Podcasts about Blues Alley

Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with today's special guest Harry Schnipper.  Harry is the owner of Blues Alley, the world renowned and oldest continuously operating Jazz Supper Club in America!  Nestled in the heart of Georgetown, Blues Alley – which is celebrating its' 60th anniversary - has been referred to as the house that Dizzy built, (that would be Dizzy Gillespie of course), and it has hosted some of the most notable jazz musicians in the world, as well as many favorite local musicians too. At its helm, Harry is an expert producer, lecturer, educator and presenter of nightly nightclub entertainment. Over the course of many decades, he has perfected the art of curating his nightclub calendar while simultaneously fulfilling the role of his own non-profit jazz music education organization. We are at Harry's and my frequent lunch spot – the dug out at Billy Martins - so join us for a conversation about all things Jazz, great DC venues, famous artists, great music and more at www.lunchwithshelley.com or wherever you get your favorite podcast, and in the meantime Peace, Love and Lunch!

Welcome to Season 04 Episode 06 - the "Barren Trees" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia. Guests on this episode include: Prof. Don Marrazzo, Hillman Opera producer; Mr. Garnet Rogers, singer-songwriter and author. Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page. If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening! Time Stamps (Approximate) 02:27 - Prof. Don Marrazzo/Cosi Fan Tutte 19:54 - Mr. Garnet Rogers (Part 1) 36:00 - Arts Calendar 39:30 - Mr. Garnet Rogers (Part 2) Media "Autumn Leaves", music by Joseph Kosma, lyrics by Jaques Prevért ("Les Feullies Mortes"); English lyrics by Johnny Mercer, 1945; performed by Eva Cassidy, recorded live at the Blues Alley jazz supper club, Washington DC, Jan. 3, 1996. "Prenderò quel brunettino" ("I'll take the brunette one"), from Cosi Fan Tutte, W.A. Mozart, composer (1790); Glyndebourne Opera House, 2006. "Summer Lightning", written and performed by Garnet Rogers, from the album Summer Lightning, Snow Goose Records, 1996 Overture from Cosi Fan Tutte, W.A. Mozart, composer; performed by Sinfonia Rotterdam, Conrad van Alphen, conductor, Sept. 26, 2015 Next Turn of the Wheel, written and performed by Garnet Rogers, from the album Sparrow's Wing, Snowgoose Records, 1999 Artist Links Prof. Don Marrazzo Mr. Garnet Rogers Box Office at SUNY Fredonia BECOME AN OPERA HOUSE MEMBER!      

Check out this episode of DTS podcast with Queenie Love and Jazz Songstress, Ms. Sharon Clark. Encouraged to make jazz a career by her father and high school music teacher, Sharon Clark began her professional career with the Bottle Caps doing promotional work for the Coca Cola Company. The other "Bottle Cap" was her twin sister, Sharee. Leaving Coke to fend for itself, she got her first significant jazz gig at King's Dominion just outside of Richmond, VA. Since then, she has performed at such jazz and non-jazz venues as Blues Alley, the National Press Club and Twins Lounge in Washington, D.C. and Sweet Basel in New York City. Clark continues to work in the Washington, D.C. area with a steady gig at LaPorta's Jazz Lounge in Alexandria, VA. The culture of Jazz in other countries Pursuing your dream as a black woman Traveling the world as a Jazz Singer Life Lessons Dating abroad To learn more about Ms. Sharon Clark, check out sharonclarkjazz.com

Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum released EPIC COOL, his newest album, on May 17. He will perform at DC's Blues Alley from Friday, June 21, to Sunday, June 23, to celebrate. We talk about a range of subjects, from the impact his Nigerian/Swiss producer Greg Manning has on his new recording to the effects of his parents raising him in a blues town, Memphis, on his work in jazz. Surprisingly, when we talk about his conversion to Catholicism in 2022, he shares that he is a second cousin to Sister Thea Bowman. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/port-of-harlem-podcasts/support

Pe 26 mai, Teodora Brody, prima artistă care a dat voce Rapsodiilor compuse de George Enescu, revine la București cu un concert memorabil! "Unifying World", un eveniment muzical în care muzica clasică întâlneşte jazz-ul. Despre concertul de la Bucureşti, care dă startul unui turneu în Statele Unite, vorbim astăzi în RFI360 cu Teodora Brody.  În 2023, Teodora Brody lansa albumul  'Rhapsody', înregistrat cu London Symphony Orchestra, sub bagheta lui Robert Ziegler. 'Rhapsody' aducea împreună prelucrări vocale în premieră după teme celebre din muzica clasică. Un album ce pornește de la Rapsodia nr.1 a lui George Enescu. ” Teodora Brody a profitat de șansa de a face o mișcare evolutivă în viitorul muzicii. Imaginația și curajul ei sunt admirabile”, au scris americanii de la faimoasă revistă Fanfare, iar spaniolii de la Ritmo au subliniat: ”Cu Bartók și dansurile sale românești, românca este în elementul ei, devenind un punct de întâlnire între trei forțe copleșitoare ale naturii: Bartók, jazzul și Teodora Brody.” Născută în România, în prezent stabilită în Elveția, Teodora Brody s-a pregătit inițial în jazzul clasic și a devenit cunoscută la sfârșitul anilor 1990 și începutul anilor 2000, cântând alături de legendarul pianist de jazz Johnny Răducanu. Teodora a fost pionieră în fuziunea jazzului cu Doina – creație lirică specifică poporului român – și este larg recunoscută pentru introducerea publicului internațional în lumea unică a acestui gen muzical, profund emoționant și personal. Căutând teritorii muzicale de explorat, Teodora a interpretat alături de muzicieni precum Stanley Jordan, Theodosii Spassov, Lars Danielsson, Johnny Răducanu, Les Paul, Curtis Fuller, Eric Legnini, Phillippe Duchemin, Guido Manusardi, Benny Rietveld, Daniele di Bonaventura, Ion Baciu și Al Copley. Pe scena mondială, Teodora a apărut în mod regulat la prestigioase festivaluri europene de jazz, inclusiv Montreux, Lugano și Marciac, iar peste Atlantic a cântat la Biblioteca Congresului din SUA și la Galeria de Artă Corcoran, precum și la cluburi legendare cum ar fi Iridium New York și Blues Alley din Washington D.C.Cu proiecte unice precum „Unifying Worlds”, „From Classical to Jazz” și „Classical Emotion”, Teodora a explorat repertoriul clasic cu o abordare complet nouă, creând și interpratând versiuni vocale originale ale unora dintre capodoperele create de Bach, Beethoven, Enescu, Pachelbel, Vivaldi, Bartók, Pablo Casals.Duminică 26 mai, Teodora Brody prezintă concertul "Unifying World", la București, la Sala Luceafărul.

Part 1 The Sistas embark on Season 4 with Shakespearean actor, dancer, drummer and beautifully Black David Ajala. We also learn some important tid-bits about season 5 of Star Trek: Discovery. Find out more about David Ajala: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2916966/ Twitter: @iamdavidajala IG: @davidajala Watch Star Trek: Discovery on Paramount+:  https://www.paramountplus.com/ Blues Alley https://www.bluesalley.com/ Support the SyFy Sistas podcast on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/syfysistas Thank you Dena Massenburg for our dope logo: @blackbeanz70 Thank you to our sound engineer DoS, the Anonymous: @dos_theanonymous_1 You can find the SyFy Sistas and our family of podcasts on The Trek Geeks Podcast Network https://trekgeeks.com FANSETS - Our pins...have character. We want to thank our friends at FanSets for being the presenting sponsor of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network. https://fansets.com ALL SYFY SISTAS INFO AT YOUR FINGERTIPS:  https://linktr.ee/syfysistas Please subscribe/Follow/Like

Part 1 The Sistas embark on Season 4 with Shakespearean actor, dancer, drummer and beautifully Black David Ajala. We also learn some important tid-bits about season 5 of Star Trek: Discovery. Find out more about David Ajala: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2916966/ Twitter: @iamdavidajala IG: @davidajala Watch Star Trek: Discovery on Paramount+:  https://www.paramountplus.com/ Blues Alley https://www.bluesalley.com/ Support the SyFy Sistas podcast on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/syfysistas Thank you Dena Massenburg for our dope logo: @blackbeanz70 Thank you to our sound engineer DoS, the Anonymous: @dos_theanonymous_1 You can find the SyFy Sistas and our family of podcasts on The Trek Geeks Podcast Network https://trekgeeks.com FANSETS - Our pins...have character. We want to thank our friends at FanSets for being the presenting sponsor of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network. https://fansets.com ALL SYFY SISTAS INFO AT YOUR FINGERTIPS:  https://linktr.ee/syfysistas Please subscribe/Follow/Like

I am watching the Taubman Technique videos. Actually, I am absolutely consuming this material. Friends, it's what you are searching for in giving freedom and new levels to your playing.  On those tapes, there is an interesting quote of Dorothy Taubman some of which appears in the publicly available documentary, The Choreography of the Hands. (We have it available on the Golandsky Institute YouTube channel). She says something to the effect that teachers must provide answers and direction to these sincere, talented and earnest people who are studying the piano. It seems that Taubman really wanted to provide answers to students. Like for example, how do you put your finger on the key? Why do you get really tired playing? How do you play scales? How do you move in an arpeggio? The Taubman Approach through the Golandsky Institute and its certified teachers has answers. The Taubman Approach has solutions for jazz pianists. It opens up possibilities never seen before. Today's guest, jazz pianist Adam Klipple, gives us a window into the artistic freedom that this paradigm can give. Listen to the full episode because we talk about a ton of amazing ideas. And - Adam on a fun departure from the conversation, heads to the piano and plays! Wow. “The body is capable of fulfilling all pianistic demands without a violation of its nature if the most efficient ways are used; pain, insecurity, and lack of technical control are symptoms of incoordination rather than a lack of practice, intelligence, or talent."Dorothy TaubmanAdam Klipple is a student of John BloomfieldVisit Adam Klipple's website at: https://adamklipple.com/Adam Klipple, who has been described as "a standout pianist who has gone to school on McCoy Tyner and Cecil Taylor and earned his degree," plays piano, Hammond organ, sampler, and a variety of vintage keyboards. He currently records and performs with Veronica Swift, and is a member of the legendary jazz rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears.Adam has recorded and performed onstage with the likes of Ghostface Killah, Lauryn Hill, Graham Haynes, the Sun Ra Arkestra, Craig Harris, Joe Bowie's Defunkt, Sekou Sundiata, Marc Ribot, John Medeski, Kurt Rosenwinkle, Carla Cook, Dave Fiuczynski, David Gilmore, Josh Roseman, Peter Apfelbaum, Jay Rodriguez, Groove Collective, and Smokey Robinson. He has appeared at renowned venues including the Blue Note, Iridium, the Jazz Standard, Blues Alley, and the Knitting Factory, and at jazz festivals around the world.Also a composer and arranger, Adam has earned grants from Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, Arts International, Meet the Composer, and the U.S. Department of State, enabling him to tour and teach master classes in southeast Asia, the Pacific Rim, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.

Episode 91. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with Washington, DC-based, New Haven, CT-born vocalist, songwriter, and so much more, Debórah Bond! Debórah is one of the bright lights in indie soul. She has worked with the greats like Incognito, Foreign Exchange, Ledisi, Melba Moore, Frank McComb, and more! Her sounds is a fusion of music from R&B, jazz, soul, Brazilian, hip hop, and house. Tune in and hear the essence of one of Troy's favorite artists, Debórah Bond.Launching from her longtime home base of Washington, DC and taking flight to the rest of the world, Debórah Bond has become an integral part of the fabric of the worldwide indie-soul scene.Debórah grew up absorbing the golden-age sounds of the '70s and '80s soul music that bellowed through her childhood home in New Haven, CT. Artistically, she stands at the intersection of Anita Baker, Sade and Chaka Khan, though she also credits Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston and Stevie Wonder (among many others) for inspiring her to pursue a career as a recording artist.Upon her arrival in D.C. to pursue a degree in journalism at American University, Debórah quickly fell in lockstep with the top musicians of the local scene. Eventually, she formed a life-changing partnership with the production team Third Logic, comprised of bandmates and songwriting partners Robbie McDonald, Aaron "Funky Chuck" Evans and Kinard Cherry. This partnership yielded two studio albums: DayAfter (2003) and the critically-acclaimed follow-up Madam Palindrome (2011). Playing for eager and excited audiences, she headlined packed houses around the US and EU including: Warner Theater, 9:30 Club, Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, Blues Alley, Blue Note NYC, Cobb Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, and Jazz Café in London. In 2015, she headlined a four-week international residency for Jazz At Lincoln Center in Doha.An accomplished radio personality and voiceover artist, she hosted a weekly Sunday afternoon radio show at Sirius XM, where she worked for ten years. She recently composed and performed the theme song for a brand new podcast, The Suga, hosted by actresses Tika Sumpter and Thai Randolph. For the past decade she's been doing radio jingle and voiceover work for Amsterdam-based PURE Jingles.In addition to her career as a performing artist, she's a pillar of the D.C. music community, having served six terms as D.C. GRAMMY Chapter Governor. As an educator, she's been a mentor and voice coach to many aspiring vocalists, and since 2018 has served on the faculty of the Richardson School of Music. She also offers private teaching and coaching sessions.Listen and subscribe to the BAAS Entertainment Podcast on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Podchaser, Pocket Casts and TuneIn. “Hey, Alexa. Play the BAAS Entertainment Podcast.”

