Dr. Lonnie Smith, Hammond Organ Virtuoso, Dies At 79
29 September, 2021
Dr. Lonnie Smith, the Hammond B-3 organ virtuoso who was named an NEA Jazz Master in 2017, died today at his home in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Blue Note Records confirmed the news, saying the cause of death was pulmonary fibrosis. He was 79.
Biography:
Lonnie Smith (July 3, 1942 - September 28, ...
| Jazz Funk Bassist Richie Goods & The Goods Project Announce Upcoming Tour
29 September, 2021
New York-based, Pittsburgh-raised funk bass legend Richie Goods and his working band The Goods Project have received a prestigious South Arts Jazz Road touring grant, which will bring the group on the road this fall starting the first week of October. The bassist, known for his blending of funk and ...
| Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett Sing Cole Porter In New Album Trailer
29 September, 2021
"Love For Sale", the new collaborative album showcasing the Cole Porter songbook of classic popular music from Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett. This album will be the final studio recording of Bennett's career, and is the culmination of Bennett and Gaga's 10-year recording history
The album is part ...
| Carmen Ruby Floyd Releases Her Debut Album 'Broadway, Jazz Me!'
28 September, 2021
Singer and actress Carmen Ruby Floyd has been performing on several Broadway stages from Lion King, Porgy and Bess, and recently Hello, Dolly! In addition, she has gained worldwide recognition in the jazz world, performing alongside Vanessa Williams. While performing a special tribute to Ella Fitzgerald ...
| Rivers Casino Partners With South Restaurant & Jazz Club; Jazz Series Expands With Najee, Michael Lington And Paul Taylor For November Show
28 September, 2021
Unwind and enjoy the smooth jazz sounds of Grammy-nominated saxophonist and flautist Najee and chart-topping saxophonists Michael Lington and Paul Taylor when they perform in The Event Center on Friday, Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $49 and go on sale Friday, Oct. 1.
The all-new jazz series ...
| Joshua Crumbly Releases Video For "C.S.C" - New Album 'Forever' Out 10/8
26 September, 2021
The bassist, producer, and songwriter Joshua Crumbly released his official video for "C.S.C" directed by Drew Robinson. Featuring Jay Bellerose on drums, "C.S.C" is the second single off of Crumbly's upcoming sophomore full-length ForEver (out October 8th via Shahzad Ismaily's figureight records). So ...
| Jazz Artist Jose James Celebrates The Holiday Season With "Merry Christmas From Jose James"
24 September, 2021
Jazz artist José James (Rainbow Blonde Records) will release his first ever Christmas album Merry Christmas from José James on November 19th. The contemporary album celebrates the holiday season while honoring classic jazz and pop records of the 1950s. Today James releases the first single, "My Favorite ...
| Ben LaMar Gay's Album 'Open Arms To Open Us' Due November 19, 2021
23 September, 2021
Today, the last day of Summer 2021, composer, singer, and instrumental polymath Ben LaMar Gay announces the release of his new album, Open Arms to Open Us, November 19 on International Anthem / Nonesuch Records.
The first offering from the Southside Chicago native's newest project is a pulsing melodic ...
| Le Sonic Release Music Video For Critically-Acclaimed "Any Moment" Ft. Robert Lee
21 September, 2021
Every so often, the music world shines its light on a brand-new music group, and the rest of the world can't help but be drawn to them. Lately, these magical music groups have been popping out of the woodwork, and it's hard to keep up. Among those countless music groups is one that truly stands out, ...
| Blue Note Announces Nov. 5 Release Of Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers First Flight To Tokyo: The Lost 1961 Recordings
16 September, 2021
On November 5, Blue Note Records will release First Flight to Tokyo: The Lost 1961 Reco
rdings, a thrilling previously unreleased live recording of Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers captured at Hibiya Public Hall in Tokyo on January 14, 1961 during the band's first-ever tour of Japan. The Jazz Messengers ...
