*Hey y’all! We got the juice on former First Daughter Sasha Obama. She’s darn near all growed-up and she’s got herself a new beau. You’ll probably recognize the name. He’s none other than Clifton Powell Jr. Yep, dude is the son of veteran actor Clifton Powell and he’s also a former college basketball player. Sasha,…
The debut of the Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa Valley 2022 marks the first Blue Note Jazz Festival presented as an outdoor, multi-day and multi-stage event. The especially intimate festival, with limited capacity, will feature top-tier talent at the historic Charles Krug Winery in St. Helena, CA on July 30 and 31. <iframe title=”Google Map”…
He was sometimes called “Jazz’s Angry Man.” Perhaps it’s better to think of him in comparison with Beethoven: tempestuous, capable of roiling, grandiose passions and … Read More “JazzTimes 10: Essential Charles Mingus” The post JazzTimes 10: Essential Charles Mingus appeared first on JazzTimes.
The last years of beyond-free saxophonist and composer Albert Ayler were sonically restless and more troubled than previous seasons. While his music jittered through a … Read More “Albert Ayler: Revelations: The Complete ORTF 1970 Fondation Maeght Recordings (Elemental)” The post Albert Ayler: Revelations: The Complete ORTF 1970 Fondation Maeght Recordings (Elemental) appeared first on…
Justine Skye is making an effort to reflect on her relationship woes in music rather than on social media. The singer has returned with “What a Lie,” her first single release of the year. Over a relaxed production, Skye calls out an ex-lover who she discovered was unfaithful in their relationship. “User, what a user /…
Emerging singer Josh Levi has returned with his new single “Vices.” The new single is no sad love story for Levi, but one with a happy ending. “Vices” is enveloped in stellar harmonies, with a moving guitar riff as its sturdy prop. Levi sings about purging himself of a girl who was once his crutch.…
Kate Stewart is torn between fighting or calling it quits for a stifling relationship on her new single “Numb.” On the emotionally-detached track — produced by Swagg R’celious, Keithen “Bassman” Foster and Frank Roman — Stewart details her fading feelings for someone who treats her without regard day in and day out. Although she is in…
Ambré has crossed paths with 6LACK for a remix of her song “What You Deserve.” The new version appears on the Big Femme Energy, Vol. 1 Deluxe compilation. Besides subtracting Ambré’s second verse, “What You Deserve (Remix)” is still both warm and groovy as the original. 6LACK slides in and manages to capture ears with…