MaryLynn was a founding member of the Grammy-nominated vocal jazz group, Rare Silk. The group started in Boulder, CO. Their very first album, New Weave flew to the top of the Billboard Jazz charts and received 2 Grammy nominations. MaryLynn and the group toured the world singing in the US, Europe, and Japan. Rare Silk received acclaim working alongside artists such as Miles Davis, Branford Marsalis, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, and as an opening act for Spyro Gyra and BB King. Their touring took them to some of the best venues in the country - The Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Blues Alley in DC, New York Jazz clubs, and Boston Globe Jazz Festival, to name a few. Her experience working within this environment gives MaryLynn a rich history in the Jazz idiom. MaryLynn's return to singing began about 11 years ago. She performs locally at Suter Du Bose's Caffe Sole and in Denver with different musical configurations. If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate, and/or review this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, ect. Connect with us on all social media platforms and at www.improvexchange.com

Wynton Marsalis: Live at the Blues Alley (1988) Knozz-Moe-King Just Friend Juan Cherokee Delfeayo's Dilemma Chambers of Tain Au Privave Autumn Leaves Much Later

Su historia es corta pero intensa, la de una ciudad en perpetuo crecimiento y reinvención. Lejos queda el cliché del petróleo y los cowboys; superada está la imagen que mostraba la teleserie del mismo nombre; curado, el trauma colectivo desencadenado por el asesinato de John F. Kennedy en 1963. Y mientras todo fluye, algo permanece inmutable en el alma de Dallas: su pasión por las artes. Bien lo sabe Janet Kafka, cónsul honoraria de España para todo el norte de Texas. Acostumbrada a recibir visitas, esta antigua alumna de la Complutense nos enseña los rincones más especiales de su ciudad natal. Desde Founder's Plaza caminamos hasta el memorial dedicado a JFK, a una manzana del lugar donde Lee Harvey Oswald acabó con la vida del presidente un 22 de noviembre. En el inmueble desde el que efectuó los disparos abre sus puertas el Sixth Floor Museum, institución que recuerda el magnicidio; la visitamos en compañía de Óscar Vela, de la oficina de turismo de Dallas. Paseamos por el Downtown y nos detenemos en el enorme distrito de las artes, repleto de museos, teatros y auditorios firmados por reconocidos arquitectos como Renzo Piano, I. M. Pei, Norman Foster o Rem Koolhaas. En el veterano Dallas Museum of Art nos atiende su director, Agustín Arteaga. Además contamos con la directora de turismo de Visit Dallas, Liliana Rivera, que nos acompaña hasta Deep Ellum, barrio muy animado y musical en cuya Blues Alley nos espera el muralista urbano Hatziel Flores. Después de echar un vistazo al también bohemio Bishop Arts District ponemos rumbo hacia la Universidad Metodista del Sur, que atesora una de las mejores colecciones de arte español de Estados Unidos en el Meadows Museum. Su directora, Amanda Dotseth, y su responsable de comunicación para España y Latinoamérica, Julián Hernández, nos invitan a recorrer esta peculiar pinacoteca inspirada en El Prado de Madrid. Terminamos viaje en la vecina Fort Worth, donde Estela Martínez, de su departamento de turismo, nos muestra las particularidades de una ciudad que –ésta sí– conserva un auténtico espíritu vaquero, compatible con el amor por el arte que destila su Kimbell Art Museum. Escuchar audio

By now, most people are familiar with the concept of cultural appropriation. But many questions still remain about cultural appropriation between minority groups. This is hardly a straightforward question, and the nuances that exist between various people groups can be discussed endlessly. But is there a "quick and dirty" way to describe what happens when two non-dominant cultures exhibit cultural insensitivity towards one another? New York (Dizzy's) 9.11.: https://2023.jazz.org/dara-starr-tuckerD.C. (Blues Alley) 10.15. https://shorturl.at/iDLM5Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/darastarrtuckerLearn more about my music and how you can support this channel below: https://www.linktr.ee/daratuckerbhttps://www.tiktok.com/@darastarrtucker https://www.facebook.com/darastarrtuckerhttps://www.instagram.com/daratuckerbSupport the show

Alex Bugnon has been a mainstay and energetic force on the contemporary jazz scene for over three decades.  His global appeal to listeners and his piano stylings can be found on nearly a dozen albums released throughout the years.  Multi-award winning program director Ray White hung out with Alex in June of 2022 and talked with him about his record labels, his special relationship with Blues Alley in Washington, D.C., his song writing activities and the possibility of releasing new music.  His last album was Harlem.  Lisa Davis features saxman Michael Lington whose latest EP is Looking Ahead and has over 25 singles that landed on the contemporary jazz charts throughout his career.  The show winds up with guitarist Steve Oliver who has had over a dozen tunes land on Billboard's contemporary jazz charts, too!  His latest studio release is Sojourn.  Featuring the best from an elite group of smooth jazz performers, on this episode from the Coool CAT!  

VERONNEAU principals Lynn Veronneau and Ken Avis came back on the show to catch us up on the many, many gigs they have coming up. From being one of the first Artist in Residence at Blues Alley to the free outdoor Lubber Run concert on June 17th to the release of their new CD "Live from Blues Alley" to a June 30 tribute to Burt Bacharach, they are gong non-stop. Also hear about their concert "Blue Tapestry" performing songs from Joni Mitchell's "Blue" and Carole King's "Tapestry" albums and why these were so important to the music industry at that time. Ken also has a new "Walking Tours of the DC Music History" initiative and he tells us the real story behind the song "Afternoon Delight."

A native of Hong Kong, Henry Wong has lived in the U.S. since attending high school at St. John's Preparatory School in Minnesota. He attended Penn State University as a Biology major, and worked in a neurology lab at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. In 1990, his hobby took over, and he founded the trendsetting record store An die Musik in Towson. It was the first in the nation to sell CDs without the long cardboard boxes and the first to establish listening stations for any disc in the store, earning them such attention as an article in Newsweek Magazine. He also established partnerships with organizations that contracted him to sell CDs during their performance, including the BSO and Baltimore Opera Company, and in DC with the Kennedy Center, Blues Alley and many Embassies. In addition, he staged regular CD signings and live performances and refreshments in the retail store.Reacting to changes in the retail music industry, he moved the business to Mt. Vernon in 1997, and added live music presentations under the moniker An Die Musik Live. The venue is an intimate listening room on the second floor of an historic Baltimore townhouse, located in the heart of the Mt. Vernon Cultural District. Voted several times as one of the top 100 jazz venues in the world by Downbeat Magazine, An die Musik Live has presented over 4,500 shows.Long before the current pandemic, Wong has had to innovate and re-engineer the business in response to economic and social challenges, including increased competition by big box retailers, 9/11, music downloading, the housing market bust, and Baltimore's civil unrest. By always operating as part of the community—and in service to musicians—people have rallied around his efforts to remain a vibrant part of Baltimore's arts scene.His latest innovation is adapting his business to live streaming concerts. He has relied on friends, consulted tech industry leaders, and recruited Peabody Institute sound engineering graduate students to create the model and continually improve it. But it's more than just a way to remain open for business—he encourages audience members to add donations to further help the artists. In addition, he has been consulted by other arts organizations who are navigating the same challenges.Image creditCreators & Guests Rob Lee - Host Henry Wong - Guest The Truth In This Art, hosted by Rob Lee, explores contemporary art and cultural preservation through candid conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders about their work, creative processes and the thinking that goes into their creativity. Rob also occasionally interviews creatives in other industries such as acting, music, and journalism. The Truth In This Art is a podcast for artists, art lovers and listeners interested in the creative process.To support the The Truth In This Art: Buy Me Ko-fiUse the hashtag #thetruthinthisartFollow The Truth in This Art on InstagramLeave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.THE TRUTH IN THIS ART IS SUPPORTED IN PART BYThe Gutierrez Memorial FundThe Robert W. Deutsch Foundation ★ Support this podcast ★

My very special guest today is world-renowned jazz vocalist Nicole Henry! Since her first release in 2004, Nicole Henry has established herself among the jazz world's most acclaimed performers, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance.  Nicole has toured in 20 countries, headlining at such venues as Blue Note; Jazz at Lincoln Center; Blues Alley; The Smith Center; Kravis Center; Jazz St. Louis; Feinstein's; Madrid Jazz Festival; and more.   She earned a Soul Train Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance” as well as four TOP 10 albums on Billboard, JazzWeek, HMV Japan & UK Sweet Rhythms charts. Her soulful interpretations have become a favorite with worldwide audiences and critics alike.  Stephen Holden of The New York Times raved, “Every gesture and inflection conveyed confidence and mastery…time and again she invested familiar songs with an extra fillip of conviction and made you reconsider the words.”  BroadwayWorld says, “So powerful is her charisma, so unique is her personality, so rich is her music, so abandoned is her joy…” On her 8th career release - TIME TO LOVE AGAIN, released in late 2021, HENRY performs an eclectic mix of jazz standards and reimagined pop tunes by a diverse group of iconic composers including Anthony Newley, James Taylor, Rodgers & Hart, Buffy St. Marie, Ned Washington, Stevie Wonder, and Joan Armatrading. It reached #4 on the U.S. JazzWeek chart, remained in the TOP 10 for 10 weeks & ultimately was the 7th most-played U.S. vocal jazz CD of 2022. TIME TO LOVE AGAIN also reached #6 on UK's Sweet Rhythms chart and enjoyed worldwide play on both Sirius XM Real Jazz & Watercolors stations. Find & Listen to Nicole Henry! On Instagram - nicolehenrymusic www.nicolehenry.com

Spring isn't a date on the calendar. It's more of a feeling. A warm one, if you're lucky. For me, the vernal equinox is rarely the starter's pistol. I don't hear that big bang until Herself asks whether her Soma Double Cross is ready to ride after a long winter's nap on its hook in the garage. By that reckoning, spring arrived in The Duck! City on April 9, Easter Sunday. It was a few degrees short of ideal — I like to think of spring as that time when I can unsheath the arms and knees, charge those solar batteries, collect a little free vitamin D. But if we had to roll out in arm and knee warmers, so what? As you know, you go to ride with the spring you have, not the spring you might want or wish to have at a later time. Music and sound effects are courtesy of Zapsplat (shoutout to David-Gwyn Jones for "Looking Back Over the Hill"); the Free Music Archive (a snappy salute to the U.S. Army Blues for "Walk That Dog"), from "Live at Blues Alley"); Freesound; and Your Humble Narrator.

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Tony Bennett's talented daughter Antonia Bennett, who performs live at Blues Alley in Washington D.C. this Friday and Saturday. They discuss her singing career and performing with her legendary father. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Tony Bennett's talented daughter Antonia Bennett, who performs live at Blues Alley in Washington D.C. this Friday and Saturday. They discuss her singing career and performing with her legendary father. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Make sure you check out Kia Bennett performing live at Blues Alley tonight, we also played an exclusive. Shout out to first time DJ Ava Frosé who shut down the first hour of music. Shout out to the new Soul Conversations Crew who finished off the show.Playlist:DJ Ava FroséFlo Me La - Nina SimoneCrush - ZhaneAffection - TaMara & The SceneYou Can't Turn Me Away - Sylvia StriplinI Adore You - Caron WheelerYou Can't Deny It - Lisa StansfieldLovergirl - Sy SmithDon't Wanna Be Alone Tonight - School Daze SoundtrackNight & Day - Meshell NdegeocelloDon't Let It Go To Your Head - Jean CarneAnything - Janet JacksonStay This Way - Brand New HeaviesFeeling Good - Nina SimoneKia Bennett - LifetimeKia Bennett InterviewKia Bennett - SaturnDerrick Brown, Tiffany Townsend, DJ RWEONTHEAIR?!4hero - Play With The ChangesJavier Santiago - Alive (feat. J. Hoard)STR4TA - Rhythm In Your MindMicki Miller - Left and Right4hero - Give In feat. Darien Brockington & PhonteSade - Kiss of Life

Cecily (DJ CC Rider) who will be performing at Blues Alley this Thursday, came through to bless us with a DJ set! Make sure your get tickets to see her "Shut Down" Blues Alley this Thursday.Playlist:Cecily (DJ CC Rider)Cecily - GrowJudi Jackson - Worth ItKadhja Bonet - HoneycombAaron Abernathy - Revisions (feat. Cecily)Patrice Rushen - Settle For My LoveAlex Isley - When It Rainsanaïs - sunflowerApril + VISTA - Own2Mahalia - GratefulThe Other Guys - Love Me Right (feat. Jenna Camille)Yazmin Lacey - Not Today MateFertile Ground - Star PeoplePharoah Sanders & Phyllis Hyman - As You AreDJ YZOAllmos - Pendulating Keys [EB4JD Tell-A-Phone Mix]30/70 - AcceptanceISHA - Rest is Rebellion (feat. The Nasty Poet & Victoria Port)Theo Croker - THEO SAYS (feat. Ego Ella May & D'LEAU)Chet Baker - Snowbound (Ornithology X Flofilz Remix)Afroham, cocabona & Ginge - About YouRawlsmatic - Xanadu (feat. Ann One)Liv.e - Find OutAllmos - Fringe Locs [4'Real Mix] (feat. CARRTOONS)Native Dancer - Big BlueMadlib - The Way That I LiveMar - VariationKoop - Waltz for KoopMarie Dahlstrøm - anymore. (FloFilz & the Deli Remix) [with FloFilz & the Deli]Joomanji - Chasin Rhymes (feat. Saara Maria)D'Angelo - Africa

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Aaron and Shelby sit down for an amazing candid conversation about being entrepreneurs and how she loves being in the music industry. He love for music and how she has had the opportunity to travel to Europe for a music tour. We also learn about her other business that has taken off. Hit play to find out what the business and other amazing things she has going on!  Shelby Blondell is an international, songwriter, singer, inventor and speaker from Linthicum MD, whose determination  shows that even brain surgeries cannot get her down. Shelby has a unique sound that captivates a crowd by bringing them to their feet and hitting their heart. Shelby's  music, story, and work have been featured on radio and multimedia internationally, with a radio hit TOP 10, "Fun In The Sun", on the European Indie Music Charts while sharing the stage with artists like Pentatonix, Howie Day and many in between.  ​ Shelby's career began with her self released debut ep (fly) in 2013 and self titled EP in 2014 inleading her to performing throughout MD, DC, VA and  PA alongside national acts.  In 2016, Shelby's career began to take on a new speed with the release of her single's 'Fun In The Sun' , 'Harmony' &  “Hope Begins Tomorrow,” performing on news outlets such as WMAR and Great Day Washington. And the year ended with two milestone performances at the legendary Blues Alley and the Maryland Music Awards, where a divine intervention came to be.  During 2018, Shelby began to feel an undeniable pull to share more of her heart, story and faith amongst struggles. After fighting the direction for some time Shelby decided to release her first christian single, ‘Mercy' in August 2019, leading her to an European tour, and Wammie Nomination. While the global pandemic halted Shelby's 2020  music and vendor tour schedules, it set sail to new artistic ideas, music and product designs.  On April 2, 2021  the single “It'll be Okay” was released  with a music video highlighting the challenges and joys being faced during the pandemic. On October 10th “Shelby Blondell- Live By The River”  was documented and the album released in November 2020.  This collaborative project brought  creators together in a safe environment, as we had not been able to do all year.  Information from Shelby Blondell website https://www.shelbyblondell.com Music Intro: John Tyler produced: www.acutevisions.com www.nopixafterdark.com Sponsors of NoPixAfterDarkPodcast Zeke's Coffee www.zekescoffee.com Maggies Farm www.maggiesfarm.com FoundStudio Shop www.foundstudioshop.com United Way Central Maryland https://uwcm.org Charm Craft City Mafia www.charmcitycraftmafia.com Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com Open Works https://www.openworksbmore.org Snug Books Baltimore https://www.snugbooks.com Baltimore Fiscal https://www.baltimorefiscal.com Pandora Box Boutique https://pandorasboxboutique.com CarVer Communications Group  https://www.therealcarver.com    

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with R&B Hall of Famer Freda Payne, who performs live at Georgetown's historic Blues Alley in Washington D.C. for four shows Friday and Saturday. They discuss her journey from Detroit to New York City and back again, including hits like "Band of Gold" and "Bring the Boys Home." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

#DaveKranzler: #Investors are selling like its 2008 Investors around the globe have been hit hard by the recent selloffs in the #stock, #bond, and #preciousmetals markets, and there's a degree to which it's starting to feel a bit like 2008. When traders around the globe were basically just selling anything and everything. Of course that doesn't make it the easiest environment to decide how to respond. But fortunately Dave Kranzler of Investment Research Dynamics explains what's happening, why it's happening, and how to have the full information to make your best decisions going forward. So to find out what's going on in today's market, click to watch this video now! - To get access to Dave's #MiningStock Journal go to: https://investmentresearchdynamics.com/ - To get tickets to the Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra Concert at 8 PM on May 12 at BLues Alley in Washington DC click here: https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.event&eventID=2A47BA83-9F2C-978D-C79AC916EC329F9F - To get #Arcadia #silver videos delivered straight to your email inbox click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - To get your paperback or audio copy of #TheBigSilverShort go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershort/ - To see the stunning evidence regarding how #JPMorgan, #GoldmanSachs, and the #CFTC colluded to suppress the price of silver (as well as how you can send it to your local regulators and Congressional representatives) click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/cftc-complaint/ - To support legal action against the CFTC, who has acted as an accomplice to the banks' manipulation of the silver price, go to: https://www.gofundme.com/f/will-the-cftc-honor-its-oath-in-the-silver-market?utm_campaign=p_cp_url&utm_medium=os&utm_source=customer - To sign the petition to ban JP Morgan from having any involvement in the silver industry click here: https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/ban-jp-morgan-from-trading-gold-and-silver - Follow Arcadia Economics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To receive updates about Arcadia option trading events: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/options/ - #silver #gold And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD)Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley celebrates "The Batman" week by chatting with "Joker" executive producer Richard Baratta, who also executive produced Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman." That's right, Baratta is the perfect cross-section of the Scorsese vs. Superhero debate raging on social media. They spoke in 2019 when Baratta's jazz band performed live at Blues Alley in Georgetown in Washington D.C.

