Julia Huff -][- Meet…. Julia Huff – [Julia Huff, 2012] –

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Julia Huff, MEET JULIA HUFF

Julia Huff -][- Meet…. Julia Huff –Mp3– [Julia Huff, 2012] –

Julia Huff, Songstress/Actress and Model, is an outstanding talent with an exuberant personality to match. Julia is a startling beauty with a curvaceous figure at 5’-7” with medium brown hair and light-brown eyes. Julia has displayed her artistry as a Jazz Singer, Fashion Model, Actress and Rhythm & Blues Singer throughout the United States.

Julia’s venture into the entertainment world began long ago, when she was only five (5) years old at her kindergarten graduation, singing gleefully her rendition of “We’ve Only Just Begun.” Later while Julia was in grammar school, she auditioned for and was accepted into the prestigious “Gospel/Soul Children of Chicago, Illinois”, which by the way has an illustrious history and is well known throughout the United States and Europe as being one of America’s premiere children’s choirs.

The Birth of a Record, and the Record of a Birth: Motherhood Informs “Rewind,” Elizabeth Shepherd’s First Album of Standards – Available September 25 on Linus Entertainment

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Arranger, Composer, DL Media, Elizabeth Shepherd, Fender Rhodes, JUNO nominee, Linus Entertainment, Piano, Producer, Vocalist

Elizabeth Shepherd, REWIND (LRG)

“A jazz virtuoso blessed with a pop sensibility” – Real Detroit Weekly

Release Date: September 25, 2012

Click here to read a Q&A with Elizabeth Shepherd on CBC Music

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Montreal-based soul-jazz innovator Elizabeth Shepherd has been praised around the world for her song-writing chops, but on her fourth studio album, Rewind, the pianist and vocalist showcases her skills as an arranger and interpreter, breathing new life – and soul – into songs both familiar and forgotten.

Greg “Organ Monk” Lewis -][- ORGAN MONK: Uwo in the Black – [Greg Lewis, 2012 | Review] –

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Greg Lewis, ORGAN MONK. Uwo In The Black

Greg “Organ Monk” Lewis -][- ORGAN MONK: Uwo in the Black –Mp3– [Greg Lewis, 2012 | Review] –

Self-taught organist Greg “Organ Monk” Lewis’ ambitious new recording daringly unearths these marvelous stones with his groundbreaking interpretations of ten classics by jazz pianist, innovator and composer Thelonious Monk on his sophomore album “Organ Monk: Uwo in the Black.” At a glance, “Uwo” in the North African Nubian dialect signifies the number two in their culture, with that said the New York native broaden voice augments through four distinctive originals which undeniably compliments this homage paid to the iconic renaissance man Thelonious Monk.

Kevin Coelho -][- Funkengruven: The Joy of Driving a B3 – [ALLEGRO CHICKEN COUP, 2012] –

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ALLEGRO CHICKEN COUP, Amazon.com, BKMusic, Bobby Floyd, Derek DeCenzo, Kevin Coelho, Pianist, Reggie Jackson, Tony Monaco

Old school jazz enthusiast and novice alike, this record is exclusively for you guys. New comer Kevin Coelho organist extraordinaire debuts with “FUNKENGRUVEN: The Joy of Driving a B3.” This young man can absolutely burn, he comfortably rejuvenates the spirit and groove of legends like Earland, Smith, McDuff and many more. If soul jazz is your thang, be sure and check out this emerging new artist! –Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

Kevin Coelho, FUNKENGRUVEN . The Joy of Driving a B3

Kevin Coelho -][- FUNKENGRUVEN: The Joy of Driving a B3 – [ALLEGRO CHICKEN COUP, 2012] –

Discovered and produced by B3 monster Tony Monaco, here comes a 16-year-old organ phenom! Organ prodigy Kevin Coelho started piano study at age six. Over the years, his teachers have included Randy Masters, Wil Blades, and Tony Monaco. He has attended master classes with Bennet Pastor, Larry Goldings, Taylor Eigsti, Joshua Redman, Ndugu Chancler, and Tooty & Jimmy Heath.

3 Brave Souls -][- SELF-TITLED – [BFM Jazz, 2012 | Review] –

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BFM Jazz, Bob Sheppard, Darryl Jones, Dwight Trible, Gregoire Maret, John Beasley, Ndugu Chancler, Steve Tavaglione, Sy Smith, Two for The Show Media

3 Brave Souls, SELF-TITLED

3 BRAVE SOULS -][- Self-Titled –Mp3– [BFM Jazz, 2012 | Review] –

Perhaps equally as important to their friendship, 3 Brave Souls collectively has an unparalleled common denominator. In fact, at various intervals early on they played integral roles and develop their character as musicians by performing with the legendary Miles Davis. Therefore, they unexpectedly became beneficiaries of their tenure with Miles. As a result, these astute alumni essentially qualify to make reoccurring deposits to others and frequent withdrawals from this expansive template of innovative, progressive and creative music rooted in the spirit of love, imagination and passion to play music.

