*(CNN) — Authorities in Tennessee are searching for the son of Nashville’s police chief as a suspect in the Saturday shooting of two suburban police officers. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a statewide blue alert late Saturday in an effort to locate the suspect, John Drake Jr., warning that the 38-year-old, who is now
Bigg Robb – Black Woman Magic *Hard work and perseverance are just two of the many qualities that separate Southern Soul icon Bigg Robb from his peers. With over two decades of successful concert appearances and recordings, it’s obvious upon first listening to his latest release, Vintage, that the singer works hard, so he can play even
Al B Sure / Instagram *(Houston Style Magazine) — Houston – It’s been precisely a year since a benevolent donor’s family offered Al B. Sure! a second chance at life with a liver transplant. Now, this music icon, synonymous with the New Jack Swing era, is stepping up as the forefront ambassador for the American
Narada Michael Walden *Following up on his Official Indie R&B Chart #1 track, “It’s So Nice,” Cornell CC Carter is back with new music. And this time he brought his longtime friend, Grammy-winning producer Narada Michael Walden, to bring “I’d Rather Dance with You.” The song, which the pair wrote together, centers on what Soul
Rodeo Drive – Depositphotos *I still can’t shake the memory of that Saturday evening a few years ago when I was driving back from shopping on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. I hadn’t gotten a mile from the shopping area when I was flagged over by a Beverly Hills officer. I was not speeding. I
Legendary guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter is having a major impact right now with his powerful new single, “My Place in the Sun.” The haunting, gripping ballad, which features the sublime lead vocals of Baxter’s onetime Doobie Brothers bandmate Michael McDonald. “My Place in the Sun” is from Baxter’s recent, first-ever solo album, Speed of Heat (BMG/Renew), a stellar
After PartyBy Greg Manning and Andrew NeuProduced by Greg ManningHorns and flutes arranged by Andrew NeuAndrew Neu – sax, flute Greg Manning – keys, programmingMike Stever – trumpet solo and sectionCarlyle Barriteau – guitarMel Brown – bassMarcus Finnie – drumsNick Lane – trombone The post Andrew Neu ‘After Party’ – LISTEN appeared first on Smooth Jazz
Primary Wave Music and the Luther Vandross Estate have announced a new project, Luther Vandross Classic Christmas. It will release Nov. 3. The three-track EP will feature the soulful numbers “At Christmas Time” and “May Christmas Bring You Happiness.” It will also include a special bonus a cappella mix of “At Christmas Time.” The two songs