Matt Wigler is an entrepreneur, musical artist, and public speaker in Miami, Florida. He is the Founder & CEO of MHW Live Music and Wigler Group. Matt has an active career as a jazz & blues artist and performs with his trio at venues and festivals worldwide. He also speaks on entrepreneurship, business-to-business sales, and building strong company culture in a remote work environment.Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Matt began his music career at the young age of 13, releasing his first studio album. In 2009, Matt's second album, “Epiphany,” was nominated for Best Jazz CD by the Washington DC Area Music Association. Matt has performed at major venues as a musical artist, including The Kennedy Center, Strathmore Music Center, Adrienne Arsht Center, Detroit Music Hall, Blues Alley, Birdland Jazz Club, and the Monterey Blues Festival, and Motor City Blues & Boogie Woogie Festival. Matt attended one year of college at Manhattan School of Music in New York City before transferring to the University of Miami Frost School of Music, where he completed his BA. Matt received his MBA from the University of Miami Herbert Business School. In 2016, Matt founded MHW Live Music, which provides entertainment for dozens of luxury hotel food & beverage outlets around the United States.In 2020, Matt founded Wigler Group, which provides business-to-business sales consulting, prospecting, and appointment setting services for many clients, including software companies, advertising agencies, universities, and more.Support the show (https://paypal.me/pencilleadership)

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During this special repeat episode of "First Voices Radio," Anne Keala Kelly sits in for Host Tiokasin Ghosthorse. Her guest for the full hour is Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie (Cree). Since her groundbreaking debut, It's My Way! (1964), Buffy has been a trailblazer and a tireless advocate, an innovative artist, and a disrupter of the status quo. Buffy has spent her whole life creating, and her artistry, humanitarian efforts, and Indigenous leadership have made her a unique force in the music industry. In 1969, she made one of the world's first electronic vocal albums; in 1982 she became the only Indigenous person to win an Oscar; she spent five years on Sesame Street where she became the first woman to breastfeed on national television. She's been blacklisted and silenced. She's written pop standards sung and recorded by the likes of Janis Joplin, Elvis Presley, Donovan, Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes. She penned "Universal Soldier," the definitive anti-war anthem of the 20th century. Buffy Sainte-Marie is an icon who keeps one foot firmly planted on either side of the North American border, in the unsurrendered territories that comprise Canada and the USA.Production Credits:Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Founder, Executive Producer and Host, First Voices RadioAnne Keala Kelly (Kanaka 'Oiwi), Guest Host and Audio EditorLiz Hill (Red Lake Ojibwe), ProducerMusic Selections:1. Song Title: Tahi Roots Mix (First Voices Radio Theme Song)Artist: Moana and the Moa HuntersCD: Tahi (1993)Label: Southside Records (Australia and New Zealand)(00:00:44)2. Medley of Buffy Sainte-Marie Songs (featuring the following songs and artists):Indigo Girls: Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee from Live at The Roxy (Vanguard Records, 1996)Janis Joplin: Cod'ine, recorded in 1965 but was released in 1995 on This is Janis (James Gurley, Producer)Eva Cassidy's: Tall Trees in Georgia is from Nightbird, an album posthumously released in 2015 (Blix Street). The song was recorded live at the Blues Alley, Washington, DC, Jan. 3, 1996Jennifer Warnes and Joe Cocker: Up Where We Belong, Soundtrack to An Officer and a Gentleman (Island Records, 1982)Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson Neil Diamond and Johnny Mathis: Until It's Time For You To Go (song from Many a Mile,1965)Donovan: What's Bin Did and What's Bin Hid, title track of Donovan's debut album Universal Soldier (Pye Records, 1965)Buffy Sainte-Marie, Universal Soldier, It's My Way, It's My Way (Vanguard Records,1964)3. Song Title: Now that the Buffalo's GoneArtist: Buffy Sainte-MarieCD: It's My Way (1964)Label: Vanguard(00:14:35)4. Song Title: No No KeshageshArtist: Buffy Sainte-MarieCD: Running for the Drum (2008)Label: Appleseed(00:26:58)5. Song Title: It's My WayArtist: Buffy Sainte-MarieCD: It's My Way (1964)Label: Vanguard Records(00:33:00)6. Song Title: Cripple CreekArtist: Buffy Sainte-MarieCD: The Best of Buffy Sainte-Marie (1987)Label: Vanguard RecordsYouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvyzbZttFBE(00:38:00)7. Song Title: Little Rockabye, a Lullaby for Pet AdoptionArtist: Buffy Sainte-MarieBook: From her children's book of the same title (2020)Publisher: Greystone Books*The song is available on digital platforms: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and others.(00:51:00)8. Song Title: Carry It On"Artist: Buffy Sainte-MarieCD: Power in the Blood (2015)Label: True North Records(00:54:47)

This is the first of two episodes featuring leaders still in the early phases of their trajectories. Entrepreneurs who founded their businesses fairly young, in underserved niches, and who are only a few years into their journey. Matt Wigler is a jazz musician who saw an opportunity in a specific entertainment market and launched a successful business. When that market was hit by the pandemic, he turned the sales experience he gained running his first business into a sales consulting business, and now he is the founder and CEO of two thriving companies.    In this insightful conversation, he talks about how he spotted the opportunities, and the philosophy he followed in building his businesses. He offered some interesting parallels between the process of making music in a band and building and running a team. And he shared plenty of insight on how to build a bootstrapped business without any outside financing. Finally, as a jazz musician, he talked about one of his favorite recordings and what he learned from it.   BIOGRAPHY   Matt Wigler is an entrepreneur, musical artist, and public speaker based in Miami, Florida. He is Founder & CEO of MHW Live Music and Wigler Group. Matt has an active career as a jazz & blues artist, and performs with his trio at venues and festivals around the world. He also speaks on topics including entrepreneurship, business-to-business sales, and building strong company culture in a remote work environment. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Matt began his music career at the young age of 13, with the release of his first studio album. In 2009, Matt's second album, “Epiphony”, was nominated for Best Jazz CD by the Washington DC Area Music Association. As a musical artist Matt has performed at major venues including The Kennedy Center, Strathmore Music Center, Adrienne Arsht Center, Detroit Music Hall, Blues Alley, Birdland Jazz Club, Monterey Blues Festival, and Motor City Blues & Boogie Woogie Festival. Matt attended one year of college at Manhattan School of Music in New York City before transferring to University of Miami Frost School of Music, where he completed his BA. Matt received his MBA from University of Miami Herbert Business School. In 2016, Matt founded MHW Live Music, which provides entertainment for dozens of luxury hotel food & beverage outlets around the United States. In 2020, Matt founded Wigler Group, which provides business-to-business sales consulting, prospecting, and appointment setting services for media, advertising, and PR agencies.    LINKS http://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwigler (linkedin.com/in/mattwigler) http://www.mattwigler.com/ (mattwigler.com) http://www.wiglergroup.com/ (www.wiglergroup.com) http://www.mhwlivemusic.com/ (www.mhwlivemusic.com) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Tygressa was born and raised in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. She found her voice and love for music at a very young age, singing at home with her mom and four older siblings. “Music was always in our home.” She grew her talent and honed her craft of performing throughout grade school chorus, neighborhood talent showcases, and later found herself a SINGER/SONGWRITER three-time contestant and two-time, first place winner at Amateur Night at The World Famous Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York. Also known for her sultry yet soulful styled tribute show, Tygressa Sings Natalie…Remembering Natalie Cole, a tribute, Tygressa, and the Natalie Cole Tribute Band captivates audiences repeatedly and have performed on notable stages, such as the historic and legendary Blues Alley, Birchmere Music Hall, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and more. Fort Washington, Maryland – Singer/Songwriter, Tygressa Jones “Tygressa” is thrilled to announce the release of her new EP, ‘Tygressa – A Minute with You,' also The EP's single, ‘Hey You (A Minute with You)' A Minute with You' is a four-song EP comprised of three original tracks with lyrics written and performed (all vocals) by the singer/songwriter and one cover song originally written by record producer, the late Marvin Yancey and singer/songwriter Charles (“Chuck”) Jackson for nine-time Grammy Award Winner, the late Natalie Cole. This EP is classified as R&B music that grooves, but also speaks to the good and not-so-good feelings of love.

Christian “Big New York” de Mesones has been playing bass guitar for over 40 years.  He was only 18 years old when he graduated from the world-famous Bass Institute of Technology (now the Musician's Institute) in Hollywood, California. Christian has been part of several musical groups all over the country, including bands out of Hawaii, Hollywood, New York City, and Richmond, Virginia, and has performed a wide variety of musical styles.  He laid tracks for local hip-hop artists, and played with various groups, performing R&B, Caribbean, Latin, and Smooth Jazz.  As bassist for Big Patt & Legion, he opened for several national recording artists such as Down to the Bone, Marion Meadows, Bob Baldwin, Chuck Brown, and Roberta Flack.  Christian has returned to his roots, focusing on the deeply personal Latin, funk, and rock influences that shaped his love for musical composition.  He spent 2018 performing locally/composing/recording his debut solo release, “They Call Me Big New York”.  Christian has been independently releasing singles since 2015, beginning with “Good Old Days”.  “Latin Jive Redux”, a 2017 remix of the Groove Skool song “Latin Jive” Christian's musical evolution was on full display as he made his solo debut to a sold-out crowd at Blues Alley in July 2019, celebrating the upcoming release of "They Call Me Big New York".  In 2020 a release of “Big Tall Wish”. Now updated for 2021, the new single release of 'Sexy Beast' this smooth, funky summer jam has a mid-tempo, danceable groove accompanied by trumpet and saxophone melodies by Bill McGee and Rob Maletick.Support the show (https://www.gofundme.com/lets-jazz-it-up-ladydiva-live-radio&rcid=r01-155237937664-a0ba938ee6e24441&pc=ot_co_campmgmt_w)

Juneteenth is coming this Saturday, and we're checking out a couple of new Clarksdale, MS music venues--the Delta Blues Alley Cafe and the Bad Apple Blues Club--and ask the owners what it takes to bring even more music to Bluestown. Featuring music by Earnest Guitar Roy, Frank Rimmer, Lucious Spiller, Sean Bad Apple and Anthony "Big A" Sherrod. 

Christian “Big New York” de Mesones has been playing bass guitar for over 40 years. He was only 18 years old when he graduated from the world-famous Bass Institute of Technology (now the Musician's Institute) in Hollywood, California. Christian has been part of several musical groups all over the country, including bands out of Hawaii, Hollywood, New York City, and Richmond, Virginia, and has performed a wide variety of musical styles. He laid tracks for local hip-hop artists, and played with various groups, performing R&B, Caribbean, Latin, and Smooth Jazz. As bassist for Big Patt & Legion, he opened for several national recording artists such as Down to the Bone, Marion Meadows, Bob Baldwin, Chuck Brown, and Roberta Flack. Christian has returned to his roots, focusing on the deeply personal Latin, funk, and rock influences that shaped his love for musical composition. He spent 2018 performing locally/composing/recording his debut solo release, “They Call Me Big New York”. Christian has been independently releasing singles since 2015, beginning with “Good Old Days”. “Latin Jive Redux”, a 2017 remix of the Groove Skool song “Latin Jive” Christian's musical evolution was on full display as he made his solo debut to a sold-out crowd at Blues Alley in July 2019, celebrating the upcoming release of "They Call Me Big New York". In 2020 a release of “Big Tall Wish”. Now updated for 2021, the new single release of 'Sexy Beast' this smooth, funky summer jam has a mid-tempo, danceable groove accompanied by trumpet and saxophone melodies by Bill McGee and Rob Maletick.

TYRA LEVONE is a soulful R&B Singer/ Songwriter/ Producer from Washington, DC. Through emotional, honest, and transparent lyrics, her music reflects the struggles of everyday people.Tyra’s musical roots began as a child singing in church with her father who has always been her biggest inspiration. Her gift of writing is a natural ability to transform every emotion into poems and stories.Tyra’s singing aspirations began at the age of 10 with a father-daughter duet at her neighborhood church. She continued writing songs, singing, and playing the piano for the church choir.Tyra’s fusion of old-school Jazz, Gospel, R&B, Blues, and Hip Hop influences produce an eclectic feel-good sound.She credits her influences to the likes of Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, Anita Baker, Stevie Wonder, and Aretha Franklin, just to name a few. Tyra has performed at special events with the late legendary Godfather of GoGo, Chuck Brown, Entertainer, Marcus Johnson at Blues Alley, as well as numerous other special events and venuesTyra’s talent for creating custom-written songs for events displays her authentic artistry. Tyra Levone made her mark in the R&B arena in 2015 with the release of her single “If Only I Knew” which expressed her greatest joys and sorrows and the revelation that “nothing lasts forever, all things pass with time.” In 2017 she released her debut album Testimony “A Soul Set Free” and performed amidst a sold-out audience at Bethesda Jazz and Blues. This album hit the charts in a blaze and is still selling in amazing numbers internationally. “Testimony” gives listeners permission and courage to free themselves, but the new album “Chronicles of LIFE”, set to release June 2021, will give her listeners a voice of empowerment to boldly tell their truth.Support the show (https://www.gofundme.com/lets-jazz-it-up-ladydiva-live-radio&rcid=r01-155237937664-a0ba938ee6e24441&pc=ot_co_campmgmt_w)

  Joshua Swiger is a producer, engineer, performer and music industry professional from Morgantown, West Virginia. Joshua has been active in the national and regional music industry for 25+ years. His emphasis has been in record label management, recording engineering and live event production and management.  Joshua has owned and operated Blues Alley Studios & Records since 1993. […]

