Terence Blanchard looked around the restaurant table and launched into a gentle sermon about jazz education in Detroit that was part homily, part pep talk, … Read More “20 Years of Supporting Detroit Jazz” The post 20 Years of Supporting Detroit Jazz appeared first on JazzTimes.
Improvised music like jazz requires creative listening. Avant-garde jazz requires the most creative listening of all. The music of Whit Dickey’s quartet (Dickey, drums; Rob … Read More “Whit Dickey Quartet: Astral Long Form: Staircase in Space (TAO Forms)” The post Whit Dickey Quartet: Astral Long Form: Staircase in Space (TAO Forms) appeared first on…
Columbia University’s Center for Jazz Studies, in conjunction with the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation (LAEF), is presenting the 2022 Louis Armstrong International Continuum: Armstrong & … Read More “Armstrong International Continuum Presents Virtual Symposium and Concert” The post Armstrong International Continuum Presents Virtual Symposium and Concert appeared first on JazzTimes.
Chlöe Bailey has partnered with DoorDash to launch a custom hot sauce. Beginning June 9, the company’s DashPass members will add zing to their meals with “Make ‘Em Sweat,” a limited-edition sauce that is sweet but also packs some heat. According to Chlöe, the hot sauce aligns with her who she is as a person.…
Rising singer Josh Levi has released his second project, Disc Two. The Houston, Texas, native’s new offering is the follow-up to Disc One, released in 2020. It features eight songs, including three previously-shared tracks, such as “NASA“ and “Vices.” The latter track was one of the focus tracks for Disc Two. Levi exclusively told Rated R&B more about…
The Recording Academy has announced a few new changes to the Grammy Awards, following its unveiling of its newly-elected National Board of Trustees. Five new Grammy Awards categories have been established, raising its number of awards from 86 to 91. Among the new slots is Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical. It is the first songwriting…
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Continuing its mission to offer audiences a variety of compelling new ways to connect with today’s top Christian artists, K-LOVE On Demand presents the highly anticipated new series “Empty Stage with Andrew Greer.” The post K-LOVE On Demand’s ‘Empty Stage With Andrew Greer’ Debuts with Tasha Layton appeared first on The Gospel Music Association.
Described as a “super-sized” worship resource for home and church, Out of This World features eight all-new songs from Yancy and was created with preschool and early elementary age children in mind. The post Dove-Award Winning Worship Leader Yancy Offers New Worship Resource appeared first on The Gospel Music Association.