Have You Heard? [Music]

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African American, Instrumentalist, Jazz, Music, Piano, Saxophone, Vocals

Greetings everyone, we’re back with a slightly different idea for today. We want to know, have you heard these recordings by the following recording artists listed below. Now, about 50% of the time the artist posted will be from older albums. However, there will also be new titles posted with these at least once a week.

Please, if you will your input is appreciated. Tell us what you’re listening too on your iPod, disc player etc in the comments section, thanks in advance.

Stefon Harris & Blackout – Evolution

Stefon Harris, Evolution

Ron Blake – Shayari

Ron Blake, Shayari

Kendra Ross – New Voice

Kendra Ross, New Voice

Joe Sample – Old Places, Old Faces

Joe Samples, Old Places, Old Faces

Kool Jazz for The Summer

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African American, Instrumentalist, Jazz Vocalists, New Music

Hello music lovers! If you’re like me, your thirst for quality music is never ending. Here’s three extremely hot jazz recordings to cool out with and savor this summer season.

Cassandra Wilson, Loverly

“Long considered one of the finest singers in the jazz world, Cassandra Wilson’s new album “Loverly” is a tour de force of emotion, technique, interpretation and style as she brings her considerable powers to this collection of classic songs.” – Amazon.com

The Yellowjackets - Lifecycle

“Lifecycle” is, in some respects, two albums in one. Seven of the ten tracks are quintet pieces featuring guitarist Mike Stern and the YellowJackets, while the remaining three are quartet pieces that showcase the individual and collective talents of the current Yellowjackets lineup: keyboardist Russell Ferrante, saxophonist Bob Mintzer, bassist Jimmy Haslip and drummer Marcus Baylor. Whatever the combinations and permutations, it’s all good.” – Amazon.com

Esperanza Spalding

“Esperanza,” bassist/vocalist/composer Esperanza Spalding’s debut on Heads Up International, is set for worldwide release on May 20, 2008. Armed with uncanny instrumental chops, a siren voice that spans three languages, and composing and arranging skills that weave together the best elements of the old-school with the progressive, this 23-year-old has crafted a debut album that takes a completely fresh and refreshing approach to jazz by borrowing from the rich traditions of soul, pop, world music and so much more.” – Amazon.com