Jazz & Blues
KEVIN STEVENSON – Talk To Me
One of the most interesting aspects of checking out new artists making waves on the contemporary jazz scene is realizing that in many [...]
KENNEY POLSON – Colors of Brazil
Born in Kansas City and now based in the Pacific Northwest, veteran jazz saxophonist Kenney Polson is a true musical citizen of the [...]
MATTHEW ALEC and THE SOUL ELECTRIC – Cleveland Time
A graduate of Kent State University where he studied music, tenor-saxophonist Matthew Alec was a founding member of the soul and funk band [...]
TONY SAUNDERS – One of the most versatile artists in today’s music scene
When the great Duke Ellington wanted to praise someone, he would grant that person his signature phrase “Beyond Category.” Well, Mr. Ellington’s expression, comes [...]
VANN BURCHFIELD – Keep Pressing On
Though he has been a multi-faced independent force in the smooth jazz realm since his 2007 debut album Par For the Course, saxophonist [...]
KARMACODA – Make Me The One
“Make Me The One,” the ultra-emotional, mystically ambient and super sultry lead single from Karmacoda’s upcoming provocatively titled full length album Slow Down, [...]
EVAN CARYDAKIS – Groove House
Evan Carydakis’ infectious, multi-faceted five track EP Groove House is more than his high impact debut in the funky and soulful realms of [...]
LES SABLER – Tranquility
We were all eagerly waiting for a new album by contemporary jazz guitarist Les Sabler, and once again Sabler and his musical colleagues delivered. [...]
GRACE BRANCALE – Superhuman Vol. 2
If “The Father of Invention,” Thomas Edison had Grace Brancale’s energy and drive, he probably would have had about 5,000 inventions instead of [...]
JON BATISTE ANNOUNCES SECOND VILLAGE VANGUARD INSTALLMENT CHRONOLOGY OF A DREAM: LIVE AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD
"a gear-shifting original that neatly communicates Batiste's reverence for Thelonious Monk" . - WBGO "with an adventurously spritely and subtly avant-garde brand of [...]
John Coltrane “Blue World”
As long as the sound of Jazz Lives, as long as jazz musicians jam, two words will always be a part of the [...]
Impressing Musicians & Fans Every Time He steps Out on the Stage, Alex Bird Talks about His New Release “The Way She Moves”
It is my pleasure to welcome to MusicMonthly.com an incredible singer, songwriter, performer and actor. With his trademark look, he is impressing musicians and fans alike every [...]
Internationally acclaimed pianist/composer Edward Simon joins Ridgeway Arts
Simon will serve as Associate Artistic Director and release albums on Ridgeway Records including Edward Simon 25 in May 2020 The non-profit [...]
The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation Celebrates 50th Anniversary
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY AND THE MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC JOIN LAEF TO PRESENT THE ANNUAL LOUIS ARMSTRONG CONTINUUM SYMPOSIUM AND CONCERT NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE [...]
JIM BRUCE fingerpicking blues guitar
Well, if you love multi-rhythmic fingerpicking blues guitar, coming from one man but sounds like three, you will really appreciate the ability [...]
Jo Harman’s “People We Become,” a testimony to her International Appeal
Raised in Southwest England, Harman found success on her own terms with her debut, Dirt On My Tongue. The album was released independently [...]
JAMES TORMÉ – Strange Little Planet
"Strange Little Planet" is a new project by James Tormé, son of the legendary jazz singer, composer, drummer and actor…Mel Tormé. James [...]
MICHAEL LINGTON – Silver Lining
Michael Lington grew up in Copenhagen and decided to move to America and pursue a music career. Since that move, he has [...]
GIDEON KING – A Mélange of Rock, Jazz & Pop
In 2015, Gideon King & City Blog(GKCB) released a full length CD, City Blog. The music was met with wide critical acclaim, with [...]
Legendary Pianist/Composer Chick Corea Reunites with Fellow Jazz Greats Christian McBride and Brian Blade
When an iconic pianist like Chick Corea gets together with such modern masters as bassist Christian McBride and drummer Brian Blade, perhaps [...]
Every Song Ranked on Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’
Below, Billboard ranks every track on Billie Eilish’s sophomore album. 16. "Not My Responsibility" This spoken-word [...]
Hill City Keys brings music to Lynchburg by putting public pianos back out
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Organizers in Lynchburg are bringing more music to the Hill City by putting [...]
Mapping the Universal Language of Music
Musical talent must skip a generation; Mother was a brilliant pianist, but I have been trying [...]
Millheim Festival to Showcase Art, Music, Food and ‘a Cool, Funky, Little Town’
Millheim WalkFest of Arts & Music organizers include (clockwise from upper left) Karl Leitzel, Rebecca Larsen, [...]
Robots Can Make Music, but Can They Sing?
At an international competition called the A.I. Song Contest, tracks exploring the technology as a tool [...]
Ariana Grande and Ty Dolla $ign Team Up For Vibey ‘Safety Net’ Live Performance Video
Grande’s first Vevo performance was of her Positions hit “POV,” which has spent 17 weeks so [...]
Raiders’ Allegiant Stadium Taken For Test Drive By Techno Music Concert’s 35,000 Fans Saturday Before Garth Brings 65K Fans July 10
It was the Raiders’ stadium’s first major event, an electronic dance music concert with 35,000 young [...]
5 Ways to Celebrate Your Love of Music
This season, there is no better place to celebrate a love of music than outdoors. Here [...]
EMILEE MOORE – Unless I Have To
Ontario born, Vancouver raised, and LA based singer-songwriter Emilee Moore is turning her heartbreak into confessional [...]
‘It has stood the test of time’: was 1971 the greatest year in music?
Volume is paramount on the new Apple docuseries 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything, both [...]
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Bruno Mars and Anderson. Paak Are Teaming on a New Band Silk Sonic
If Bruno Mars and Anderson. Paak gave the impression they’ve been chilling while the [...]
Carrie Underwood Launches fit52 Fitness App
NEW YORK -- On the eve of the publication of her first book, FIND YOUR PATH: [...]
The Highwomen “Highwomen”
The Highwomen released their debut self-titled album earlier this month receiving rave reviews from The New [...]