Emma Frank To Perform in Europe This Winter Dates From January 7th through January 13th In Zurich, Valencia, Vienna, Paris, Berlin, Ghent and Modena “Emma Frank, who reaches a sublime new plane of musicality on her excellent third album is an artist worthy of observation with serious ears,” – Ron Hart, Downbeat “Frank’s songs sit … Read More
Press Releases
NEW RELEASE: Smokin’ Sleddog Records Announces the Release of Ellen Rowe’s “Momentum – Portraits of Women In Motion”
Accomplished educator, composer and pianist Ellen Rowe is proud to bring together an ensemble of nationally-lauded female jazz artists on her new project Momentum – Portraits of Women In Motion. Due to be released on January 28th, this eight-track collection of original material features Rowe on piano alongside saxophonists Tia Fuller, Virginia Mayhew and Lisa … Read More
NEW RELEASE: Outside In Music Announces the Release of Jake Leckie’s Debut Album, “The Abode” – Out January 25th, 2019
Outside In Music is proud to announce the January 25th release of The Abode, the debut album from the multi-faceted Jake Leckie. Having lent his talents to a myriad of recordings as both a musician and engineer, the bassist is now thrilled to establish himself as a bandleader, composer and arranger on The Abode. Joined … Read More
Spanish Harlem Orchestra Gains Grammy Nod for “Anniversary”
Spanish Harlem Orchestra Anniversary Nominated for Best Tropical Latin Album at the 61st Annual GRAMMY® Awards On Friday, December 7th, it was announced that 2x GRAMMY® Award winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra received a GRAMMY® nomination for Best Tropical Latin Album for Anniversary. Released in April on ArtistShare, their aptly titled sixth album celebrates the all-star salsa … Read More
The Baylor Project Returns to NYC, 1/7/19
2X GRAMMY® Nominated Husband & Wife Duo The Baylor Project Return to NYC January 7th to Perform at the Blue Note! On Monday, January 7th, 2X GRAMMY®-nominated duo The Baylor Project will return to New York City for a special performance at the Blue Note. Their first performance in NYC in a year, Jean and … Read More
Vanessa Rubin Sings The Music of Tadd Dameron on “The Dream Is You” due out 2/22/19
Vanessa Rubin Returns with The Music of Tadd Dameron on The Dream Is You: Vanessa Rubin Sings Tadd Dameron, out 2/22 Featuring John Cowherd (piano), Kenny Davis (bass), Carl Allen (drums) Arrangements by Jimmy Heath, Benny Golson, Frank Foster, Willie Smith and Bobby Watson Celebrated vocalist Vanessa Rubin is thrilled to announce the February 22nd … Read More
OUT TODAY! Pianist/ Composer Kelly Green Debuts her Trio on “Volume One”
“Her piano playing is sophisticated and modern while also being connected to the tradition. Her vocals are subtle, quietly expressive and full of insight.” – Scott Yanow Pianist, vocalist and composer Kelly Green is excited to release her new record Volume One with the Kelly Green Trio today! A follow up to her 2017 debut Life … Read More
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Ralph Peterson’s Messenger Legacy Prepares for New Spring Release with Extensive International Tour
Following the successful double release of I Remember Bu: Alive Vol. 4 from The Gen-Next Big Band and Inward Venture from Aggregate Prime, iconic drummer, bandleader and Berklee professor Ralph Peterson Jr. is now thrilled to continue his restless touring schedule with the Messenger Legacy ensemble. Due to release a new album in May 2019 … Read More
Laurin Talese Wins First Prize at the 7th Annual Sarah Vaughan Vocal Competition
Newark, N.J. — Laurin Talese won first prize at the 7th Annual Sarah Vaughan Vocal Competition. The event, hosted by stalwart WBGO Radio host Rhonda Hamilton, took place on November 18th at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, NJ. Talese received a $5,000 cash prize as well as a performance slot at … Read More
NEW RELEASE: Andy Milne & Dapp Theory Break New Ground on Seasons of Being, out now on Sunnyside Records
Andy Milne & Dapp Theory Break New Ground on Seasons of Being, out now on Sunnyside Records ★★★★ – Downbeat Magazine “Gentler and more beautiful than anything else in Milne’s discography, The Season of Being is also a work of stubborn individuality. It sounds like little else.” Will Layman, PopMatters Pianist and composer Andy … Read More