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Legendary Keyboardist/Producer George Duke to Reveal New CD, "DreamWeaver" on July 16th, 2013

Legendary Producer/Keyboardist George Duke to Release Highly Anticipated CD, "DreamWeaver" on July 16th



Out of devastating pain comes DreamWeaver, the new disc which GRAMMY® Award-winning keyboardist/composer/arranger/producer George Duke considers his “most honest album in several years.”  The making of DreamWeaver occurred after his wife, Corine, passed away.
 
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Bob James & David Sanborn to Collaborate on New Album, "Quartette Humaine" | Coming May 21st, 2013

 BOB JAMES & DAVID SANBORN

 PAY TRIBUTE TO DAVE BRUBECK & PAUL DESMOND

 ON NEW ALBUM, QUARTETTE HUMAINE,

 AVAILABLE MAY 21 ON OKeh


 

First Collaboration Between James & Sanborn Since Their

1986 Platinum-Selling, GRAMMY® Award-Winning Album, Double Vision

 

All-Acoustic Project Features Bassist James Genus and Drummer Steve Gadd

 


OKeh will release keyboardist-composer-arranger Bob James and alto saxophonist David Sanborn's new album, Quartette Humaine, on May 21, 2013.

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Jazz Vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant to Release New CD, "Womanchild" from Mack Ave Records on May 28th, 2013 | LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC!

CÉCILE McLORIN SALVANT 
TO RELEASE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED LABEL DEBUT,
WOMANCHILD,
ON MACK AVENUE RECORDS, MAY 28



LISTEN to new music from "Womanchild" by
clicking HERE!!

When Cécile McLorin Salvant arrived at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC to compete in the finals of the 2010 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, she was not only the youngest finalist, but also a mystery woman with the most unusual background of any of the participants. When she walked away with first place in the jazz world's most prestigious contest, the buzz began almost immediately. If anything, it has intensified in the months leading up to the launch of her Mack Avenue Records debut, WomanChild.



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LISTEN to New Music from Dave Koz & Friends | EW&F Classic "Got To Get You Into My Life" from New CD

Dave Koz & Friends Releases New Single,
"Got To Get You Into My Life"
from New Album, "Summer Horns"
LISTEN TO NEW TRACK!



Whats Happening Readers?

Concord Records has released a new lead single, an Earth Wind & Fire masterpiece "Got To Get You Into My Life" from the upcoming collaborative project by Dave Koz & Friends (Gerald Albright, Mindi Abair & Richard Elliot), "SUMMER HORNS" - set to break retail June 11th. The crew are re-interpreting classic tracks that highlighted the 'horn section' back in the day from such groups as Blood, Sweat & Tears, Tower of Power, James Brown, Sly & The Family Stone and much more. Take a listen and please share your thoughts.

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Randy Jackson & HSN to Launch "American Tribute Guitar Series" on May 25th, 2013

Randy Jackson And HSN Celebrate Memorial Day With "American Tribute Event"



American Tribute Guitar Series Debuts exclusively on HSN May 25, 2013


NEW YORK, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading multichannel retailer HSN, welcomes back Grammy Award®-winning producer, and music manager Randy Jackson to launch the "American Tribute" Collection live on HSN, HSN.com and via HSN Mobile on Saturday, May 25, 2013.  The "American Tribute" Collection is the second series of guitars from Randy Jackson exclusive to HSN, following the hugely successful debut of his "Diamond Edition," which launched last December. 

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British Soul Singer Michael Kiwanuka to Debut on PBS "Austin City Limits" on June 10th, 2013

Michael Kiwanuka To Live Stream Debut Taping For PBS' Austin City Limits On
June 10th



BRITISH SOUL SINGER'S DEBUT ALBUM HOME AGAIN OUT NOW

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- British soul singer Michael Kiwanuka is set to make his debut on PBS' esteemed live music program Austin City Limits on June 10th. The taping will be live-streamed directly from ACL's stage at The Moody Theater in Austin, TX, via the show's YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/austincitylimitstv. Those who subscribe to the channel will be notified when the stream is scheduled to air, as well as when anything related to the show is announced.

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New Jazz Release: Woody Shaw: The Complete Muse Sessions (7 CD Collection) | Coming June 4th, 2013

MOSAIC RECORDS CELEBRATES
WOODY SHAW WITH
THE COMPLETE MUSE SESSIONS



7-CD Limited Edition Collection, Available June 4

"There's a great trumpet player...he can play different
from all of them." - Miles Davis

"The thing about Woods is that he's done his homework. He's hip to
Louis Armstrong, plays intervals, and runs backwards so to speak. He breaks it down, plays atonal, and then comes back and plays real trumpet.
Woods covers the whole spectrum!" - Dexter Gordon


Mosaic Records is set to release Woody Shaw: The Complete Muse Sessions on June 4, 2013. "Through a wide variety of styles, personnel, repertoire, and forms of instrumentation, this 7-CD limited edition box set presents a complete narrative of iconic trumpeter Woody Shaw's musical and artistic growth over a 13-year period with Muse Records, from 1974 to 1987," after having moved from San Francisco to New York.