TYRA LEVONE is a soulful R&B Singer/ Songwriter/ Producer from Washington, DC. Through emotional, honest, and transparent lyrics, her music reflects the struggles of everyday people.Tyra's musical roots began as a child singing in church with her father who has always been her biggest inspiration. Her gift of writing is a natural ability to transform every emotion into poems and stories.Tyra's singing aspirations began at the age of 10 with a father-daughter duet at her neighborhood church. She continued writing songs, singing, and playing the piano for the church choir.Tyra's fusion of old-school Jazz, Gospel, R&B, Blues, and Hip Hop influences produce an eclectic feel-good sound.She credits her influences to the likes of Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, Anita Baker, Stevie Wonder, and Aretha Franklin, just to name a few. Tyra has performed at special events with the late legendary Godfather of GoGo, Chuck Brown, Entertainer, Marcus Johnson at Blues Alley, as well as numerous other special events and venuesTyra's talent for creating custom-written songs for events displays her authentic artistry. Tyra Levone made her mark in the R&B arena in 2015 with the release of her single “If Only I Knew” which expressed her greatest joys and sorrows and the revelation that “nothing lasts forever, all things pass with time.” In 2017 she released her debut album Testimony “A Soul Set Free” and performed amidst a sold-out audience at Bethesda Jazz and Blues. This album hit the charts in a blaze and is still selling in amazing numbers internationally. “Testimony” gives listeners permission and courage to free themselves, but the new album “Chronicles of LIFE”, set to release June 2021, will give her listeners a voice of empowerment to boldly tell their truth.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebestmusicpodcast Blog: https://bestmusiccoach.blogspot.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thebestmusicpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebestmusicpodcast/ The Best Music Podcast #5 | Alex Parchment — Trumpet | #1 on Billboard Smooth Jazz Vibin' In Time Alex's social media handle on all platforms: @mrparchment Alex has had the opportunity to perform at the Kennedy Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center and Blues Alley with jazz luminaries Patti Austin, Christian McBride, David Sanborn, Chick Corea, and Marion Meadows. In 2015, he was selected for the world-renowned Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Program at the Kennedy Center. He now performs as a solo artist while also leading the Alex Parchment Quintet, a traditional jazz ensemble and AP.Chemistry, a musical experiment fusing soul, funk, hip hop, R&B and jazz to form a unique and energetic sound. In April 2020, Alex released his debut album entitled Burnin' Up, which yielded two placements on the Smooth Jazz Billboard's Top 30 Chart (“Vibin' In Time” rising to #1, and “It's Real” rising to #11).   His new single “When It's Hot” is out now on all major streaming platforms. 0:00 Intro 1:33 Warm-up questions 2:29 How Billboard works 4:12 Alex #1 song: How it happened 11:18 Alex's mission 13:54 Teamwork: The case for record labels 16:40 Roots and research before the studio 19:48 Album: What was your inspiration? 21:25 Smooth Jazz vs Traditional Jazz 24:51 How to make the trumpet sing 26:50 How Alex writes a melody: singing 33:15 Using synthesizers in smooth jazz 35:47 Using effects on trumpet 38:30 Alex's rhythmic choices 45:08 Don't let the culture of music school ruin music 48:00 When It's Hot: New Single 51:24 How to convey emotion in instrumental music 53:43 Lifestyle: Sleep 57:52 Lifestyle: Mindfulness & meditation 59:10 Why Alex likes 80 BPM 1:00:37 Lifestyle: Exercise 1:01:06 Lifestyle: Support system 1:06:07 Practice: Time of day and long tones 1:08:45 Practice: How many hours a day and days a week 1:12:50 Practice: Max hours 1:14:51 Classical vs Jazz trumpet 1:17:14 Practice: What Alex practices: Maintaining technical freedom to serve artistic choices 1:27:34 Practice: Injury 1:32:10 Creativity: Steps to stay creative 1:34:55 Creativity: Time of day 1:35:46 Creativity: Burn out 1:37:54 Performance: Performance anxiety 1:40:09 Alex's closing words: Wholistic musicianship Logo, Intro Video, and Branding: Arron Leishman Audio and Video: Zach Ramey zacherylramey@gmail.com Video Thumbnail: Jean Tomasulo https://www.behance.net/jeantomasulo Dan's Thumbnail Photo: John Mollura Photography

Tim Webster has played in the Connecticut scene for over 30 years in all styles (guitar and vocals). Some of the bands he has played in : Kimberly Bon, Back Flash, "Don't Tell Daddy", East Brown Street Horns, Blues Alley, "By Popular Demand", New York Border Blues Band and "Endless", His current projects include "East of Cleveland" and "TKO Americana". Other skills include recording / production. Other contributions include Shannon McMahon (guitar/bass and recording). https://www.reverbnation.com/musician/timwebster (https://www.reverbnation.com/musician/timwebster) www.joekelleyradio.com

This content is for Members only. Come and join us by subscribing here In the meantime, here’s some more details about the show: It’s a warm welcome then to the man himself: Dr. Brad Stone - the JazzWeek Programmer of the Year 2017, who's here every Thursday to present The Creative Source - a two hour show, highlighting jazz-fusion and progressive jazz flavours from back then, the here and now, plus occasional forays into the future. Please feel free to get in touch with Brad with any comments or suggestions you might have; he’ll be more than happy to hear from you: brad@soulandjazz.com or follow him via Facebook or Twitter. Enjoy! The Creative Source 17th December 2020 Artist - Track - Album - Year Jeff Lofton    The Christmas Song    Download    2020 Scott Whitfield & Friends    We Three Kings    A Bi-coastal Christmas, Vol. 1    2020 3D Jazz Trio    Greensleeves    Christmas in 3D    2020 Scott Whitfield & Friends    Carol of the Drum (The Little Drummer Boy)    A Bi-coastal Christmas, Vol. 1    2020 Mark Renzi with Jim Porcella    Cool Yule    Christmas in December Duets    2020 Warren Wolf    Do You Hear What I Hear    Christmas Vibes    2020 Walter White    Let It Snow    Download    2020 Warren Wolf    You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch    Christmas Vibes    2020 Brian Bromberg    This Christmas    Celebrate Me Home: The Holiday Sessions    2020 Walter White    Santa Claus is Coming to Town    Download    2020 Brian Bromberg    The Holidays Without You    Celebrate Me Home: The Holiday Sessions    2020 Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra    The Nutcracker Suite: Overture    Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite: Live at Blues Alley    2020 Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra    The Nutcracker Suite: Toot Toot Tootie Toot    Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite: Live at Blues Alley    2020 Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra    The Nutcracker Suite: Peanut Brittle Brigade    Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite: Live at Blues Alley    2020 Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra    The Nutcracker Suite: Sugar, Rum, Cherry    Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite: Live at Blues Alley    2020 Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra    The Nutcracker Suite: Entr'acte    Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite: Live at Blues Alley    2020 Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra    The Nutcracker Suite: Volga Vouty    Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite: Live at Blues Alley    2020 Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra    The Nutcracker Suite: Chinoiserie    Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite: Live at Blues Alley    2020 Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra    The Nutcraker Suite: Dance of the Floreadores    Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite: Live at Blues Alley    2020 Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra    The Nutcracker Suite: Arabesque Cookie    Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite: Live at Blues Alley    2020 Richard Howell    The Adventure    Moon Over Tiburon    2020 The post The Creative Source (#CreativeSource) – 17th December 2020 appeared first on

Clearwater Jazz Holiday's History of Jazz Outreach Program engages professional musicians to share the story of Jazz through live, interactive musical experiences. By Spring 2020, the Program had reached nearly 30,000 students in approximately 60 Tampa Bay area schools and has evolved to also bring meaningful experiences to schools and organizations serving at risk students, people of all ages with special needs, neurodiversities, and autism, as well as older adults in senior living communities and memory care centers. Frank T. Williams III, a 40-year + educator, band director, clinician, author, adjudicator, and composer, is a long-time CJH education partner, important to the development of many CJH Outreach programs. In 2020, CJH launched its STOP-TIME SERIES with Frank Williams to complement the History of Jazz Outreach Program by creating a comprehensive visual and audio History of Jazz archive delivered in Frank's one-of-a-kind style. WATCH & LISTEN! Visit the CJH website Education & Outreach section to watch all STOP-TIME videos for FREE or enjoy listening here as part of the CJH Young Lions Jazz Master "Virtual" Sessions Podcast. To learn more about the annual CJH festival tradition and year-round Education & Outreach: www.clearwaterjazz.com

In this episode, Whitney sits down with Kendall Isadore, one of the first friends she made during her college years at Howard University. Together, they talk about Kendall’s powerful trio, The String Queens — a soulful and authentic strings trio that creates stimulating musical experiences that inspire diverse audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine! Kendall shares the story of how The String Queens came to be; a story that is clearly orchestrated by God and full of right place, right time moments. But a moment that almost didn’t happen. Kendall talks about a brief moment after college where, mad at God for not delivering on his promise to use her sound to inspire people, she stopped playing her violin altogether. But God spoke a word that would change everything.  “Before that year was up, God had a word for me. He said, ‘It’s actually not about you.’” - Kendall Isadore   And with that, she picked her instrument back up. Kendall agreeing to trust God at that moment and saying yes to doing it His way opened up the entire world to her. Leading her to some of the world's greatest stages such as Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center.  The duo discusses Kendall’s mission as a Black woman orchestra teacher; an experience neither of them had growing up in music education programs. Kendall then shares that her goal is to give her students a world-class education because that’s what they deserve no matter their background and even if they don’t aspire to become professional musicians.  And in true Howard woman fashion, they end their conversation talking about social justice.  In 2018 Kendall launched a social impact movement called Black Kings/Queens Matter, and with the events of 2020, she knew it was the perfect time to relaunch and inspire Black Kings and Queens.  Kendall is truly making an impact. To listen to more episodes, visit: www.honortogod.com/episodes/  About the Guest: Kendall Isadore is a Washington, DC-based educator, creator of the Black Kings/Queens Matter movement, and one-third of the world-renowned trio The String Queens. Based in Washington, D.C., TSQ members have been featured in famed performance venues across four continents including Carnegie Hall, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Howard Theatre, Royal Festival Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Shanghai Grand Theatre, The Moscow Conservatory, and Blues Alley, to name a few. Recognized by D.C.’s leading news network WUSA9 as “school teachers by day and concert performers by night”, they have been honored as the 2020 Aspire Awardees by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. They also collaborated with Washington Performing Arts to launch a series of concerts and educational outreach programs with the organization as their 2019-2020 Ensemble-in-Residence for their signature community engagement initiative titled “Mars Arts D.C.”. In late 2019, TSQ premiered their debut album at legendary venue Blues Alley. The album is now available for purchase on the TSQ website and all major digital outlets.  They premiered their second album, “Our Favorite Things”, in late November 2020.  To learn more, visit The String Queens’ website: www.thestringqueens.com Follow The String Queens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestringqueens/ Connect with The String Queens on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestringqueens/ Follow Black Kings Queens Matter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackkingsqueensmatter/  

NYC press says she’s like Adele meets Diana Krall meets Bette Midler. Dare her. She’s headlined with Melissa Etheridge and Sarah McLachlan. She was Joan Rivers’ opening act. Come see why. Pop/Jazz/Blues vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Suede returns to Michigan after tours that have included headlining world renowned clubs like NYC’s Birdland and 54 Below; San Francisco’s Feinstein’s; Washington DC’s Blues Alley and The Kennedy Center; Boston’s Scullers Jazz Club, appearing as guest vocalist with the acclaimed DIVA Jazz Orchestra on festival stages (Newport!) and more - as well as multiple benefits for great causes and having the immense privilege and honor of being the late, great Joan Rivers’ opening act. Suede is the real deal (said Joan) and is thrilled to debut as guest vocalist with the distinguished Maestro Washburn and The Michigan Philharmonic. She’s currently got 4 award winning CDs released on her own label, Easily Suede Music, including her last project with her hand-picked 14 piece big band, recorded at Bennett Studios in the greater NYC area. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH2w52s0bJ5qlL-Cpd7mU3g www.facebook.com/suedewave www.twitter.com/suedewave

 In this very special episode we went all in one on one with the talented Jarreau (juh-ROW) Williams. We talked about how important it is to find and develop your own creative process, self care, his mental health challenges, the inspiration for his newly released single “Chasing Moonlight” and so much more.Jarreau is known as the "man with the golden pipes.” The Alexandria, VA native and recent Wammie nominated artist is a consummate showman and charismatic front-man who brings high-energy, soul, funk, groove and a special form of kindness to each one of his performances.Williams and his band, JWX: The Jarreau Williams Experience, have been entertaining crowds at some of DC’s premier music venues such as 9:30 Club, Blues Alley, Farm Brew LIVE, and Jammin Java and have appeared in major area music festivals like DC Music Rocks, PIKEtoberfest, The Wharf and Capitol Riverfront Summer Series.Jarreau’s professional credits include backing 4-time Grammy Award winner Michael Buble, praise and worship with President Barack Obama and the First Family, as well as performing the National Anthem for thousands in DC’s most prominent professional sports arenas.Anyone who has seen Jarreau perform will agree, it is truly an ‘experience’ from the moment he grabs the microphone. His enchanting personality and extraordinary voice has a way of creating those special moments in performance; inviting you to join in the experience right along with him.www.jarreauwilliams.comwww.nobleresolutions.com

With a style that is tastefully modern yet firmly rooted in the jazz tradition, American pianist Joshua Espinoza blends and bends genres into original compositions and arrangements that are immediately relatable, yet hard to define. Recently, Joshua has performed alongside such notable artists as Warren Wolf, Sean Jones, Damien Sneed, Todd Marcus, Jerome Jennings, Paul Bollenback, Miho Hazama, Alex Norris, John D’earth, Mike Pope, Kris Funn, and Chuck Redd. A finalist in the 2018 Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition and current faculty member of the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, his playing has been heard on stages large and small including the Piccolo Spoleto Festival, Blues Alley, The Jazz Kitchen, The Kennedy Center, the Barns at Wolftrap, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the DC Jazz Festival. His debut album​‟Journey Into Night" – released in June 2019 – is available on all platforms. Currently, Joshua is a freelance performer in Baltimore, MD. To read and hear more, visit www.joshuaespinoza.com. Contact us here!https://linktr.ee/rachelsandlermusicFor podcast inquiries: aspiringartistpodcast@gmail.comFor music & lessons inquiries: rachelsandlermusic@gmail.com

This segment Whats Good is giving talented artists a chance to talk about their work and get their music played on one of the shows on YouTube for the week. This week I have the talented vocalist -writer  #Cecily being featured. She is a DC native who has performed at the legendary Blues Alley and the Apollo Music Cafe. Her latest EP #Awakening Pt 1 has a visual you all should check out. Her work has been featured on BET.  Check out Cecily music below  Youtube Music ttps://music.youtube.com/channel/UCI9u0J097e5tKr1SrFuPYPQ Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Oeerh0O7Bs25o3hQEPbFr?autoplay=true Itunes  https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/cecily/1365224317 Follow Her Instagram @cecilyalexa   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Official website www.kaylagotthe411.com _________________________________________________________________________  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kaylagotthe411/message

Stephen Gordon's bio "I fell in love with all the sounds I heard as a child, so I pursued them" says Drummer/Pianist/Composer STEPHEN GORDON of Charlotte, N.C. - "Rather it was Gospel music at church, Funk and Motown with my Dad, Rock and Metal with my friends, Swing or European Classical literature with my peers and colleagues - I did it all." From the age of 4 years old, it became apparent that young Stephen would emerge into the world bringing forth sound, art, visual perspectives and living melodies to all that he pursued. Through the piano, taking lessons from the age of 5 with many teachers of different perspectives at the guidance of his parents and family, Stephen began playing the trumpet at age 12, which ventured into all brass, woodwinds, and eventually the drums and percussion. "They wanted to expand the Mass Choir at church, so my Dad and I became the rhythm section - That will always be my favorite rhythm section: Me and my Dad." From traditional and contemporary Gospel music, Stephen began sitting in and eventually gigging around Charlotte as a drummer and a keyboardist. "It was the Swing that I heard that I wanted to pursue. When I saw Terence Blanchard Sextet live at 15 years old, I said - Yeah, that's what I want to do; Swing." This path would lead Stephen to graduate high school from Northwest School of The Arts in Charlotte, N.C. and pursue touring and traveling internationally/nationally. "I got so many opportunities to travel with the choir, that when it came to gigging and touring with bands and my friends, I didn't see a difference; I was still going after that sound." These opportunities would lead to Stephen traveling and living in many different places and playing with some of the musicians and educators pushing the forefront of this music - pianist Ellis Marsalis, Jr., drummer Mike Clark, organist Joey DeFrancesco, trombonist Wayne Henderson, trombonist Fred Wesley, pianist Cyrus Chestnut, alto saxophonist Donald Harrison, Jr., percussionist Bill Summers, drummer/vibraphonist Jason Marsalis, alto saxophonist Wessell Anderson, vocalist Kurt Elling, pianist Aaron Goldberg, trumpeter Bobby Shew, trombonist Steve Turre, trumpeter Raymond Williams, Sr., bassist Roland Guerin, Poet Abidune Olyewole (The Last Poets), trombonist Tyrone Jefferson - to name a few. Stephen has performed in venues such as Tchaichovsky Hall in Moscow, Russia, The National Concert Hall in Taipei City, Taiwan, Opéra Bastille in Paris, France, The Kursk Philharmonia in Kursk, Russia, Lincoln Center in New York, New York, Ronnie Scott's in London, England, C Venues in Edinburgh, Scotland, The Village Vanguard, The Blue Note and The Jazz Standard in New York, New York, Blues Alley in DC, Babylon in Istanbul, Turkey, The North Sea Jazz Festival in Amsterdam, and many other great venues across the world. Beside playing and touring, recording and teaching have been prospects for Stephen to share in his talents and learn and grow as a musician and as a person. As Stephen resides in Charlotte, N.C., you may catch him all over the world on any given day, swinging and grooving. For all info, check out www.stephengordonmusic.com, as well as YouTube, Facebook and Instagram! STEPHEN GORDON uses exclusively -MURAT DIRIL cymbals, EVANS drumheads, VIC FIRTH sticks/brushes, TACKLE SUPPLY CO. bags and ROC-N-SOC drum thrones.

