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Jazz Great Roy Hargrove Highlighted In AFROPOP Series Black Music Month Special
by A.A. Cristi - June 17, 2024 Celebrate Black Music Month with AFROPOP's special on jazz legend Roy Hargrove, a two-time Grammy winner who influenced neo-soul, hip hop, and R&B, and left a lasting impact on the jazz world.... 
Something Else!, Led by Vincent Herring, Release Debut Album 'Soul Jazz'
by Josh Sharpe - June 17, 2024 Under the no-nonsense title of Soul Jazz, the album features groove-centric tunes from such masters as Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, Roy Hargrove, Donald Byrd, Stanley Turrentine, Eddie Harris, Pee Wee Ellis, and John Coltrane, played with infectious vitality by this unparalleled dream band.... 
Allegra Levy Releases 'Out of the Question' With Mimi Jones, Allison Miller, & Carmen Staaf
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2024 Out of the Question is composed entirely of songs in search of answers, from “Where Are You Going?” to Carole King’s “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” It features an all-star, all-women band, including Carmen Staaf on piano, Allison Miller on drums, and Mimi Jones on bass, with special guests Roxy ... 
Jazz Vocalist Allegra Levy Will Release 'Out Of The Question'
by Nicole Rosky - March 28, 2024 Join Jazz Vocalist Allegra Levy for her performance 'Out of the Question' featuring Mimi Jones, Allison Miller, and Carmen Staaf on May 20, 2024. Don't miss this unforgettable night of music.... 
BrhyM (Bruce Hornsby & YMusic) Announce 'Deep Sea Vents' Album
by Michael Major - January 10, 2024 To celebrate the announcement, BryhM has also released the single “Deep Blue”- a funky meditative strut featuring electric sitar. The album was produced by Hornsby and Rob Moose and recorded in both Williamsburg, VA and in New York, NY. It features additional contributions from jazz legend Branford ... 
Billy Childs Releases 'The Winds of Change'
by Michael Major - March 20, 2023 In between writing violin concertos, chamber music and other pieces for classical ensembles of various sizes, the highly sought-after composer puts on his jazz pianist hat, records GRAMMY® award-winning jazz albums, and plays the world’s leading clubs, concert halls and festivals with his exceptiona... 
VIDEO: Dida Pelled Releases 'Melody' Music Video Featuring Singer/Songwriter Cassandra Jenkins
by Michael Major - June 14, 2022 Dida Pelled has released the music video for her new single “Melody.” Directed by Jenna Reed, the video stars fellow New York singer/songwriter Cassandra Jenkins. Arriving just in time for Pride Month, Pelled and Jenkins take on the wilderness together with an overnight camping trip.... 
Dida Pelled Releases New Single 'Melody' Along With B-Side Track 'Skinny'
by Michael Major - May 17, 2022 Brooklyn-based artist Dida Pelled announces her new album Love Of The Tiger and releases her new single “Melody” as well as b-side track “Skinny.' Pelled is widely regarded as the greatest jazz guitarist this side of the Mississippi. As her jazz star rose, she felt a pull toward classic American son... 
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... 
Dida Pelled Releases New Single 'Sylvia (Lost Her Sense of Being a Woman)'
by Michael Major - March 29, 2022 Today, Brooklyn-based artist Dida Pelled releases her new single “Sylvia (lost her sense of being a woman)”. Written by Pelled and her bandmate Yammi Wisler, the striking track is an ode to loss and freedom with an incredible story behind it. Watch the music video for the new single now!... 
Bassist George DeLancey Releases 'Paradise' on February 1st
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 27, 2020 Paradise, the sophomore release from critically acclaimed bassist/ composer George DeLancey, features a mix of hard swinging original compositions and jazz standards, and a host prominent young New York City jazz players. Release date is February 1st (George DeLancey Music).... 