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Music Icon PRINCE Announces New Partnership with Kobalt

Prince Announces Innovative New Partnership With Kobalt


 
Unique Venture Provides A New Level Of Freedom And Flexibility For Prince To Bring New Music To The World

LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ever-blazing new trails to push traditional boundaries for music to be heard, marketed and distributed, PRINCE has announced he's created a unique new partnership with leading global independent music services company Kobalt Music Group (Kobalt), which, for the first time, will give him the ability to self-release music globally with a new level of flexibility and freedom.

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Guitarist Maurice Johnson's CD "Peace, Love & Jazz" is Available NOW | LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC!

Contemporary Jazz Guitarist
Maurice Johnson
Delivers
"Peace, Love & Jazz"
LISTEN TO NEW SINGLE
"Hello My Brother"



To the Jazzy listeners on T.U.M.S., Check out this special delivery:

Re-introducing stellar guitar genius Maurice Johnson, as he creates the midnight mood with a taste of "Peace, Love & Jazz" - his new release from Jazz Drop Records. The 10 track set highlights the Milwaukee, WI native's intriguing skills on the guitar through a tapestry of soul, R&B and contemporary jazz settings. Mr. Johnson's contributions to jazz music dates back some 30 years as one of the founding members of Oklahoma based group "AFTER FIVE". Since then, Maurice has managed to stay busy behind the scenes and up front with a slew of endeavors, which includes publishing numerous music related books, releasing several different lines of Charlie Christian guitar models for Gibson Guitars & Samick Music Instruments and finally breaking free for a debut independent CD release, "Tonight" in 2010.

Now, Mr. Johnson continues to show the world in 2013 why his game is still strong. Below is one of the featured tracks from the album, "Hello My Brother". Sample a taste of this smooth melodious cut and get back to us with your thoughts. "Peace, Love & Jazz" is available NOW.

Get to know Mr. Johnson:

Facebook: Maurice Johnson
Official Website: Maurice Johnson
Amazon: Maurice Johnson
MauriceJohnsonMusic

*YouTube video courtesy of The SmoothJazzLoft

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Canadian Gospel Group Brian Hamilton & Divine Worship to Release CD, "Chosen" in June 2013 | WATCH NEW MUSIC VIDEO!

Introducing Brian Hamilton & Divine Worship...
New Album
"CHOSEN"
Coming June 2013
WATCH New Music Video for Single
"Turn Up The Praises"



Good Morning Everybody,

Opening up Sunday, May the 19th, is a look at an upcoming new Gospel release from Canadian Singer/Songwriter Brian Hamilton and his ensemble Divine Worship entitled, CHOSEN. The new project breaks retail in June 2013. Mr. Hamilton is a Praise and Worship leader at the Kennedy Road Tabernacle in Brampton, ON and has traveled with the group to various locations and stages with gospel greats: Marvin Winans, Tye Tribbett, Alvin Slaughter, Israel Houghton & Kim Burrell. Mr. Hamilton & Divine Worship broke out on the urban music scene back in 2008 with their first album, "Sunday Morning", along with the current release "I Am A Christian" (2011) still available on CDBaby, Amazon and other fine online retailers.

Below is the OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO for new single, "Turn Up The Praises" from Chosen. Check it out and look for the new CD next month folks.

Official Website: Brian Hamilton & Divine Worship
Facebook: Brian Hamilton
Twitter: Brian Hamilton

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New Jazz Release: John Coltrane | "The Complete Sun Ship Session" (3 LP Set) - Coming May 21st, 2013

MOSAIC RECORDS CELEBRATES THE JOHN COLTRANE QUARTET -
THE COMPLETE SUN SHIP SESSION RELEASED FOR THE FIRST TIME



Three LP Set Available Tuesday, May 21
Photo Credit: Chuck Stewart

Mosaic Records is set to release The Complete Sun Ship Session which includes newly discovered and previously unissued alternate takes from one of the final studio sessions by the John Coltrane Quartet. The three LP set will be released May 21 and is also being made available on a two CD set through Verve Records on April 16.

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Bassist Derrick Hodge Set to Release Debut CD, "Live Today" on Aug. 6th, 2013

BASSIST & COMPOSER DERRICK HODGE SET TO RELEASE HIS DEBUT RECORDING
“LIVE TODAY”
AUG. 6 ON BLUE NOTE RECORDS



HODGE STEPS OUT FROM THE ROBERT GLASPER EXPERIMENT
WITH DIVERSE DEBUT THAT FEATURES COMMON, GLASPER,
ALAN HAMPTON & OTHERS

On August 6, Blue Note Records will release Live Today, the debut recording from extraordinary bassist and composer Derrick Hodge. Hodge is perhaps best known.....

