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Jonathan Butler Transfer Celebrates 50th Anniversary
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Jonathan Butler Transfer Celebrates 50th Anniversary

UBUNTU: \"I am because you are. Humanity toward others. The inter-connectedness of people.\"

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May - June 2023
Art Shored Jr.TRAMAYNE THOMPSON
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Art Shored Jr.TRAMAYNE THOMPSON

Next Paradigm Live is a live smooth jazz series created by the award-winning bassist, producer, composer, writer and record company owner Jacob Webb.

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March - April 2023
Art Sherrod Jr.
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Art Sherrod Jr.

I had the pleasure of interviewing saxophone sensation Art Sherrod Jr. after a recent performance in my hometown of Rochester, New York. Art resides in Maryland now but was raised in Palestine, Texas where he was influenced by many genres of music, including Gospel, Rap, Rock, Blues, Country, Hip-Hop, R&B and of course Jazz.

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March - April 2023
NICK COLIONNE JUST LIKE THAT
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NICK COLIONNE JUST LIKE THAT

it's official, Coming in 2023

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March - April 2023
Becomes Youngest Ever GRAMMY Winner
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Becomes Youngest Ever GRAMMY Winner

GRAMMY Winner of Best Large Jazz Ensemble

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March - April 2023
Lost of a Legend
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Lost of a Legend

WAYNE SHORTER, 1933-2023

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March - April 2023
The Songbook for Generations 1928-2023
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The Songbook for Generations 1928-2023

Burt Bacharach, songwriter dies at 94

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March - April 2023
Gerald Albright-Very First Christmas CD In A 30 Plus Year Career! Not So Silent Night
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Gerald Albright-Very First Christmas CD In A 30 Plus Year Career! Not So Silent Night

I recently had the pleasure of having a most pleasant interview with Saxophone great Mr. Gerald Albright to chat about his latest album “A Not So Silent Night.”

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November - December 2019
NAJEE-Center Of The Heart
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NAJEE-Center Of The Heart

It’s almost as if he needs no introduction. He’s achieved the honor and reached the status of having a name that identifies him simply using two syllables, Najee.

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November - December 2019
MATTHEW WHITAKER-NOW HEAR THIS
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MATTHEW WHITAKER-NOW HEAR THIS

“Here’s a fun fact, on the first day of recording the music in the studio, my manager and I were thinking about it, you know, and it just came. It’s like, “’m out the box now, what can I do? I want people to hear what I wanted to musically say."

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November - December 2019
MARCUS JOHNSON
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MARCUS JOHNSON

Marcus Johnson, a resident of the District of Columbia, is an award-winning, Billboard chart-topping, NAACP Image Award-nominated jazz pianist, entrepreneur, and self-empowerment activist.

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November - December 2019
Kenny Nightingale
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Kenny Nightingale

Kenny Nightingale is originally from Nigeria, the west side of Africa.

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November - December 2019
Dave Koz & Friends
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Dave Koz & Friends

Summer Horns Tour

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September - October 2019
Heidi Tann - Here Is Where We Met
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Heidi Tann - Here Is Where We Met

Heidi Tann’s vocal stylings transports the listener back in time to the 80s early 90s.

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September - October 2019
Steve Cole - Gratitude
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Steve Cole - Gratitude

Steve Cole is one of the most popular musicians in contemporary jazz today.

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September - October 2019
Rick Braun
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Rick Braun

Rick’s latest album, “Crossroads,” is perhaps his best album yet! #18! It is nothing short of a musical wonderland.

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September - October 2019
Ramsey Lewis
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Ramsey Lewis

When you have an opportunity to review an album by and NEA Jazzmaster like Ramsey Lewis, you know you’re in for a treat.

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September - October 2019
Poncho Sanchez - Trane's Delight
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Poncho Sanchez - Trane's Delight

Grammy award-winning conguero and true Latin jazz pioneer, Poncho Sanchez, will release his tribute album, Trane's Delight, on Sept. 20, 2019.

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September - October 2019
Hiroshima
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Hiroshima

Award winning hometown band, Hiroshima is a band well known universally.

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September - October 2019
David Benoit
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David Benoit

In a career that has spanned over four decades and has produced over thirty albums, David Benoit has consistently crafted songs and albums that provide musical moments that engage the listener. His most recent album, entitled David Benoit and Friends, is no different.

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September - October 2019
Stephanie Mills Sassy At 60
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Stephanie Mills Sassy At 60

Stephanie Mills Sassy At 60

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Nathan East Mar/Apr 2017
Naturally 7
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Naturally 7

On December 20th I had the pleasure of seeing the Jazz/R&B group NATURALLY 7 perform in San Francisco at the historical venue – The Great American Music Hall.

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January/February 2018
Chatting with Chuk
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Chatting with Chuk

Let the music take you.

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January / Feburary 2017
In-Depth Interview With…. Nathan East
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In-Depth Interview With…. Nathan East

In-Depth Interview With…. Nathan East

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Nathan East Mar/Apr 2017
keiko matsui
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keiko matsui

"i hope sharing my music will increase the harmony on this earth."

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september - october 2016/keiko matsui

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