Alex Parchment is a dedicated musician, producer, and artist. He has been honing his trumpet and piano skills for years with his acceptance into the Rosa Parks High School of the Fine and Performing arts in Paterson, New Jersey, Jazz House Kids' inaugural class, and through Howard University's rigorous music education major. Alex has had the opportunity to perform on stages throughout the East Coast, including the Kennedy Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center and Blues Alley with jazz luminaries Patti Austin, Christian McBride, David Sanborn, Chick Corea and more. In 2015, he was selected for the world-renowned Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Program at the Kennedy Center. In July of 2019, Alex was invited by Kenny Wesley and the US State Department to travel to Tanzania to perform, cultivate knowledge and share American culture.  He now performs as a solo artist, leads the Alex Parchment Quintet, a traditional jazz ensemble and AP Chemistry, a musical experiment fusing soul, funk, hip hop, R&B, and jazz to form a unique but energetic sound. Through education, Alex endeavors to inspire artists of all backgrounds to look to music as a means of expression and communication. Alex strives to connect a community of artists together to create art that pushes the boundaries of genre and musicianship.  Alex's new release is called Burnin' Up available now. Follow Alex on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Under the tutelage of Louis Tibbs and Charlie Young, Brent Birckhead has become a dynamically versatile saxophonist of many genres. With a unique style born of his deep passion for the art of music, Birckhead has established himself as one of the bright young musical voices of his generation. Educated at Howard University (BME, MM), Brent was named best blues/pop/rock soloist and outstanding instrumental jazz soloist by Downbeat Magazine as part of the annual Student Music Awards. The Baltimore native's talent earned him the honor of gracing the same stage as many legendary performers including Benny Golson, Joe Chambers, McCoy Tyner, Andrew Cyrille, Eric Benet, George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Earl Klugh, Frank McComb, Bilal, Lauryn Hill and many more. He has also performed at some of the world's most prestigious venues such as Blue Note NYC, Beacon Theater, Ginny's Supper Club, Blues Alley, 9:30 Club, Highline Ballroom, Key Club LA, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Billboard Tokyo and Osaka, and the Apollo Theater. In 2014, Birckhead joined the faculty at Morgan State University. He currently resides in New York City. Bashiri Johnson, mentioned briefly in the conversation with Brent, is a brilliant celebrity percussionist who will appear in an upcoming episode. The Music Makers podcast theme song was written and produced by Andy Kushner with help from the rhythm section and horn players of the band, SoundConnection: Elliot Jefferson, Lamonte Silver, Keith Hammond, Roy Lambert, Joe Herrera, and Craig Alston.  Music   1. “The Mourning After” — BRENT BIRCKHEAD 5:13 2. “The Ivory Antidote” — BRENT BIRCKHEAD 7:41 3. “Someday We'll All Be Free” — BRENT BIRCKHEAD 5:49 Links Brent Birckhead The Ivory Antidote [iTunes, Amazon Music, Google Music, Spotify] “Doo Wop (That Thing)” performed by Lauryn Hill with Brent “Jammin/Master Blaster” performed by Lauren Hill with Brent Brent wth Joe Jonas and DNCE SoundConnection videos with Brent, SoundConnection “Live” In Singapore “Superstition” performed by SoundConnection with Brent [video] [audio] Brent with SoundConnection Bren with DNCE Brent on The Music Makers podcast SoundConnection   The Music Makers podcast theme song was written and produced by Andy Kushner with help from the rhythm section and horn players of the band, SoundConnection: Elliot Jefferson, Lamonte Silver, Keith Hammond, Roy Lambert, Joe Herrera, and Craig Alston. Sponsor: Kushner Entertainment    Check out Andy's Other Podcast: The Wedding Biz

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The story of how Andy met Dennis Chambers started with a  music performance he will never forget! Today, we learn how Dennis Chambers became the legendary drummer he is today. From his earliest memories of copying records, on a toy drum kit, to slinging tracks with the likes of John Scofield and Miles Davis, Dennis has a story to tell about everything and you won't stop listening! Like the music he plays, Dennis shares stories with a rhythm and flow that is music to our ears.   Though Dennis is a self-taught musician, he states he learned from the best. He was so good, that his drumming appeared on a gospel record when he was just 7.  As a young teen, James Brown was asked him to play in his band. The names just keep coming!  Dennis has jammed with the likes of P Funk, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Stanley Clark, and Carlos Santana. Across the decades, across jazz, funk, soul, and rock and roll, Dennis has become a master chameleon of rhythm and style. Andy had the opportunity to hear Dennis perform at Blues Alley with Mike Stern, Tom Kennedy, and Randy Brecker – and to watch him play was unbelievable! While seeming completely calm and in control of his craft, Dennis can light up a stadium, like he did beginning as a teenager, during his Parliament Funkadelic days.. His experiences and memories could fill a book, but for now, we'll settle with a podcast episode. Listen to hear all of these stories of music and soul unfold. Episode Highlights: Dennis shares how he remains so very calm in the middle of mind-bending performances. With a Motown singer mom, music was in Dennis' DNA. Dennis first picked up a stick when he was 3 years old, and got his first drum kit when he was 4. We discuss how Dennis got his professional start at a very young age. Finding your sound is a constantly evolving process. Dennis shares all of his early influences and inspirations. Playing with P Funk gave him incredible exposure. Hear some of Dennis' favorite bass players to work with – he has worked with some of the greats! What's new on the horizon for Dennis. Connect with Dennis Dennis' Website Here are some of our favorite performances by Dennis: Dennis plays on David Letterman Dennis gets FUNKY at Drum Camp With Mike Stern, Tom Kennedy, and Randy Brecker   Dennis is Sponsored by the following companies:  Pearl     |   Zildjian    |    LP percussion    |   Ddrum electronics    |   Evans Drumheads  The Music Makers podcast theme song was written and produced by Andy Kushner with help from the rhythm section and horn players of the band, SoundConnection: Elliot Jefferson, Lamonte Silver, Keith Hammond, Roy Lambert, Joe Herrera, and Craig Alston.    The Music Makers podcast theme song was written and produced by Andy Kushner with help from the rhythm section and horn players of the band, SoundConnection: Elliot Jefferson, Lamonte Silver, Keith Hammond, Roy Lambert, Joe Herrera, and Craig Alston. 

This week, we discus Jean Marie Butler, 72, a classical and jazz piano teacher who performed as Maria Rodriguez with Latin groups in Washington, DC with Pepe Gonzalez . Pepe started his music career playing the electric bass in his late teens, when he formed one of the first integrated bands (between African-Americans and Hispanics) in the Washington, DC area. The band, ZAPATA, opened for many great bands such as Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Ramsey Lewis, Weather Report, Rashan Roland Kirk, Sly and the Family Stone, and the Isley Brothers. In celebration of Women's History Month we honor Maria Rodriguez. She was a arranger, accompanist and composer, working with groups that included La Jazz and Maria Rodriguez Y Sus Magnificos. Maria Rodriguez performed for the Charlin Jazz Society and at D.C. Jazz Festivals, Blues Alley, a Smithsonian conference on Afro-Latin music and other places. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

LULU FALL is a singer, award-winning songwriter and actor currently based in New York. Lulu, a formally trained jazz vocalist with a musical theatre background, is one complete and unexpected package. As a product of Senegalese and Cameroonian parentage, her music reflects her global perspective by way of her American sensibilities. https://www.lulufall.com/ Because Lulu has a background in musical theatre, she alternates between that and music. Among other shows, she was a performer in the Smithsonian’s American Songbook Program, and ensemble member in Studio Theatre’s adaptation of Passing Strange. She was also a featured ensemble member in the acclaimed hippie love-rock musical HAIR, both the first National tour and Broadway. Her off-broadway credits include: Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, the acclaimed Porn musical Pretty Filthy, and acclaimed folk-opera Hadestown. Lulu portrayed the character of Brenda in Capital Repertory’s production of Smokey Joe’s Cafe in Albany. Lulu was most recently in Broadway production of Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, and the off-Broadway productions of This Ain't No Disco and Wild Goose Dreams. With a degree in Jazz Studies, Lulu attended Michigan State University. Lulu Fall independently released her debut EP, It’s Official in 2009, both in Washington DC and London. Her title track single can be found on Spotify. Lulu also independently released a collaborative EP, Heal: Part 1, with the LF+JT (Lulu Fall and James Theory) project in 2015. Lulu's latest collaborative project album, The Unpaved Road, was released in August 2017 with writing partner Kris Johnson. This full-length album can be found on all major music platforms ( iTunes, Spotify, CD Baby) as well as the Artist Centric Music label website (www.artistcentricmusic.com). The latest video single from this album, entitled "Painfully Sober", was exclusively released by AFROPUNK. Some of Lulu’s music performances include the Winter Music Conference in Miami, FL, Blues Alley in Washington, DC, Langnau Jazz Nights Festival in Switzerland, Jazz Re:freshed in London and Cliff Bell’s in Detroit, MI. Lulu was a finalist in the 4th annual Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Jazz Competition. Lulu won the Mid-Atlantic Song Competition (MASC) and was awarded Gold and Silver for her songs “Fight” and “No Better” in the R&B category. Her single “Pretty For a Dark Girl” was awarded TOP 5 WINNER in the R&B category of the Great American Song Contest. Lulu is set to release her next album, Between Two Worlds, November 8th, 2020 under the Ropeadope label.

The motto coined years ago by the Art Ensemble of Chicago was "Great Black Music: Ancient to the Future." If a comparable vision and range applies to anyone in the blues field, it's doubtless Chris Thomas King, the restlessly inventive and eclectic bluesman who was a headliner a while ago at the Waterfront Blues Festival and is coming this Thursday with his full band for a four-night stand at the prestigious Blues Alley in Washington, D.C. He's perhaps best known for playing Delta blues icon Tommy Johnson in the prize-winning film, O Brother, Where Art Thou? -- and his haunting version of the Skip James song "Hard Times Killing Floor" that was featured in the film and the Grammy-winning "O Brother" soundtrack album that put roots music on the map in a way not seen since the folk revival of the 1960s.

Hosts Tina Whitlow and Shawn Lightfoot interview jazz club owner Harry Schnipper of Blues Alley and jazz master drummer Nasar Abadey of Supernova. Interviews happened onsite at the Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation Awards Gala. DCn2Perspectives in presented by The Whitlow Foundation and produced by PodTechs. Background music is credited to Herb Scott.

TBJ112: Matt Niess on The Capital Bones, 3 x 3, and getting help from the "Trombone Angel" Matt Niess is a multifaceted trombonist who served with The U.S. Army Band in Washington, DC and currently serves as Adjunct Associate Professor, Classical and Jazz Trombone at Shenandoah Conservatory. From his bio page: Matt Niess is a cross over trombonist who served with The U.S. Army Band in Washington, DC from 1988-2018 where he played with The Army Blues and The Army Brass Quintet. He is from Levittown, PA where he attended Woodrow Wilson High School. He earned an undergraduate degree in Instrumental Music Education from West Chester University in 1988, a Masters degree in classical trombone performance from George Mason University in 1996 and a DMA in classical trombone performance from The Catholic University of America in 2015. ​He was director of bands at Calvert High School in Prince Frederick, MD from 1986-1988, and has taught on the jazz faculties of Shenandoah, George Mason, and Towson Universities.  He also served as director of jazz studies and professor of trombone at West Chester University from 2003-2007. Currently, he is the professor of jazz trombone at George Mason University and professor of trombone at The Shenandoah Conservatory teaching both jazz and classical. With The Army Blues he has served as Senior Producer and Jazz Coordinator of the Eastern Trombone Workshop producing over 300 concerts at various venues ranging from The White House to the Monterey Jazz Festival. In 2008 he founded the National Jazz Workshop which runs two summer camps and sponsors a year-round honor band. To date over 1,000 students have participated in “NJW”. The year-round band has performed at The Kennedy Center, The Jazz Education Network, New Orleans, St. Louis, Dallas, Blues Alley, and numerous jazz festivals. He is the founder and director of The Capitol Bones, a jazz trombone ensemble, which has received national recognition and was winner of the 1991 International Trombone Association Kai Winging Award. ​He has appeared as a soloist, clinician, and adjudicator at numerous venues including The Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, IAJE, JEN, ITA, ETW, MENC, PMEA, VMEA, University of Las Vegas, University of North Texas, West Virginia University, Disneyland & Disneyworld All-American College Band, James Madison University, UARTS, University of Utah, The Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, Longwood College, The U.S. Air Force “Noteables”, Mary Washington College, Shepherd College, University of Kentucky, University of Texas, George Mason University, University of Wisconsin, Towson University, University of North Carolina, Shenandoah University, Longwood College, West Chester University, University of Tennessee and others. With The Army Band he has performed with Clark Terry, Doc Severinsen, Bill Watrous, Phil Wilson, Conrad Herwig, Carl Fontana, Don Menza, Chris Potter, John Clayton, Alabama, Rany Travis, Ertha Kitt, Allen Vizutti, Jon Faddis, The New York Voices, Terrell Stafford, Michael Abene, Dave Steinmeyer, Steve Turre, Tim Hagens, John Swana, James Moody, Buddy DeFranco, Dr. Billy Taylor, Bob Curnow, Mike Tomaro and many others.  Venues include  numerous Universities, schools and jazz festivals, I.A.J.E., ETW, The Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, MENC, The Montreux Jazz Festival, The Monterey Jazz Festival, Elkhart Jazz Festival, International Trombone Festival, National Trumpet Competition, The Trumpet Guild, Performances abroad include Germany, Switzerland, Kuwait, Uzbekistan, Russia, Cuba, Afghanistan, Norway and Sweden. As a sideman he has performed with Ray Charles, Franky Valli, Pancho Sanchez, Shirley Jones, The Temptations, Diane Shuur, Joan Rivers, The Ink Spots, Merv Griffin, Mel Torme, Frank Sinatra Jr., Ben Vereen, The Four Tops, The Manhattan Transfer, Pia Zadora, The Smithsonian Masterworks Orchestra, David Baker, Bobby Caldwell, The Rob Parton Jazz Tech Big Band, The Gene Krupa Orchestra, Slide Hampton and many others. He has produced CDs with The US Army Blues Jazz Ensemble, The West Chester University Criterions Jazz Ensemble, The Capitol Bones and The Capitol Bones Big Band and has appeared on many recordings to include The Mark Taylor/Steve Fidyk Big Band, The New Gene Krupa Orchestra, The Alan Baylock Big Band, Graham Breedlove, Doug Hamilton, The Mike Tomaro Big Band, over 100 recordings with The Studio A Big Band and The Washington Winds, Warner Bros. Publications, Alfred, FJH Music, Carl Fischer Music, Belwin Publications and Hal Leonard Publications. He has also recorded soundtracks for FOX TV, HBO, Discovery, and TLC. In this fun and lively discussion, we cover: Earbuds From Houston to West Chester Army Band Lance is bad at math (3x7+3=? hint: not 30) Becoming a band director in Frederick MD Meeting the Navy Commodores and finding out about the Army Blues gig Learned jazz In his mind, he's 6'2" Preparing for the Army Blues audition Getting help from the "Trombone Angel" Replacing Harry Watters in the Army Brass Quintet Do everything three times, three times a day Teaching at Shenandoah Saddled with a work ethic USAF Band stories Mike Tomaro National Jazz Workshop The Capital Bones The importance and value of sight-reading skills Charles Colin "Rhythms Complete" book What's the payoff for a piece of music Bill Watrous running sound for The Capital Bones in Rochester New Capital Bones album coming soon Matt's kids are both freaky good musicians The importance of speaking the language of jazz Terry Bingham and a sweaty bald head LINKS: Matt Niess Shenandoah Conservatory bio page The Capital Bones Facebook page Want to help the show? 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"Are there still jazz clubs where up-and-coming artists perform?" Sasha-Ann Simons joins Mikaela to answer a question from a recent transplant to Damascus, MD. And we learn what role one embassy played in D.C.'s jazz history. To submit a question, visit wamu.org/whatswith. The What’s With Washington podcast is made possible by our listeners. To support the show, visit wamu.org/donate/.

