JEFF BRADSHAW celebrates the release of his fifth studio album, “JEFF BRADSHAW: 20.,” in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of his debut album. “JEFF BRADSHAW:20,” is globally available now, via the Music Matters Entertainment/SRG-ILS Group label imprint. The “Make Some Time” music video just made its global premiere on BET SOUL and BET.com and… Continue reading Jeff Bradshaw – Make Some Time ft. Eric Roberson
Category: Jazz
Mike Phillips ‘Dream Again’
Sarah Ikumu · Dream Again (feat. Hamilton Hardin) World Renowned Saxophonist, Mike Phillips, Presents A Vision For A New World On “Dream Again” (June 2, 2023–New York, NY)– Award Winning and Notable Saxophonist, Mike Phillips, is proud to partner with the independent music distribution powerhouse, SRG-ILS, on the formal release of his upcoming… Continue reading Mike Phillips ‘Dream Again’
Terrace Martin – Snooze
TERRACE MARTIN DROPS INSTRUMENTAL COVER OF SZA HIT “SNOOZE” FROM NEW ALBUM FINE TUNE OUT IN JUNE ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUNDS OF CRENSHAW AND BMG FOR A SERIES OF JAZZ RELEASES PHOTO CREDIT: SAMANTHA WHITEHEAD PRESS QUOTES: “There isn’t a musician as recognizable within West Coast’s various music scenes as Terrace Martin.” – BET … Continue reading Terrace Martin – Snooze
Usher And Roberta Flack Slated To Receive Honorary Doctorate Degrees From Berklee College Of Music
Two legendary r&b singers can be addressed as doctors in several weeks when they receive their doctorate degrees. Berklee College of Music has announced that they will present singers Usher Raymond and Roberta Flack will honorary doctorate degrees in music in an upcoming graduation ceremony next month. The music institution will also present Sona Jobarteh,… Continue reading Usher And Roberta Flack Slated To Receive Honorary Doctorate Degrees From Berklee College Of Music
Raphael Saadiq Announces Forthcoming Tony! Toni! Toné! Just Me and You Tour 2023
Raphael Saadiq Announces Forthcoming Tony! Toni! Toné! Just Me and You Tour 2023 Something is about to take place that was just a pipe dream years ago! According to an Instagram post from Raphael Saadiq, the boys are getting back together again! The singer and songwriter posted a photo of the group, Tony! Toni! Toné!… Continue reading Raphael Saadiq Announces Forthcoming Tony! Toni! Toné! Just Me and You Tour 2023
Rudolph Isley Sues Younger Brother Ronald Over Rights to ‘The Isley Brothers’ Trademark
A celebrity family feud is taking place because of a trademark of the family name. According to TMZ, trouble is brewing within The Isley Brothers‘ family after Rudolph Isley accused his more famous brother Ronald Isley of silently obtaining the rights to The Isley Brothers’ trademark without telling him. In doing so, Ronald is the… Continue reading Rudolph Isley Sues Younger Brother Ronald Over Rights to ‘The Isley Brothers’ Trademark
Chaka Khan Goes Off on Adele, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige in Recent Podcast Interview
Chaka Khan Goes Off on Adele, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige in Recent Podcast Interview Chaka Khan never disappoints whenever she opens her mouth, whether with her singing or her straight talk. She had some candid words for some singers who were listed in a recent list by Rolling Stone. In an exclusive podcast… Continue reading Chaka Khan Goes Off on Adele, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige in Recent Podcast Interview
Damon Dash Disclosed That Jay-Z Offered $1.5M For His Stake In Jay’s First Album, ‘Reasonable Doubt’
Damon Dash Disclosed That Jay-Z Offered $1.5M For His Stake In Jay’s First Album, ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Roc-A-Fella Records, birthed by Damon Dash, Kareem Burks, and Shawn Carter AKA Jay-Z became a hot commodity in part because of the marketing, the business, and of course, the artistry of Jay-Z. Dash revealed recently that many years after… Continue reading Damon Dash Disclosed That Jay-Z Offered $1.5M For His Stake In Jay’s First Album, ‘Reasonable Doubt’
