THE COLOR PURPLE Songwriter Brenda Russell Releases New Single
With the release of her latest single, the soulful and sensual romance “You Know What It’s Like,” Brenda Russell makes a triumphant return to the refined classic blend of adult contemporary R&B and urban jazz. Listen to the new single from The Color Purple songwriter now.
Photos: Stars Arrive at THE PIANO LESSON Opening Night
The best of Broadway was at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Thursday, where The Piano Lesson, directed by Tony Award nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson and starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, and Danielle Brooks, opened on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the arrivals and you can check out photos of Patti LuPone, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and more on the red carpet below!
5TH ANNUAL TBAAL RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL Comes to Dallas Next Month
The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) presents the 5th Annual Riverfront Jazz Festival, Sept 2 – 4 in Dallas, Texas. For three days over the Labor Day weekend, on three stages at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center the Festival will present over 50 of the world's best mainstream, cutting-edge, traditional and contemporary artists.
Jazz At MOCA To Feature Saxophonist Jacques Schwarz-Bart
The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is thrilled to feature saxophonist, Jacques Schwarz-Bart as part of its monthly a?oeJazz at MOCAa?? series on Friday, March 27. Schwarz-Bart grew up in Guadeloupe where he learned how to play the Gwo ka drum as a child. He was coached by Anzala, one of the top percussionists in Guadeloupe and learned the biguine style of music. At age six, while living in Switzerland, Schwarz-Bart discovered jazz music and taught himself how to play the guitar by playing along with jazz records.
Former AMERICAN IDOL Finalist Elise Testone To Release Second LP
Soulful singer/songwriter ELISE TESTONE, a former American Idol finalist and powerhouse vocalist whose incredible stage presence and bluesy maturity rank with the best, is releasing her long-awaited sophomore album, This Is Love, on April 17 and immediately mounting an East Coast Tour that includes special performances during the world-renowned New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
WBLS To Present A NIGHT OF LOVE R&B Valentines Show Featuring Anthony Hamilton, Keyshia Cole, Tamia, Eric Benet, and More
SJ Presents and WBLS presents: A Night of Love, the ultimate R&B Valentine's show. Get up close and personal with the one you love and see ANTHONY HAMILTON, KEYSHIA COLE, TAMIA, ERIC BENET, AVANT and DONELL JONES on Friday, February 9, 2018 at 8pm at the Prudential Center located at 25 Lafayette Street in Newark, NJ. Be sure to reserve Tickets by visiting Ticketmaster.com.
WBLS Welcomes A NIGHT OF LOVE at Prudential Center; On-Sale 11/24
SJ Presents and WBLS presents: A Night of Love, the ultimate R&B Valentine's show. Get up close and personal with the one you love and see ANTHONY HAMILTON, KEYSHIA COLE, TAMIA, ERIC BENET, AVANT and DONELL JONES on Friday, February 9, 2018 at 8pm at the Prudential Center located at 25 Lafayette Street in Newark, NJ. Be sure to reserve Tickets Friday, November 24th at 9AM by visiting Ticketmaster.com.