Norman Connors Star Power Growing up as the ever consummate musician, Norman Connors saw a lot of stars along the way whether mentors, idols, or strong inspirations that just fueled his love for jazz and soul. The Philadelphia native picked up his first set of drumsticks at …
Heather Headley | Audience of One
by Shellie A.
Heather Headley, what can I say but powerful, spiritual, heavenly and astounding. We all know her from her freshman album, This Is Who I Am, with hit singles; He Is and I Wish I Wasn’t. Her sophomore album, In My Mind, with hit singles; In My Mind and Me Time. Now we have her junior album, Audience Of One. I don’t think we were ready for this.
Jef Kearns | On The Level
By Terrill J. Hanna
What a unique, flute impresario! A special branded player chopped to the game of Urban Jazz, with enough physique to carry him through to possibly another outing after this one. I’m talking about flautist Jef Kearns & his breakthrough triumph “On The Level” – a 9 track set of smoldering hot grooves, at the slow or fast paces, & executed enough to keep you at the headphone booth – listening. This cat specializes, satisfying a stretch of great music comprised of some funky moments, relaxed, chilled flows & a splendid mix of duets from his arsenal of guest stars appearing on the project.
More Tales Remixed – Incognito Hundreds of singers and musicians have had the opportunity to serve in the veteran jazz funk unit Incognito for almost three decades. That attribute definitely classifies as one big happy family. One might think though that with constant changes in personnel for one established …
She has been in the European music scene for years. She was once lead singer for the group D-Influence, has lent her vocals to a variety of compilations, & stayed true to the foundation of soul and the European beat. Her third CD is a testament of hard work …
Her name is Dionyza, which is derived from Williams Shakespeare’s play “Paraclese”. She is strikingly beautiful, and has a very powerful, sexy, angelic voice. She has been into music all her life, but was never pushed into music, it just came naturally. She has worked with David Frank (The System) …
A few months ago I did a review on the Ugandan Jazz Group “Blackroots Unlimited”. Well on Dec 19, 2008 they hosted The Sizzling Jazz Safari, and from what I hear it was a success. At the jazzfest was no other than Eric Marienthal along with Oscar Seaton in an All-Star …
Straight out of Israel comes Guitarist, composer, & seasoned performer and teacher Udi Levy. Udi has had great success in Europe, Canada, and now the U.S. Now living in New York, Udi has developed into one of the most sought after sidemen, while performing with his own band, “The Udi …
Hit songwriter/Producer Bobbi “Funkee Boy” Tammaro has appeared on projects with artists like Brian Culbertson, Terry Dexter, Lamont Dozier, etc. He has also produced artists signed to Babyface, and has co-written/produced with Timmy Gatling (Guy). Funkee Boy has earned 15 top International chart credits and 7-#1 songs on mp3.com, as …