Her name is Razzberry and she can be heard all over the world from Europe to Asia and back to her hometown of Cincinnati. She can be heard on the Playstation 2 game (Smash Court Tennis Pro Tournament); also on the Nike commercial featuring Lebron James and the Late Great …
Let me take you on a musical journey of this next artist. He was part of the group The Hankerson 5, then moved on to become the bass player for Young and Company, and several other groups. But in 1983, he penned one of the funkiest bass lines ever written …
Hakim is a soulful singer from Atlanta; now living in New Orleans has produced a 3-song sampler which is the first helping of songs from his Debut Album Sleepless in Decatur – set for release in spring 09 What attracted me to these songs were the arrangement, instrumentation and …
Bill Bradford has done it again. This writer/producer has laid down eight tracks of classic soul for song siren Sonja Grier, and the resulting CD, “Soul Evolution”, is an instant classic. Sonja’s musical journey started in Charlotte, NC when she was singing on children’s television shows. Then she joined family …
Multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist Michael K’s new project is a flavorful Cd with rich tones and warm melodies that maintain a balance of songs that keep a mid-tempo groove throughout the twelve-song Cd entitled “Moment In Time”. Michael’s vocals are warm and sensitive, and the music doesn’t overshadow his style. After receiving …
Groove’s Back Productions (www.groovesback.com) artist K.Son has redefined R&B, and has put the world on notice. His latest project “Now and Forever” is the best independent R&B CD out there; every song has that passion and perseverance. The songwriting is impeccable and warm with spirit and you can tell K.Son …
Spyro Gyra | A Night Before Christmas
By Peggy Oliver
When Jay Beckenstein was asked how the name Spyro Gyra was birthed, he took the inspiration from a biology class called the spirogyra; also known as pond scum. Some persons might chuckle at such a choice. But no one could possibly laugh at their major musical impact especially for the smooth jazz movement, spanning a twenty-six disc resume.
Patti Austin | An Inspirational Holiday
By George Strand
Whenever Patti Austin‘s name comes to my mind, a reflection of deeply rooted rhythm & blues music illuminates. A sense, or shall I say, a great memory of classic joys of ‘Havana Candy’ automatically drifts into play.
Soul of the Holidays | Various Artists
By Terrill J. Hanna
What a unique way to not only feature a great selection of special music artists to an evening of fantastic, special Christmas music on stage. But to demonstrate how well WHUR/Howard University Records had produced this concert with proceeds to benefit their “Food2Feed” nonprofit organization, designed to help Washington DC area families with monetary donations & non-perishable food items.
Eldredge Jackson – Listening Pleasure From the moment Eldridge Jackson witnessed a performance from the King of Gospel Saxophone, Vernard Johnson, the then four year old had already figured out his destiny. Another key inspiration in Jackson’s life, a former NBA star turned contemporary jazz star, accelerated that dream. …