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		<title>DEFYNE ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC GROUP RELEASES “Take Off.&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:50:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Archer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DEFYNE ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC GROUP RELEASES “Take Off.” THE DEBUT SINGLE AND UNVEILS EMERGING HIP HOP RECORDING ARTIST ANTHEM BANGER Miami, FL, June 5, 2013 &#8212;- Defyne Entertainment Music Group, a Miami based label formed by Star Athlete/Entrepreneur/Music Label, CEO ANONKA DIXON has released the label’s debut single, “Take Off” from ANTHEM BANGER, who happens to be the company’s first signed hip hop recording artist. Music Architect and Rhyming Philosopher, ANTHEM, possesses charismatic vocals pushing through heavy and aggressive drums pummeling over bright and melodic chords, is receiving great radio airplay on stations, WEDR-FM (Miami) and WJBT-FM (Jacksonville). Stations KVSP-FM(Oklahoma),WRCL-FM(Flint, MI) and KSEQ-FM (Fresno) are also playing the single. Miami’s newest contribution to the Hip Hop world is demanding attention. Sexy ANTHEM BANGER is poised to become that next generation of hip hop greats, right behind, FLO RIDA, RICK ROSS and PITBULL. A staple on the Miami music scene, Anthem Banger originally entered the rap game as ½ of the former production duo House of Bangers. His production credits both solo and as part of House of Bangers include Flo-Rida’s “Elevator (Part2),” Ace-Hood and Kay-J’s “Get On the Floor,” Young Bergand Sean Kingston’s “Love In The V.I.” and Trina and K. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gerald Clayton Releases Life Forum</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2013 21:56:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Archer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pianist Gerald Clayton has released his debut recording with Concord Jazz, Life Forum. This 12-song set combines Clayton’s highly skilled trio members, bassist Joe Sanders and drummer Justin Brown with saxophonists Logan Richardson and Dayna Stephens and trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire. Vocalists Gretchen Parlato and Sachal Vasandani and poet Carl Hancock Rux complete the ensemble. As Clayton states, “From everyone’s high level of musicality, open ears, creativity and love for one another has emerged a product that is so much more than the sum of its parts.” He adds, “This record is about gathering my favorite musicians and giving them the best platform to explore and openly express themselves. I take the same concepts and values that lead to creative expression as a credo to live by, hence Life Forum.” Clayton considers Life Forum possibly his most ambitious album to date, which is no small claim considering the artistic and commercial success of Two Shade, his Grammy-nominated 2009 debut album, followed by the equally acclaimed 2011 &#8211; also Grammy-nominated &#8211; Bond: The Paris Sessions (he received a third nomination in 2012 for his composition, Battle Circle, written for The Clayton Brothers). “I am writing more now than I have ever done [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gospel Jazz Artist Petula Beckles Uses Crowd Funding For Her Upcoming Sophomore Album.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:12:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Archer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New York April 9, 2013 – Gospel Jazz artist Petula Beckles who blessed audiences with her debut album “My Song Of Jesus,” is at it again, working on her sophomore project entitled “Blue Notes.” This time around she’s using a type of funding called Crowd Funding or Crowd Sharing, where fans and followers can take part and aid artists in defraying the cost of the album. The funding campaign is happening on a site called Indiegogo.com and it’s scheduled to end on May 4th 2013. Fans interested in supporting this effort is encouraged to visit the site and examine the various perks in exchanged for their donation. Donations will primarily be used for musicians, recording, mixing, mastering, artwork, marketing and promotion. This process will give fans and supporting parties an idea of what it cost to produce a quality project and the pain-staking but joyous journey from the beginning notes all the way to the completed album in shrink-wrap. In her own words, “I am raising funds for the recording, release, and promotion of My New Record “Blue Notes.” The resulting recording will be placed with a record label and shared with the world. Your donations to this project will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Michael Gallant releases &#8220;Completely.