed hip-hop duo EARTHGANG for a remix of their track, “Communion In My Cup.” In addition, the band continues to take their lauded live show on the road this year, including a residency at New York’s Blue Note Jazz Club.... 
VIDEO: Brandon Coleman Shares Video for 'Be With Me'
by Michael Major - May 10, 2022 Brandon Coleman shares a brand new video, “Be With Me,” directed by Lauren Desberg and the latest from his upcoming album Interstellar Black Space via Brainfeeder. The album was announced with lead single “Blast Off” and will feature contributions from fellow jazz heavyweights Kamasi Washington, Rya... 
Samm Henshaw & Tiana Major9 'Grow' in New Single
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 22, 2021 Part 1 of the Untidy Soul series project presents “Still Broke” featuring renowned trumpeter Keyon Harrold.... 
BRIC Jazzfest Announces Artist Lineup for 2021 Three-Night Virtual Event
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 03, 2021 The JazzFest lineup will showcase artists ranging from global legends, to Brooklyn-bred bands and exciting newcomers to jazz, including festival headliners multi-Grammy and Emmy award-winning artist Robert Glasper.... 
Adrian Younge Shares Latest Single 'Revolutionize'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 16, 2021 To better explain the intricacies of the album’s message, he will also release the four-part, Amazon Music-exclusive podcast Invisible Blackness and short film T.A.N., which will be available on the Amazon Music mobile app and Prime Video.... 
THE AMERICAN NEGRO Project Celebrates Black History Month with Album, Podcast & Short Film
by A.A. Cristi - February 02, 2021 Today, Adrian Younge has announced his most ambitious and deeply personal project to-date. ... 
The Jazz Foundation of America Presents BIRD CALLS Livestream Concert Celebrating Charlie Parker
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 01, 2020 The Jazz Foundation of America will continue its fundraising efforts on behalf of musicians affected by the pandemic, with “BIRD CALLS,” on Thursday, December 10th, a livestream concert celebrating the centennial of saxophonist, composer, and legendary musical innovator Charlie “Yardbird” Parker.... 
The Jazz Foundation Of America Celebrates Charlie Parker With All-Star Streaming Fundraiser
by A.A. Cristi - November 20, 2020 The Jazz Foundation of America, the 31-year-old New York-based non-profit serving the jazz community, will continue its fundraising efforts on behalf of musicians affected by the pandemic with “Bird Calls,” a glittering December 10 livestream celebrating the centennial birthday of alto saxophonist C... 
Damani Rhodes' R.E.A.C.H Is Available Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 06, 2020 Pianist and Composer Damani Rhodes has announced the release of his recording debut, R.E.A.C.H. Available today on Bandcamp, this genre-bending recording represents the impassioned, spontaneous, sonic exploration of a musical outing of masterful musicians. ... 
ASCAP Foundation Announces 2020 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composers
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 26, 2020 The ASCAP Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2020 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards. The program was established in 2002 to encourage young gifted jazz composers up to the age of 30. It carries the name of the great trumpeter and ASCAP member Herb Alpert in recognition of The Herb A... 
Rainbow Blonde Records Announces Showcase For NYC Winter JazzFest
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 19, 2019 LA-based independent record label and multidisciplinary collective Rainbow Blonde has announced a showcase as part of NYC's Winter Jazzfest at Rough Trade on January 17. The show is a collaborative event to showcase the full roster of Rainbow Blonde Records, plus many treasured community members, fe... 
Multi-Genre Recording Artist Damien Sneed Releases Christmas Project, 'Joy To The World'
by Stephi Wild - December 08, 2019 ... 
Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Announces 2019 Season Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 23, 2019 City Parks Foundation is thrilled to announce the 2019 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City's largest free outdoor performing arts festival, bringing nearly 100 free and benefit shows to Central Park and 17 neighborhood parks throughout the five boroughs. This year'... 
Marcus Strickland Releases New Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 09, 2018 Today, Brooklyn composer-saxophonist Marcus Strickland released his thrilling new LP People of the Sun via Blue Note/Revive Music. ... 
City Parks Foundation Presents the 26th Annual Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 21, 2018 City Parks Foundation's SummerStage is proud to announce the 26th Anniversary celebration of the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival. The free festival is New York City's annual salute to the legendary late saxophonist, featuring storied veteran players as well as young jazz musicians who continue to shape... 
VIDEO: Chris Dave and The Drumhedz Release Video for DAT FEELIN (Ft. SiR)
by Macon Prickett - February 27, 2018 Chris Dave and The Drumhedz just released their video for 'Dat Feelin' (ft. SiR).' The video premiered at Afropunk, who said 'Dat Feelin' is a frenetic throwback to big bands and jazz lounges, translated for the modern era into an ambient expression of bliss and feel goods.' The track is from The Dr... 
Chris Dave and The Drumhedz Premiere 'Black Hole ft Anderson .Paak'
by Caryn Robbins - January 19, 2018 Chris Dave and The Drumhedz just premiered 'Black Hole (feat. Anderson .Paak)' at Complex, who called it a 'funky cut... that will have you doing your best two-step on the dance floor.' The track is from The Drumhedz' debut self-titled album (out January 26th via Blue Note Records).... 
Chris Dave and The Drumhedz Release 'Job Well Done (ft. SiR & Anna Wise)'
by Caryn Robbins - January 12, 2018 Today, Chris Dave and The Drumhedz release 'Job Well Done,' taken from The Drumhedz' debut self-titled album (out January 26th via Blue Note Records). The track features Top Dawg Entertainment's SiR and frequent Kendrick Lamar collaborator Anna Wise.... 
Chris Dave and The Drumhedz Premiere 'Dat Feelin (ft. SiR)' at Billboard
by Caryn Robbins - December 22, 2017 Today, Chris Dave and The Drumhedz release 'Dat Feelin' (ft. SiR).' The track premiered at Billboard, who said 'on the infectious, head-bobber Dave and the Drumhedz lay down an indelible groove rhythm strengthened by blaring horns, funk-flavored drum ticks, and jazzy piano lines reminiscent of D.C'... 
Chris Dave and the Drumhedz Releases Blue Note Debut 1/26
by Caryn Robbins - December 08, 2017 Today, Chris Dave and the Drumhedz announce the release of their debut self-titled album, out January 26th via Blue Note Records. Led by drummer, composer, and bandleader Chris Dave, the album features Anderson .Paak, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Bilal, SiR, Anna Wise, and dozens more....
Grammy Winning Trumpeter Keyon Harrold's Upcoming Album 'The Mugician' Out On Legacy Recordings/ Mass Appeal Records, 9/29
by Caryn Robbins - August 16, 2017 Grammy Award winner, Keyon Harrold, one of the world's most sought-after genre-bending trumpeters, will release 'The Mugician' on September 29th via Legacy Recordings/ Mass Appeal Records.... |
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