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"THEME FROM SHAFT" The Pre-Release Single From Stryker with Strings Goes to the Movies
23.11.2024 Music and movies are the most captivating, the most arresting of all art forms. In their immersive magic they spark the inner powerhouse of emotions and dreams that illuminates the soul. Inspired by their 2023 Emmy-winning PBS special Wes Montgomery at 100: A 100th Birthday Tribute Concert, guitarist Dave Stryker and arranger and conductor Brent Wallarab decided to explore their mutual love of movies by recording 11 classic movie themes with a 30-piece studio orchestra. read more

Kenny Wheeler Legacy Presents 'The Lost Scores: Some Days Are Better' (produced by Nick Smart & John Daversa) - out Jan. 31 (Greenleaf)
23.11.2024 Greenleaf Music is proud to announce the January 31, 2025 release of Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores, a wide-ranging, expansive new project celebrating the legacy of one of the great, original voices in contemporary jazz, Kenny Wheeler. read more

Jan 24th 2025 - Jackson Potter, small things (Shifting Paradigm Records)
23.11.2024 Jackson Potter small things Label Name: Shifting Paradigm Records Street Date: January 24th, 2025 The group is deliberately composed of versatile musicians as Potter's music is reflective of multiple influences that range from straight ahead traditional jazz (e.g., Sophia's Waltz, Mr. M) to more modern jazz (e.g., small things, Background Noise). read more

New album by One of the Hottest Guitarists on the Japanese jazz scene: Taka Nawashiro
22.11.2024 Taka Nawashiro is an up-and-coming guitarist based in New York after graduating from The New School University and is currently active in Japan. The album was recorded in New York with two different bands, and then overdubbed in Tokyo with Tomoaki Baba, Kurena Ishikawa and others. read more

Grammy-winning Joe Lovano performs Dec 1 in Queens
22.11.2024 The holiday season is upon New York City, and Flushing Town Hall has one-of-a-kind, musical experiences on offer for locals and tourists looking to enjoy an only-in-New-York experience this December. In homage to Queens' status as "the world's borough, " Flushing Town Hall presents a celebration of world music. read more

Michael Cuscuna: In Celebration of a Life Well Lived - Dec. 9 @ Saint Peter's Church, NYC
22.11.2024 Born September 20, 1948, Michael Cuscuna had a dream with a singular purpose: to extend the life, joy and experience of listening to the music he loved, for the pleasure of all mankind. Like an archeologist he worked, looking for treasure, buried in boxes and on shelves, virtually lost forever. read more

Southern California Pianist Eric Bell Presents Multi-Layered Approach on His Debut Album
22.11.2024 For the young pianist ERIC BELL and his colleagues, jazz is a primary influence, but far from the only one. Bell's experience includes extensive work with instrumental groups and vocal jazz choirs, along with gospel, country, and blues ensembles. read more

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Pat Hunter in Concert at Fort Lauderdale’s Renowned Blue Jean Blues, November 13, 2024
10.11.2024 Pat Hunter is a powerhouse vocalist whose dynamic style has drawn comparisons to legends like Etta James, Shirley Bassey, and Tina Turner. Known for her versatility, Pat performs a wide range of genres, including blues, R&B, soul, funk, and jazz. read more

World class guitarist Sol Roots performs at The Room at Cedar Grove, Delaware
08.11.2024 On Saturday November 9, world class guitarist and vocalist Sol Roots brings a trio to perform at the intimate concert hall and supper club, The Room at Cedar Grove, which is located on Delaware's scenic coast. read more

Georgetown Halloween Block Party, Sol Roots Band with Ron Holloway
01.11.2024 On October 31, the award winning Sol Roots Band perform an evening of upbeat funk, deep blues, and soulful rock for The Georgetown Halloween Block Party, also with special guest saxophonist Ron Holloway. Sol Roots performs an award-winning blend of New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, heartfelt soul, and energetic rock. Known for his ferocious guitar skills and soulful vocals, Sol has toured around the world with numerous musical luminaries. read more

FYC Eric Benét Best Traditional R & B Performance
14.10.2024 It's been eight years since R&B singer Eric Benét dropped an album. Now the vet is back on the scene and has tapped Tamar Braxton for an assist. "Something We Can Make Love To" features smooth and passionate vocals from both singers, set to an intimate and romantic mood. An alluring exchange of passionate lyrics can be heard over the three-minute track. read more

world music news

Joy Lapps and Larnell Lewis' 'The Caribbean Christmas Mixtape Vol. 1'
16.11.2024 Christmas comes with familiar preparations: stuffed stockings, ornamental trees and feasts to please the fussiest of palates. But for many Afro-Caribbean communities that's just a start. For steelpan artist Joy Lapps and her husband, drummer Larnell Lewis, Christmas resonates with a specific quality of spirit and musicality. read more

Grammy-winning Joe Lovano joins "mashup" series at Flushing Town Hall
14.11.2024 The holiday season is upon New York City, and Flushing Town Hall has one-of-a-kind, musical experiences on offer for locals and tourists looking to enjoy an only-in-New-York experience this December. In homage to Queens' status as "the world's borough, " Flushing Town Hall presents a celebration of world music. read more

Composers Concordance Presents - Adam Holzman 'SCHIZO'
08.11.2024 On Friday, December 6th, 2024 at 7pm at Kostabi World, Composers Concordance presents Adam Holzman 'SCHIZO, ' a concert featuring the legendary keyboardist performing together with legendary trombonist Dick Griffin, acclaimed guitarist Jane Getter, and innovative Di.J. Gene Pritsker. read more

Feb. 7 – Griot Songs, Omar Thomas Large Ensemble's Vibrant Take on the Modern Griot
05.11.2024 In West African tradition, the griot is a storyteller, poet and musician whose songs become a repository for a community's traditions and history. Sixteen years in the making, Griot Songs – the breathtaking third release by the Omar Thomas Large Ensemble – is a distinctly personal and emotionally vibrant take on the role of the modern griot. read more


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