&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:34:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Archer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether performing, composing, or interviewing world-famous musical figures, Michael Gallant relies on a potent combination of guts and musicality, learning and improvisation to see him through — and his first album with the Michael Gallant Trio is no exception. Released on February 12, the album features Gallant on piano and keyboard, DownBeat Critics Poll winner Linda Oh on bass, and New York session drummer Chris Infusino on percussion; the album was engineered and mixed by Grammy® award-winning engineer Mario J McNulty and produced by Gallant and Rachel Rossos. And though Completely is Gallant’s first release captaining a keyboard trio, it’s far from his first statement when it comes to improvisational music. The son of a musical household, Gallant began studying piano at age five. Improvisation followed eight years later, thanks to a fiery teacher at the Levine School of Music named Maria Rodriguez. “She taught me the blues, how to improvise long melodic lines, and how to say a lot with just a single note or rest,” says Gallant. When Rodriguez passed away from cancer, Gallant wrote “The Real Maria” in her memory, and a version of the song is featured on Completely. “Rather than paying tribute to her by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NEXT COLLECTIVE’S COVER ART DELIVERS A NEW GENERATION OF MODERN MUSICIANS</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:35:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Archer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Album Features Stellar Musicians &#8211; Logan Richardson, Walter Smith III, Matthew Stevens, Gerald Clayton, Kris Bowers, Ben Williams, Jamire Williams and Special Guest  Christian Scott (aka Christian aTunde Adjuah) &#160; Concord Jazz, a division of Concord Music Group, releases an exciting new project by NEXT Collective titled Cover Art — an ensemble recording by the next generation of jazz greats exploring their own interpretations of songs by such contemporary artists as Bon Iver, Drake, N.E.R.D, Little Dragon and more. Released on 2/26/2013 The ensemble is comprised of saxophonists Logan Richardson and Walter Smith III, guitarist Matthew Stevens, keyboardists Gerald Clayton and Kris Bowers, bassist Ben Williams, drummer Jamire Williams, and special guest trumpeter Christian Scott (aka Christian aTunde Adjuah). NEXT Collective represents the new wave of highly skilled improvisers, melodists, and arrangers and who are closely connected as colleagues and as friends. The range and feel of the tunes on Cover Art speak both to the arranging talents of the members, and also to the diversity of their collective tastes. Hip-hop and punk-funk, singer-songwriter, guitar-pop, electro-R&#38;B and alt-rock are all integrated and explored by these jazz innovators. Sr. Director of A&#38;R for Concord Music Group Chris Dunn conceived, coordinated [...]]]></description>
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		<title>GRAMMY® WINNER TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON  PAYS HOMAGE TO DUKE ELLINGTON’S MONEY JUNGLE</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:06:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Archer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Money Jungle: Provocative in Blue marks 50th anniversary of release of historic Ellington-Mingus-Roach recording &#160; Featuring Gerald Clayton and Christian McBride, with guests Clark Terry, Lizz Wright, Herbie Hancock and others &#160; In 1962, Duke Ellington recorded a trio date with bassist Charlie Mingus and drummer Max Roach that is today considered one of the pivotal jazz recordings of the 1960s. Money Jungle, the 1963 album that emerged from the session, was – among other things – a commentary on the perennial tug-of-war between art and commerce. In some ways, the album’s 11 tracks were intended as a sort of counterbalance to the capitalist bent of the Mad Men generation. Fifty years later, this precarious balance in the world of jazz – or in any art form, for that matter – hasn’t changed much. Enter GRAMMY® Award-winning drummer, composer and bandleader Terri Lyne Carrington, who enlists the aid of two high-profile collaborators – keyboardist Gerald Clayton and bassist Christian McBride – to pay tribute to Duke, his trio and his creative vision with a cover of this historic recording. Carrington’s Money Jungle: Provocative in Blue was released on Concord Jazz on February 5, 2013. Duke’s original recording is something that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>HIROMI TRANSCENDS JAZZ WITH “A SOUNDTRACK FOR A DAY”</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:47:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Archer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Move features contra-bass guitarist Anthony Jackson and drummer Simon Phillips On her 2011 album, Voice, Hiromi sought to capture people’s “inner voices” and strove to create what she called a “three-dimensional sound.” For that album, the Japanese composer/pianist assembled a trio that included herself and two veteran players – contra-bass guitarist Anthony Jackson (Paul Simon, The O’Jays, Steely Dan, Chick Corea) and drummer Simon Phillips (Toto, The Who, Judas Priest, David Gilmour, Jack Bruce). While Hiromi had played with Jackson prior to recording Voice, she had never recorded an entire album with either him or Phillips. “I had such a great time recording with them, and we went on the road together and that was even more fun,” she says. “As soon as we started playing live shows, we grew up as a band. It was the biggest fun I’ve ever