Eric Roberson - Fantasy
Posted in Jazz on Jul 7th, 2010
See Eric Roberson Live at The Baltimore Music Festival August 6 & 7,2010 Another Bilal Ali Production
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Smooth Jazz Pamela Williams Rise
Posted in Jazz on Jul 5th, 2010
See Pamela Williams live at The Baltimore Music Festival August 6 & 7,2010 Another Bilal Ali Production
Kenny G Releases “Heart and Soul”
Posted in Jazz on Jun 29th, 2010
Smooth Jazz Network
Smooth jazz superstar Kenny G releases a brand-new project Tuesday [June 29] entitled Heart and Soul [Concord Music]. This marks the 13th studio album for the Grammy-winning artist, and the follow-up to his 2008 Latin-influenced collection, Rhythm and Romance.
Bob Baldwin Offers Michael Jackson Tribute CD
Posted in Jazz on Jun 23rd, 2010
Smooth Jazz Network
Smooth jazz pianist Bob Baldwin (June 22) is offering his version of some of the late King of Pop’s songs with Never Can Say Goodbye: A Tribute to Michael Jackson. It’s Baldwin’s 13th release and first for Trippin N Rhythm Records
Paul Taylor Jazz - Twilight Ride
Posted in Jazz on Jun 21st, 2010
See Paul Taylor Live At The Baltimore Music Festival August 6 , & 7, 2010 A Bilal Ali Productions
Marcus H Mitchell Performs National Anthem
Posted in Jazz on Jun 18th, 2010
Herbie Hancock and friends “Imagine” global peace
Posted in Jazz on Jun 18th, 2010
Herbie Hancock says his forthcoming album, “The Imagine Project” — due out Tuesday (June 22) — was “the hardest record I’ve ever made.” And he’s not talking about the music.
Drew Davidsen Live at Bliss
Posted in Jazz on Jun 16th, 2010
Come see Drew Davidsen live at the Baltimore Music Festival August 6, & 7, 2010 A Bilal Ali Production
Saxophonist Gerald Albright “Pushing The Envelope” Is Out
Posted in Jazz on Jun 16th, 2010
Smooth Jazz Network
Smooth jazz saxophonist Gerald Albright’s latest CD, Pushing the Envelope, is available (June 15). It’s his follow-up to 2008’s Grammy-nominated Sax for Stax.
Paul Jackson Jr.’s New Gig: “Tonight Show” Guitarist
Posted in Jazz on Jun 15th, 2010
Smooth Jazz Network
Smooth jazz guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. is already a week into his latest high-profile gig – that of guitarist in The Tonight Show band. Jackson made his debut last week in the band now led by Rickey Minor, who took over from longtime music director Kevin Eubanks.
Jazz Stars To Salute Ailing James Moody At Carnegie Hall
Posted in Jazz on Jun 10th, 2010
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Carnegie Hall in New York announced today (June 9) that trumpeter Jon Faddis and saxophonist Jimmy Heath will join the all-star celebration honoring the life and music of one of jazz music’s living legends, James Moody. The show is June 23 in Carnegie’s Zankel Hall.
16-year-old blends pop and jazz for debut CD
Posted in Jazz on May 28th, 2010
Nikki Yanofsky has been scatting her way across some of music’s most hallowed stages, including Carnegie Hall, but don’t label her a jazz singer.
Jazz Vocalist José James Makes His U.S. Debut
Posted in Jazz on May 23rd, 2010
Smooth Jazz Network
“A labor of love” is how José James describes For All We Know, his first American release and his first for the Impulse! label. A collaboration between James and Belgian pianist Jef Neve, the CD finds the young baritone singer on an assortment of jazz and pop standards, including [...]
Jazz pianist, composer Hank Jones dies at 91 in NY
Posted in Jazz on May 18th, 2010
Jazz pianist and composer Hank Jones, whose 70-year career included a stint as Ella Fitzgerald’s pianist and Marilyn Monroe’s accompanist when she sang “Happy Birthday” to President John F. Kennedy, has died, his manager said Monday. He was 91.
New Kenny G CD, “Heart And Soul,” Features Instrumentals And Two Vocals
Posted in Jazz on May 14th, 2010
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Kenny G has completed his next CD, Heart and Soul, which will be released on June 29. The CD has instrumental songs and vocal tracks with Robin Thicke and Babyface. “It’s an R&B sound,” says the smooth jazz saxophonist. “Awesome music.”