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Christian McBride’s New Jawn Album ‘Prime’ Out February 24

All Posts, Contemporary Jazz NewsBy Anand January 13, 2023

Christian McBride’s New Jawn — trumpeter Josh Evans (Jackie McLean, Cedar Walton, Rasheid Ali), saxophonist and bass clarinetist Marcus Strickland (Roy Haynes, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Chris Dave, Bilal, Robert Glasper), and drummer Nasheet Waits (Jason Moran, Joe Lovano, John Medeski) — is back with their highly anticipated sophomore album, Prime, the follow-up from McBride’s GRAMMY® nominated group. Featuring original compositions from each band

Brian Thomas Album ‘On The Bone’ Out January 27

All Posts, Contemporary Jazz NewsBy Anand January 13, 2023

One could argue that “On The Bone” is trombonist Brian Thomas’s eleventh album. However, the collection of soul, jazz and funk arriving January 27 is the first issued under his own name, hence it’s a debut album from a veteran of more than twenty years. Thomas produced the set comprised entirely of original compositions brought to

Joe Williams: Beyond the Blues

All Posts, Contemporary Jazz NewsBy Anand January 13, 2023

Everyone knows that Joe Williams sang the hell out of the blues, but do you know what else he sang the hell out of? Everything. … Read More “Joe Williams: Beyond the Blues” The post Joe Williams: Beyond the Blues appeared first on JazzTimes.

Jason Yeager: Suite Centennial

All Posts, Contemporary Jazz NewsBy Anand January 13, 2023

Pianist and composer Jason Yeager has no problem detailing the inspiration he draws from literary hero Kurt Vonnegut’s work: “I just love the way that … Read More “Jason Yeager: Suite Centennial” The post Jason Yeager: Suite Centennial appeared first on JazzTimes.

Snoh Aalegra Joins Producer Malik Baptiste on New Song ‘All You Need to Know’

All Posts, R&B NewsBy Anand January 13, 2023

Grammy-winning producer Malik Baptiste enlists Snoh Aalegra for “All You Need to Know,” a new song he produced. It’s his first new song since releasing Spectrum (demo) in August 2020. “All You Need to Know” is a smooth listen amidst Baptiste’s heartfelt lyrics about his journey of leaving home and reconnecting with those he left

Jacquees Shares ‘When You Bad Like That’ Video Featuring Future

All Posts, R&B NewsBy Anand January 13, 2023

Jacquees has released a visual for his Future-assisted song, “When You Bad Like That.” Jacquees co-directed the playboy-esque video with B Space. In it, Future opens as a guest, appearing in one of the halls and later keeping a watchful eye over the happenings around the house. Then, Jacquees is surrounded by his pick of

Kaash Paige Releases ‘All Girls Cry’ Video

All Posts, R&B NewsBy Anand January 13, 2023

Singer Kaash Paige starts the new year with the accompanying video for her song “All Girls Cry.” Directed by Ralph Canono, the video finds Paige draped in an all-green outfit accessorized with a black horned hat and shades. Positioned against a background decorated in red tarp material with a vintage television flashing white light, Paige

2023 NAACP Image Awards Nominees Announced

All Posts, R&B NewsBy Anand January 13, 2023

The NAACP and BET have announced the nominations for the 54th NAACP Image Awards. Beyoncé dominates the music field with five nods, including Outstanding Female Artist, Outstanding Album (Renaissance) and Outstanding Soul/R&B Song (“Cuff It“). Chris Brown is close behind with four nominations, including Outstanding Male Artist, Outstanding Album (Breezy) and Outstanding Duo, Group or

Ledisi Releases New Song ‘I Need to Know’

All Posts, R&B NewsBy Anand January 13, 2023

Grammy-winning singer Ledisi has returned with “I Need To Know,” a new song she co-wrote with her longtime collaborator Rex Rideout. The elegantly produced track addresses Ledisi’s annoyance about a partner who refuses to communicate when there is an issue in their relationship. “You keep messing with my mind / Telling me nothing is wrong

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