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Lizz Wright is an American jazz singer and composer. In 2000 Wright joined the Atlanta-based vocal quartet In The Spirit, which soon achieved critical acclaim; in 2002 she signed a recording contract with Verve Records. Her first album, Salt was released in the Spring of 2003 (reaching number two on the Billboard Top salt chart in 2004), followed by Dreaming Wide Awake in June 2005 (reaching number one on the Top contemporary jazz chart in 2005 and 2006).

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Lizz Wright Announces Career-Defining Studio Album 'Shadow' And Toronto Concert Photo Lizz Wright Announces Career-Defining Studio Album 'Shadow' And Toronto Concert
by Michael Major - February 15, 2024

On Shadow Wright pens five originals including “Root of Mercy,” “Circling,” “This Way,” “Sparrow” which features Angelique Kidjo and “Your Love” with Meshell Ndegeocello. She showcases along with her own works singular renditions of songs by Cole Porter, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Sandy Denny, ...

Joshua Crumbly Announces New EP 'P.S.' Photo Joshua Crumbly Announces New EP 'P.S.'
by Michael Major - January 11, 2024

Joshua Crumbly is also announcing a Brooklyn EP release show taking place on February 22 at The Sultan Room. Tickets are available now. His latest single “Steps” features renowned multi-disciplinary artist and activist Samora Pinderhughes, who has worked alongside artists from Common to Sara Bareill...

Black Women Dominate Production Team Of The Inaugural Jazz Music Awards For Standout Photo Black Women Dominate Production Team Of The Inaugural Jazz Music Awards For Standout Recognition Of America's Indigenous Art Form
by Michael Major - January 04, 2024

Hosted by Dee Dee Bridgewater, the three-time Grammy Award-winning artist, NEA Jazz Master, and Tony Award winner, with Delroy Lindo, the widely acclaimed stage and screen actor, Peabody Award winner and Tony Award nominee, the show was packed with heartfelt tributes to special honorees as well as s...

Bobby Rush Releases New Album 'All My Love For You' Photo Bobby Rush Releases New Album 'All My Love For You'
by Michael Major - August 22, 2023

On Friday, the two-time GRAMMY winner, Blues Hall of Famer, and 16-time Blues Music Awards winner Bobby Rush released his new album All My Love For You via Deep Rush Records / Thirty Tigers. Also on Friday, Rush spoke with NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly on All Things Considered where he discussed growing u...

Ledisi Celebrates the Songs of the Legendary Nina Simone Photo Ledisi Celebrates the Songs of the Legendary Nina Simone
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 10, 2021

With the prowess of Ledisi’s voice, the messages of Simone’s music—of personal empowerment and collective protest—retain a relevancy for a BLM generation facing the same harsh challenges and bitter struggles of the 1960s....

Kurt Elling's Virtual 'Christmas in Chicago' Set for Dec. 6 Photo Kurt Elling's Virtual 'Christmas in Chicago' Set for Dec. 6
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 02, 2020

On December 6th at 3pm CST the world’s preeminent jazz singer, Kurt Elling, will present a special livestreamed holiday performance—featuring special guest Lizz Wright—at Chicago’s famed Green Mill Cocktail Lounge....

Joshua Crumbly Releases New Single + Video “Reflection” Photo Joshua Crumbly Releases New Single + Video “Reflection”
by Robert Diamond - August 18, 2020

Today, bassist, composer, and bandleader Joshua Crumbly released a new single and video titled “Reflection.” The video was directed and edited by Alan Be, and filmed by Drew Robinson. BuzzBandsLA described it as “a song whose warm keys (courtesy of David Cook) and restrained percussion glow with hop...

Joshua Crumbly Releases New Song 'For Victor' Photo Joshua Crumbly Releases New Song 'For Victor'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 04, 2020

Today, bassist, composer, and bandleader Joshua Crumbly released “For Victor,” the third single from his debut album Rise (out May 15 via Open Book Records)....

Joshua Crumbly Releases New Single 'Noah' Photo Joshua Crumbly Releases New Single 'Noah'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 16, 2020

Today, bassist, composer, and bandleader Joshua Crumbly released “Noah,” the second single from his debut album Rise (out May 15 via Open Book Records)....

José James Announces 'No Beginning No End 2' LP Photo José James Announces 'No Beginning No End 2' LP
by Abigail Charpentier - November 22, 2019

Back with his beguiling mix of jazz, R&B, pop and soul, singer-songwriter and producer José James today announces a brand new future soul album, No Beginning No End 2. Coming out March 6 on his own label Rainbow Blonde Records, he's just shared smooth first single “I Need Your Love,” featuring GRAMM...

Gloria Gaynor, Lee Ann Womack to Perform at City Winery Chicago Photo Gloria Gaynor, Lee Ann Womack to Perform at City Winery Chicago
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 26, 2019

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces Grammy-winning country star Lee Ann Womack, legendary disco queen Gloria Gaynor, Grammy Award-winning producer and vocalist Steve Tyrell and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, March 28 at noon. All tickets will be a...

Roscoe & Etta Self-Titled Debut Out September 7 + Premieres First Single BROKEN HEADL Photo Roscoe & Etta Self-Titled Debut Out September 7 + Premieres First Single BROKEN HEADLIGHTS
by Macon Prickett - June 15, 2018

Named for their cranky old guitars, Los Angeles-based duo Roscoe & Etta – singer/songwriters Maia Sharp and Anna Schulze – will release their self-titled debut September 7. BuzzBands.LA premiered the first single, “Broken Headlights,” and notes “…their voices feel right as rain—the kind that 'clears...

THE COLD EQUATIONS Soundtrack Featuring Members of Bon Iver, Arcade Fire, and More Re Photo THE COLD EQUATIONS Soundtrack Featuring Members of Bon Iver, Arcade Fire, and More Released Today
by Macon Prickett - February 02, 2018

The soundtrack to an imaginary film The Cold Equations, has been released today on Yeggs Records. Composed by Josh Urist and co-produced by Stuart Bogie (Superhuman Happiness, Antibalas, Arcade Fire, Iron and Wine, TV on the Radio), the album is available on 180g vinyl and digital download via iTune...

The Cold Equations: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Out Today Photo The Cold Equations: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Out Today
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2018

The release of the Morricone-esque soundtrack to an imaginary film The Cold Equations, has been announced today. Composed by Josh Urist and co-produced/arranged by Stuart Bogie (Superhuman Happiness, Antibalas, Arcade Fire, Iron and Wine, TV on the Radio), the album will be available on 180g vinyl a...

The Cold Equations: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Out 2/1 Photo The Cold Equations: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Out 2/1
by Caryn Robbins - December 12, 2017

The release of the Morricone-esque soundtrack to an imaginary film The Cold Equations, has been announced today. Composed by Josh Urist and co-produced/arranged by Stuart Bogie (Superhuman Happiness, Antibalas, Arcade Fire, Iron and Wine, TV on the Radio), the album will be available on 180g vinyl a...

Music Works International Expands Team, Roster, and Global Reach
by Caryn Robbins - June 27, 2017

Led by industry veteran Katherine McVicker, boutique agency Music Works International continues to add new artists, territories and staff while entering its third year as a leader in audience and artistic development....












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