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NEW RELEASE: Pianist Shedrick Mitchell Presents ‘What Do You Say?’ Bandcamp-exclusive release August 13, worldwide release on September 10, 2021

August 20, 2021

Pianist Shedrick Mitchell Presents Euphonic Masterwork What Do You Say? Bandcamp-exclusive release on August 13, worldwide release on September 16, 2021 Pianist, organist, producer, and arranger Shedrick Mitchell is thrilled to announce the release of his new album What Do You Say? A euphonic masterwork featuring a heavy-hitting ensemble of celebrated musicians, Mitchell’s first ensemble … Read More

REVIEW: SoulTracks Reviews Vivian Sessoms’ “LIFE II”

May 24, 2019

Howard Dukes, SoulTracks “I Can’t Breathe,” the absolutely stunning lead single from Vivian Sessom’s upcoming album Life II, references the final words said by Eric Garner in 2014 when he was placed in a fatal choke hold while being arrested by police for illegally selling cigarettes. However, the mixture of blues and gospel does not tell the … Read More

GLIDE MAGAZINE: Vocalist, Composer & Producer Vivian Sessoms Returns with Powerful, Eclectic “LIFE II”

May 18, 2019

Jim Hynes, Glide Magazine This past November vocalist, composer and producer Vivian Sessoms released Life, her first full album in ten years, to much acclaim and now the much-anticipated companion, Life II, follows. It’s a jazz-influenced piece that carries elements of R&B, spoken word, and hints of classical. Sessoms is one who likes to push the boundaries and this installment goes further … Read More

OUT TODAY: Vivian Sessoms Releases LIFE II on Ropeadope Records!

May 17, 2019

Internationally-lauded vocalist and Harlem native Vivian Sessoms is proud to release her new album LIFE II, on Ropeadope. Following the November 2018 release of LIFE I, Vivian Sessoms now unveils this twelve-track collection as a companion piece that solidifies her almighty return with a truly unique sound. In the company of some of the world’s … Read More

SOULBOUNCE: Vivian Sessoms Delivers Something For The “People”

May 7, 2019

Vivian Sessoms left us with much to chew on at the close of 2018. Featuring an incredible lineup of crazy-talented musicians, her album Life was a hearty meal of jazzy covers, soulful grooves, political statements and improvised instrumentals. Before we could fully digest the musical cornucopia, she announced the album’s second half, LIFE II, with lead single “I Can’t Breathe … Read More

Keyon Harrold’s Multinational Fall/ Winter Dates: Headliners, Festivals & Panels

October 9, 2018

Listed by Rolling Stone as one of “10 New Artists You Need To Know Now”, the revolutionary Keyon Harrold is proud to close 2018 with the announcement of several performances and appearances! With dates in San Diego, San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Philadelphia, Paris, Israel and South Africa, the self-described “social music activist” and trumpeter … Read More