Lorenzo Johnson -][- THINGS ARE LOOKING UP [Zosmooth Records]

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African American, Jazz, Keyboards, Lorenzo Johnson

Lorenzo Johnson - THINGS ARE LOOKING UP

Lorenzo Johnson -][- THINGS ARE LOOKING UP -(MP3)- [Zosmooth Records, 2011]

There is no doubt that Lorenzo Johnson is a multi-talented musician. This native of Alexandria, VA developed a love of music at an early age. His energy and passion led him to begin writing lyrics, composing, organizing vocal groups, bands, directing, managing and producing. It was evident that he had a natural talent and creativity and was well on his way to making a name for himself and leaving a mark in music.

Through the years, Lorenzo has continued to learn and master his craft through hard work and dedication. He studied at the Omega Studios School of Applied Recording Arts and Sciences. In addition, he attended the University of the District of Columbia and Northern Virginia Community College.

Lorenzo’s drive has earned him an impressive list of accomplishments. He has produced and written on four Top 10 albums. He has recorded with Ledisi, Maysa, Salt N’ Pepper, Tony Terry, U.S. Naval Academy Gospel Choir and Black Entertainment Television (BET) and many more. He has performed with world-renowned artists including Ledisi,CeCe Peniston, Regina Belle, Biz Markie, Chuck Brown, Mr. Cheeks, Glenn Jones, Twinkie Clark, Norman Hutchins to name a few.

Finally, he takes a leap with his solo debut “Things Are Looking Up.” This project is funky, jazzy,romantic,and upbeat. If you love Ledisi, Boney James and George Duke you will love this project.

..:: SOURCE: CDBaby.com ::..

Tomorrow Night – BROOKLYN JAZZ WIDE OPEN Presents JOE LOVANO & SCOTT COLLEY @ The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music!

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Brooklyn Jazz Wide Open, Jazz, Joe Lovano, SCOTT COLLEY

CONNECTION WORKS
PRESENTS The 4th SEASON OF
BROOKLYN JAZZ WIDE OPEN
@ The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Concert Hall
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music is located at 58 Seventh Ave (at Lincoln Place), Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY, Tel 718 622 3300, Tkts are $15, and $10 for students and seniors.

Eliane Elias -]|[- Light My Fire [CONCORD PICANTE]

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Female Vocalist, Jazz, Light My Fire, Piano

Eliane Elias - LIGHT MY FIRE

Eliane Elias -][- Light My Fire – [CONCORD PICANTE, 2011] – May 31th Release Date –

Since the mid-1980s, pianist/vocalist Eliane Elias (pronounced eh-lee-AH-neh eh-LEE-ahs) has grafted various elements of jazz, pop, soul and other styles to her deep Brazilian roots to create a hybrid groove that exists comfortably on any hemisphere. Borrowing from an array of sources and singing in a variety of languages, Elias consistently forges a sound that appeals to listeners of every geographic locale and cultural persuasion.

Her new album, Light My Fire, wields this universal sound to explore the various corners of the human heart – from romance and passion to the shared joy of being alive and embracing everyone into the dance of life. Along with four compositions written or co-written by Elias herself, the album also includes covers of familiar works by songwriters as diverse as Jim Morrison and the Doors, pop icon Stevie Wonder and jazz saxophonist Paul Desmond. Elias weaves it all together into a cohesive whole by injecting each of the twelve songs with distinctly Brazilian grooves that alternate effortlessly between the fiery and passionate to the cool and sophisticated.

“Some of the tunes are cool and laid back, but others are quite rhythmic and joyful,” says Elias. “And they have some different grooves. I tend to gravitate toward romance – beautiful melodies, beautiful harmonies and rhythms with a great feel. But more than anything else, I’m singing about love on this record in its different aspects and dimensions.”

Noah Haidu -][- SLIPSTREAM

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Chris Haney, Jazz, Jeremy Pelt, John Davis, Jon Irabagon, Noah Haidu, Willie Jones III

Noah Haidu -][- SLIPSTREAM – (MP3) – [Posi-Tone Records, 2011] – Music Review –

Noah Haidu - SLPISTREAM

Based in New York, pianist-composer Noah Haidu originally from Charlottesville, VA debuts with his engaging bop induced yet lyrically intense album titled “SLIPSTREAM” on Posi-Tone Records. All compositions on this recording were written by Haidu with the exception of “Just One of Those Things” composed by Cole Porter.

Out of the box “SLIPSTREAM,” sonically encompasses the familiar tonality and melodic attributes the masters in jazz has recorded for years. Is Noah Haidu doing anything audibly different or thought-provoking? Many view his sound as cutting edge, his music is rhythmically tight and harmonically on point. As I listen, his voice ascends while evenly balance in the language of jazz to provide potent melodies with substance which should generate lots of conversation about what this remarkable young musician has to offer anyone who is willing to listen.

MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD REPLACE LENNY KRAVITZ AT JAS LABOR DAY WEEKEND FESTIVAL

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Jazz Aspen, Michael Franti & Spearhead

Franti’s ONLY 2011 Colorado Appearance
Early Bird Discounted Ticket Purchase
Option Extended Until April 15

MICHAEL FRANTI

Organizers of the JAS Labor Day weekend festival announced today that Michael Franti & Spearhead will replace Lenny Kravitz, for his previously announced performance on Sunday Sept 4, 2011 at the JAS festival. Michael Franti & Spearhead will co-headline and perform immediately prior to the Zac Brown Band, winner of the Best New Artist award at the 2011 Grammies, in Franti’s ONLY scheduled 2011 appearance in Colorado.

Representatives of Mr. Kravitz explained to JAS that the release of his new record, previously scheduled for early spring 2011, had been pushed back to fall 2011, and thus his scheduled summer 2011 tour had been postponed. Festival organizers and representatives of the artist are looking to potentially reschedule the performance for 2012, pending artist availability, but no commitment has been made yet.