Sade To Release First Single

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African American, Female Vocalist, Pop Music, Sade, Soul Music

‘Soldier Of Love‘ – Her Forthcoming New Album

NEW YORK, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ — Epic Records is pleased to announce the release of “Soldier Of Love,” the highly anticipated first single off Sade’s forthcoming new body of work by the same name.

“Soldier Of Love” which Sade co-produced with Mike Pela, was written by Sade along with longtime collaborators Andrew Hale, Stuart Matthewman and Paul Spencer Denman. The track, featuring a pulsating and anthemic drum beat along with haunting vocals that Sade is known for, is set to hit airwaves December 8(th) and will kick off the countdown for SOLDIER OF LOVE. Recorded in England and set for release WORLDWIDE on February 8(th), SOLDIER OF LOVE marks Sade’s first studio album since the multi-platinum release of Lovers Rock in 2000.

The first single “Soldier Of Love” will premiere on Tuesday, December 8(th) at 7am EST on www.sade.com.

Known for their one of a kind timeless sound, Sade has enjoyed phenomenal success both internationally and stateside throughout the span of their twenty-five year career. Since the release of their debut album, Diamond Life in 1984 the band has seen all five of their studio albums land in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart selling a total of more than 50 million albums worldwide to date. They’ve been nominated for American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and have won three Grammy Awards – first in 1986 for Best New Artist, then in 1994 for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group for “No Ordinary Love”, and again in 2002 for Best Pop Vocal Album with Lovers Rock.

..:: Source: PRNewswire.com via Epic Records ::..

The Curtis Brothers Quartet nominated for an Independent Music Award

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Curtis Brothers Quartet, Independent Artists, Jazz

The Curtis Brothers

The Curtis Brothers Quartet is purely independent and is creating an exciting buzz in the Latin Jazz world.

The Curtis Brothers have also been nominated for the Best Latin Jazz Album in 2009 by Latin Jazz Corner!

Please visit: Latin Jazz Corner Best of 2009 and cast your vote!

We couldn’t do this without you and your ongoing support so when you see our projects, remember that we continue to work against the grain and our success is a direct reflection of YOU!

Thank you for supporting independent music and Latin Jazz!

Also, check out this review of the Curtis Brothers new project at the Latin Jazz Corner!

..:: Source: The Curtis Brothers ::..

Terence Blanchard nominated for the Best Improvised Jazz Solo

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African American, Composer, Grammy Nominated, Terence Blanchard, Trumpet

Terence Blanchard

Los Angeles–Three-time Grammy Award-winning composer and world-renowned trumpet player Terence Blanchard’s recording, Dancin’ 4 Chicken, has been nominated for the Best Improvised Jazz Solo Grammy. The track was featured on Jeff “Tain” Watts’ album, Watts. Additionally, Blanchard composed the original music for the soundtrack for the feature film Cadillac Records, which was nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media. The 52nd annual Grammy Awards will be presented in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 31, 2010.

Currently signed to Concord Music Group, Terence Blanchard and his band have just finished a world tour in support of his critically-acclaimed new CD, Choices, featuring guest artists Bilal, Lionel Loueke and author/educator/political activist Dr. Cornel West. Earlier this year Blanchard took home the 2009 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Solo with Be-Bop, a track from Live at the 2007 Monterey Jazz Festival, and in 2008 received a Grammy for his CD, A Tale Of God’s Will (A Requiem For Katrina). Blanchard also performed live on the 2009 Grammy Awards broadcast with Lil’ Wayne, Robin Thicke and Allen Toussiant.

Bill Cunliffe | Imaginacion

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Bill Cunliffe, Jazz, Piano

Bill Cunliffe | Imaginacion – [Torii Records, 2005]

Bill Cunliffe, Imaginacion

In addition to being one of the United States’ top jazz cities, Los Angeles is also a strong center for Latin music. It therefore is quite logical that pianist Bill Cunliffe, a flexible and an always musically curious player, would put together a group of top local musicians to perform a stirring set of Afro-Cuban jazz. Cunliffe and his tentet perform five of his originals, a Steely Dan song, an obscurity, and three standards.

All of the horn players, four top brassmen and the versatile Bob Sheppard on reeds, have solo space and the rhythm section is consistently burning. Even though much of the material is unfamiliar, these renditions are quite accessible, swinging, and heated.

Fans of both Latin jazz and hard bop will find plenty to enjoy on this spirited outing. —Scott Yanow

For more info about the versatile pianist check out his Biography and Discography.

..:: Source: AllMusic.com ::..

Jazz Nominees | For The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards

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Grammy Awards, Jazz

LaShuan Beal, Max

Greetings jazz enthusiasts, kudos to the musicians who are “Nominated” or might “Win” in their perspective category … here’s a short-list for the 2010 Grammy Jazz Nominees!

Best Contemporary Jazz Album
(For albums containing 51% or more playing time of INSTRUMENTAL tracks.)

* Urbanus Stefon Harris & Blackout [Concord Jazz]
* Sounding Point Julian Lage [Emarcy/Decca]
* At World’s Edge Philippe Saisse [E1 Music]
* Big Neighborhood Mike Stern [Heads Up International]
* 75 Joe Zawinul & The Zawinul Syndicate [Heads Up International]

Best Jazz Vocal Album
(For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

* No Regrets Randy Crawford (& Joe Sample) [PRA Records]
* Dedicated To You: Kurt Elling Sings The Music Of Coltrane And Hartman Kurt Elling [Concord Jazz]
* So In Love Roberta Gambarini [Groovin’ High/Emarcy]
* Tide Luciana Souza [Verve]
* Desire Tierney Sutton (Band) [Telarc Jazz]

Michael Houston | Turn It Up

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African American, Jazz, Keyboards, Piano

Michael Houston | Turn It Up – [Houstown Entertainment, 2009]

Michael Houston, Turn It Up

“Melodies are what we sing. When we can’t remember words or the beat, the melody is what we all draw upon to reflect the songs that inspire us all,” confides Michael Houston, the catalyst behind this blend of melodic soulful but rhythmic collaboration of artists and some of music’s greatest moments.

This formula is what makes the Michael Houston Group, (producer/composer/ artist Michael Houston, vocalist Tonya Martin, saxophonist Adam Thompson, bassist Jeremy Taylor, drummer Josh Humphrey) so infectious to listen to!

Michael Houston’s latest release Turn It Up marks a milestone in his musical journey as a producer/ instrumentalist. “Houston is going his own way in Jazz; his crystalline keyboard sound recalls the Fender Rhodes style in the eighties.” quotes Chuck Workman– writer for Nuvo Magazine. Houston’s music combines a mixture funk grooves, retro sounds, infectious melodies and fiery improvisations.

..:: Source: CDBaby.com ::..