When Tessa Souter was 28 years-old, she discovered that her birth father was not white and Spanish, but black and from Trinidad. The 12 beautiful songs on her new album, Picture in Black and White, carry listeners along on Tessa’s heartfelt journey as she explores her identify and newfound relationships. Picture in Black and White was named a top ten Jazz Record of the Year by the London Sunday Times magazine. Tessa will perform on Wednesday, April 10, at Blues Alley in D.C., and on Friday, April 12, at Bar 55 in New York. Her five albums can be purchased on Amazon or from her website, www.tessasouter.com. Charlene Giannetti, Editor of Woman Around Town, talks with Tessa about her career and her new album before the jazz vocalist’s upcoming performances. The podcast includes some of Tessa’s music – an excerpt from the title song, and “Lonely Woman,”which Tessa discusses during the podcast. 

Singer/songwriter Kenya delivers smooth, soulful vocals with a jazz influence that creates a contemporary groove. Kenya's music has charted in the US Top 30 Billboard Urban Adult Contemporary charts, Top 50 Smooth Jazz independent charts and top 10 on the independent UK Soul Chart in which her previous album My Own Skin (2015) reached the #1 spot for four consecutive weeks. Similarly, she reached the #1 spot in Chicago's R&B/Soul ReverbNation chart (August 2018) and was the 2014 recipient of the Black Women in Jazz "Best Black Female 'Rising Star' Jazz Artist" award. Opening for such recording artists as Lalah Hathaway, Rachelle Ferrell, Raul Midon, Mint Condition's Stokley Williams and Algebra Blessett, Kenya delights diverse crowds with her melodic tone and engaging stage presence. A graduate of Howard University and former member of the university's Howard Gospel Choir, Kenya is now based in Chicago and has performed internationally at noteworthy venues and festivals including Essence Festival, Capital Jazz Super Cruise, Magic CIty Smooth Jazz in the Park Series in Alabama, Washington D.C.'s Blues Alley, Denver's Dazzle Jazz Club, The Biltmore in LA, Groove NYC, Atlanta's St. James Live, The Promontory in Chicago in addition to a variety of other Chicago area venues and showcases, London's Jazz Cafe, Manchester, UK's Band on the Wall and a variety of other international settings. Kenya's most recent collaboration with legendary smooth jazz saxophonist, Gerald Albright is a rearrangement of the classic song "My Favorite Things" and is a stellar example of her progressive musical ideas and talent.. Her impressive vocals along with Gerald Albright's signature sound is sure to draw in new listeners and fans as she prepares to release her new upcoming project "S.H.E." the fall of 2019.    

The legendary Alison Crockett sits down to reminisce about being a part of Sylk 130 & Us3, and also talks about her new EP "Obrigada" and Nov. 5th show at Blues Alley. YZO & Kimberly Washington keep you on point with the soulful tunes.Playlist:DJ YZOGeorgia Anne Muldrow - OverloadDJ Simon S - Beautiful featuring OzTom Misch - SunshineFloFilz - Nuvem (feat. Olivia Wendlandt)Diggs Duke - Beyond the YearsSylk 130 - New LoveAlison Crockett InterviewAlison Crockett - Like RainAlison Crockett - You're EverythingTa-ku - Sunrise / Beautiful (feat. Jordan Rakei)2000BLACK - A Little MoreJoomanji - Chasin Rhymes (feat. Saara Maria)Hiatus Kaiyote - MolassesCloud - TurningKimberly WashingtonDarkhouse Family - The OfferingYusuke Hirado - EncounterKamal Willims, Henry Wu - High Roller Claire Renee' - License to DriveRay Blk - MamaJMR - BoundSipprell - BetterBrandon Coleman, N'Dambi - SundaeThe Expansions - MariposaToshio Matsura Group - I'm The Black Gold of the SunNicola Conte, Spiritual Galaxy - Uhuru Na UmojaFreelance - Your LoveJP Morton, Yebba - How deep Is your loveRaquel Rodriguez - I Want It All

The legendary Alison Crockett sits down to reminisce about being a part of Sylk 130 & Us3, and also talks about her new EP "Obrigada" and Nov. 5th show at Blues Alley. YZO & Kimberly Washington keep you on point with the soulful tunes.Playlist:DJ YZOGeorgia Anne Muldrow - OverloadDJ Simon S - Beautiful featuring OzTom Misch - SunshineFloFilz - Nuvem (feat. Olivia Wendlandt)Diggs Duke - Beyond the YearsSylk 130 - New LoveAlison Crockett InterviewAlison Crockett - Like RainAlison Crockett - You're EverythingTa-ku - Sunrise / Beautiful (feat. Jordan Rakei)2000BLACK - A Little MoreJoomanji - Chasin Rhymes (feat. Saara Maria)Hiatus Kaiyote - MolassesCloud - TurningKimberly WashingtonDarkhouse Family - The OfferingYusuke Hirado - EncounterKamal Willims, Henry Wu - High Roller Claire Renee' - License to DriveRay Blk - MamaJMR - BoundSipprell - BetterBrandon Coleman, N'Dambi - SundaeThe Expansions - MariposaToshio Matsura Group - I'm The Black Gold of the SunNicola Conte, Spiritual Galaxy - Uhuru Na UmojaFreelance - Your LoveJP Morton, Yebba - How deep Is your loveRaquel Rodriguez - I Want It All

Rico Amero, Sr., has been making music since he started teaching himself guitar at age 5. He also plays trumpet and is a sound man, having done sound all around the world, including DC's famous Blues Alley and currently at Madam's Organ. He has always focused on listening, listening, listening, and advises us to "Listen to excellent music." He says, "Music possesses the ability to instantly transport you to the time and place you first heard the music. I believe music can also influence your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and even actions." He also says, "If you take care of the music, the music will take care of you. The job of a musician is to move people, either move their hearts or their asses!"

Harry Schnipper on upcoming Ella Fitzgerald Voice Competition April 27 - 29, 2018 ~ ". . . Jazz Appreciation Month every April. . . an overreaching program and event that . . . our program at the Smithsonian Institution is April 27-29, 2018. . . The five finalists . . . come from Berlin, Germany; Toronto, Canada; Boston, Massachusetts; and two from the greater Washington Metropolitan Area . . .they'll all be congregating here for the final competition on Saturday, April 28th, at the Museum of American History. And the finalists will perform at Blues Alley . . . singing the Ella Sings Jobim Songbook from the 1981 seminal recording by Ella Fitzgerald." Harry Schnipper - Blues Alley, Owner and Jazz Preservationist, in studio interview with Andy Ockershausen Andy Ockershausen: This is Andy Ockershausen, and this is Our Town. And a little bit of blues in the background for a lot of blues in the foreground. We're glad to have the owner, the maitre d' and the chief bottle washer of Washington's most famous, if not the only Jazz club, Blues Alley. Harry Schnipper. Remember that you're in Our Town. Harry Schnipper: Pleased to see you and meet you again. Your name is synonymous with Washington media. Andy Ockershausen: And with Jazz, believe it or not. Paul Anthony | Bill Mayhugh | Felix Grant Harry Schnipper: And so was Paul Anthony and so was- Andy Ockershausen: Paul- Janice Iacona Ockershausen:Bill Mayhugh. Harry Schnipper: Bill Mayhugh. The names- Janice Iacona Ockershausen:Felix Grant. Harry Schnipper: Felix Grant. Yeah. I mean, the names are so written into the legend of lore of Washington D.C. that- Andy Ockershausen: The many times we have been connected with Blues Alley over the years because our broadcast station was a radio station that played music- Harry Schnipper: That's right. Andy Ockershausen: Now, nobody does that anymore. Harry Schnipper: No, but if Felix Grant- Andy Ockershausen: We use music as a big part of our format with a reason, and the reason was they attracted listeners. We had different music in the daytime than we had at night. People would listen to the station and say "It's a polygon of different kind of people and voices." But that's what we were. We were different people, and each of our guys ... We didn't let them call DJs. They were personalities, but they only had their music taste. Janice, my Janice Ockershausen, was Harden and Weavers producer for 10 years. She picked all their music, and they were picking music that their audience loved. And Blues Alley was so important to us. Harry Schnipper: Did you know that Felix Grant had a live stream back in the '80s out of Blues Alley? Janice Iacona Ockershausen:Yes. Harry Schnipper: That they had a program that was built around it, and in my house, if it was Felix Grant, it was seven o'clock, and if it was seven o'clock, it was time for supper. Andy Ockershausen: Every night of the week. Harry Schnipper: My father thought Felix Grant was part of the family. Andy Ockershausen: I mentioned to you about one of the previous ... I don't know whether he was the owner or co-owner, Tommy Gwaltney, who was very connected to Felix Grant. I mean, they were buddies about everything, but Felix was a music guy from day one. You know Harry, I asked you to take your jacket off. I took mine off. You know, Felix would do his radio program, never took his jacket and tie off. No matter what happened, he always looked like a performer, and his reason was "I'm playing music for people who understand music, and therefore, I'm going to look good." And boy, he did it Harry. Harry Schnipper: I can agree with you. I with there was a personality like that today. But there isn't. You know, when I was-

Ben lives in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, located on the site of a 3000 year old Indian village. He creates his songs, art, and stories on sacred land, and feels the passage of those who came before him in the stone tools, jasper arrowheads, and clay pottery slipping down the river banks. When he’s not performing, Ben is at home enjoying his proudest works of all – his two sons. He wishes them well on their journeys into adulthood. Ben released his fourth CD, “Flesh and Bone,” on February 7, 2018. The album features Steuart Smith from The Eagles, as well as Steve Van Dam and Nate Brown of the band, Everything (with hit single, “Hooch”). “Flesh and Bone” displays Ben’s artwork and lyrics in a 16-page booklet, which comes with the CD. “Flesh and Bone” is all we have to travel through the mistakes and triumphs that make us who we are. Ben has been a performing musician in the DC area since the 70′s. He’s played at the Birchmere, Jiffy Lube Live, the old Cellar Door, Blues Alley, the Bayou, the Kennedy Center, the Baltimore Civic Center and all the venues in between. He was on Lifesong Records { Jim Croce}, RCA Sunberry/ Dunbar, was signed to Nashville’s Cedarwood Publishing as a writer, has appeared as a musical guest on the Today Show, written 2 nationally aired filmscores for NBC television documentarys, was the Grand Prize winner in the 10th Annual Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Contest, has appeared on over 100 albums and been involved in too many inane jingles, appeared as the opening act or recorded with Foreigner, Styx, Don Felder, Steve Laurie of the Hollies, the Dillards, Poco, Rick Derringer, Steuart Smith of the Eagles, Bo Diddly, Dave Mason and John Cougar Mellencamp. His first album, “River Deep In Me ” was produced by John Jennings, who also produced Mary Chapin Carpenter. Ben opened for Billy Ray Cyrus in Washington, DC before 80,000 people for Rolling Thunder, and he returned to their stage again in 2015 and 2016, where crowds of 40,000 people gather at the Lincoln Memorial. He released two other solo albums, “48 States of Love” and “Loveland” which include songs which are featured in the film “Recludere” and on MSNBC’s show “Juvies”. Disney recently licensed his song “Every One of Us” from “Loveland”. He is signed to a publisher in LA who works exclusively in television and film, and was the force behind CBS music for 12 years. Ben plays piano and sings songs he’s written about his life and the world around him. He is also a mixed media constructionist, and is about to release his first novel, “Big Boy Movers, Sex, Trucks, and Rock and Roll” about his life as the owner of a rock and roll moving company. His web sites are www.benmasonexperience.com and www.benmasonsongs.com

The story of how I met Dennis Chambers started with a  music performance I will never forget. However, that’s not why I’m here. Today, we learn how Dennis Chambers became the legendary drummer he is today. From his earliest memories of copying records on a toy drum kit, to slinging tracks with the likes of John Scofield and Miles Davis, Dennis has a story to tell about everything. Like the music he plays, Dennis shares stories with a rhythm and flow that is music to my ears. You definitely do not want to miss out! Though Dennis is a self-taught musician, he claims he learned from the best. He was so good, that his drumming appeared on a gospel record when he was just 7. At 13 or 14, James Brown was asking him to play in his band. The names just keep coming! Dennis has jammed with the likes of P Funk, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Stanley Clark, and Carlos Santana. Across the decades, across jazz, funk, soul, and rock and roll, Dennis has become a master chameleon of rhythm and style. I had the opportunity to hear Dennis perform at Blues Alley with Mike Stern, Tom Kennedy, and Randy Brecker - and to watch him play is unbelievable While seeming completely calm and in control of his craft, Dennis can light up a stadium, like he did, beginning as a teenager, during his Parliament Funkadelic days.. When you get a guy like Dennis talking, expect your mind to melt a little bit. His experiences and memories could fill a book, but for now, we’ll settle with a podcast episode. Listen to hear all of these stories of music and soul unfold. Episode Highlights: Dennis shares how he remains so very calm in the middle of mind-bending performances. With a Motown singer mom, music was in Dennis’ DNA. Dennis first picked up a stick when he was 3 years old, and got his first drum kit when he was 4. We discuss how Dennis got his professional start at a very young age. Finding your sound is a constantly evolving process. Dennis shares all of his early influences and inspirations. Playing with P Funk gave him incredible exposure. Hear some of Dennis’ favorite bass players to work with - he has worked with some of the greats! What’s new on the horizon for Dennis. Connect with Dennis Dennis' Website Here are some of my favorite performances by Dennis: Dennis plays on David Letterman: Dennis gets FUNKY at Drum Camp: With Mike Stern, Tom Kennedy, and Randy Brecker: Dennis' Drum Solo - This is AMAZING!:   Dennis is Sponsored by the following companies:  Pearl     |   Zildjian    |    LP percussion    |   Ddrum electronics    |   Evans Drumheads 

