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Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter Release 'SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree' Photo Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter Release 'SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree'
by Michael Major - September 15, 2023

Charlie Hunter released their collaborative album SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree via Edition Records. Featuring drummer Corey Fonville and bassist-keyboardist DJ Harrison, the full-length is a continuation of Elling’s SuperBlue collaboration with Charlie Hunter, which includes their 2021 debut full...

New Album CALMING A PANIC From NYC Art Therapist/Musician Nicole Porter & Her Band Yo Photo New Album CALMING A PANIC From NYC Art Therapist/Musician Nicole Porter & Her Band You and Us Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 15, 2023

Clinical art therapist, musician, and president of the New York Art Therapy Association, Nicole Porter, has released Calming a Panic, an exuberant healing arts album for children and families by her band You and Us....

Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter Release Cover of Joni Mitchell's 'Black Crow' Photo Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter Release Cover of Joni Mitchell's 'Black Crow'
by Michael Major - July 14, 2023

Multi-GRAMMY award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling and guitarist/producer Charlie Hunter released their new rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Black Crow.” The song is off their upcoming album SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree, a new full-length featuring drummer Corey Fonville and bassist-keyboardist DJ Harr...

Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter Release 'Freeman Square' from 'SuperBlue: The Iridescent Photo Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter Release 'Freeman Square' from 'SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree'
by Michael Major - June 14, 2023

SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree sees Elling and Hunter reunited with drummer Corey Fonville and multi-instrumentalist DJ Harrison (both of jazz-funk fusion quintet Butcher Brown) for a kaleidoscopic collection of new songs, dynamic reinventions, and surprising covers (Joni Mitchell’s “Black Crow.'...

Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter Announce New Album 'SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree' Photo Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter Announce New Album 'SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree'
by Michael Major - April 25, 2023

Multi-GRAMMY award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling and guitarist/producer Charlie Hunter announced SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree, a new full-length album featuring drummer Corey Fonville and bassist-keyboardist DJ Harrison. “Not Here / Not Now' has composition by Elling, Hunter, Fonville, and Harriso...

Nirvana, Ma Rainey, Nile Rodgers & More to Be Honored By the GRAMMYs Photo Nirvana, Ma Rainey, Nile Rodgers & More to Be Honored By the GRAMMYs
by Michael Major - January 05, 2023

Bobby McFerrin, Nirvana, Ma Rainey, Nile Rodgers, Slick Rick 'The Ruler,' The Supremes, and Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson of Heart are the 2023 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipients; Henry Diltz, Ellis Marsalis and Jim Stewart are the Trustees Award recipients....

Sierra Hull Announces Headlining Tour This Fall Photo Sierra Hull Announces Headlining Tour This Fall
by Michael Major - August 30, 2022

After a whirlwind summer criss-crossing the country, the acclaimed mandolinist and her dynamic band left a wake of awestruck audiences at major festivals including Sacred Rose Festival, Under The Big Sky, and the Cayamo Cruise, sharing the stage with the likes of Emmylou Harris, Madison Cunningham, ...

The Manhattan Transfer Announces New Album & Farewell Tour Photo The Manhattan Transfer Announces New Album & Farewell Tour
by Michael Major - August 02, 2022

The 10-track set includes GRAMMY® Award winners Jorge Callandreli and Vince Mendoza, as well as vocal arrangers including Amanda Taylor of säje, to revisit their biggest hits from throughout the decades, including new arrangements of “Chanson D’Amour,” “Twilight Zone / Twilight Tone” and “The Man Wh...

Gwen Stefani to Headline the Hollywood Bowl with Los Angeles Philharmonic Photo Gwen Stefani to Headline the Hollywood Bowl with Los Angeles Philharmonic
by Michael Major - March 15, 2022

The 2022 season of the Hollywood Bowl launches with multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani for Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl. This special event benefits the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s learning and community programs, which serve more than 150,000 youth, families and teachers every...

Emily King Announces 'Change Of Scenery: The Emily King Remix EP' Photo Emily King Announces 'Change Of Scenery: The Emily King Remix EP'
by Abigail Charpentier - September 24, 2019

New York R&B singer Emily King released her much-lauded third album Sceneryearlier this year, and today she announces Change of Scenery: Remix EP, a collection of fresh takes by critically acclaimed producers on five of Scenery's most memorable tracks. The EP features remixes by Wynne Bennett, Machi...

Taylor McFerrin's 'Love and Distance' Music Video Out Now Photo Taylor McFerrin's 'Love and Distance' Music Video Out Now
by Abigail Charpentier - September 16, 2019

Los Angeles-based producer, composer, pianist, DJ, and vocalist Taylor McFerrin released the video for his song “Love and Distance,” off of his new album Love's Last Chance. Billboard praised “Love and Distance,” saying it “meets at the intersection of R&B, progressive jazz, funk and electronic musi...

