Sheila E. will headline the 10th annual Uptown Jazz Festival
The annual Uptown Jazz Festival will return to North Long Beach in [...]
Exclusive Video Premiere: Elder Jack Ward’s Sacred Soul Song, ‘The Way Is Already Made’
Bible & Tire Recording Co. — the label founded in 2019 by [...]
Jazz On the Narrows Music Festival Coming to Kent Island Yacht Club in August
Get ready for Jazz on the Narrows ™ at the Kent Island [...]
Montclair Jazz Festival is back, starts this month at Lackawanna Plaza
Cocomama’s all-female Latin jazz orchestra will play Thursday, July 9, at Lackawanna [...]
World Premiere Video: Steve Marriner Brings Americana To The Fore With ‘Long Way Down’
Ottawa, ON-based bluesman Steve Marriner is ushering a decidedly more roots-rock Americana [...]
Snoop Dogg, jazz and more live music to take in this week in San Antonio
Here is your weekly music roundup. Read on for stuff to look [...]
MARC ANTOINE – Something About Her
Marc Antoine's latest is a musical love letter to his wife as they [...]
DANIEL GASSIN and his CROSSOVER BAND – Change of Heart
Daniel Gassin is an Australian pianist and composer of Franco-American descent based in [...]
WATCH: New Official Music Video For Tom Petty’s ‘Drivin’ Down To Georgia’
BLUES - The official video for Tom Petty’s “Drivin’ Down to Georgia,” [...]
Andrew Bird Returns to Ravinia for Bowl of Fire Reunion, First In-Person Headline Show of 2021
Today, Andrew Bird announces his first headline, in-person show of 2021. After more [...]
Cellar stellar: Vancouver jazz label celebrates 20 years of making records
What began as tenor sax player Cory Weeds’ vehicle to promote his [...]
The Cold Stares Announce New Studio Album, ‘Heavy Shoes,’ Reveal New Song And Video For ‘In The Night Time’
Indiana duo The Cold Stares will release their new album Heavy Shoes [...]
Quarto Valley Records Signs Guitarist/Singer Sean Chambers
Quarto Valley Records announces the signing of acclaimed blues-rock guitarist/singer Sean Chambers, [...]
ColaJazz Fest coming to Midlands May 1-2
COLUMBIA – The 2021 ColaJazz Fest will be coming to the Midlands [...]
Jazz Standard Presents Fred Hersch Trio
JAZZ STANDARD, one of the nation’s premier jazz clubs, is keeping the [...]
Forget labels, we’re all one, says Grammy nominee Jon Batiste
By Sarah Mills LONDON (Reuters) - American musician Jon Batiste says he [...]
Feature Releases
Paula Cole Announces New Album, Shares New Song
Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Paula Cole has announced her upcoming album American Quilt. “I wanted this album to reflect a patchwork of music from the cities and the mountains, [...]
RENOWNED SONGSTRESS SANDRA BOOKER RELEASES “UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN” WORLDWIDE MARCH 30TH
There is something beautiful about artists whose insight into the human condition allows them to create works that meet our collective moment at a time we most need their [...]
Art of Life Records to release late guitarist/composer Scott Sherwood archive recording titled “Headin Home”
Scott Sherwood's Story Scott was a natural musician. It wouldn’t be going too far to say that he lived, breathed and ate music. It was woven into the fabric [...]
Selwyn Birchwood Releases ‘Revelation’ Video
Groundbreaking young blues visionary Selwyn Birchwood has just released a riveting new video for his song “Revelation.” The highly-charged, hair-raising track appears on Birchwood’s recently released third Alligator album, Living [...]
Award-winning Jazz/Folk Storyteller Kate Schutt Shares New Single ‘Nothing I Won’t Bear’
Kate Schutt, NYC-based jazz/folk pop singer-songwriter and guitarist, has released her new track, “Nothing I Won’t Bear.” The track is part of her upcoming album, Bright Nowhere, a musical [...]
