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Louis Armstrong Rare Recordings Now Available In Digital Form

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:37:48 +0000

Newly discovered recordings by jazz legend Louis Armstrong are now available for purchase from hundreds of digital retail stores thanks to a deal between the Musical Heritage Society's MusicMasters la...

Norman Brown, Nick Colionne On New York Smooth Music Cruise

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:37:52 +0000

Guitarist Norman Brown, fellow guitarist Nick Colionne, and saxophonist Shilts are just some of the artists set to perform on the one-day Spirit Of New York All Star Jam & Cruise, set for Friday, Octo...

Peter White Signs To Peak Records

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:37:51 +0000

Smooth jazz chart-topper Peter White has reportedly parted ways with his longtime label, Columbia, and signed with the Peak Records label. He will release his next CD early next year. Whi...

Ledisi Enjoying Run In 'once On This Island' In L.A.

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:38:00 +0000

Singer, songwriter, and performer Ledisi continues to add to her multi-media resume. The "In The Morning" singer is appearing this month in a revival of the early '90s Caribbean-themed musical Once On...

Stevie Wonder To Receive Gershwin Prize

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:38:15 +0000

Singer and songwriter Stevie Wonder has been named by the Library Of Congress as this year's recipient of the prestigious Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The Award presentation will take place in the...

Eric Darius Talks About Caribbean Roots

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:37:38 +0000

Saxophonist Eric Darius has gotten a lot of attention for his rousing yet sophisticated sound, as demonstrated on his third current CD Goin'All Out. The Florida-bred musician, who is still in his 20s,...

Bela Fleck & The Flecktones Readying Holiday Album

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:37:49 +0000

Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, the Grammy-winning contemporary jazz and bluegrass group, will release their very first holiday album later this month. Jingle All the Way is due September 30th on Rounder...

Quincy Jones Shares Personal Memorabilia In New Book

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:38:18 +0000

Music mogul Quincy Jones has inked a two-book deal with Insight Editions. The first title, The Complete Quincy Jones: My Journey & Passions: Photos, Letters, Memories & More from Q's Personal Collecti...

Gerald Albright Makes Stax A Challenge On Latest Cd

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:37:47 +0000

Saxophonist Gerald Albright says his latest CD, Sax For Stax, wasn't the "typical Gerald Albright album." In addition to being able to re-do some of the biggest hits from the mighty Stax catalog, Albr...