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*Contemporary jazz artist Rita Edmond is a sultry delight and one of the entries in the Sarah Vaughan Competition held by Indaba Music. Just one listen reveals why Ms. Edmond is more than a serious contender. Click here for a dazzling burst of vocal majesty at the Indaba Music profile page. The International Sarah Vaughan Competition is also presented by the New [...]
*Caesar Jazz Balladeer delivers exquisite renditions in four languages that have left audiences around the world in a trance. He has often been compared to the great Nat “King” Cole. Last month Caesar completed his anticipated debut album, A Tribute to Nat “King” Cole at Capitol Studios in Studio A, using the same microphone and Steinway piano that Nat “King” Cole and Frank Sinatra [...]
*Laura Reed’s chain of life events gave birth to a new phase in her career as she sat at her piano one night a year ago. What seemed like disarray, was actually the seeds that helped her to conceive the first single from her upcoming album, The Awakening. ‘Faith Not Fear‘ offers a vibrant message about overcoming the test and trials that all of [...]
*Vivian Male is a jazz vocalist whose debut recording was on the collaborative CD “Boston Sings Out.” Next came Vivian’s first solo CD titled ”Our Day Will Come.” Her exhilarating renditions demonstrate a musical versatility that appeals to audiences of all ages. Over the years Vivian has had the delightful pleasure of working with Walter Beasley, Bill Pierce, Andre Ward and producer/composer Rollins Ross. New [...]
*Writer, producer Dwayne “Smitty” Smith hails from Washington, D.C. where he traded baseball for an electric bass at age twelve. Smitty later spent a melodious tour of duty with the U. S. Air Force, then returned to D.C. as bassist for the popular Larry Seals Quartet. Next Smitty was off to tinsel town landing a spot on Anita Baker’s “Rapture” tour. He has laid prolific bass lines for Natalie Cole, Boney James, Jeff Lorber, George Howard, Everette [...]
*ZOE’ (Zo-Ay) is a hot Smooth Jazz band from the South Jersey/Philadelphia area. The group is comprised of five talented musicians whose melodic compositions produce extraordinary and compelling music. Currently members of ZOE’ include sax man Reggie Harris, keyboardist Cleveland Belin Jr., drummer David Ferebee, bassist H. Marice Fonville and percussionist/trumpeter Boliver “Chico” Guadalupe. ZOE’s recent project “Let’s Fly” features the late [...]
*Jacques Lesure is a man who always has jazz on his mind. The prolific guitarist hails from Detroit, Michigan and has performed with greats such as Kenny Burrell, Oscar Brown Jr., Stanley Turrentine, Wynton Marsalis, George Benson, Les McCann, Carmen Lundy, Oliver Lake and many others. Jacques Lesure offers musical entertainment, enrichment and education through live performances, individual and group lessons, lectures and music clinics. Jacques Lesure is [...]
*EURweb.com boasts yet another rare find for Jazzy In July, in the form of Jacnique (pronounced Zsa-nique). The lovely, sultry siren is already a jazzy, soulful sensation! She is the 2011 winner of 2 Black Music Awards, “Best Neo-Soul Artist” and “Best Urban Soul Artist.” She’s also the 2011 Los Angeles Music Awards winner, and Producer’s Choice for “Jazz Album [...]
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