Remembering Alvin Lee (December 19, 1944 – March 6, 2013): A Personal Tribute
During the night of March 6th 2013, a musician friend from Indianapolis rang to let me know the breaking news over there of the sudden death of the legendary [...]
Music to be healed by: Behind the sound of jazz ensemble, iPhupho L’ka Biko
Muhammad Dawjee, Athi Ngcaba, Miseka Gaqa, Nhlanhla Ngqaqu and Lebohang Moleleki (Photograph by Tseliso Monaheng) The pan-Africanist collective led by composer Nhlanhla Ngqaqu creates music rooted in spirituality and [...]
Joey Alexander Releases Three New Singles on Verve Records in Spring 2021
Three-time GRAMMY Award-nominated pianist Joey Alexander follows his major-label debut album, WARNA (Verve Records), with three new singles "SALT" (March 19), "Under the Sun" (April 23), and "Summer Rising" [...]
Jake Bass previews his new album on Music Monday
Detroit musician Jake Bass has produced music for Eminem, and worked with talent like Ludacris and LL Cool J. Now he’s got his own new album out called The [...]
From The Man Behind The Music For The Hit Film Soul…Jon Batiste Unites Soul, Pop, Blues In Joyful New Single “I Need You” Out Today
BATISTE ANNOUNCES POWERFUL AND GENRE-DEFYING NEW ALBUM WE ARE SET FOR RELEASE MARCH 19 ON VERVE RECORDS FEATURING COLLABORATIONS WITH MAVIS STAPLES, ZADIE SMITH, PJ MORTON, TROMBONE SHORTY & [...]
Sony/ATV Signs Jamie Cullum to Worldwide Deal
Today, Sony/ATV Music Publishing UK announced it has signed award-winning singer, songwriter, jazz musician, and radio broadcaster Jamie Cullum to a global publishing agreement. Jamie Cullum is one of the UK's top [...]
Nicolas Meier and Dewa Budjana Group – Flying Spirits
Fusion Guitar masters Nicolas Meier and Dewa Budjana deliver a Middle Eastern, Indonesia sound featuring the Dewa Budjana Group FEATURING: Nylon Fretted & Fretless String Guitars, Steel String Guitar, Glissentar: Nicolas Meier Electric Guitar, Steel [...]
SETH MACFARLANE – Great Songs From Stage & Screen
SETH MACFARLANE Great Songs From Stage & Screen Seth MacFarlane Covers Classic Tunes With New Album NEW ALBUM ON REPUBLIC RECORDS/VERVE RECORDS A Collection Of Personally Selected Gems From The [...]
Diana Krall releases her new album, This Dream Of You, on Verve Records
This Dream Of You, produced in May 2020 by Ms. Krall, was mixed by Al Schmitt, who worked closely with the artist to achieve notable intimacy and immediacy with her voice [...]
FRED HERSCH – Songs from Home
Pianist/Composer Fred Hersch celebrates his 65th birthday in quarantine with a brilliant new solo album recorded in his Pennsylvania home On Songs From Home, due out November 6 via Palmetto [...]
Paul Tuvman – In My Life
Paul Tuvman's latest all Beatles tribute project titled "In my Life", features an amazing list of guest artists including: Peter White, Rong-Huey Liu, Mindi Abair, Dave Koz, Rick Braun [...]
Conquering Global Audiences, Ardhito Pramono Introduces His Latest Extended Play “Craziest Thing Happened in My Backyard”
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia (SMEI) introduces new "Extended Play" (EP) from Indonesia's jazz prodigy Ardhito Pramono, "Craziest Thing Happened in My Backyard" (CTHIMB). His latest work was inspired by the movies "Midsommar" and South Korea's "Parasite", [...]
Randy Brecker & Eric Marienthal Join Forces For Some Double Dealin’
Shanachie Entertainment Debut Out 9/11 Offering A Soulfully Inspiring Album In Spades A Few Tracks Highlight Special Guests George Whitty, Dave Weckl & John Patitucci What do you get [...]
