May 19, 2013

Jazzy In July: Rita Edmond Pays Tribute to Sarah Vaughan

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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 [...]




Jazzy In July: Laura Reed Banking on Faith not Fear

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*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 [...]




Newcomer ‘Jacnique’ Dubbed Best Neo-Urban & Jazz Artist (Video)

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*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 [...]