| Gerald Albright's Sessions: A Fresh New Music Series In Colorado
15 September, 2021
Live music is back and 8-time Grammy Nominated Saxophonist Gerald Albright is roaring full steam ahead with his new music series. As a world-renowned musician and one of the biggest names in jazz, Albright has performed on stages far and wide. With a career that has spanned over 30 years, Albright has ...
| Lady Gaga Announces Virtual Concert Ahead Of 'Love For Sale' Album Release
13 September, 2021
Lady Gaga and Westfield are teaming up for a livestream concert that will celebrate the release of her upcoming duets album with Tony Bennet, "Love For Sale".
The concert will be streamed in Westfield shopping centers and online on September 30, before the album's release on October 1.
Westfield ...
| Noelle Returns With Perfect End-Of-Summer Track "Seasons Change"
13 September, 2021
With her first two singles of 2021 already making waves, breakout pop sensation noelle is back with "Seasons Change," a jazz-infused track that provides the perfect soundtrack as summer cools into fall. Available today via all streaming platforms, "Seasons Change" is the third of four singles to be ...
| Richard Carpenter Presents Richard Carpenter's Piano Songbook
10 September, 2021
Icon, musician, record producer, songwriter, and arranger, Richard Carpenter of the Carpenters, reinterprets a number of their biggest hits, and chosen favourites, on solo piano.
Some of the most beloved melodies of all time, including Close to You, Yesterday Once More, Top of the World, We've ...
| Kate McGarry & Keith Ganz "Find Hope In The Darkness" (WBGO) On What To Wear In The Dark
07 September, 2021
Throughout the darkest period in recent memory, the Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz Ensemble explored the healing power of music, and today the "Dynamic Duo" (Jazz.FM) share that inner strength with the world on What to Wear in the Dark. During a stretch of life which included "loss of health, home, and ...
| Jazz Vocalist Kathy Lyon Teams With Sax Great 'Houston Person'
03 September, 2021
Noted jazz vocalist Kathy Lyon (Pensacola Florida) records her latest album "Nothin' But Love" featuring tenor sax great Houston Person.
The twelve song compilation was recorded at Teaneck Sound Studio, produced by Houston Person and includes jazz greats Lafayette Harris Jr on piano, Peter Hand on ...
| Jan Esbra Releases Debut Album 'Temporary Objects'
02 September, 2021
New York City-based guitarist and composer, Jan Esbra's, debut album, Temporary Objects, will be available on all digital platforms on August 27th, 2021. Temporary Objects features 10 improvisations and spontaneous compositions by Jan Esbra.
Temporary Objects is a collection of 10 improvisations ...
| Acclaimed Series "The Music That Made Me" Returns To Jazz FM For A Second Series
01 September, 2021
The series exploring the influences and important songs in the lives of Jazz FM's superstar musicians returns.
Six parts featuring Christian McBride, Pat Metheny, Dianne Reeves, Candi Staton, Wynton Marsalis and Nile Rodgers.
Premiering on Sunday 5th September from 9-10pm for six weeks.
Featuring ...
| Esperanza Spalding Asks: "What Do You Need A Song For?"
27 August, 2021
esperanza spalding has announced her new album SONGWRIGHTS APOTHECARY LAB, to be released September 24 on Concord Records. SONGWRIGHTS APOTHECARY LAB features 12 pieces of music, created and recorded over the past several months in her traveling laboratory, in collaboration with a host of musicians, ...
| Impulse! Records Adds Another Important Chapter To John Coltrane Story With Newly Discovered Live Recording Of A Love Supreme From 1965
27 August, 2021
After nearly six decades, a private recording of a rare, nightclub performance by John Coltrane of his magnum opus, A Love Supreme, is set for commercial release. Recorded in late 1965 on the culminating evening of a historic week-long run at The Penthouse in Seattle, A Love Supreme: Live In Seattle ...
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