Category: Jazz

50th Annual HARLEM WEEK Returns August 7th – 18th

HARLEM WEEK to Mark Half-Century of Cultural Influence and Community Empowerment in One of New York City’s Most Historic Neighborhoods   50th Annual HARLEM WEEK Returns August 7th – 18th to celebrate Harlem’s Legacy and Future Impact   Harlem, New York (June 20, 2024) — HARLEM WEEK, the legendary celebration of arts, culture, and community, will proudly mark its… Continue reading 50th Annual HARLEM WEEK Returns August 7th – 18th

PJ Morton Releases Cape Town to Cairo

PJ Morton Releases Cape Town to Cairo, New Album Created During a 30-Day Journey Across Africa: WATCH | LISTEN Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opens June 28th at Disney World, An Historic Collaboration Featuring New Theme Song & Original Music by PJ Morton Cape Town to Cairo Tour Stretches Through Summer & Fall, Followed by Morton’s Career-Spanning… Continue reading PJ Morton Releases Cape Town to Cairo

Shannon Mitchell Discusses All About Us Festival: A Juneteenth Celebration

Shannon Mitchell Discusses All About Us Festival: A Juneteenth Celebration Although Juneteenth is a new federal holiday, Black people have been celebrating it for years. Shannon Mitchell, founder of the All About Us Festival, which is embarking on its second year, knows the importance of the holiday. With last year’s inaugural event, he aimed to… Continue reading Shannon Mitchell Discusses All About Us Festival: A Juneteenth Celebration

Robert Glasper Releases ‘Let Go’

GRAMMY & EMMY AWARD WINNING ARTIST AND PRODUCER ROBERT GLASPER RELEASES NEW ALBUM LET GO ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH APPLE MUSIC FOR EXCLUSIVE RELEASES GLASPER TO HOST & CURATE THE BLACK RADIO EXPERIENCE IN NAPA VALLEY, LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2024, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BLUE NOTE LET GO OUT NOW EXCLUSIVELY ON APPLE MUSIC Today, multi-Grammy and… Continue reading Robert Glasper Releases ‘Let Go’

André 3000 Closes Out Atlanta Jazz Festival Performing ‘New Blue Sun’

Former OutKast member, Andre “3000” Benjamin, who released an instrumental flute album last year was the featured and closing act at this year’s 47th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival. Fans were gifted with the sounds of his flute as he performed songs off his solo offering, “New Blue Sun.” According to Atlanta News First, Andre 3000… Continue reading André 3000 Closes Out Atlanta Jazz Festival Performing ‘New Blue Sun’

Michael Mauldin Launches the Imperial Crown of Excellence (ICE) Medal of Honor

On June 2, Michael Mauldin, who is the co-founder of the Black American Music Association (BAMA), will launch the Imperial Crown of Excellence (ICE) Medal of Honor. The ceremony will occur on Sunday, June 2, 2024 in Atlanta, GA as the country celebrates 100 years of the art form of Black American music this year.… Continue reading Michael Mauldin Launches the Imperial Crown of Excellence (ICE) Medal of Honor

Glasshaus Presents Live at Glasshaus Featuring Bilal, Questlove, Common, Robert Glasper, and Burniss Travis

Bilal feat. Questlove, Common, Robert Glasper, & Burniss Travis Live at Glasshaus Watch + Listen to magisterial LP opener, “Something To Hold”: https://youtu.be/ZeylQF-5OSE + https://onerpm.link/somethingtohold Live at Glasshaus out June 14 via Glasshaus Presents Photo by Zenith Richards (May 10, 2024) Today, Glasshaus Presents is proud to announce Grammy-winning artist Bilal on Live at Glasshaus,… Continue reading Glasshaus Presents Live at Glasshaus Featuring Bilal, Questlove, Common, Robert Glasper, and Burniss Travis

Queen Latifah Returns To Host 55th NAACP Image Awards

CBS Returns as Esteemed Broadcast Simulcast Partner Today, BET, CBS and NAACP announced that GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, critically acclaimed Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award-winning and Academy Award® nominated actor and producer Queen Latifah (series star/executive producer THE EQUALIZER, CBS) will return to host the prestigious 55TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS, airing LIVE on Saturday, March 16,… Continue reading Queen Latifah Returns To Host 55th NAACP Image Awards

