FULL-LENGTH LABEL DEBUT NO BEGINNING NO END SET FOR JAN. 22 RELEASE IT’S ALL OVER YOUR BODY EP

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EMI Blue Note Records, Emily King, Hindi Zahra, Jose James, Pino Palladino, Robert Glasper, Vocalists

FULL-LENGTH LABEL DEBUT NO BEGINNING NO END SET FOR JAN. 22 RELEASE IT’S ALL OVER YOUR BODY EP

José James

Singer-songwriter José James has signed to EMI’s Blue Note Records and is set to release his full-length label debut No Beginning No End on January 22. However, fans need not wait until then to get a taste of James’ intoxicating blend of jazz, hip-hop, and R&B. The vocalist has released the four-track It’s All Over Your Body EP today exclusively through iTunes. “It’s All Over Your Body” is also available now as a single through all other digital retailers and streaming services. iTunes is also currently featuring James’ song “Trouble” as their free Single of the Week.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS & NEW YEAR!

Pamela Williams -][- CHRISTMAS WITH THE SAXTRESS – [Saxtress Entertainment, 2012]-

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Pamela Williams, Christmas With The Saxstress

Pamela Williams -][- CHRISTMAS WITH THE SAXTRESS –Mp3– [Saxtress Entertainment, 2012]

Pamela Williams music and saxophone style has enchanted many listeners for years. Since she debuted her first CD in 1996, she has had Billboard-charting success with several of her nine CDs. Pamela Williams is undoubtedly, one of the most popular performers on today’s smooth jazz scene. And now she has recorded a long-awaited Christmas CD. She adds her distinct sound and jazzy flavor to some of the most popular Christmas songs ever recorded.

Pamela Williams is not only an incredible saxophonist, she plays flute, piano, as is a very well-respected producer, which definitely contributes to her unique style. Her fans have requested a CD like this from her for years and it is finally here! “Christmas With The Saxtress” is a must have in your music collection.

::: SOURCE: CDBaby.com :::

Lori Williams -][- Eclipse of the Soul – [Pacific Coast Jazz, 2012] –

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African American, Lori Williams, Pacific Coast Jazz

Greeting’s everyone, I can’t believe that I almost missed out on this beautiful record by one of the best in the business vocalist Lori Williams. Nonetheless, it’s better late then never! I’m elated to invite you to feast your ears on her amazing, soulful and jazz influenced album appropriately titled “Eclipse of the Soul.” –Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

Lori Williams, Eclipse of the Soul

Lori Williams -][- Eclipse of the Soul –Mp3– [Pacific Coast Jazz, 2012]

“Lori Williams is a lot more than just a singer, songwriter, and performer. If you were to judge her on these things alone, you would have to conclude you where dealing with one of the finest artists of our era, an eventual legend and, I have no doubt, time will prove me right. I think music aficionados who listen to this project will agree that these tracks step her toward this destiny. Let me add a little fuel to this fire. Lori’s lead vocal recording is all original – no vocal overdubs, no re-tracking, and almost no vocal fixes (come on… no one is perfect). When we recorded the material, I had her record “scratch vocals” with the intent of throwing them out and recording the REAL lead vocals later (as is customary). Well, that’s NOT what happened… you are listening to the unaltered scratch vocal.

Gregory Porter Receives Grammy Nomination!

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African American, Gregory Porter, Motéma Music, Vocalist

Phenomenal soul/jazz singer Gregory Porter’s “Real Good Hands” off his dynamite Motéma Music release Be Good, has received a Best Traditional R&B Performance nomination for the 55th Annual Grammy® Awards, broadcasting live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 10, 2013. This marks Porter’s second Grammy nomination. His first was in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category for Water, his breakthrough debut album (a rare feat), which was released in 2010 and featured the international hit “1960 What?“.

