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Bill Evans in Norway – 1970 Recording via Elemental Music
17.11.2024 Elemental Music will release Bill Evans in Norway, a brilliant 1970 trio concert captured at the Kongsberg Jazz Festival, as an exclusive RSD Black Friday two-LP set on Nov. 29. The 180-gram vinyl package, mastered by Matthew Lutthans at the Mastering Lab and pressed at Memphis Pressing, will be succeeded by a deluxe CD version on Dec. 6. read more

Bob Anderson singing Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett Music Saturday, December 21st — 5:30 PM Zankel Hall
17.11.2024 Whether you're reliving memories or discovering them for the first time, 'Our Kind of Town' at Carnegie Hall is the perfect way to experience the music of Sinatra and Bennett live. read more

Released Today Manhã de Carnaval First Single From Pianist Cliff Korman's Forthcoming Album Urban Tracks
16.11.2024 Cliff Korman's Urban Tracks features the inventive pianist playing Brazilian and jazz classics in a trio with bassist Harvie S and drummer Rafael Barata. The music, which ranges from Benny Golson to Caetano Veloso, has consistently brilliant piano playing and close interplay by the trio. read more

Sun Ra on Resonance Records – Unearthed from Left Bank Jazz Society in 1978
16.11.2024 Resonance Records proudly presents Lights on a Satellite: Live at the Left Bank, a blazing set of previously unissued 1978 concert recordings by Sun Ra and his Myth Science Cosmo Swing Arkestra, as a limited two-LP set for RSD Black Friday, November 29. read more

Band of Other Brothers' 'This Year At Christmas' (Ear Up Records)
16.11.2024 As summer turns to autumn and autumn to winter, few cultural aesthetic shifts are as iconic as the sounds of radio, coffee shops, and individual playlists alike. As the weather gets brisker, more and more turntable needles begin touching down on the beloved records of Vince Guraldi and Frank Sinatra, and "Linus and Lucy" once again become a dominant hit on the airwaves. read more

Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation Presents Antoinette Montague in From Newark Orleans to Newark at WBGO Children’s Concert Series
16.11.2024 New Orleans and Newark are nearly 1300 miles apart, but that distance disappears when The Antoinette Montague Experience swings into the TD James Moody Jazz Festival to perform "From New Orleans to Newark" at the WBGO Children's Concert Series, presented by the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, at Newark Symphony Hall, 1020 Broad Street, on November 16, 2024, at 1:00 pm. Antoinette Montague is an incredible Blues and Jazz singer and entertainer. She consistently delivers an amazing experience for audiences to enjoy. Her recent 2024 Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Heroes Award is a testament to the many assets she possesses. read more

Self-Titled Debut by Entre Amigos (Roy McGrath, Hana Fujisaki, Kitt Lyles, Gustavo Cortiñas)
15.11.2024 Entre Amigos, the self-titled album by the all-star Chicago group featuring Roy McGrath, Hana Fujisaki, Kitt Lyles and Gustavo Cortiñas, highlights the art of collaborative writing and performance, is out November 15, 2024 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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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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