Robert Glasper Experiment -][- Black Radio [Blue Note, 2012]

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Pianist Robert Glasper has evolve to be one of the most prolific voices in modern jazz, he returns to stir things up a bit with his forthcoming release on Blue Note Records titled “Black Radio.” With this endeavor, he defies the odds and serves up a twist of genre bending melodies and rhythms where the elements of jazz meets R&B, rock, and hip-hop sliced into equal portions matched to perfection by his unyielding, tasteful and trendsetting arrangements. —Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

Robert Glasper Experiment, Black Radio

Robert Glasper Experiment -][- Black Radio [Blue Note, 2012]

Robert Glasper Experiment will release Black Radio (Blue Note Records/EMI), a future landmark album that boldly stakes out new musical territory and transcends any notion of genre, drawing from jazz, hip hop, R&B and rock, but refusing to be pinned down by any one tag.

The first full-length album from the GRAMMY-nominated keyboardist’s electric Experiment band–saxist/vocoderist Casey Benjamin, bassist Derrick Hodge, and drummer Chris Dave. Black Radio also features many of Glasper’s famous friends from the spectrum of urban music, seamlessly incorporating appearances from a jaw-dropping roll call of special guests including Erykah Badu, Bilal, Lupe Fiasco, Lalah Hathaway, Shafi q Husayn (Sa-Ra), KING, Ledisi, Chrisette Michele, Musiq Soulchild, Meshell Ndegeocello, Stokley Williams (Mint Condition), and yasiin bey (Mos Def).

Kirk Whalum – It’s What I Do – 2011 Grammy Winner!

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Greeting’s music lovers, friends and foes alike! Today, I’m elated to share with you a truly magical moment in music featuring Grammy Winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum and songstress Lalah Hathaway from his extraordinary recording Gospel According to Jazz Chapter 3. Congrats brother Kirk for doing what you do!

GRAMMY Award winner, and twelve-time nominee, Kirk Whalum (r) with It's What I Do co-writer Jerry Peters

The Gospel According To Jazz, Chapter III was created through the extraordinary skills of a special lineup of musical artists. In addition to Whalum, the celebration record features jazz keyboardist George Duke, vocalist Lalah Hathaway, guitarist Doc Powell, vocalist Kevin Whalum, keyboardist/vocalist John Stoddart, percussionist Lenny Castro, and others. Further, Whalum celebrates family as well as faith by engaging some other highly talented relatives.

In addition to his brother Kevin, the set features his uncle, singer and saxophonist Hugh “Peanuts” Whalum; his nephew, saxophonist Kenneth Whalum III; his son, bassist Kyle Whalum; his nephew, vocalist Kortland Whalum; and his cousin, hip-hop artist Caleb Tha Bridge. –Kirk Whalum.com

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Performance on Sirius XM Praise feat. Lalah Hathaway airs Sunday!

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Just in case you missed the dynamic duos spellbinding in studio performance yesterday, saxophonist Kirk Whalum and vocalist Lalah Hathaway returns with a repeat broadcast of this show on SiriusXM this coming afternoon Sunday at 3PM:EST! ~ The Urban Flux

October 2009 – Eight time Grammy nominated saxophonist Kirk Whalum recently taped a riveting performance on Sirius XM’s Praise Channel in celebration of his highly anticipated jazz/gospel fusion project, “The Gospel According to Jazz, Chapter 3.” Neo Soul vocalist Lalah Hathaway, who is featured on the single “He’s Been Just That Good,” also joined Whalum in studio for an exhilarating performance. Tune in to hear Kirk Whalum on Sirius XM Praise on Tuesday, October 27 at 1pm EST, with a rebroadcast on Sunday, November 1st at 3pm ET.

The long-awaited third installment in Whalum’s popular genre-bridging gospel jazz series will be released on Mack Avenue Records on February 16, 2010. The star-studded live celebration will include both a two-disc CD and a special DVD shot in hi-definition video.

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SAXOPHONIST KIRK WHALUM PERFORMS ON SIRIUS XM PRAISE

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Jazz Impresario Performs Songs From His Highly Anticipated Gospel/Jazz Fusion Double CD “The Gospel According To Jazz, Chapter 3.”

October 2009 – Eight time Grammy nominated saxophonist Kirk Whalum recently taped a riveting performance on Sirius XM’s Praise Channel in celebration of his highly anticipated jazz/gospel fusion project, “The Gospel According to Jazz, Chapter 3.” Neo Soul vocalist Lalah Hathaway, who is featured on the single “He’s Been Just That Good,” also joined Whalum in studio for an exhilarating performance. Tune in to hear Kirk Whalum on Sirius XM Praise on Tuesday, October 27 at 1pm EST, with a rebroadcast on Sunday, November 1st at 3pm ET.

The long-awaited third installment in Whalum’s popular genre-bridging gospel jazz series will be released on Mack Avenue Records on February 16, 2010. The star-studded live celebration will include both a two-disc CD and a special DVD shot in hi-definition video.

Source: Kirk Whalum