In Memoriam: Sue Mingus
In January of 1987, somebody told Sue Mingus there’s this new tenor player in town, and so she came out to a gig on Long … Read More “In Memoriam: Sue Mingus” The post In Memoriam: Sue Mingus appeared first on JazzTimes.
In Memoriam: Jessica Williams
“Where the hell did you come from?” – Bill Evans Jessica loved that little anecdote from Evans discovering her playing for the first time and … Read More “In Memoriam: Jessica Williams” The post In Memoriam: Jessica Williams appeared first on JazzTimes.
In Memoriam: Ronnie Cuber
There’s a legacy in jazz of certain “Giants,” from generation to generation, who occupy the position as “King of the Mountain.” It started in the … Read More “In Memoriam: Ronnie Cuber” The post In Memoriam: Ronnie Cuber appeared first on JazzTimes.
In Memoriam: Mick Goodrick
I moved to Boston in 1970 to attend Berklee and Mick was the number one jazz guitarist in town. Getting to hear him live in … Read More “In Memoriam: Mick Goodrick” The post In Memoriam: Mick Goodrick appeared first on JazzTimes.
In Memoriam: Jaimie Branch
I was living in D.C. when [bassist] Jason Ajemian’s band the High Life came through, and I put together a show for them. Jaimie was … Read More “In Memoriam: Jaimie Branch” The post In Memoriam: Jaimie Branch appeared first on JazzTimes.
Mary J. Blige’s New BET Series ‘The Wine Down’ Gets Release Date
BET Networks and Blue Butterfly have shared the first trailer for The Wine Down with Mary J. Blige, the upcoming non-scripted series for BET. In it, Blige trades in her entertainer status to introduce herself as a friend and host. Over a glass of Sun Goddess, her premium wine collection, Blige enjoys laughs and hugs
Masego Announces Self-Titled Album
Masego is gearing up to release a new album next month. His self-titled sophomore album releases March 3 via EQT Recordings/Capitol Records. When sharing the album announcement, the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter also shared its cover art designed by Sam Erickson. Masego will include 14 songs. Three songs have already preceded it, including the lead single “Say
Chlöe Announces New Single ‘How Does It Feel’ With Chris Brown
Chlöe has enlisted Chris Brown for “How Does It Feel,” the second single from her forthcoming debut album, In Pieces. “How Does It Feel,” produced by Hitmaka,” arrives Friday, Feb. 24, via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records. Chlöe teased the new track with an intimate photo of her and Brown touching foreheads.
John Legend’s ‘A Legendary Christmas’ Now Certified Gold by RIAA
John Legend continues his annual sweep of RIAA awards. The EGOT winner’s holiday album A Legendary Christmas is now certified gold for selling 500,000 equivalent units. It’s Legend’s fifth project to earn an RIAA certification. His best-selling albums in the U.S. are Get Lifted and Love in the Future. Both LPs, released under GOOD Music and
Eric Bellinger on New Album ‘1(800)HIT-EAZY: Line 2’
It’s the day before he kicks off his headlining Obsession Tour and Eric Bellinger is feeling anxious. He’s ready to get back on stage and bond with his fans. “It’s like you’ve been anticipating a moment and it’s finally about to happen,” Bellinger tells Rated R&B. “The closer I get, the more anxious I am