Emmaline Releases New Video 'Effortless' Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 04, 2019 Singer and Songwriter Emmaline has released her gorgeous new video for the track “Effortless” today. Directed by Simion Collins & Omari Matlock, the videos lush colors and dreamy settings beautifully compliment Emmaline's stellar voice and style. The song appears on her debut EP, All My Sweetest Dre... 
HARLEM 100 Featuring Mwenso & The Shakes Announced At MPAC
by A.A. Cristi - September 24, 2019 Celebrate the music that made Harlem the center of the music universe at Harlem 100 Featuring Mwenso & The Shakes, Sunday, October 27 at 7 pm at Mayo Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $29-$69.... 
DC Jazz Festival Announces Nick Cannon to Host Finale Celebrating Great Masters of Jazz
by Tori Hartshorn - May 03, 2019 DC Jazz Festival (DCJF), with the only city-wide jazz festival in the mid-Atlantic region, today announced that Nick Cannon will host Great Masters of Jazz, on June 16 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Co-presented by the DC Jazz Festival and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, wit... 
Jazz Journalists Association Announces 2019 Awards Winners
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 02, 2019 Pianist Ahmad Jamal is celebrated for his Lifetime Achievement in Jazz by the Jazz Joiurnalists Association with its 2019 JJA Jazz Awards -- the organization's 24th annual celebration of excellence in jazz and jazz journalism. Saxophonist Wayne Shorter has been voted Musician of the Year, bassist Li... 
Aretha's Jazz Café Presents Latin Jazz All Stars
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 21, 2018 Aretha's Jazz Café is proud to once again present Latin Jazz All Stars, arguably the finest aggregation of Latin Jazz musicians in the world, for one incredible night, Saturday, January 12th at 8:00PM... 
Kandace Springs Releases New Video For 'Breakdown' - Fall Tour Starts This Month
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 18, 2018 Singer and pianist Kandace Springs has released her remarkable second album Indigo (Blue Note), a 13-track LP of originals and choice covers that showcases the full breadth of Kandace's artistry from smoldering R&B ('People Make the World Go 'Round' '6 8') to gorgeous jazz ballads ('Unsophisticated'... 
Norbert and Karen Stachel Lead LehCats on New Release MOVEMENT TO EGALITARIA Featuring More Than 30 Players
by Macon Prickett - July 02, 2018 Seven musicians who define the terms artistry, teamwork and chemistry starting with the chemistry of the married couple of Karen and Norbert Stachel, the leaders of LehCats. Their versatility is evident, and their ability to deliver and uplift both the music and the listener is profound. Movement t... 
Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights In Jazz Presents A Salute To Russell Malone
by A.A. Cristi - May 02, 2018 Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights In Jazz closes its 46thseason with a tribute to lauded jazz guitarist Russell Malone. A mainstay on the Manhattan music scene since the 1980s, as well as a regular at international festivals and concert halls, Russell has attracted critical and fan recognition for his w... 
10th Annual Jazz Series to Feature A Melody of Music & Film Featuring John Pizzarelli, Julius Rodriguez & More
by Macon Prickett - April 26, 2018 The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC), a nonprofit cultural arts center and one of the most successful suburban film houses in the country, is celebrating a decade of their popular Jazz Sessions. The 10th annual series will kick off on May 2nd with an opening night event featuring World-renowned guita... 
VIDEO: The Soul Rebels Perform '504' on The Late Show
by Stephi Wild - February 07, 2018 The Soul Rebels were the musical guest on last night's Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Watch them perform '504' with Jon Batiste and Stay Human below!... 
60th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Wraps up Weekend of Historic Performances
by A.A. Cristi - September 28, 2017 The 60th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival wrapped up Sunday, September 17 after a weekend of debut artists, returning masters and new favorites. Over 38,562 fans came through the gates of the Monterey County Fairgrounds during the weekend of September 15-17, which featured a record-breaking 137 perform...
60th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Single Day Tickets On Sale Monday 5/15
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2017 Single Day Tickets for the 60th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, September 15–17 go on sale Monday, May 15, and can be purchased online at montereyjazzfestival.org or by calling 888.248.6499.... |
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