LaJuan Carter

The tribute album is certainly not a new concept, as artists have raised their voices in celebration of iconic musicians and songwriters in all sorts of creative ways over the years. So conventional wisdom would suggest, there's no new way to approach this concept? Well what if you celebrated a 'sound” – more specifically, you celebrated the personal influence and impact of a 'vocal range' in a particular genre? If you contemplate the creation of a modern day tribute to the impact of 'deep male voices' of the past in 'romantic ballad' settings, one name should instantly stand out from the all the rest – The Prince of Sophisticated Soul himself, Will Downing.

American soprano Denise Young will appear in recital, Wednesday evening, May 1, 2019, 7:30 pm at SubCulture (45 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012). She will perform works from her 2018 album, Denise Young, Soprano, with pianist Daric V. Jackson, bassist Noah Garabedian, drummer Leon Joyce Jr., and vocals John James and Lajuan Carter-Dent. The program will include Songs of Form, co-composed by Ms. Young and pianist Thomas Nickell, featuring words of Ralph Waldo Emerson and James Baldwin, which just received its world premiere at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in April 2019.

As Michael Feinstein say at the start of his show, (with the emphasis on CH) it's the CHOLIDAY season. Michael shows always combine his wonderful musicianship, fantastic wit and American Songbook knowledge to create a memorable evening. His current holiday show is extra special. Joining Michael were two wonderful back up singers, Eliza Bake (from Latvia) and La Juan (from NYC). With arrangements by music director Tedd Firth and Pete Smith, guitar, Phil Palombi, bass, and Mark McLean drums, Christmas Crooners is a fantastic Christmas present you can give yourself.

dogbrain brings to you... 'My Reprieve'. 'My Reprieve' is a new music video, directed by award-winning filmmaker Jason Kessler, performed by dogbrain (aka Jay Ward). The song, 'My Reprieve' (Ward/Rosler) is from dogbrain's 'nest' CD.