JAZZ MUSIC HAS BEEN ACCEPTED as the world’s and America’s greatest art form. This music and some of its great artists are known for innovation, … Read More “Now’s the Time, Jazz for Social Justice!” The post Now’s the Time, Jazz for Social Justice! appeared first on JazzTimes.
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Cindy Bradley is back with a new album. It is called Promise, and it is her first set of new music in four years. Bradley always stays current with her sounds and the production is always first class. Greg Manning produced and mixed the ten track effort, which are all originals. Let’s check out the
Vocal sensation Veronica Swift took the jazz world by storm with her critically acclaimed 2021 release This Bitter Earth, landing on the cover of DownBeat, topping the year end lists for vocal releases and wowing audiences with her eclectic stage show at the Hollywood Bowl and beyond. For her new album – aptly entitled Veronica Swift – the versatile artist stretches
Mixing afropop with a splash of summer anthem, Jon Batiste collaborates with Jon Bellion and Fireboy DML on the uplifting second single from his forthcoming album World Music Radio, reminding listeners to “take a deep breath, drink water” when overwhelmed by life’s currents. The post Jon Batiste ‘Drink Water’ – LISTEN appeared first on Smooth
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Grammy nominated jazz guitarist Rod Harris Jr. released his highly anticipated album, “Plays for Wayne”, on June 27th. This extraordinary collection of songs pays homage to legendary jazz composer Wayne Shorter while infusing them with RHJ’s own unique guitar-led interpretations.Rod can also be seen performing in the hit film biopics “Cadillac Records” (starring Beyoncé and Adrian
It’s been a whirlwind from the U.S. Navy to the Billboard top twenty for R&B/jazz saxophonist Jason Jackson. When it comes to music, he’s been all in from the go, inspiring the title of his first album, “All In,” which was released last fall. The second single from the set produced by twelve-time Billboard chart-topper Adam Hawley, “Through The Night,” is
Jessy J has been a significant presence on the smooth jazz scene since 2008 and the release of her debut recording ‘Tequila Moon’. Born in Portland, Oregon and raised in Hemet, CA, in part she takes her musical influences from her Mexican-American heritage. Indeed her Mexican born father and mother filled the family home with
Released September 2022 on Concorde Records, ‘Detour is Boney James’ eighteenth solo album and follows his 2020 outing ‘Solid’ which became his twelfth #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Album chart. Recorded largely at Boney’s L.A. home studio, ‘Detour’ included the mellifluous ‘Coastin’ that featured vocals from 5-time Grammy winner Lalah Hathway. It was arguably