UNHEARD THELONIOUS MONK RECORDING OF A SURPRISE 1968 HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FINALLY SET FOR RELEASE
PALO ALTO JULY 31, 2020 IMPULSE RECORDS In the fall of 1968, a sixteen-year old high school student named Danny Scher had a dream to invite legendary jazz pianist [...]
Joey Alexander Major Label Debut Album “Warna” Out Today On Verve Records
Joey Alexander, the Grammy-nominated jazz pianist, composer and bandleader releases his major label debut album "WARNA" (Verve Records). WARNA captures the astonishing melodic gift and natural aptitude for spontaneous collaboration [...]
The Godfather of Harlem Soundtrack has arrived!
The Godfather of Harlem Soundtrack has arrived! Featuring the amazing vocal talents of Emeli Sandé, and occasionally my 1925 Vincent Bach trumpet, I am immensely proud of this show, [...]
Ralph Hepola – Tuba
Improvising tuba player Ralph Hepola performs original music with world-class teammates. Spectrum Recordings 180820 Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota in the United States, Ralph Hepola studied piano before starting [...]
John Coltrane “Blue World”
As long as the sound of Jazz Lives, as long as jazz musicians jam, two words will always be a part of the scene… John Coltrane. In 1964 Coltrane [...]
Alex Bird – The Way She Moves
Alex Bird and The Jazz Mavericks: Debut Single "The Way She Moves" TORONTO, ONTARIO – Alex Bird has been turning heads across the Toronto Jazz scene and his debut [...]
Al Turner “The Burner”
Bass Guitar Impresario, Al Turner, affectionately called “The Burner” returns with his latest record “This Is”, his fifth solo recording! Self-produced, “THIS Is” features upbeat, joyful and melodic tunes [...]
Lucas Pino and his No Net Nonet new album “That’s a Computer” earning critical praise
That's a Computer (October 19, 2018 on Outside in Music) takes its title from a comment made by one of Pino's professors at the Juilliard School. The teacher, himself [...]
Gideon King & City Blog’s new song “Gun To My Head”
In 2015, Gideon King & City Blog(GKCB) released a full length CD, City Blog. The music was met with wide critical acclaim, with the Huffington Post calling King a [...]
Grace Brancale Features New Release VACATIONS VOL 1
With VACATIONS VOL 1, you will find an anytime vacation full of passionate, musical paintings depicting the atmosphere, ambience, or the memory of a vacation activity: enjoying the shore, the [...]
CERTAIN ELEMENTS – A NEW ALBUM BY KARLA HARRIS
Of Certain Elements, the third album from acclaimed jazz vocalist Karla Harris, it can be said that this is a place where lush contemporary comes alongside deft acoustic mainstream [...]
DJ I.N.C. – Miss B’s Classroom
FEATURE RELEASE Miss B's Classroom First single from the forthcoming album "Sounds Cool Volume 2" Release Date September 28, 2018 "Miss B's Classroom" is an ode to education. I [...]
JEFF OSTER – “Reach”
FEATURE RELEASE New Album by Inventive Trumpeter and Flugelhornist Jeff Oster "Reach" October 5th, 2018 Release Date With a dynamic new age/jazz/prog rock hybrid vibe often whimsically described [...]
FRECKLE LEGEND – The Long Walk Home
FEATURE RELEASE Drummer RJ Rabin and his group Freckle Legend to release their new recording "The Long Walk Home" this fall "The Long Walk Home” runs the gamut [...]
JAY LAWRENCE -Sonic Paragon
NEW RELEASE Veteran Drummer Jay Lawrence's New release "Sonic Paragon" August 1st Release Date on Jazz Hang Records "Sonic Paragon" is a fantastic collaboration of the talented and amazing [...]
BOB JAMES – Espresso
Legendary Pianist Bob James Returns to Trio Format After Decade-Long Studio Recording Hiatus as a Leader for Espresso Album Features “Submarine” – Follow up to “Nautilus,” the Track That Earned James’ Unlikely Godfather [...]