Frank McComb -][- THE LIVING ROOM – [Boobeescoot Music, 2012] –

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Frank McComb, THE LIVING ROOM

Frank McComb -][- THE LIVING ROOM –Mp3– [Boobeescoot Music, 2012] –

My original plan was to release a “Best Of” CD but it just didn’t come together quite the way I wanted it to so I decided to do an “unplugged” live CD. This CD, to me, is by far the most organic and raw project I’ve ever done as I’m not afraid to take chances. I’ve decided to take this chance with my LA based trio and record a CD with no production (2 track mix -no multi tracking), no overdubs (just a few edits), no backing vocals, no bells and no whistles. Instead, I welcome the mistakes, the voice cracks, the wrong notes on piano, microphone squeals and anything else that can go wrong in concert.

Chris Greene Quartet -][- A GROUP EFFORT – [Single Malt Recordings, 2012 | Review] –

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Chris Greene, Composer, Damian Espinosa, Educator, Marc Piane, Saxophonist, Steve Corley

Chris Greene Quartet, A GROUP EFFORT

Chris Greene Quartet -][- A GROUP EFFORT –Mp3– [Single Malt Recordings, 2012 | Review] –

It’s been awhile since I’ve had the pleasure to immerse myself into one the most preeminent, funky, soulful voices in modern jazz saxophonist, composer and producer Chris Greene. It’s not by accident the Evanston, IL native meticulously fuses every strand of his being into the heart, body and soul of this music amplified through conduit of his latest project simply titled “A GROUP EFFORT.”

fo/mo/deep -][- A BEAUTIFUL BANG – [Rhmedia LLC – Fo/Mo/Deep, 2012 | Review] –

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fomodeep, A BEAUTIFUL BANG

fo/mo/deep -][- A BEAUTIFUL BANG – [Rhmedia LLC – fo/mo/deep, 2012 | Review] –

If haven’t heard, the word is out Columbus, OH native bassist and composer Ron “FatKat” Holmes the regional ambassador of eclectic grooves, soul and funk jazz is back to serve up another tasty dish in the sphere of eclecticism titled “A Beautiful Bang.” With great anticipation, I’m sure fans of fo/ mo/deep the regions heavy weight champ of jazz and funk have waited patiently and now they’re ready to celebrate the group’s upcoming sophomore release!

“A Beautiful Bang” embodies an assorted boutique of thirteen jams for the discerning ears of contemporary, urban, soul and smooth jazz lovers to taste, stir and savor with each spin. Out of the box, the groove begins with a tune pen by the dynamic duo Holmes and Newton on the uniquely titled “Jawjacka’.” This chart poppin’ groove opens with funky bass licks supplied by the versatile Ron Holmes, accompanied by the ensemble they pound away relentlessly too reinforce the upbeat rhythms accentuate their accessible and distinct sound.

Introducing songstress Yolanda Rabun and her latest album SO REAL

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African American, Female Vocalist, Yolanda Rabun

Yolanda Rabun, SO REAL

Yolanda Rabun is every woman. A wife, mother, business person and artist extraordinaire, the Atlanta native’s biggest challenge is finding downtime between juggling a music, acting and legal careers, motivational speaking engagements and family life. It’s a convenient challenge Rabun relishes, and considering her energetic personality and vivacious spirit, it’s one she overcomes easily. Being on the go is a life Yolanda has become accustomed to since she was a teenager touring and performing as a featured vocalist in Europe and Japan as a member of Northside School of the Arts’, Showbiz Kids, and even working and recording with Isaac Hayes and singing for the President of the United States.

Gregory Porter “Be Good (Lion’s Song)”

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African American, Director, Gregory Porter, Male Vocalist, Pierre Bennu

Gregory Porter – “Be Good (Lion’s Song)” Official Video (Jazz, Soul Music)

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Riding high on the out of the box success of soul/jazz vocalist Gregory Porter’s sophomore release, Be Good, (6 weeks in the top 20 Billboard jazz album chart to date, #6 on the iTunes jazz album chart and Starbucks Pick of the Week from March 27-April 3rd to name a few) Motéma Music has just released a video of the CD’s title track, “Be Good (Lion’s Song).” The video, which was directed by Pierre Bennu of ExitTheApple Productions , features cinematography by Shawn Peters, who worked with Porter on the two videos from the singer’s Grammy nominated CD, Water (“Illusion” and “1960 What?”), and who has also shot videos and short films for Pharoahe Monch, Blitz The Ambassador, and Terence Nance.