Lewis Nash Quintet -][- The Highest Mountain – [Cellar Live, 2012] –

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African American, Bandleader, Cellar Live, Drummer, Educator, Jeremy Pelt, Jimmy Greene, Lewis Nash, PETER WASHINGTON, Renee Rosnes

Lewis Nash Quintet, The Highest Mountain

Lewis Nash Quintet -][- The Highest Mountain –Mp3– [Cellar Live, 2012]

“Universally recognized as the great drummer of his generation — resourceful, inventive, subtle and infallibly tasteful.” – The Village Voice

A veteran of the international scene, Nash has played with many jazz greats, from Betty Carter and Dizzy Gillespie to Diana Krall and Branford Marsalis. He rose to particular prominence during his decade in Tommy Flanagan’s trio. Noted for his subtle, melodic playing, Nash is also an accomplished bandleader and educator.

Musicians:
LEWIS NASH – drums
PETER WASHINGTON – bass
RENEE ROSNES – piano
JIMMY GREENE – tenor & soprano saxophone
JEREMY PELT – trumpet & flugelhorn

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Calvin Johnson -][- JEWEL’S LULLBY – [Alma Records, 2012] –

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African American, Alma Records, Calvin Johnson, Composer, Saxophonist

Calvin Johnson, JEWEL’S LULLABY

Calvin Johnson -][- JEWEL’S LULLBY –Mp3– [Alma Records, 2012]

Music has flowed mellifluously through Calvin Johnson’s veins as far back as he can remember. He was born into a rich musical heritage where Jazz, Classical and Funk/Soul artists on both sides of his family have paved the way. While Calvin is a multi instrumentalist, he primarily plays the tenor saxophone. His adopted philosophy of perseverance and a respect for the creative force of music allows him to expand on his natural talent instead of taking it for granted. Musical expression, to Calvin, is a constantly evolving process that’s strengthened through hard work and an undying reverence for every note played.

Urban Flux Presents: featured artist of the Week April Harrison

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African American, April Harrison, Artist, Greenville, SC

April Harrison -][- HAVEN – [Mixed Media Collage on Canvas]

April Harrison, HAVEN

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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.

Urban Flux Presents: featured artist of the week Ken Joslin

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African American, Art, Artist, Ken Joslin, Otis Parsons College of Art and Design

Greetings jazz and art aficionados, as always it’s a pleasure to share with you the latest music and art. Today, I’m honored to introduce to you my fellow enthusiast an amazing masterpiece from the extensive gallery of emerging new artist named Ken Joslin! –Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

Prolific jazz painter Ken Joslin (Kenneth Raymond Joslin, Jr.) was born on June 8, 1967 in Los Angeles, California and grew up in Lynwood, CA. He attended Otis Parsons College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, CA, where he majored in Illustration and Painting. -[Profile Excerpt]-

Ken Joslin -][- COUNTRY BOY JAMMIN‘ -[Original Acrylic Art]-

Ken Joslin, COUNTRY BOY JAMMIN’

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Nnenna Freelon & John Brown Big Band -][- CHRISTMAS – [Brown Boulevard, 2012] –

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African American, Brown Boulevard, John Brown, Nnenna Freelon, Vocalist

The first Christmas album from the six-time Grammy nominee finds her beautifully backed by the John Brown Big Band on ten songs sure to put some swing into your holiday season.

Nnenna Freelon and John Brown Big Band, CHRISTMAS

Nnenna Freelon & John Brown Big Band -][- CHRISTMAS –Mp3– [Brown Boulevard, 2012]

Nnenna Freelon’s mother was a lover of Christmas – the story, the anticipation, the excitement, but most of all, the gathering of her family around her. In her passing, she left her daughter with a gift that has resulted in a dream fulfilled and a holiday album that will extend a mother’s love of Christmas to listeners everywhere.

Venerated jazz vocalist and six-time Grammy nominee Freelon had long wanted to record a holiday album, but couldn’t garner enough interest from her label. So she did what most people do in need of a little help, she turned to a loved one. With a small inheritance received from her mother, she approached John Brown, a long-time member of her musical family, director of Duke University’s jazz program and leader of John Brown’s Big Band. The two, who have shared the stage and collaborated often during their twenty-year friendship, have now joined together to release Christmas, a selection of holiday songs. Brown produced the album and will release it on his own label, Brown Boulevard.

Urban Flux Presents: the featured Artist of the week Kevin ‘Wak’ Williams

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African American, Artist, Grandpasart, Kevin 'Wak' Williams

Kevin ‘Wak’ Williams -][- TEE TIME [Limited Edition | Giclee on Watercolor Paper]

Kevin ‘Wak’ Williams, Tee Time

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Anthony Branker and Ascent -][- TOGETHER – [Origin Records, 2012] –

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African American, Anthony Branker, Composer, Donald Edwards, Jonny King, Kenny Davis, Mark Gross, Music Director, Princeton Professor, Producer, Ralph Bowen

“With a unique combination of depth and accessibility, Branker is able to put forth a jazz perspective steeped in soulful optimism.” – ALL ABOUT JAZZ

Anthony Branker and Ascent, TOGETHER

Anthony Branker and Ascent -][- TOGETHER – [Origin Records, 2012]

Composer and Princeton Professor Anthony Branker brings together saxophonists Mark Gross & Ralph Bowen, pianist Jonny King, bassist Kenny Davis, and drummer Donald Edwards for a powerful, swinging quintet date on his fourth Origin release.

Driven by an infectious rhythmic sensibility, lyrical melodies, and sophisticated harmonic underpinnings, this recording of soulful performances is another outstanding addition to Branker’s fast growing and musically rich discography.

Produced by Anthony Branker

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Saxophonist/Composer TIM GREEN to Release Debut Album, “Songs From This Season,” Available February 12

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2008 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition, African American, Gilad Hekselman, Obed Calvaire, Orrin Evans, Rodney Green, Saxophonist, Tim Green, True Melody Music, Warren Wolf

TIM GREEN, Songs For This Season

Featuring Orrin Evans, Warren Wolf, Gilad Hekselman,
Rodney Green and Obed Calvaire, Among Others

First Runner-Up in the 2008 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition

“Tim Green is a dynamic musician. If you make a checklist of everything you’d want in a musician, Tim has it all.” – Christian McBride

“Green’s a player to watch…fully capable of emerging as yet another of the artists who have used a second or third place finish in the Monk competition as a springboard to outstanding careers.” – JazzTimes

“Tim Green is one of the brightest saxophonists on the scene. He combines the tradition with forward-thinking sensibility and makes a substantial statement. Keep your eye/ear on Tim!” – Bob Mintzer

Stream (3) Tracks From Songs From This Season

Urban Flux Presents: Featured Artist of the Week Thomas Blackshear

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African American, Art, Grandpasart, Thomas Blackshear

Thomas Blackshear -][- THE PRESIDENT -[Lithograph | Limited Edition]-

Thomas Blackshear, THE PRESIDENT

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