Taylor McFerrin Releases New Single LOVE AND DISTANCE From New Album Photo Taylor McFerrin Releases New Single LOVE AND DISTANCE From New Album
by Tori Hartshorn - August 08, 2019

Today, Los Angeles-based producer, composer, pianist, DJ, and vocalist Taylor McFerrin released his new single “Love and Distance.” Okayplayer praised the track, calling it “tender and warbled... [falling] square between Kool & The Gang's astral-plaining 'Summer Madness' and the half-muted heartbrea...

 Taylor McFerrin Announces New Album 'Love's Last Chance' Photo Taylor McFerrin Announces New Album 'Love's Last Chance'
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 11, 2019

Today, Los Angeles-based producer, composer, pianist, DJ, and vocalist Taylor McFerrin announced his new album Love's Last Chance (out August 16th via AWAL). The first single “Now That You Need Me” launched today....

Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Announces Opening Night Date Photo Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Announces Opening Night Date
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 23, 2019

Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage opening night is set to take place on Saturday, June 1st at the newly upgraded flagship venue in Central Park. The night will feature New York City native, the soulful R&B singer songwriter Emily King, along with developing artists and deep soul revival ...

City Winery Chicago Announces Megan Mullally's Band, Eric Roberson, and More Photo City Winery Chicago Announces Megan Mullally's Band, Eric Roberson, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 15, 2019

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces the return of Grammy-nominated independent R&B artist Eric Roberson and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, January 17 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago....

City Winery Chicago Presents Cyrille Aimée, Willie Nile and More Photo City Winery Chicago Presents Cyrille Aimée, Willie Nile and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 02, 2019

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces the return of Cyrille Aimée, Willie Nile and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Friday, January 4 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago....

City Winery Chicago Announces Marc Roberge, Tim O'Brien and More Photo City Winery Chicago Announces Marc Roberge, Tim O'Brien and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 27, 2018

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces O.A.R. lead vocalist/guitarist Marc Roberge, and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, November 29 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago....

Thundercat Releases Ross From Friends Remix of 'Friend Zone' Photo Thundercat Releases Ross From Friends Remix of 'Friend Zone'
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 14, 2018

'Brainfeeder X'- a 36 track album that celebrates 10 years of fearless output by the iconic record label - is released this Friday, November 16th. Amongst 22 new tracks featured on the compilation is a stunning remix of the Thundercat song 'Friend Zone' by label mate Ross from Friends....

City Winery Chicago Announces Los Lonely Boys, Hudson Taylor and More Photo City Winery Chicago Announces Los Lonely Boys, Hudson Taylor and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 13, 2018

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces the return of Tex-Mex trio Los Lonely Boys, folk-rock duo Hudson Taylor, and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, November 15 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago....

Dorian Concept Announces New Album on Brainfeeder + Shares New Single PROMISES Photo Dorian Concept Announces New Album on Brainfeeder + Shares New Single PROMISES
by Macon Prickett - June 14, 2018

Today Brainfeeder unveils the first track, “Promises”, from a full-length project titled The Nature of Imitation due for release on August 3, 2018 by the label's newest signing: Dorian Concept....

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....

R+R=NOW To Release Debut Album COLLAGICALLY SPEAKING Out June 15 On Blue Note Photo R+R=NOW To Release Debut Album COLLAGICALLY SPEAKING Out June 15 On Blue Note
by Macon Prickett - May 18, 2018

Dream team band R+R=NOW—featuring Robert Glasper on keyboards, Terrace Martin on synthesizer and vocoder, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah on trumpet, Derrick Hodge on bass, Taylor McFerrin on synth and beatbox, and Justin Tysonon drums—will release their debut album Collagically Speaking (Blue Note) o...

R+R=NOW Release Debut Single Photo R+R=NOW Release Debut Single
by Tori Hartshorn - May 04, 2018

Dream team band R+R=NOW has released 'Change Of Tone,' the enticing lead track from their forthcoming debut album Collagically Speaking, which will be released June 15 on Blue Note Records. 'Change Of Tone,' which is available today to stream or download, moves with ease between its various sections...

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Announces Lineup for 40th Season Photo BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Announces Lineup for 40th Season
by Macon Prickett - May 02, 2018

BRIC, the leading presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn, is pleased to announce the lineup and sponsors for its 40th season of the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival. With 31 performances (June 5 – August 11), BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! launches a yearlong celebration to cap off four decad...

Southern Soul Festival Montenegro Announce R+R NOW, Native Dancer, Marcellus Pittman Photo Southern Soul Festival Montenegro Announce R+R NOW, Native Dancer, Marcellus Pittman and More
by Emily Bruno - December 13, 2017

Southern Soul Festival brings in extraordinary acts for its 6th edition, taking place from 28 June through 1 July on the Velika Plaza beach in Ulcinj, introducing the majestic R+R NOW, a first time collaboration of some of the greatest world-renowned American musicians in jazz music on one stage tog...












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