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Sheryl Lee Ralph Sets Partial Lineup for DIVAS Simply Singing! With Wayne Brady, Cyn Photo Sheryl Lee Ralph Sets Partial Lineup for DIVAS Simply Singing! With Wayne Brady, Cynthia Erivo & More
by Michael Major - October 19, 2023

Emmy® award-winning and Tony award-nominated actor, singer, producer, philanthropist, and community activist Sheryl Lee Ralph, along with her non-profit charitable organization, The DIVA Foundation, set a star-studded partial lineup of performers and presenters to take the stage at this year’s DIVAS...

Jazz Singer Allison Adams Tucker Releases 'RETRO Trilogy' Photo Jazz Singer Allison Adams Tucker Releases 'RETRO Trilogy'
by Michael Major - April 17, 2023

In addition to her “Wonderland”—a song conceived of at the Alice in Wonderland statue in New York’s Central Park and co-written with Sprague— she ends the EP with her rendition of Jeff Lynne’s “Mr. Blue Sky,” from Electric Light Orchestra’s 1977 album Out of the Blue. (The music video for “Wonderlan...

Jazz Singer Allison Adams Tucker Releases '1999,' the Third EP in Her 'RETRO Trilogy' Photo Jazz Singer Allison Adams Tucker Releases '1999,' the Third EP in Her 'RETRO Trilogy'
by Michael Major - March 13, 2023

Instead of introducing one tune, the vibrant and lucent vocalist releases three full EPs (six songs each) from January to March in anticipation of the April 14 release of her fourth CD, RETRO Trilogy on Allegato Music. '1977,' the first of the three EPs, was released in January, the second EP '1988'...

Green Hill Music Celebrates 25th Anniversary Photo Green Hill Music Celebrates 25th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - June 03, 2020

When Green Hill Music first launched, it was as a small division of a gospel music record label founded by Bill Gaither. Now, 25 years later, Green Hill has grown into a global music phenomenon – with a diverse product catalogue that includes music legends as well as artists that are currently sweep...

Ladies of Soul Rule September with Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Oleta Adams, Jody Photo Ladies of Soul Rule September with Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Oleta Adams, Jody Watley and Many More at Blue Note
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 29, 2019

September brings some of music's most iconic female performers including Motown stars Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Lady of Soul Oleta Adams and '80s icon Jody Watley. Local artists include the Honolulu Jazz Quartet, Henry Kapono presenting his Artist 2 Artist Concert Series featuring Blayne Asin...

Lisa Bell to Release Her Fifth Album 'Back Seat' Photo Lisa Bell to Release Her Fifth Album 'Back Seat'
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 01, 2019

Boulder, CO-based singer-songwriter Lisa Bell is set to release her fifth album, Back Seat, on September 6, 2019.  Already known as a musically diverse Americana artist with jazz influences, Lisa Bell shifts gears with the release, compiling a potent album that nods to the influences that have helpe...

Keyboardist David Garfield Breaks 'Outside The Box' Photo Keyboardist David Garfield Breaks 'Outside The Box'
by Stephi Wild - August 23, 2018

Veteran keyboardist David Garfield entered the year with a single in the Billboard Top 10 (“Go Home”) before announcing the details of his ambitious recording project, “Outside the Box.” The multidisc, multi-genre series of albums trickling out over a multi-year span features high-wattage assemblage...

Chick Corea, John Pizzarelli and More Scheduled to Play City Winery Chicago this Summ Photo Chick Corea, John Pizzarelli and More Scheduled to Play City Winery Chicago this Summer
by Macon Prickett - May 29, 2018

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces versatile jazz master Chick Corea and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, May 31 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago....

Keyboardist David Garfield is Joined by George Benson and David Sanborn On Upcoming S Photo Keyboardist David Garfield is Joined by George Benson and David Sanborn On Upcoming Single STAY
by Macon Prickett - May 24, 2018

When asked how he got Grammy-winning legends George Benson and David Sanborn to perform on his new single, “Stay,” keyboardist David Garfield responds dryly with a gleeful grin, “You ask them.” The third single from Garfield's forthcoming “Jammin' Outside the Box” album is a remake of the Rufus clas...

City Winery Chicago Announces Average White Band, Howard Jones & More Photo City Winery Chicago Announces Average White Band, Howard Jones & More
by Macon Prickett - May 08, 2018

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces British pop star Howard Jones ("What is Love?") and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, May 10 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago....

Jane Lynch, James Hunter, & More to Play Chicago's City Winery Photo Jane Lynch, James Hunter, & More to Play Chicago's City Winery
by Macon Prickett - April 24, 2018

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces holiday concerts with award-winning singer, actress, and comedian Jane Lynch ("Glee") and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago....

David Garfield & Karizma Perform at Carlos Vega 20th Memorial Concert Photo David Garfield & Karizma Perform at Carlos Vega 20th Memorial Concert
by Tori Hartshorn - December 04, 2017

Renowned L.A. jazz keyboardist/musician David Garfield and SoCal fusion legends Karizma perform at the 20th (and Final) Carlos Vega Memorial Concert, Sunday, December 10 at Alva's Showroom, 1417 W. 8th St. Showtime: 4:00 pm. Tickets: $40....

Famed L.A. Keyboardist David Garfield Releases New Single 'Go Home,' at Catalina Jazz Club
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2017

Keeping the spirit of Old School R&B fresh and alive for new generations of listeners, David Garfield has a longstanding tradition of creating dynamic, freewheeling re-iimaginings of songs by legendary soul artists both live and in the studio....

Legendary Jacksons to ReceiveLifetime Achievement Award & Perform at 'Black Music Honors'
by Caryn Robbins - August 03, 2017

Central City Productions will pay tribute to The Jacksons, Donnie McClurkin, Slick Rick, Guy, Oleta Adams and Jody Watley, at Black Music Honors. Thelive television special taping will take place on Friday, August 18, 2017 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) in Nashville, TN....













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