“Porter fuses jazz and soul better than anybody working these days…
Very Highly Recommended.” –Soul Tracks

“Gregory Porter is…not only a powerful new voice in jazz, but…undoubtedly the real deal with unbridled staying power in the realm of pop, soul and gospel as well.” –The Urban Flux

Gregory Porter, Real Good Hands

The heavily buzzed Be Good has surpassed expectations of fans and critics alike, many of who hail it as even better than the critically acclaimed Water. Writes All About Jazz, “If Water heralded the arrival of the next big name in vocal jazz, then Be Good makes it clear that Porter still has plenty to say”. On “Real Good Hands” Porter speaks from the heart as the soulful spirit of the ’70s, epitomized by such artists as Lou Rawls and the Chi Lights, echoes forth in style.

Brand new music from Jackiem Joyner!

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African American, Flutist, Jackiem Joyner, Mack Avenue Records, Saxophonist

Jackiem Joyner

Renowned saxophonist Jackiem Joyner presents his latest album, Church Boy, a collection of gospel- and jazz-inspired songs that bring together his childhood, his faith, and his devotion to music.

Will Holton -][- Love Stories Untold, Vol. 1 – [Soulfully Smooth Productions, 2012] –

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African American, Saxophone, Soulfully Smooth Productions, Will Holton

Will Holton, Love Stories Untold, Vol. 1

Will Holton -][- Love Stories Untold, Vol. 1 –Mp3– [Soulfully Smooth Productions, 2012] –

Born in Buffalo NY, Will Holton has been playing the sax for over 10 years and “wowing” the public professionally for the past 2 years. Starting his humble beginnings by playing at home when his father gave him his first saxophone as a gift in his junior year of high school, he honed his talent in church on Sundays and throughout the many spiritually musical performances throughout the years. Will Holton recorded 2 cds with the international choir “The New Beginnings Chorale Ensemble” and acknowledging that “God has a plan for me”, he also graciously performed for the American Cancer Society and for the auspicious sororities Alpha Kappa Alpha and Zeta Phi Beta.

Verve/Universal Artist Brian Culbertson Nominated for 2012 Soul Train Music Award – Best Contemporary Jazz Artist

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Brian Culbertson, Composer, Keyboardist, Mint Condition, Multi-instrumentalist, Noel Gourdin, Producer, Rex Rideout, Soul Train Music Awards, Stokley Williams, Trombone, Verve/Universal, Vivian Green

ALONGSIDE CASSANDRA WILSON AND ESPERANZA SPAULDING

Brian Culbertson

This past summer, award winning R&B musician and Smooth Jazz multi-instrumentalist Brian Culbertson debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Selling Jazz Albums with his thirteenth album Dreams, featuring the lead singles “Your Smile” and “Still Here” f/ Vivian Green which found themselves in Top 10 at Smooth Jazz and Urban Adult Contemporary radio.

(Los Angeles, California – September 25, 2012) On November 25th at 9pm Centric TV will air the 2012 Soul Train Music Awards from Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, hosted by Cedric the Entertainer. Contemporary jazz artist and multi-instrumentalist Brian Culbertson has been nominated for Best Contemporary Jazz Artist/Group alongside Esperanza Spaulding, Cassandra Wilson, Ben Tankard and Peter White.

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.

Anita Baker is set to return October 23, 2012 with her long awaited album ONLY FOREVER on Blue Note Records/EMI

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Anita Baker, ONLY FOREVER (Pending Cover)

Songwriter, performer, producer and R&B icon Anita Baker is set to make fans of her romantic style excited with her seventh studio album, Only Forever, which will be released on Blue Note Records/EMI.

The ten track offering lives up to its title, featuring the same classic music that Baker is known for, but with a modern twist.

On Monday, August 6, 2012 at 10:00am ET, Baker will be the first recording artist ever to have an unprecedented premiere on Urban Adult Contemporary Radio for all Clear Channel stations as they play her single “Lately” every hour on the hour. The single is out digitally everywhere on August 7th.