Under the tutelage of Louis Tibbs and Charlie Young, Brent Birckhead has become a dynamically versatile saxophonist of many genres. With a unique style born of his deep passion for the art of music, Birckhead has established himself as one of the bright young musical voices of his generation. Educated at Howard University (BME, MM), Brent was named best blues/pop/rock soloist and outstanding instrumental jazz soloist by Downbeat Magazine as part of the annual Student Music Awards. The Baltimore native's talent earned him the honor of gracing the same stage as many legendary performers including Benny Golson, Joe Chambers, McCoy Tyner, Andrew Cyrille, Eric Benet, George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Earl Klugh, Bob Baldwin, Frank McComb, Wale, Dwele, Gregory Porter, Bilal, Lauryn Hill and many more. He has also performed at some of the world’s most prestigious venues such as Blue Note NYC, Smoke Jazz and Supper Club, Beacon Theater, Ginny's Supper Club, Smalls Jazz, Blues Alley, Bohemian Caverns, 9:30 Club, Highline Ballroom, Key Club LA, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Billboard Tokyo and Osaka, and the Apollo Theater. In 2014, Birckhead joined the faculty at Morgan State University. He currently resides in New York City. Bashiri Johnson, mentioned briefly in the conversation with Brent, is a brilliant percussionist who will appear in a later episode. Music Links Brent Birckhead The Ivory Antidote [iTunes, Amazon Music, Google Music, Spotify] “Doo Wop (That Thing)” performed by Lauryn Hill with Brent “Jammin/Master Blaster” performed by Lauren Hill with Brent Brent wth Joe Jonas and DNCE SoundConnection videos with Brent, SoundConnection “Live” In Singapore SoundConnection PR Video “Superstition” performed by SoundConnection with Brent [video] [audio]

In this episode we speak with Marcus Johnson.  Marcus is an independent Billboard-ranked musician and NAACP Image Award-nominated jazz keyboardist and pianist. He is also the CEO and Founder of Flo Brands, LLC and more recently Flo Wine, LLC. Marcus has combined an eminently successful musical career with his love of wine by marrying the two in a unique endeavor.   Over the last decade, Marcus Johnson has released 15 successful studio albums.  On Pandora, Marcus receives 5.1 million spins per year with 2,000 new stations added each month, and his music receives a 74% “thumbs ups” rating verses an average of 56%.  Johnson is the owner of a music label, Three Keys Music, and has emerged as one of the young lions of the “DIY” music world.  His unique self-taught style of piano play has earned him distinction among his peers, praise from the media and accolades across the music industry.  Marcus is on the cutting edge of ‘Euro Jazz' having formed JURIS, a musical collaboration with acclaimed Parisian DJ and producer Young Pulse. The duo quickly developed a name within the international music community, enjoying large-scale performances and preparing a Q3 release of their latest project entitled “Eiffel Tower.” Johnson's FLO Brands, LLC,tm is aptly titledFor the Love Of ; LLC. ™ FLO began as a musical publishing, production, and lifestyle branding company to house all of Johnson's musical and entrepreneurial ventures.  However the scope and reach of the company has expanded delving into winemaking, sourcing grapes and production in California.  FLO Brands launched FLO Wines, LLC in March 2012.  FLO Wine is capturing the taste buds of wine-lovers from California to South Carolina. To date retail partners  in various states include Costco, Wal-Mart, Target, Whole Foods, Giant, Harris Teeter, Renaissance Hotels, Kroger, Aloft Hotels, Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, Farm Fresh, and Total Wine. As the owner and brand ambassador, a marketing initiative is currently underway with Johnson's “Sips & Sounds” performances marrying music and wineFor the Love Of concept.  FLO Wine currently offers a FLO Red Californian Blend and a FLO California Chardonnay.  As of July 2013 the company is launching its 2011 FLO California Moscato.  A graduate of Howard University, Johnson went on to simultaneously earn both his MBA and Juris Doctorate degrees at Georgetown University. In 1995 during this demanding period at Georgetown, he also decided to independently produce and distribute his first jazz album, Lessons in Love,which sold more than 40,000 units, a major success for an unknown independent artist's debut release.  One year later, he releasedInter Alia,with great acclaim. These two albums led to Johnson signing with N2K Encoded Music with whom he released several CDs until the label was sold in 1998. Johnson's success caught the attention of Black Entertainment Television (BET) founder and businessman Robert L. Johnson who invested in Marcus and his newfound company, Marimelj Entertainment Group (MEG).  Under their partnership, MEG's label, Three Keys Music based in the Washington, DC metro area, established its own full service recording studio, Studio 8121; and two music publishing companies, Marimelj Music Publishing and Three Keys Music Publishing.  Marcus was responsible for releasing and producing CDs on the Three Keys label for national jazz artists Michael Lington, Jaared Arosemena, Bobby Lyle, Nick Colionne, R&B singer, Alyson Williams and neo-soul songstress Yahzarah and smooth jazz Saxophonists Phillip Martin and Brian Lenair.  While producing music for the aforementioned artists, Marcus also released several critically acclaimed albums:Inter Alia,Chocolate CityGroovin';Coming Back Around;Urban Groove,In Person: Live at Blues Alley,Just Doing What I Do,Smooth Jazz Christmas andIn Concert for a Cause,all charting at Top 20 or more on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Charts.  Marcus has released 15 Billboard-charted CDs. He has the distinction of having his groundbreaking 2008 Billboard Top 20 Contemporary Jazz FLO (For the Love Of) CDs which consisted of three distinct albums: FLO Chill,FLO Romance andFLO Standards ,  all charting Top 10 on Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts simultaneously.  Johnson's previous solo 2007 release, The Phoenix, was widely lauded by jazz critics and aficionados alike and like Johnson's previous CDs, it peaked in the Top 20 of Billboard's Contemporary Jazz charts. Johnson's next Top 20 Contemporary jazz releases, the unique and multi-facetedPoetically Justified (2009) andThis Is How I Rock (2011) solidified Marcus Johnson as heir apparent to the George Duke and Herbie Hancock style of funky urban groove music.  Creatively, Johnson continues to evolve as an artist. With the release of his 2012FLO: Holiday  CD and the ongoing collaboration with famed Parisian Producer DJ Pulse – as the musical duo “Juris” – he has managed to maintain his traditional jazz roots, while also remaining on the forefront of the expanding “Euro Jazz” movement. His music continues to enforce and define his musical legacy as a “jazz movement for all people”.    Johnson is also evolving as an innovative wine expert. He resides in the Metropolitan Washington area and is a new father. His daughter Chase was born on September 12, 2012.  Marcus is currently featured weekly on Fox News and is involved with community and charity events, including service on the Board of the Boys and Girls Club. Discography: Billboard Top 20 CD Releases: Lessons in Love (1997 and 2005)In Concert For A Cause (2006) Urban Groove (2000)The Phoenix (2007) Comin' Back Around (2001)FLO: For the Love of Chill (2008) Inter Alia (2002)FLO: For the Love of Romance (2008) In Person, Live at Blues Alley (2002)FLO: For the Love of Standards (2008) In Person, Live at Blues Alley DVD (2003)Poetically Justified (2009) Just Doin' What I Do (2005)FLO: Holiday feat Juris (2011) Smooth Jazz Christmas (2005)This Is How I Rock (2011) Education:    B.A. in Music, Howard University JD/ MBA, Georgetown University Business: CEO/President, Marimelj Entertainment Group, Three Keys Music, Three Keys Publishing CEO/Founder, FLO Brands, LLC, FLO Wines, LLC _____________________________________________________________________________________ Affiliations: Professional Awards, Speaking Engagement, Community Support NAACP Image Award Nominee “Poetically Justified”  Billboard Contemporary Jazz  Artist Top 20  Professor/Speaker: Harvard, Georgetown, Howard, MTSU and Bowie State University Speaker Harvard University Law School: Recording Artists Projects, Contracts, Entrepreneurship and    Protecting Your Rights Speaker BMI:  Copyright and Publishing Rights in the new Millenium Speaker, World Copyright Summit: Intellectual Property Rights  (Representing BMI) Speaker, Miami Music Conference: The Business of Jazz Panelist for Microsoft Corporation:  Build Your Business Speaker, GMAC:  “The Importance of Intellectual Property and Protecting Your Work Product Panelist, Howard Univesity School of Law: Center Court Panel on Entertainment Law and Intellectual   Property Speaker, Georgetown University Law Center Ambassador:  BMI Intellectual Property; Panelist: MIDEM Music Convention, France Award Recipient: U.S. Small Business Administration: Young Entrepreneur of the Year  Community Leader: YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, Red Cross Holiday Cards for Heroes, MJ Music Camp, and Hear Our Voices Anti-Bullying Campaign, American Cancer Society, Rachel's Women's Center, National Center for Children and Families; Capital Youth Empowerment Program; Manassas Wine & Jazz Festival, Obama Victory Fund, Elmira University “Bullying” Program, Elmira, NY, Mentoring to Manhood Recipient of “Men Who Make A Difference” Award.    Speaker/Leader: Music Business Seminars at Studio 8121 Silver Spring, MD Television and Radio Featured Commentator: Idol Chatter, Fox 5 News Segment on American Idol - Current Radio Host: Smooth Jazz 105. Performances: Capital Jazz Festival, Capital Jazz Cruise, Ghana Jazz Festival, Bahamas Jazz Festival, St. Lucia Jazz Festival, Bermuda Jazz Festival, Atlantic Artscape, Huntington Beach Jazz Festival, Trenton Jazz Festival, Dell East, Blues Alley, Blue Note, John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, The Hamilton, Congressional Black Caucus, 100 Black Men of Orlando. , Le Boeuf Sur Le Toit (Paris, France), Carter Barron Theater, Spring Breeze Soul Jazz Festival, Southern Tier Jazz Festival, Centennial Olympic Park Wednesday's Winedown,  Lincoln Foundation “Evening of Jazz”, Low County Jazz Festival, Manassas Wine & Jazz Festival, Spaghettini's, Jazz Fest West, Silver Spring Jazz Festival, Gardena Jazz Fest, Rams Head on Stage, Temecula Jazz Festival, to name a few. Performances With:  Boney James, Kim Waters, Najee, Alex Bugnon, Dave Koz, Diane Krall, Brian Culbertson, Gerald Albright, Will Downing,  Fourplay, Pieces of A Dream, Bobby Lyle, Arturo Sandoval, Alyson Williams, Maysa, Erykah Badu, Peter White, Rich Braun, Chuck Mangione, Marion Meadows, Mike Phillips, Jakeim Joyner, Miles Jaye, Jeffrey Osborne, Chaka Kahn, Peabo Bryson, Jeff Bradshaw, Jill Scott, Charlie Wilson, Kenny G, Kem, BeBeWinans, Alyson Williams, Jean Carne, Norman Connors, Kirk Whalum, George Duke, Jean Carne,  and many others… For more information: www.threekeys.com www.flobrands.com www.facebook.com/marcusjohnson3k www.youtube.com/marcusjohnson3k Live Performance and Speaking Clips http://youtu.be/YkLXSoniUZ4 Spaghettini's 2013 http://youtu.be/rEsN4lAVCs0 Marcus Johnson with Bobby Lyle Pavillion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwRbi7NDxWA Road To Los Suenos http://youtu.be/7OQyrANpPsk Maxin http://youtu.be/Z9Wc8gMmA-I This Place Hotel Live from Germany  http://youtu.be/mKTdpXeUVjk AARP Speaking Engagement

DJ Kimberly Washington sits down with one of our favorite soul singers Kia Bennett. They talk about music and Kia's upcoming Blues Alley show.Playlist:Gil Scott Heron - Enjoy YourselfOtis Brown III - I Am Your SongPatchworks - Rock With YouSilk Rhodes - The SystemJordan Rakei - Wake Up This DayMelissa McMillan - Keep Coming Back To YouKia Bennett - Life TimeCharanee Wade - I Think I'll Call It MorningAndras Fox - Body & SoulStacy Barthe - AngelKia Bennett -So NaturalNicholas Payton -The Egytian Second LineRose Gold - In the HeatSam Wills - Light On MeSnoh Aalegra - HomeKia Bennett -FallingBJ The Chicago Kid - World Needs More Love

DJ Kimberly Washington sits down with one of our favorite soul singers Kia Bennett. They talk about music and Kia's upcoming Blues Alley show.Playlist:Gil Scott Heron - Enjoy YourselfOtis Brown III - I Am Your SongPatchworks - Rock With YouSilk Rhodes - The SystemJordan Rakei - Wake Up This DayMelissa McMillan - Keep Coming Back To YouKia Bennett - Life TimeCharanee Wade - I Think I'll Call It MorningAndras Fox - Body & SoulStacy Barthe - AngelKia Bennett -So NaturalNicholas Payton -The Egytian Second LineRose Gold - In the HeatSam Wills - Light On MeSnoh Aalegra - HomeKia Bennett -FallingBJ The Chicago Kid - World Needs More Love

Just in time! Greg & Scott return and Warren makes his debut on the show to discuss the 2016 NFL season. We make predictions and everything. Greg introduces his new character, the Whisperer. We pause for some "back to school talk" and we have new music for your ears to enjoy. Email us your NFL season predictions at contactthebeard@gmail.com. Here are some other ways you can find us. www.gravitybeard.com   https://www.facebook.com/gravitybeard/   https://twitter.com/thegravitybeard   https://www.instagram.com/thegravitybeard/   Music Credits: Ouropening theme song is “In the Mix” by Jake Dexter “Quittin’ Time” by Patrick Lee Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0) http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Patrick_Lee/Bad_Panda_42/Quittin_Time "Not on the Bus" from "Live at Blues Alley" by US Army Blues – usarmyband.com http://freemusicarchive.org/music/US_Army_Blues/   Creative Commons licensed as Public Domain     Public Domain Mark 1.0: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/        

Rebrodcast: Featured Guest: David P. Stevens Multi-talented artist, composer, producer, and versatile musician, Stevens grew up playing piano, drums and guitar at the Church of God, developing a dynamic performance style playing gospel music. He spent his teens playing in jazz and gospel bands, and developed sound and stage presence like one of his idols, Norman Brown, when he later emerged as an urban jazz artist. As his fan base grew with his early album releases, Stevens went from playing "any dive bar where they allowed jazz in Philly" to top clubs like North By Northwest, Warm Daddy's and Relish. He and his band also played at various clubs down in Maryland, as well as the Woodrow Wilson Festival and the iconic Blues Alley club in Washington, DC. Stevens has also performed at The Harlem Meer Festival, at The Iridium in NYC with Alex Bugnon, and the Jazz Base in Reading, PA. Over the past two years, he also did a full European tour through Austria, Switzerland and Germany. In addition to playing on the Capital Jazz SuperCruise, he has been part of the All-Star Jam Festival at Berks Jazz Fest the past three years, sharing the stage with such luminaries as Gerald Albright, Nick Colionne and Scott Ambush from Spyro Gyra.“One of the things I'm known for live is bringing a lot of energy to the stage and incorporating many exciting elements, including background singers," Stevens says

Featured Guest: David P. Stevens Multi-talented artist, composer, producer, and versatile musician, Stevens grew up playing piano, drums and guitar at the Church of God, developing a dynamic performance style playing gospel music. He spent his teens playing in jazz and gospel bands, and developed sound and stage presence like one of his idols, Norman Brown, when he later emerged as an urban jazz artist. As his fan base grew with his early album releases, Stevens went from playing "any dive bar where they allowed jazz in Philly" to top clubs like North By Northwest, Warm Daddy's and Relish. He and his band also played at various clubs down in Maryland, as well as the Woodrow Wilson Festival and the iconic Blues Alley club in Washington, DC. Stevens has also performed at The Harlem Meer Festival, at The Iridium in NYC with Alex Bugnon, and the Jazz Base in Reading, PA. Over the past two years, he also did a full European tour through Austria, Switzerland and Germany. In addition to playing on the Capital Jazz SuperCruise, he has been part of the All-Star Jam Festival at Berks Jazz Fest the past three years, sharing the stage with such luminaries as Gerald Albright, Nick Colionne and Scott Ambush from Spyro Gyra.“One of the things I'm known for live is bringing a lot of energy to the stage and incorporating many exciting elements, including background singers," Stevens says.