had in my life musically. That’s why I wanted to do another record. I couldn’t let it go. I wanted to do it again.” While on the road, Hiromi started writing music for a follow-up, Move, set for U.S. release March 5, 2013 on Telarc, a division of Concord Music Group. (European release date is October 2, 2012.) “Because [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AARON NEVILLE ANNOUNCES JANUARY 22 RELEASE FOR HIS BLUE NOTE DEBUT MY TRUE STORY</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 22:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Archer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Iconic soul/R&#38;B vocalist Aaron Neville has announced a January 22, 2013 release date for My True Story, his debut for EMI’s Blue Note Records. The record, produced by Keith Richards and Blue Note Records President Don Was, finds Neville revitalizing some of his favorite songs from the doo-wop era and beyond. Watch a video about the making of My True Story with footage from the recording studio and interviews with Neville, Richards, and Was. “Aaron Neville is one of the most expressive and soulful artists of all time, it&#8217;s such a thrill to hear him sing,” Was says. “His vocals have a way of reaching into your heart and stirring something really deep inside. It&#8217;s a huge honor to welcome him to Blue Note Records and to be involved, along with the legendary Keith Richards, in the production of this album.” All of the tracks were hand-picked by Neville himself as they are songs that have remained close to his heart since he was a child. “When I was a kid, doo-wop was like medicine to me,” Neville explains. “I didn’t care what else was goin’ on in the world as long as I could sing along with Pookie Hudson [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fashion Icon Kimora Lee Simmons Appears on the Cover of Signature J Magazine</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 21:46:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Archer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cruz Publishing, LLC recently announced the release of its special edition of Signature J Magazine (www.signaturejmagazine.com) which is available for online viewing. A contemporary lifestyle publication, Signature J Magazine continues to receive international recognition for its stylish platform of diverse, high-quality content. A quarterly publication, Signature J Magazine offers exclusive interviews and articles which pay homage to artistic achievements and professional accomplishments in various arenas including entertainment, business, fashion and beauty, and the arts. The current issue features fashion icon and beauty mogul Kimora Lee Simmons who recently launched her most recent business venture, Shinto Clinical. Readers get a glimpse into the world of famed couture designer Oliver Tolentino and the celebrated debut clothing collection of Chicago-based celebrity and stage stylist Michael Alan Stein. Also, the works of acclaimed interior designer Sandra Espinet and leather design team of Holgar Grӓf and Daniel Lantz are featured. According to Janet Cruz, Founder/CEO, Cruz Publishing Company, Signature J Magazine is designed to showcase an innovative approach and fresh perspective to lifestyle trends that expresses individuality and originality. “Signature J Magazine is unique in which it presents information and profiles designed to motivate, educate and inspire the readership,” says Cruz. “With a global audience, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ESPERANZA SPALDING TO HOST &#8220;GROUNDBREAKING MUSIC&#8221; FOR MAGIC JOHNSON’S ASPIRE TV NETWORK</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:10:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Archer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ASPiRE, the television network from Magic Johnson Enterprises, today announced its fall line-up of hosted weekly prime time program blocks featuring the best African-American films, music and comedy. A new weekly feature, &#8220;Groundbreaking Music,&#8221; hosted by Grammy® Award-winning bassist, vocalist, composer and bandleader Esperanza Spalding, premieres Friday, October 5 at 8:00 pm, with &#8220;Earth Wind and Fire Live.&#8221; Other music and performance specials the show will air include &#8220;Beyond the Steps: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater&#8221; and &#8220;Dorothy Dandridge Singing at Her Best.&#8221; Esperanza Spalding has become the first lady of jazz. She played with Stevie Wonder for President Obama at the White House and went on to become the first jazz musician to win a Best New Artist Grammy®. On March 20, 2012, Heads Up International, a division of Concord Music Group, released, Radio Music Society, her most diverse, ambitious and masterful recital yet. Radio Music Society has spent over thirteen weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz chart. Eleven of the twelve songs are accompanied by conceptual short films, which further express Esperanza&#8217;s inspiration and story behind each track. Shot in various locations including New York City; Barcelona, Spain; and Portland, Oregon; all films are available to purchasers [...]]]></description>
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