Roots Picnic To Take Place At Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, PA, June 1-2, 2024

THE ROOTS & LIVE NATION URBAN ANNOUNCE “ROOTS PICNIC” 2024 JUNE 1 & 2 2024 THE MANN IN FAIRMOUNT PARK PHILADELPHIA, PA BLOCKBUSTER LINEUP TO FEATURE A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE & CELEBRATION OF NEW ORLEANS WITH LIL WAYNE & THE ROOTS, JILL SCOTT, ANDRÉ 3000,  VICTORIA MONÉT, GUNNA, NAS, TYLA, SEXYY RED, BABYFACE, CAM’RON, FANTASIA, MUNI… Continue reading Roots Picnic To Take Place At Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, PA, June 1-2, 2024

André 3000 Announces ‘New Blue Sun Live’ Tour

André 3000 Announces “New Blue Sun Live” Tour     André 3000 has announced a run of intimate live shows in support of his critically charged instrumental album, New Blue Sun, released in November on Epic Records. Co-produced by André and lauded multi-instrumentalist Carlos Niño, and featuring the playing of Nate Mercereau, Surya Botofasina, Deantoni… Continue reading André 3000 Announces ‘New Blue Sun Live’ Tour

Georgia Public Broadcasting Announces Inaugural Jazz Music Awards on January 1, 2024

PBS Member Station Georgia Public Broadcasting Announces the Broadcast of the Inaugural Jazz Music Awards on January 1, 2024 With Hosts Dee Dee Bridgewater and Delroy Lindo, Under the Musical Direction of Terri Lyne Carrington Eight Powerful Performances by Today’s Jazz Luminaries including Internationally Renowned Artists Dianne Reeves, Kenny Garrett, Orrin Evans, Ledisi, Somi, Lizz… Continue reading Georgia Public Broadcasting Announces Inaugural Jazz Music Awards on January 1, 2024

Tim Kirsch – Away In A Manger

Los Angeles, CA – Tim Kirsch (nickname, Kenny Jesus) has released a soulful version of “Away In A Manger.”  Both the single and music video can be found on all major music platforms.   Kirsch is a singer, songwriter and saxophonist residing in Los Angeles.  The artist’s music combines pop, gospel, smooth jazz/R&B.  “Away In A… Continue reading Tim Kirsch – Away In A Manger

The Revolution of ‘New Blue Sun’

By Essohana Glinski If you are a Hip-Hop loyalist or Outkast fan, you might feel betrayed by the release of Andre 3000‘s New Blue Sun solo album. It has become apparent that Mr. 3000 has diverged away from what fans know of him (i.e. “Return of the G”, “Xplosion”), and into a conduit role for change… Continue reading The Revolution of ‘New Blue Sun’

Robert Glasper Releases Holiday EP ‘In December’

ROBERT GLASPER RELEASES NEW HOLIDAY EP IN DECEMBER FEATURING ANDRA DAY, PJ MORTON, SEVYN STREETER, CYNTHIA ERVO, TARRIONA TANK BALL, ALEX ISLEY, AND THE BAYLOR PROJECT WORLD RENOWNED ROBTOBER RESIDENCY CELEBRATES 5th ANNIVERSARY AT BLUE NOTE NEW YORK THROUGH NOVEMBER 5th GUEST BAND LEADER FOR THE ROOTS ON THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON NOVEMBER… Continue reading Robert Glasper Releases Holiday EP ‘In December’

Kersten Stevens Feat Christian McBride – Release The Grace

VIOLINIST KERSTEN STEVENS’ Debut Single and Video “RELEASE THE GRACE” featuring 8 X Grammy Winner CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE is available now on all DSPs Queen Rising, available on all DSPs on Friday, November 3. (New York, N.Y. – October 25, 2023) Kersten Stevens, queen of the violin and six-time winner of the historic Amateur Night and Showtime at… Continue reading Kersten Stevens Feat Christian McBride – Release The Grace

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