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Tank and The Bangas Album ‘Red Balloon’ Out Now

Best New Artist Grammy nominee Tank and The Bangas’ new album Red Balloon is out now on Verve Forecast. Predominantly produced by Tank and the Bangas, the 16-track album includes contributions from Alex Isley, Masego, Lalah Hathaway, Jacob Collier, Questlove, Big Freedia, Trombone Shorty, Jamison Ross, The Hamiltones, Georgia Anne Muldrow and Wayne Brady. Red Balloon was born out of a pandemic-ordered break from the band’s rigorous touring schedule. The hiatus gave the…

Ultimate Disco Cruise 2023

Ultimate Disco CruiseSailing February 25 – March 2, 2023Aboard Celebrity SummitFrom Miami, FL to Key West and Cozumel Artists will include: Kool & The Gang Billy Ocean Taylor Dayne Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge Tavares Norma Jean Wright & Luci Martin (formerly of Chic) with special guest  Evelyn “Champagne” King Heatwave The Trammps featuring Earl Young Al McKay Allstars C+C…

Kind Folk: Head Towards the Center (Fresh Sound New Talent)

Many things have changed since Kind Folk formed in 2014 and launched on record with 2018’s Why Not, but the collective resolve of this quartet’s … Read More “Kind Folk: Head Towards the Center (Fresh Sound New Talent)” The post Kind Folk: Head Towards the Center (Fresh Sound New Talent) appeared first on JazzTimes.

Audio Files: Active Speakers vs. Passive Speakers

Visit a pro audio retailer and almost every studio monitor speaker you see will have amplification built in. But visit a high-end audio store and … Read More “Audio Files: Active Speakers vs. Passive Speakers” The post Audio Files: Active Speakers vs. Passive Speakers appeared first on JazzTimes.

Review – ‘Savoir Faire’ by Najee

What can you say about Najee? He has been on the scene for four decades, and his records and guest appearances never seem to disappoint. Full disclosure: We are STILL jammin’ the Day By Day album, and one of our favorite Najee features is on the track Sarah, Sarah by Jonathan Butler. In 2022, Najee…

Mindi Abair Wine and Jazz Tour

Mindi Abair Wine and Jazz Tour Click the image below to get tickets. The post Mindi Abair Wine and Jazz Tour appeared first on Smooth Jazz and Smooth Soul.

Skinny Hightower ‘Rain’ – LISTEN

Skinny Hightower Rain From the album ‘Blue Moon’ The post Skinny Hightower ‘Rain’ – LISTEN appeared first on Smooth Jazz and Smooth Soul.

Documentary about Roy Hargrove to Premier at Tribeca Film Festival

The Tribeca Film Festival announced that the world premiere of Hargrove, a documentary about the late trumpeter, will take place on Sunday, June 12, 2022 … Read More “Documentary about Roy Hargrove to Premier at Tribeca Film Festival” The post Documentary about Roy Hargrove to Premier at Tribeca Film Festival appeared first on JazzTimes.

Trombone Shorty: Lifted (Blue Note)

Call it the feelgood jazz-ish release of the year. Lifted, the first album from New Orleans horn man and singer Trombone Shorty in half a … Read More “Trombone Shorty: Lifted (Blue Note)” The post Trombone Shorty: Lifted (Blue Note) appeared first on JazzTimes.

Riverfront Jazz Festival 2022

What: Riverfront Jazz Festival  Where: Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center – Dallas, TX When: September 2-4, 2022 Erykah Badu Eric Benet Hiroshima Paul Taylor Spyro Gyra B.Slade Jazzmen Horn Alex Bugnon Gerald Veasley Cameo Avery Sunshine Incognito Kim Burrell Eddie Palmeri J.J. Sansaverino Michael Lington Karyn White Nasty Brass Band Boney James Dianne Reeves Robert…