This Week on "TheMusicBox" with National Recording Artist Tanya Dallas-Lewis! CELEBRATE with PJ Morgan! DC's own Master Musician PJ Morgan prepares for his CD RELEASE at the historic BLUES ALLEY ---and celebrates his BIRTHDAY, too! Join us as we talk to him about the journey to get to where he is in music! Plus, [as always--like, FOR REAL-FOR REAL!] the BEST in gospel music by artists that you ACTUALLY know [wowsa!] and news, interviews, updates, how-to's and so much more!  SPRING IS HERE, so I'll be passing 'round a bowl of jelly beans and LEFT OVER 'EASTER BASKET' CANDY in the studio!  -Tanya, Stellar/Dove Nominated Recording Artist EPISODE SPONSORS: POPW INC., BAPMINISTRIESRADIO.COM, AGAPE MULTIMEDIA INC., PO'MAN MEALS, HEY PAPI PROMOTIONS, JUSTVIBIN4U.COM, VIZUAL POETRI

The longest continuously-running jazz supper club in the country, known around the world, turns 50 the week of this broadcast – July 25, 2015.  The club has hosted pretty much every jazz name you can think of, and many of them are returning to the club in its 50th Anniversary year.  Owner Harry Schnipper is also passionate about jazz education, developing the next generation of jazz performers and jazz listeners.  These are the highlights.

The guys talk about how much fun they had at jazz singer Sarah Partridge's gig at Blues Alley in Washington, D.C. and Rob Ford surprises them with a recording from their "comedy" routine from the show! Plus: Tony's bad parking situation, and Gary presents "Mistakes with Words".

YOU ARE LISTENING TO EPISODE 346 wit' Nikk Taylor, band director for Jazzy Blu and podcaster, Jerry Royce Live! on PositivePower21.orghttp://www.jazzybluband.com - Buy Jazzy Blu's self-titled debut CD!Jazzy Blu is a 7-piece band blending the musical influences of Funk, Jazz, R&B, Neo-Soul, Blues, Rock, and Alternative music, they’ve created a groove filled emotional roller coaster that takes you through an array of themes, moods, and experiences. Jazzy Blu plays every show as if it were their last. On stage they convey a unified energy that allows them to move effortlessly from style to style, leaving the listener with a gratifying musical experience; it is no wonder why their live shows have been such a success.Jazzy Blu has entertained audiences everywhere from small lounges to exclusive restaurants. They have performed varied venues, from sold out crowds at the historic Washington, D.C. Landmark, Blues Alley, to the infamous Kennedy Center and the Howard Theatre. Boys to Men, Brian McKnight, Ohio Players, The Whispers, the legendary Ojays, Jon B and Tank are some of the notable and Grammy Award winning artist they have both open and shared the stage with. Whether preparing an audience for a sold out performance of the critically acclaimed Broadway musical, The Color Purple or opening for the 8 times Grammy Award winning Mary J. Blige, Jazzy Blu is “a band for every occasion.” They appeal to both the seasoned and the more youthful audience.Jazzy Blu’s well-received self-titled CD successfully summarizes the style of this dynamic band. Featured on local jazz stations and several cable networks, along with their creative stylized pieces, Jazzy Blu has built a loyal following who are awaiting their next release.Jazzy Blu’s motto is, “No matter who you are, where you come from or what your request, Jazzy Blu has something special in store for you!”

YOU ARE LISTENING TO EPISODE 346 wit' Nikk Taylor, band director for Jazzy Blu and podcaster, Jerry Royce Live! on PositivePower21.orghttp://www.jazzybluband.com - Buy Jazzy Blu's self-titled debut CD!Jazzy Blu is a 7-piece band blending the musical influences of Funk, Jazz, R&B, Neo-Soul, Blues, Rock, and Alternative music, they’ve created a groove filled emotional roller coaster that takes you through an array of themes, moods, and experiences. Jazzy Blu plays every show as if it were their last. On stage they convey a unified energy that allows them to move effortlessly from style to style, leaving the listener with a gratifying musical experience; it is no wonder why their live shows have been such a success.Jazzy Blu has entertained audiences everywhere from small lounges to exclusive restaurants. They have performed varied venues, from sold out crowds at the historic Washington, D.C. Landmark, Blues Alley, to the infamous Kennedy Center and the Howard Theatre. Boys to Men, Brian McKnight, Ohio Players, The Whispers, the legendary Ojays, Jon B and Tank are some of the notable and Grammy Award winning artist they have both open and shared the stage with. Whether preparing an audience for a sold out performance of the critically acclaimed Broadway musical, The Color Purple or opening for the 8 times Grammy Award winning Mary J. Blige, Jazzy Blu is “a band for every occasion.” They appeal to both the seasoned and the more youthful audience.Jazzy Blu’s well-received self-titled CD successfully summarizes the style of this dynamic band. Featured on local jazz stations and several cable networks, along with their creative stylized pieces, Jazzy Blu has built a loyal following who are awaiting their next release.Jazzy Blu’s motto is, “No matter who you are, where you come from or what your request, Jazzy Blu has something special in store for you!”

**RE-BROADCAST DUE TO THE THANXGIVING HOLIDAY!** This Week on "TheMusicBox" with National Recording Artist Tanya Dallas-Lewis! It's Christmas with Negleatha "drj" Johnson! Join me TUH-NIGHT for an amazing interview with Gospel Recording Arist/Performer/Composer/Musician Negleatha Johnson, as she prepares for two warm & cozy musical Christmas sets at the historic Blues Alley in Washington D.C.! The 'big night' [her LIVE performance] takes place in just a few weeks--- and in the spirit of GIVING, "drj" has agreed to donate a pair of FREE TICKETS to a joyful caller!! So----Get those ''speed dial'' fingers ready! [646.652.2106 is the show call-in number!] Plus, [as always--like, really!] the BEST in gospel music by artists that you ACTUALLY know, news, interviews, updates, how-to's and so much more! Get your favorite blanket, brew your favorite flavored hot tea or hot double chocolate mix [add milk!], grab a comfy spot on the sofa, and chillax with your favorite sis: ME!! What shall we snack on this week during the show? I've got a taste for some FRESH BAKED GINGERBREAD COOKIES! Mmmmm....! ;0) Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it Snow! #christmasjunkie #dreamingofaWHITEchristmas -Tanya, Stellar/Dove Nominated Recording Artist EPISODE SPONSORS: BAPMINISTRIESRADIO.COM, PO'MAN MEALS, HGS RADIO

This Week on "TheMusicBox" with National Recording Artist Tanya Dallas-Lewis! It's Christmas with Negleatha "drj" Johnson! Join me TUH-NIGHT for an amazing interview with Gospel Recording Arist/Performer/Composer/Musician Negleatha Johnson, as she prepares for two warm & cozy musical Christmas sets at the historic Blues Alleyin Washington D.C.! The 'big night' [her LIVE performance] takes place in just a few weeks--- and in the spirit of GIVING, "drj" has agreed to donate a pair of FREE TICKETS to a joyful caller!! So----Get those ''speed dial'' fingers ready! [646.652.2106 is the show call-in number!] Plus, [as always--like, really!] the BEST in gospel music by artists that you ACTUALLY know, news, interviews, updates, how-to's and so much more! Get your favorite blanket, brew your favorite flavored hot tea or hot double chocolate mix [add milk!], grab a comfy spot on the sofa, and chillax with your favorite sis: ME!! What shall we snack on this week during the show? I've got a taste for some FRESH BAKED GINGERBREAD COOKIES! Mmmmm....! ;0) Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it Snow! #christmasjunkie #dreamingofaWHITEchristmas -Tanya, Stellar/Dove Nominated Recording Artist EPISODE SPONSORS: BAPMINISTRIESRADIO.COM, PO'MAN MEALS, HGS RADIO

The new album "#PlantingSeeds" will be released on October 21, 2014. A singer/songwriter/activist, KAREN BERNOD has performed lead and background vocals for Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, D'Angelo and Incognito, among others. It is with Incognito that Karen performed lead vocals on three tracks - "Marrakech," "More of Myself" (from "No Time Like the Future") and "Yesterday's Dreams" (from "The Best of Incognito"). Karen moved from the background to the foreground when she independently released her debut album "Some Othaness For U". Karen subsequently released her second project "Life @ 360 Degrees". Karen has performed with her band, Brooklyn Soul, at such hotspots as Joe's Pub, Highline Ballroom, the Blue Note, and SOBs in New York; NJPAC in New Jersey; and Blues Alley in Washington DC. The new album "#PlantingSeeds" will be released on October 21, 2014.

Robert Mwamba makes a return guest appearance on The Wealthy Speaker Show with host Paul Lawrence Vann, Robert will be discussing his highly anticipated debut album, as he makes his second appearance at the legendary, Blues Alley Jazz Club in Washington, DC., on Tuesday, July 22, 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Robert is a Zambian born musical artist, he studied music at Baruch College in New York and after graduating with a double major in Finance and Economics, Robert worked in management and investments for Bank of America. He came under the tutleage of bassist Milt "The Judge" Hinton who is regarded as the most recorded musician in history. Wealthy Speaker Show listeners, you're in for an exciting and entertaining episode with Robert Mwamba and Paul Lawrence Vann. You will also get a sneak listen to cuts from Robert's debut album. Robert has performed for President Barack Obama, at the United Nations for the past two Secretary-General's: Ban Ki Moon and Koffi Annan, as well as Sir Richard Branson of Virgin Records and Virgin United. Robert also studied music at the American Institue of Guitar with Principal Jazz Conductor, Peter Mazza and privately with legendary guitarist Rodney Jones. Robert Mwamba will be making a return appearance at the world renowned Blues Alley in Washington, DC on July 22nd and he will be releasing his debut album during this time. Tune in, listen in and call with questions on our toll-free number (877) 404-1615 or join us in the web chat room http//www.blogtalkradio.com/paullawrencevann

Nia Simmons debuts new single, "Living for Today".  It is the first release from her upcoming  project "A Songbird's Journey".   Nia Simmons is a vocalist/actress/songwriter/arranger from Alexandria, Virginia.  Her vocal style is heavily rooted in R&B, Gospel and Jazz with artists such as Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Karen Clark-Sheard, and Ledisi among her vast list of musical influences.  She is a Howard University graduate and was an original member of the premiere Howard University vocal jazz group, Afro Blue.  Nia's career has taken her to multiple renown venues in the Washington DC/Baltimore area (Kennedy Center, DAR Constitution Hall, Warner Theater, Lyric Opera House and Blues Alley to name a few), where she was privileged to share the stage with nationally and internationally-acclaimed artists such as Bobby McFerrin, Howard Hewett, Vanessa Williams and Kirk Whalem.  She is currently working on her debut R&B project titled, “A Songbird's Journey” to be released in Spring 2014.  The recent release of Nia's debut single “Living for Today” has successfully established her as an independent R&B/Soul rising star.  The single has expanded her fan base internationally and is currently climbing the UK Soul Chart Top 30.

If its music that you love and enjoy, you're in the right place because jazz guitarist Robert Mwamba is visiting The Wealthy Speaker Show to share his passion for music. Robert will be discussing the appeal and draw music has on his spirit with host Paul Lawrence Vann. This Zambian born musical artist studied music at Baruch College in New York and after graduating with a double major in Finance and Economics, Robert worked in management and investments for Bank of America. Robert is considered to be the next George Benson and came under the tuteagage of bassist Milt "The Judge" Hinton who is regarded as the most recorded musician in history. Wealthy Speaker Show listeners are in for an exciting and entertaining episode with Robert. You will also have the opportunity to listen to Robert perform and he will share insight on his upcoming debut album as well. He has performed for President Barack Obama, at the United Nations for the past two Secretary-General's: Ban Ki Moon and Koffi Annan, as well as Sir Richard Branson of Virgin Records and Vigin United. Robert also studied music at the American Institue of Guitar with Principal Jazz Conductor, Peter Mazza and privately with legendary guitarist Rodney Jones. Robert Mwamba recently played the world renowned Blues Alley in Washington, DC and he will be releasing his debut album very soon. Tune in, listen in and call with questions on our toll-free number (877) 404-1615 or join us in the web chat room http//www.blogtalkradio.com/paullawrencevann

I was recently reading an e-mail from Black and Tan Records and came across an old web site that I used to get a lot of music from! After checking out the site, I was seeing lots of great music that I've played and songs that you'll certainly love to hear again! It's time again for "Back In The Blues Alley" show! Show details are usually posted at ! Well, that is when I update them! I have gotten a little behind! Thank you so much for listening in to my show! I'll keep cranking them out if you keep listening! Remember the easiest way to get the show is to subscribe to the show via iTunes! Start iTunes, search for bluzndablood and subscribe! And keep in touch! I love requests and comments! Send then to !!!

Cinquième de la neuvième session. Cette semaine, présentation du saxophoniste américain Sonny Simmons avec des extraits des albums Firebirds (Original Jazz Classic, 1967), Backwoods Suite (1982, WestWind) et American Jungle (1997, Quest). Aussi au menu, une pièce de Chris Potter sur Song for Anyone (2007), un peu de Wynton Marsalis sur Live at the Blues Alley (1988), du King Crimson sur In the Court of Crimson King (1969), et l'on termine avec du Do Make Say Think sur Winter Hymn Country Hymn Secret Hymn (2003).

Cinquième de la neuvième session. Cette semaine, présentation du saxophoniste américain Sonny Simmons avec des extraits des albums Firebirds (Original Jazz Classic, 1967), Backwoods Suite (1982, WestWind) et American Jungle (1997, Quest). Aussi au menu, une pièce de Chris Potter sur Song for Anyone (2007), un peu de Wynton Marsalis sur Live at the Blues Alley (1988), du King Crimson sur In the Court of Crimson King (1969), et l'on termine avec du Do Make Say Think sur Winter Hymn Country Hymn Secret Hymn (2003).