Snoop Dogg, Sade and Teddy Riley Among 2023 Inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Hip-hop entertainer and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg, Jazz songstress Sade, and “New Jack Swing” producer and singer, Teddy Riley are among the latest inductees to this year’s Songwriters Hall of Fame. In an announcement by the Songwriters Hall Of Fame, Snoop Dogg, Sade and Teddy Riley will be joined by pop singer Gloria Estefan, Electric Light… Continue reading Snoop Dogg, Sade and Teddy Riley Among 2023 Inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Samara Joy Earns Two Nominations for 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards® for Debut Album ‘Linger Awhile’
Samara Joy Earns Two Nominations for 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards®, including Best New Artist Verve Records debut ‘Linger Awhile’ nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album “Silky-voiced rising jazz star” (New York Times) Samara Joy has been nominated for two Grammys at the 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. The 23-year-old first-time-nominee is up for Best New Artist, and her Verve Records debut Linger Awhile (released Sept 16, 2022) is nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album. The nominations… Continue reading Samara Joy Earns Two Nominations for 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards® for Debut Album ‘Linger Awhile’
Regina Belle’s New Album ‘My Colorful Christmas’ Available for Pre-Save/Pre-Order Now
GRAMMY®-WINNER REGINA BELLE TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, MY COLORFUL CHRISTMAS ATLANTA, GA (October 21, 2022) – GRAMMY®-winner Regina Belle will release a new album, My Colorful Christmas, on Tuesday, November 1st. Marking Belle’s first holiday album, My Colorful Christmas is available for pre-save/pre-order now, and contains ten tracks. Featuring the lead single “A Cradle… Continue reading Regina Belle’s New Album ‘My Colorful Christmas’ Available for Pre-Save/Pre-Order Now
The Carr Center and Midtown Detroit Inc. Present Jazz Crawl, Curated by Terri Lyne Carrington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Carr Center and Midtown Detroit, Inc. Announce the FREE Inaugural New Standards Jazz Crawl, Shifting The Narrative: Jazz and Gender Justice, Curated by Three-Time Grammy Award Winner and NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington New Standards Jazz Crawl features 13 Concerts, 8 Venues, and 5 Days with 22 Acclaimed Artists/Groups Performing… Continue reading The Carr Center and Midtown Detroit Inc. Present Jazz Crawl, Curated by Terri Lyne Carrington
The Inaugural Jazz Music Awards Announces its 2022 Nominees and Honorees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Inaugural Jazz Music Awards to Bestow Special Honors to Wayne Shorter, McCoy Tyner, Ambrose Akinmusire, Henry Threadgill, Dr. Lenora Helm Hammonds, and James H. Patterson The Awards Ceremony to Highlight Eight Award Categories with 33 Nominees including Jean & Marcus Baylor Leading with Three Nominations, along with Orrin Evans, Kenny… Continue reading The Inaugural Jazz Music Awards Announces its 2022 Nominees and Honorees
Remastered Re-Release of ‘Ray Sings, Basie Swings’ Out September 23rd
Tangerine Records Announces Remastered Re-Release of Ray Sings, Basie Swings Out September 23rd Available On Streaming Services For First Time In 10 Years And on Double-Vinyl LP New Video for “Let The Good Times Roll” Available Now as IG Single With Pre-Order July 25, 2022: Tangerine Records has announced the re-release of the transformative… Continue reading Remastered Re-Release of ‘Ray Sings, Basie Swings’ Out September 23rd
Ragan Whiteside – Thrill Ride
Ragan Whiteside – Thrill Ride Contemporary Jazz Flutist Ragan Whiteside’s Current Single, ‘Thrill Ride’ Leaps to the Top 10 on Billboard’s Smooth Jazz Chart Her Radio Show, ‘Saturday with Ragan Whiteside’ is No. 1 on Atlanta’s NPR affiliate radio station Jazz 91.9 WCLK (Atlanta, GA – July 21, 2022) – Contemporary jazz flutist Ragan Whiteside’s current single,… Continue reading Ragan Whiteside – Thrill Ride