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Tank and the Bangas Unveil 'Black Folk (Remix)' Featuring Kota the Friend, Rapsody & More
by Michael Major - August 15, 2023 Red Balloon was released last May on Verve Records to widespread critical praise. Predominantly produced by Tank and the Bangas, the 16-track album includes contributions from Big Freedia, Alex Isley, Masego, Lalah Hathaway, Jacob Collier, Questlove, Trombone Shorty, Jamison Ross, The Ton3s, Georgia... 
Tank and The Bangas Premiere STUTS Remix of 'No ID'
by Michael Major - April 13, 2023 Red Balloon was released in May on Verve Records to widespread critical praise. Predominantly produced by Tank and the Bangas, the 16-track album includes contributions from Big Freedia, Alex Isley, Masego, Lalah Hathaway, Jacob Collier, Questlove, Trombone Shorty, Jamison Ross, The Ton3s, Georgia A... 
Tank and the Bangas Unveil New Track 'DM Pretty'
by Michael Major - March 02, 2023 Acclaimed band Tank and The Bangas unveil their new song, “DM Pretty.” Predominantly produced by Tank and the Bangas, the 16-track album includes contributions from Big Freedia, Alex Isley, Masego, Lalah Hathaway, Jacob Collier, Questlove, Trombone Shorty, Jamison Ross, The Ton3s, Georgia Anne Muldr... 
Tank and the Bangas Confirm Headline Tour Dates This Spring
by Michael Major - January 17, 2023 Tank and The Bangas will kick off their spring headline tour in March with shows at Los Angeles’ Teragram Ballroom, Portland’s Revolution Hall, Seattle’s Neumos, Denver’s Bluebird Theater and more. Most recently, the band’s third studio album, Red Balloon, received a nomination for “Best Progressive... 
VIDEO: Tank and The Bangas return to TODAY to perform “Communion In My Cup”
by Michael Major - November 14, 2022 Best New Artist Grammy nominees Tank and The Bangas returned to the “TODAY Show” to perform their track “Communion In My Cup” featuring The Ton3s. The upcoming run of concert dates features a variety of special guests such as Big Freedia, Kat Edmonson, Brandee Younger and Isaiah Sharkey. Watch a vid... 
Tank and the Bangas Team Up With Earthgang for 'Communion in My Cup' Remix
by Michael Major - November 09, 2022 Best New Artist Grammy nominees Tank and The Bangas team up with acclaimed hip-hop duo EARTHGANG for a remix of their track, “Communion In My Cup.” In addition, the band continues to take their lauded live show on the road this year, including a residency at New York’s Blue Note Jazz Club.... 
Grammy Nominee Tarriona 'Tank' Ball Sings the National Anthem Before NCAA Tournament
by Marissa Tomeo - April 05, 2022 Last night, Tarriona “Tank” Ball—of Best New Artist Grammy nominees Tank and The Bangas—sang the National Anthem with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band ahead of the men’s NCAA Tournament final between Kansas and North Carolina. Watch/share the performance HERE.... 
Tank & the Bangas Debut New Song 'Why Try' Featuring Questlove
by Michael Major - March 31, 2022 Best New Artist Grammy nominee Tank and The Bangas debuts new song, “Why Try,” featuring Questlove today alongside an accompanying music video. “Why Try” is the latest song to be revealed from the band’s third studio album, Red Balloon. Watch the music video for the new track now! Plus, check out up... 
Tank & the Bangas Premiere Two New Tracks in Celebration of Black History Month
by Michael Major - February 28, 2022 In celebration of Black History Month, Best New Artist Grammy nominee and critically acclaimed band Tank and The Bangas are premiering two new songs—“Stolen Fruit” and “Black Folk” featuring Alex Isley & Masego—alongside accompanying videos. Watch the new music videos now! Plus, check out upcoming t... 
Saturn Quartet Announce Debut 'Synchronicities' Album
by Michael Major - February 15, 2022 That chemistry and audacity is evident throughout all seven tracks on the Saturn Quartet’s brand-new debut album, “Synchronicities,” produced with great empathy and elan by the award-winning (and Grammy-nominated) rising jazz star Jamison Ross. Watch a new music video introducing the new group now!... 
Roderick Harper Releases New Video 'Sack Full of Dreams'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 01, 2020 New Orleans-based vocalist Roderick Harper has released his newest video for “Sack Full Of Dream.” The song will appear on his exceptional new album ‘Evolving’ out November 20, 2020. ... 
