Kirk Whalum News

Indianapolis-based OWL STUDIOS is proud to announce they've been honored with two of the five nominations in the top jazz category of the 10th Annual Independent Music Awards, as Mike Clark's acclaimed 'Carnival of Soul' and Pharez Whitted's Freddie Hubbard-inspired 'Transient Journey' vie for 'BEST JAZZ ALBUM

In a previous tour announcement, Universal Motown Records Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter-producer KEM confirmed headlining dates for his 2011 U.S. 'Intimacy' tour with El DeBarge and Ledisi. Now, KEM has added Grammy-nominated artist and iconic soul superstar Musiq Soulchild to the line-up as a Special Guest. Musiq will replace El DeBarge and be featured on the tour, alongside Ledisi. According to tour promoters, AEG, El DeBarge will not be on the tour, 'due to personal reasons.'

As a 'valentine' and 'get-well card' to Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award and GRAMMY Legend Award recipient Aretha Franklin, four-time GRAMMY winner Yolanda Adams, four-time GRAMMY winner and Latin GRAMMY winner Christina Aguilera, GRAMMY winner Jennifer Hudson, country superstar Martina McBride, and current nominee Florence Welch will join together on the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards in celebration of the 18-time GRAMMY winner and current nominee's music and ongoing legacy. The special segment will feature individual and collective performances of some of the Queen of Soul's classic hits and will add to the stellar lineup for Music's Biggest Night.

As a 'valentine' and 'get-well card' to Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award and GRAMMY Legend Award recipient Aretha Franklin, four-time GRAMMY winner Yolanda Adams, four-time GRAMMY winner and Latin GRAMMY winner Christina Aguilera, GRAMMY winner Jennifer Hudson, country superstar Martina McBride, and current nominee Florence Welch will join together on the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards in celebration of the 18-time GRAMMY winner and current nominee's music and ongoing legacy. The special segment will feature individual and collective performances of some of the Queen of Soul's classic hits and will add to the stellar lineup for Music's Biggest Night.

VLADA Funk fo yo Soul - Live with full band with Kevin Bregande, drums - Ramon de Bruyn, bass - Michael "Moon" Reuben, guitar - Dave Archer, keys - Emedin Rivera, percussion - Matthew Carl, sax - Mac Gollehon, trumpet - Bob Ferrel, trombone - Dave Watson, bari sax - Christine Vaindirlis, vocals - Gabrielle Lee, vocals - Vlada, lead vocals

VLADA- Funk fo yo Soul - Live with full band Kevin Bregande, drums - Ramon de Bruyn, bass - Michael

VLADA- Funk fo yo Soul - Live with full band Kevin Bregande, drums - Ramon de Bruyn, bass - Michael

Barefoot in the Park 3/21/2006 - 4/2/2006 Maltz Jupiter Theatre