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Peter Gunn: Mancini's Signature TV Theme is also a forgotten Lyric Gem!
01.07.2025 Susie Blue & the Lonesome Fellas brings this famous theme to life again, with the original lyrics and a film noir- inspired graphic novel animation... oozing with pulp fiction flair and jazzy swank read more

Live at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater: July 2025
01.07.2025 July 1-5 (Tuesday-Saturday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM (7/1-3); 8:30 & 10:30 PM (7/4-5) – Birdland Jazz Club Christian Sands Quartet Once a breathtaking piano prodigy employed by the great Christian McBride in his trio and his Inside Straight band, the consummate Christian Sands has since blossomed into a mature voice in music. With his 2020 release "Be Water, " Sands garnered an NAACP Image Award win and a Grammy nomination. read more

Releasing Sept 12th - Juliet Ewing, Simply ‘S Wonderful (HoneyDiva Music/Lexicon Classics)
01.07.2025 Drawing on her vast experience of performing Gershwin, Juliet Ewing creates an album of jazz inflected George Gershwin tunes, including much loved songs like "Embraceable You" and "'S Wonderful" and hidden gems like "Naughty Baby" and "The Lorelei." Inventive arrangements ranging from Swing and Bossa Nova, to dramatic and lush ballads and a reimagined ethereal version of the classic "Summertime." Juliet Ewing is backed by a seasoned trio of Ron Drotos, Davd Finck and Mark McLean produced by pianist and arranger Tedd Firth. read more

GREG REITAN TRIO | live at Dizzy's Club WEDNESDAY, JULY 23rd Shows 7 & 9PM
01.07.2025 GREG REITAN TRIO live at Dizzy's Club Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 Sets 7:00pm & 9:00pm featuring Greg Reitan, piano Jack Daro, bass Dean Koba, drums read more

Two captivating artists join forces to release a new recording that reinterprets musical classics
01.07.2025 Vocalist Ben Jones and acclaimed pianist Laurence Hobgood join forces to release a captivating new recording that reinterprets musical classics Ben Jones - Vocals Laurence Hobgood - Piano Release Date: September 26, 2025 read more

WBGO | Newark Public Radio Welcomes "Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey"
01.07.2025 Joining more than 60 stations across North America, WBGO | Newark Public Radio welcomes the popular, non-commercial, listener supported series "Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey" to its weekday schedule beginning May 12. read more

Jason Charos' 'Opening Statement' is out August 22, 2025 via Hollistic MusicWorks
27.06.2025 Jason Charos — a superlative trumpeter and composer whose musical depth far exceeds his 25 years — is proud to announce Opening Statement, his assured, erudite, and aptly titled debut as a bandleader. Out August 22, 2025 via Hollistic MusicWorks — the imprint founded by Grammy-winning trumpet master Brian Lynch — Opening Statement is a vivid and clear-eyed introduction to a rising artist already staking his claim in the contemporary jazz landscape. read more

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The Columbia Pike Blues Festival Brings D.C. Community Together
10.06.2025 Now in its 28th year, The Columbia Pike Blues Festival is an electrifying summer celebration that brings together music, community, and culture to the heart of Arlington's most vibrant corridor. This festival is the largest blues festival in the D.C. metropolitan area. Presented by the Columbia Pike Partnership in partnership with Arlington Arts, the festival shines a spotlight on the phenomenal musical talent of Washington D.C. while honoring the rich diversity and lively spirit of the local Arlington, Virginia area. read more

Sol Roots performs an award winning blend of funk, soul, blues, and jazz for Westminster DC concert series
23.05.2025 On Monday May 26, a special Sol Roots band formation performs at "Blue Monday Concert Series" at Westminster D.C. This will be a special Memorial Day evening concert. Sol Roots performs an award-winning blend of New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, heartfelt jazz and soul, and energetic rock. Known for his ferocious guitar skills and soulful vocals, Sol has toured around the world with many musical legends. read more

Sol Roots band with guest David B. Cole perform in Falls Church, Virginia
06.05.2025 On Thursday May 8, the Sol Roots Band with guest David B.Cole perform a special concert of New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, heartfelt soul and R&B, upbeat jazz, and hypnotic rhythms at JV's Music Room located in Falls Church, Virginia. Hailed as a fierce guitarist and soulful vocalist, Sol Roots has toured around the world with many musical legends. His monthly residency concerts at the legendary JV's Music Room in Northern Virginia feature an array of special guest appearances of world-class performers. read more

"Which Way Do We Go?" - the new album from Brandon Santini
11.04.2025 Recorded in his former hometown of Memphis, TN, Which Way Do We Go?' showcases Santini at his most authentic, weaving deeply personal songs written during the pandemic and its aftermath into a tapestry of raw emotion and masterful musicianship. read more

world music news

This Week’s Highlights: Maria Mazzotta wins Premio Loano & Sekvoya’s Debut EP
24.06.2025 Released on April 23, 2024, Onde was created in collaboration with Ernesto Nobili and Cristiano Della Monica, and produced by the Apulian label Zero Nove Nove, which this year also placed 5th and 6th in the same rankings with Culla e tempesta by the all-female quartet Faraualla, and Talassa by singer-songwriter Dario Muci. read more

New Single - FRANCK BIYONG... STRUGGLE 4 MONEY - African Rock Hero...15.07.2025 on Tangential Music (UK)
24.06.2025 "The Cameroonian master musician Franck Biyong remains an enigma on his kick-ass new single for Tangential Music. Only he could follow up his brilliant tribute to the great musicians of Africa on his 2024 album - 'Radio Masoda' - with a tough-as-nails psychedelic blues-rock tune that channels Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Miles and a host of Afro Rock and boogie blues devotees. read more

The debut Ep of Sekvoya, Serbian band produced by Zero Nove Nove
04.06.2025 "Snake Charmer", which is the title of the debut single by the Serbian born band Sekvoya, intertwines eastern melodies with western arrangements and, by mixing traditional sounds with modern rhythms, creates a unique and timeless fusion of Anatolian Rock, Psychedelia, and World Music. read more

A Love Letter to the Wanderers - al andar - New Album Release by Holly Holden
22.05.2025 British singer with international focus, Holly Holden, is set to release the 8-track album "al andar" on 11th July 2025. The album launch concert will take place at Folklore in London on 17th July 2025. This Spanish and English album includes collaborations with some of the absolute top musicians from London's Latin American music scene: read more


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