KALEN HENRY – Not Forgotten
KALEN HENRY - Not Forgotten A Love Story Inspired by the Music of Nat King Cole Brilliant - 19-year-old Kalen Henry releases her debut project “Not Forgotten”, an exploration of one [...]
EMPATHY PROJECT – Influences
Empathy Project - Influences - Empathy is the ability to experience another person, another creature, a forest, a lake, nature and all the world inside yourself. This process is [...]
NOAH PREMINGER – Genuinity
NOAH PREMINGER - Genuinity - Saxophonist Noah Preminger celebrates the release of Genuinity. On Genuinity, his tenth release as a leader and his debut on Criss Cross Records, Preminger [...]
MELBREEZE – Animazonia
MELBREEZE - Animazonia - Blue Canoe Records releases "Animazonia" from Turkish-born world musician Melbreeze. The ninth release from this creative world musician started as a Brazilian jazz effort but [...]
ORRIN EVANS – Presence
ORRIN EVANS and the Captain Black Big Band Returns with Raucous Live Recording, Presence Long-running Ensemble, Led by The Bad Plus' New Pianist, Creates Family Vibe Onstage in Philadelphia For Third [...]
YUKO MABUCHI TRIO
Yuko Mabuchi Trio (Vinyl) Executive producers Craig and Diane Martin attended Yarlung’s annual meeting in 2017, where Yuko, Del and Bobby played to celebrate the release of the trio’s first [...]
THA AFTERSET
Tha Afterset Jazzy Soulful Intelligent Movement Tha new cd from tha mind and production of DJ I.N.C featuring tha Saxophone of Marqueal Jordan, tha Percussion Gregory Carmouche, tha Keyboard [...]
CHRISTIAN SANDS – Reach Further EP
Christian Sands REACH FURTHER EP Christian Sands Announces Ambitious Summerwith Digital-Only Live REACH FURTHER EP, International Touring & Serving as Creative Ambassador to the Erroll Garner Project REACH FURTHER [...]
VANDELL ANDREW – 30
Vandell Andrew 30 Vandell Andrew grew up in New Orleans, spending years of his childhood in the shadow of Louis Armstrong, soaking up the vibe of the French [...]
JAREZ – Blow Your Mind
Jarez Blow Your Mind Jarez’s rise from the studio to the stage has been a remarkable journey of talent, timing and authentic showmanship.Originally trained as a jazz artist, [...]
BILLY THOMPSON – BT
Billy Thompson BT The title, simply stated, BT, brings all of Billy Thompson’s musical influences to bear, with this latest offering of original material. It boasts familiar sonic shapes [...]
CHRIS GODBER – Momentum
Chris Godber Momentum The Highly Anticipated new smooth jazz project from Chris Godber is soulful & funky laced with addictive melodies that will have you ready for take off! [...]
JEFF HAMILTON TRIO – Live From San Pedro
Jeff Hamilton Trio Live From San Pedro Drummer Jeff Hamilton's band with Tamir Hendelman and Christoph Luty takes its place in the trio pantheon with Live from San Pedro [...]
THE B CHRISTOPHER BAND – Four from the Sun
FEATURED RELEASE THE B CHRISTOPHER BAND Four From The Sun "FOUR FROM THE SUN" is the latest release from guitarist B. Christopher. It is a twelve song set of [...]
JAMISON ROSS – All For One
FEATURED RELEASE JAMISON ROSS GRAMMY-NOMINATED JAMISON ROSS SET TO DELIVER ALL FOR ONE ON JANUARY 26, 2018 The Exciting Second Chapter In His Spectacular Artistic Evolution As A Singer, Drummer, [...]
THE EBONY HILLBILLIES – 5 Miles From Town
FEATURED RELEASE THE EBONY HILLBILLIES Keeping the classic American String Band tradition alive for a new generation, NYC phenomenon - THE EBONY HILLBILLIES - stir up the organic soul, funk, [...]
