What: Mindi Abair’s Wine & Jazz New Year’s Eve When: December 29-31, 2024 Where: Loews Coronado Bay Resort – San Diego, CA Mindi Abair Vincent Ingala DW3 Ellis Hall Rebecca Jade Ariana Savalas Pat Prescott Click the banner below to book your spot! The post Mindi Abair New Year’s Eve 2024 appeared first on Simply Jazz Talk ..read more

Renowned R&B flautist Jef Kearns is on the verge of dropping an absolute musical bombshell with his album Deep Cover 1970s. Picture this: A soulful expedition through the timeless hits of the ’70s, blended seamlessly with a modern groove. And Kearns, with his exceptional flute skills, breathing new life into these classics, adding hooks, melodies, and an instantly identifiable flavor that is uniquely his. For the project, Jef enlisted longtime collaborator and producer extraordinaire Douglas Romanow, whose expertise delivers a sonic journey like no other. Music mastering magician, Ran ..read more

Just in time for Women’s History Month, GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Judith Hillhas unveiled a beautiful track dedicated to her mother and grandmother, “Dame de la Lumière” – out now via Regime Music Group. The accompanying black-and-white video – which premiered exclusively on Rolling Stone earlier today – puts Judith’s raw emotions front and center as she serenades generations of powerful women, including her mother and grandmother. Not only is the track a love letter to the ladies of the light who raised her, but an empowering tribute to women every ..read more

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James Hudson is proud to present the brand-new album Moonray, to be released in March 2024. In addition to a well versed and trusted rhythm section, Moonray features horns, strings and vibraphone, resulting in a showcase of a unique thirteen-piece band, projecting a high impact sound that perfectly compliments James Hudson’s mesmerising vocals. This accomplished recording charts a natural progression from James Hudson’s previous work; both the rare and impressive combination of instruments and scale of the ensemble are notably daring elements to this project. The reper ..read more

Indigo is a natural plant-based hue produced through a transformational process that unfolds over time. R&B/jazz keyboardist Jeff Logan has been going through his own transformative process that inspired the title of his long-germinating second album “Indigo,” which will drop on April 12 via the Fire and Ice Network label. Two-time Grammy winner Paul Brown (Boney James, Norman Brown, Al Jarreau, Bob James) produced the ten-song set written by Logan who opened his heart to reveal intimate moments, introspective reflections and personal stories of love, h ..read more

What: Clearwater Smooth Jazz Jam When: June 14th and 15th, 2024 Where: Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida Friday June 14 at 7:00p (doors open at 6:00p) Rick Braun, Richard Elliot, & Peter White Jeffrey Osborne Saturday June 15 at 7:00p (doors open at 6:00p) Gerald Albright Sheila E. and the E-Train Brian Culbertson Click the banner below to get tickets. The post Clearwater Smooth Jazz Jam 2024 appeared first on Simply Jazz Talk ..read more

What: Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series When: May-October 2024 Where: Thornton Winery, Temecula, CA Saturday, May 18 Peabo Bryson & Jackiem Joyner Get tickets Saturday, May 25 Gerald Albright Get tickets Saturday, June 1 Damien Escobar & Adam Hawley Get tickets Saturday, June 8 Norman Brown & Kirk Whalum Get tickets Saturday, July 6 Najee & Keiko Matsui Get tickets Saturday, July 20 Peter White-Mindi Abair-Vincent Ingala Get tickets Saturday, July 27 Richard Elliot & Rick Braun Get tickets Saturday, Au ..read more

Written and Produced by Greg Manning (RETHCAW MUSIC / ASCAP) Greg Manning: piano and programming Jimmy Reid: tenor sax Morris O’Connor: electric guitar Mixed by Greg Manning  Mastered by Steve Hall The post Greg Manning ‘Brother to Brother’ – LISTEN appeared first on Simply Jazz Talk ..read more