Original vocal composition in the Country genre is now a finalist for Song of the Year and the $20,000 Grand Prize in the prestigious international songwriting competition Acclaimed saxophone-singer-composer-bandleader Grace Kelly is celebrating her 27th birthday this year with a major nod from the John Lennon Songwriting Contest (JLSC), the preeminent international competition open to … Read More
Brandee Younger’s Music Featured in New Beyonce Film “Homecoming” And New Album “Soul Awakening” due out June 7th with 2 nights at the Blue Note (May 21 & May 22) One of “12 Women Influencing the Future of Jazz” – Paste Magazine Brandee Younger has had a busy month since announcing the release of her … Read More
Acclaimed Trumpeter, Composer and Arranger David Weiss Embarks Upon Spring Tour with Sextet, Featuring Marcus Strickland and Myron Walden Shows in: Los Angeles, Ft. Bragg, Half Moon Bay, Napa, Windsor, Denver, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary “The sextet skirts the outer reaches of straight-ahead jazz, innovating while drawing from tradition. The recording benefits from the familiarity … Read More
Ralph Peterson’s Messenger Legacy Celebrates Art Blakey’s Centennial with New Release Legacy: Alive Volume 6 at the Side Door, due out May 20 on Onyx Productions Featuring the Messenger Legacy Band: Ralph Peterson, Bobby Watson, Bill Pierce, Brian Lynch, Geoffrey Keezer and Essiet Essiet Official Release Show at the Kennedy Center, May 31st When it … Read More
Pianist Andy Milne Wins First Juno Award for The Seasons Of Being and Announces Spring Tour! The Seasons of Being Awarded Best Group Jazz Album at 2019 Juno Awards On Saturday, March 16th, Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Andy Milne won the 2019 Juno Award for Best Group Jazz Album for his new album The … Read More
Spanish Harlem Orchestra Wins Third Grammy at the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards! Anniversary is the Winner of Best Tropical Latin Album! Led by renowned pianist, composer, arranger and musical director, Oscar Hernández, 5X GRAMMY® nominated Spanish Harlem Orchestra is truly honored and grateful to announce their third GRAMMY® win! The 13-piece ensemble graciously accepted the … Read More
Pianist Andy Milne Receives Juno Award Nomination and Announces Spring Tour The Seasons of Being is nominated for Best Group Jazz Album Andy Milne’s Unison Trio Will Appear in NY, DC, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, LA, Cleveland, Ann Arbor January 29, 2019 — Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Andy Milne has received a 2019 Juno Nomination for … Read More
Following the successful double release of I Remember Bu: Alive Vol. 4 with The Gen-Next Big Band and Inward Venture with 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 on May 20th, … Read More
Revive Music is thrilled to launch the next installment of their renowned jam session/jazz party Blue After Dark, with new host Melanie Charles. Alongside Charles, resident DJ and GRAMMY Award-Winning artist, Casey Benjamin aka DJ Stutzmcgee will spin rare funk & jazz/ future soul all night long. Frequented by popular musicians from all over the … Read More
With Brett Williams (Keys), Chris Gaskell (Bass) & Gene Coye (Drums) Entertainment Cruise Productions is proud to announce the addition of ASCAP award-winning vocalist Kathy Kosins to their 2019 Blue Note at Sea line-up. Kosins, who has won the hearts of critics and fans around the globe with her eclectic musical palette that expands the … Read More