New Orleans' Roderick Harper Reveals New Album 'Evolving'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 03, 2020 New Orleans-based vocalist Roderick Harper will release his exceptional new album ‘Evolving’ November 20, 2020. ... 
David L Harris Releases Sophomore Album, 'More Than Love … To Be A Man'
by A.A. Cristi - May 01, 2020 “Through love for thyself and of life, one learns that all emotions are truly a privilege and worthy of acknowledgment; but one must accept that there is always a greater message that is much more important than one's singular perception of what love means,” says vocalist, trombonist, composer and a... 
GRAMMY-Nominated Pianist Christian Sands Announced As Monterey Jazz Festival's 2020 Artist-in-Residence
by A.A. Cristi - February 28, 2020 The Monterey Jazz Festival is proud to announce that GRAMMY Award-nominated pianist, composer and educator Christian Sands has been announced as the Artist-in-Residence for the 63rd Monterey Jazz Festival in 2020.... 
HARLEM 100 Featuring Mwenso & The Shakes Announced At MPAC
by A.A. Cristi - September 24, 2019 Celebrate the music that made Harlem the center of the music universe at Harlem 100 Featuring Mwenso & The Shakes, Sunday, October 27 at 7 pm at Mayo Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $29-$69.... 
Harlem Based Mwenso & The Shakes' Debut Album EMERGENCE Out Now
by Tori Hartshorn - August 02, 2019 Harlem based band Mwenso & The Shakes' debut album, Emergence, is out now viaRopeadope Records. The new music is receiving early critical praise—JAZZIZ calls the group, “…a unique troupe of global artists presenting music that merges entertainment and artistry” while WBGO.org furthers, “Not many ban... 
Introducing Harlem Based Band Mwenso & The Shakes, Debut Album Out 8/2
by Tori Hartshorn - July 16, 2019 Harlem based band Mwenso & The Shakes' debut album, Emergence, is set for release on August 2 via Ropeadope Records. The band's new single, “No Regrets,” premieres on JAZZIZ, who calls the group, “…a unique troupe of global artists presenting music that merges entertainment and artistry.” ... 
Concord Jazz, Live Nation Present the 50th Anniversary Concord Jazz Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 15, 2019 Concord Jazz and Live Nation are proud to present the 50th Anniversary Concord Jazz Festival, to be held on Saturday, August 3rd at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, California. 2019 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the festival, which began at a city park in 1969 and gave birth to the venerable Co... 
Quiana Lynell's Debut Album, 'A Little Love,' Set for April Release
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 04, 2019 A Little Love, the striking debut album from vocalist extraordinaire Quiana Lynell, will be released by Concord Jazz on April 5th, 2019.... 
Maranda Curtis Presents A HOLY CHRISTMAS Available Now
by Tori Hartshorn - November 19, 2018 Maranda Curtis is one of the most stunning and successful breakout artists in Gospel music this year. Her album Open Heaven debuted at #1 on the Billboard Gospel charts, and has amassed more than 13 million streams overall. It has also spent 28 weeks as a Billboard Top-25 Current Gospel Album, makin... 
Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour To Head Out This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - November 08, 2018 It's millennials only for the Monterey Jazz Festival's fifth national tour, March 15-April 14, 2019. Featuring some of the most critically-acclaimed, GRAMMY-winning and GRAMMY-nominated jazz artists of their generation, including three winners of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, ... 
61st Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Tickets On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - August 09, 2018 Three-day Arena and Grounds Ticket Packages for the 61st Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, September 21-23 are on sale now, and can be purchased online at montereyjazzfestival.org or by calling 888.248.6499.... 
61st Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Package Tickets On Sale 5/1
by Tori Hartshorn - April 26, 2018 Three-day Arena and Grounds Ticket Packages for the 61st Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, September 21-23 go on sale Tuesday, May 1. Tickets can be purchased online at montereyjazzfestival.org or by calling 888.248.6499.... 
Singer/Drummer Jamison Ross Announces New Tour Dates
by Caryn Robbins - January 23, 2018 Whereas Jamison Ross' GRAMMY -nominated, vocal-heavy 2015 debut disc, Jamison shocked some listeners who knew him primarily as a drummer, especially after he won the 2012 Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz International Drum Competition, his sophomore disc, All For One... 
Singer/Drummer Jamison Ross Set to Release 'All For One' 1/26
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2017 With the 2015 release of his album Jamison, ascendant jazz drummer and vocalist Jamison Ross received universal critical acclaim topped off with a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album.... |
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