SAMI STEVENS AND THE MAN I LOVE – And I’m Right
FEATURED RELEASE SAMI STEVENS AND THE MAN I LOVE And I'm Right Sami Stevens and the Man I Love offer smart songwriting and tight execution in And I'm Right, the [...]
SYLEENA JOHNSON – Rebirth of Soul
FEATURED RELEASE SOUL REIGNS SUPREME ON SYLEENA JOHNSON'S REBIRTH OF SOUL (11/10) The R&B Diva Unites with Father-Legendary Soul/Blues Singer Syl Johnson for their First Recording Together In [...]
3D RHYTHM OF LIFE – Fantasy
FEATURED RELEASE 3D RHYTHM OF LIFE Fantasy The album leads with a vibrant Latin-Tropical-Soul cover of Earth Wind and Fire’s international mega-hit “Fantasy”, sung by Nuyorican vocalist, Chris [...]
MINDI ABAIR – The EastWest Sessions
FEATURED RELEASE Mindi Abair The EastWest Sessions Two-time Grammy nominated saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair's career highlights include seven solo albums, a two season stint as the featured sax player [...]
BUDDY RICH – The Channel One Set
FEATURED RELEASE - In Honor of the Buddy Rich Centennial Celebration Two Digital Albums, a Vinyl Album, and Two Digital Concert Films to be Released Studio City, CA [...]
CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE – Bringin’ It
FEATURED RELEASE Christian McBride Bringin' It Iconic bassist Christian McBride has been doing what the title of his upcoming big band album implores for years: Bringin' It. This [...]
RICHARD SORCE – Samba Para a Vida
FEATURED RELEASE Richard Sorce-The Richard Sorce Project CD: "Samba Para a Vida"-EverJazz Records "Be careful how you enter Latin jazz. It could change your life." This sentiment so [...]
PATRICK BRADLEY – Intangible
FEATURED RELEASE Jazz fusion keyboardist Patrick Bradley honors tangible and “Intangible” influences on his fourth album ALISO VIEJO (31 July 2017): The spiritually-minded jazz fusion keyboardist Patrick Bradley [...]
DAVID BENOIT & MARC ANTOINE
FEATURED RELEASE David Benoit & Marc Antoine Record First Complete Project Together + Celebrate Bossa Nova On So Nice! Music has an unparalleled ability to stir the emotions, awaken memories, [...]
JAMES ROSOCHA – Avalon
FEATURED RELEASE JAMES ROSOCHA RELEASES NEW FUSION PROJECT AVALON After over twenty years and nine albums as a sideman with fusion jazz guitarist BD Lenz, James steps out [...]
Geoff Alpert – Open Your Heart
FEATURED RELEASE Geoff Alpert – Open Your Heart Trombonist Geoff Alpert has loved music all his life, studying the craft, learning several brass/valve instruments, playing in bands and composing songs. [...]
EDDIE PALMIERI – First Album Since 2006 – SABIDURÍA
FEATURED RELEASE EDDIE PALMIERI ANNOUNCES FIRST NEW ALBUM SINCE 2006 ‘SABIDURÍA’ Grammy-winning music icon celebrates 80th birthday with release of ‘SABIDURÍA’ featuring Donald Harrison Jr, Marcus Miller, Alfredo De La [...]
ALAN BROADBENT – Developing Story
FEATURED RELEASE On June 30, 2017 Eden River Records will release a new album for jazz piano trio and symphony orchestra, “Developing Story”, by Alan Broadbent. “Developing Story” [...]
ROBERT MILLER’S PROJECT GRAND SLAM
FEATURED RELEASE New CD, “The PGS Experience”, To Be Released on June 30th Featuring 2x Grammy Nominee Saxophonist Mindi Abair Project Grand Slam, the celebrated Jazz Rock Fusion [...]
ADAM ROGERS – Dice
FEATURED RELEASE Adam Rogers' DICE Conjures Electrifying Debut with Eponymous Album Featuring Fima Ephron and Nate Smith DICE - Available June 16 via ADRAJ RECORDS Modern jazz virtuosity combusts with [...]