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Pony Boy All-Star Big Band CD “This Is Now” and Beyond Friday, November 15 8:00 - 10:00 pm
12.11.2024 Pony Boy All-Star Big Band CD Release Show Friday, November 15th 8:00 - 10:00pm Boxley's North Bend, WA Playing music from their new CD "This Is Now" - and a set of musical tribute to local-grown big band icon Quincy Jones. read more

Jazz Soul Singer Kellylee Evans Brings Christmas Cheer With Festive 'Winter Song' Album + New Tour Dates
12.11.2024 Christmas is a time of warmth, friendship, good tidings, and love, hopefully for most people. It's also a time of hearing Christmas standards that are etched in people's memories and passed down through generations. Putting one's signature on such classics is an extremely tall order but for Scarborough, Ontario-born and now Ottawa-based jazz soul singer Kellylee Evans, read more

Vocalist/Musician Tatiana Eva-Marie releases new recording "DJANGOLOGY"
12.11.2024 Тatiana Eva-Marie's brand new project sprang from a desire to reconnect with her Gypsy origins and become a spokesperson for the music she grew up with. Her latest album focuses on celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt – the precursor of Gypsy jazz / jazz Manouche and one of the most influential guitarists of all time. Instead of focusing on the emblematic style of playing that he created, her latest album Djangology highlights the music of Django the composer, with her own original lyrics and arrangements. read more

Composer Anna Clyne and The Knights Release Shorthand on Sony Classical
10.11.2024 Described as a "composer of uncommon gifts and unusual methods" by The New York Times and "fearless" by NPR, GRAMMY -nominated composer Anna Clyne and inimitable orchestral collective The Knights, led by Eric Jacobsen, release their new album SHORTHAND today on Sony Classical. read more

Neff Irizarry, Cambio (Change), Blue Canoe Records
10.11.2024 A highly talented composer, guitarist, author and educator specializing in Latin and contemporary jazz, Neff Irizarry follows in the footsteps of Jim Hall, Pat Metheny and Steve Khan. His unique blend of progressive Latin Jazz displays Puerto Rican "Sabor" and a Nordic cool called "Sisu." read more

OUT NOW: British-French Jim Funnell's New Dream
10.11.2024 Embracing post-bop, classical, and world music, the Anglo-French pianist has explored his quirky interpretations of the genre since way before his graduation from Berklee College of Music. read more

Margaret Slovak & Chris Maresh - In-store performance at Waterloo Records in Austin for new CD! Mon, Nov 11 @ 5:00PM — 5:45PM
10.11.2024 Guitarist Margaret Slovak and bassist Chris Maresh are honored to play a live in-store show at Austin's legendary Waterloo Records! They will be launching the release of their new duo CD, "A Star's Light Does Fall, " an album of 11 enchanting instrumental interpretations of holiday classics such as "O Come O Come Emmanuel" and non-traditional Christmas songs such as "Infant Eyes" by jazz legend Wayne Shorter. After a 30-minute set of music, Margaret and Chris will be available to sign CDs. 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

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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

Composers Concordance Presents -
05.11.2024 On Friday, November 29th, 2024 at 7pm, Composers Concordance presents the next installment of its 'Timbre Tantrum' series. Each event this season features 3 or 4 of the same instruments, plus rhythm section. This first incarnation at NUBLU showcases 4 great trumpet players performing brand new music written for this occasion. read more

Sacred Harmony The power of the ancient Greek Lyre
18.10.2024 A special recording project from Seikilo Ancient World Music from master lyre musician, Theodore Koumartzis, upright electric bassist, Jordan Koumartzis & lyre musician vocalist, Thanasis Kleopas read more


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