We’ve had so many extraordinary musicians study in the New England Conservatory’s Contemporary Musical Arts department since it was founded in 1972 (under the name … Read More “Artist’s Choice: A Playlist of Notable New England Conservatory Alums” The post Artist’s Choice: A Playlist of Notable New England Conservatory Alums appeared first on JazzTimes.
Asked to choose Duke Ellington’s most valuable sidemen, most folks would likely start with Johnny Hodges, followed by any number of the additional cavalcade of … Read More “Chronology: Sonny Greer and Sam Woodyard Drum for the Duke” The post Chronology: Sonny Greer and Sam Woodyard Drum for the Duke appeared first on JazzTimes.
Masego is back with a new single, “Say You Want Me.” It’s the first new song from the Grammy-nominated artist since he released the syrupy “Yamz” with Devin Morrison in November 2021. The Afro-R&B track, co-produced by P2J and E.Y., meshes Masego’s smooth voice with the burgeoning talents of Destin Conrad, Ambré, Ari PenSmith and
R&B powerhouse Anita Baker has announced the dates for her 2023 headlining tour. It’ll mark the legendary singer’s first full tour since 1995. The highly anticipated tour will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Baker’s debut solo album, The Songstress, which was released May 31, 1983. The 15-city tour kicks off Feb. 11, 2023, in Hollywood
Rising singer Kaash Paige has announced the release date for her sophomore album, Soundtrack 2 My Life. It will arrive Nov. 18 via Def Jam Recordings. Soundtrack 2 My Life, alternatively titled S2ML, is the follow-up to Paige’s 2020 debut album, Teenage Fever. It was previously titled The Fall Off, as reported by Billboard and
Emerging singer-songwriter Mariah the Scientist has released a new song titled “Bout Mine.” On the brooding track, Mariah the Scientist offloads her frustrations about the romantic complications she is experiencing from a nonchalant lover. She is unwilling to lose out on the investment, making a promise that this specific person will regret how they’ve been
Steve Lacy made his debut on Saturday Night Live as its musical guest last weekend. Dressed in identical clothes from a press photo, the genre-bending artist performed his hit single “Bad Habit” and “Helmet.” Both songs are lifted from his sophomore album, Gemini Rights, which released July 15 via RCA Records. The 10-song set, a follow-up
Syntax Creative is honored to announce its partnership with Nashville-based LoweKey Entertainment, home to famed gospel artist Debbie Winans, whose career highlights include opening for Whitney Houston’s Body Guard Tour and performing as a background vocalist for her brother and sister, Bebe & Cece Winans. The post Syntax Creative Announces Partnership With Debbie Winans’ Label
Tasha Layton is teaming up with Raymond Arroyo on his new mega-selling children’s holiday title, “The Wise Men Who Found Christmas,” the #2 overall ranked book on Amazon in recent weeks. The post Tasha Layton Collaborates With Author Raymond Arroyo On Christmas Classic appeared first on The Gospel Music Association.
The SRG/ILS group is excited to announce a new partnership with Angie Stone and Walter Millsap III’s Conjunction Entertainment. A noted singer, songwriter, actor, and producer, Angie Stone is a Neo-Soul pioneer, and Walter is a noted veteran producer and songwriter who has worked with Beyonce’, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Brandy, and many others. The