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R&B/Funk/Jazz Supergroup THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES Returns with New Album, "Forward" | Coming May 21st, 2013

 SHANACHIE ENTERTAINMENT
KEEPS FORWARD MOMENTUM WITH A BUSY SPRING HIGHLIGHTED BY NEW RELEASE FROM R&B/FUNK/JAZZ SUPERGROUP
THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES



Forward is First New CD in Seven Years Featuring  N’Dea Davenport & New Singer Dawn Joseph Due Out May 21, 2013

When The Brand New Heavies burst onto the scene in the late 80s via London’s rare groove circuit, it was clear they were trailblazers. Their spirited mash-up of R&B, jazz, funk and soul spawned a new movement in music called Acid Jazz and it was not long before they became a musical institution. Two years shy of their Silver Anniversary and seven years since their last release, the multi-platinum selling super-group are back with Forward, their debut on Shanachie Entertainment.



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Chieli Minucci & Special EFX Releases "GENESIS" on May 21st | WATCH NEW MUSIC VIDEO

Guitarist Chieli Minucci & Special EFX Releases
"Genesis"
Coming May 21st
WATCH NEW MUSIC VIDEO
"TILL THE END OF TIME"



“Every day I am grateful for the gift of creative energy,” states Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated guitarist Chieli Minucci (pronounced Key-eli Mee-noo-chee). With an enviable list of chart-topping radio hits, Chieli Minucci along with the late master percussionist George Jinda, masterminded the ground-breaking ensemble Special EFX.  On May 21, 2013, Chieli Minucci swings full circle on Shanachie Entertainment with his latest effort, Genesis, marking 30 years since the inception of Special EFX.



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R&B Diva MAYSA to Deliver New Album, "Blue Velvet Soul" on June 18th, 2013

SOUL/JAZZ/R&B DIVA MAYSA SET TO DELIVER FINEST ALBUM YET
BLUE VELVET SOUL
COMING JUNE 18, 2013



Maysa is the kind of singer who takes hold of a song and enraptures her audience in the palm of her hands, as she delivers lyrics, phrases, melodies and harmonies in a way that only she can. Blessed with an instantly identifiable honey-toned mezzo-soprano and an undeniably brilliant and magnetic stage presence, Maysa’s alluring vocals, candor, humor and purity as an artist make her a rarity in this business.

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Sheléa Announces the Release of New Debut CD, "Love Fell On Me" on June 18th, 2013

SONGSTRESS SHELEA ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF HER DEBUT ALBUM,
LOVE FELL ON ME,
AVAILABLE JUNE 18, 2013



Love Fell On Me Features Brian McKnight, Stevie Wonder and A Collaboration with Narada Michael Walden

Los Angeles, CA - 2013 - Vocalist Sheléa (shuh-LAY-uh) announces the release of her debut album, Love Fell On Me to be released on June 18 with Breath of Life Records via CEN/RED Distribution, a division of Sony Music. One of the first singles, “Love The Way You Love Me” is a soulful ballad that showcased Sheléa’s “powerful voice.

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R&B Singer Bobby V Drops New Single, "Back To Love" from Upcoming New EP, "Peach Moon" | TAKE A LISTEN!

R&B Singer Bobby V Drops New Single
"Back To Love"
from Upcoming EP "Peach Moon"
LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC!






Having earned numerous #1 records and gold & platinum plaques, R&B Superstar Bobby V now returns to push the envelop even further! We're sure you'll fall back in love with the R&B crooner after hearing this new song "Back To Love".

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Soul Singer Gregory Porter Signs with Blue Note Records & Universal Music Classics & Jazz

BLUE NOTE RECORDS & UNIVERSAL MUSIC CLASSICS & JAZZ SIGN
GREGORY PORTER


Photo credit: © Rebecca Meek

GRAMMY-NOMINATED SINGER’S MAJOR LABEL DEBUT DUE OUT THIS FALL

Blue Note Records and Universal Music Classics & Jazz have announced the signing of the phenomenal jazz and soul singer/songwriter Gregory Porter. Porter has been in the studio with his working band and producer Brian Bacchus recording his third album and major label debut, which will be released worldwide on Blue Note Records this Fall.

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Jazz Flutist Althea Rene Drops New CD, "In The Flow" on May 28th, 2013

Contemporary Jazz Flutist Althea Rene Comes With
"In The Flow"
on May 28th



One of America's best kept secrets is secret no more. Having single handedly built a
huge following throughout the Contemporary Jazz community over the last 10 years, this young lady has been in high demand on the concert scene and has accomplished all with little support from radio and doing it without label machinery.

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Boyz II Men Surprise Performance for Kia Sorento Commercial

Hit R&B Group BOYZ II MEN Sings their classic, "Down On Bended Knee" for a Gentleman Surprising His Girlfriend with a Wedding Proposal | Courtesy of Kia Sorento



Good Morning Readers and HAPPY FRIDAY to all!

Many of you wonder from time to time, what have hit selling R&B group Boyz II Men been up to lately. Well, T.U.M.S. did some diggin' (not really...) and discovered that the trio just recently lent their artistic voices for a new KIA Sorento commercial featuring the group working alongside a gentleman seeking to surprise his girlfriend with the rendition of their hit romantic ballad, "Down On Bended Knee" and a marriage proposal. You will have to see it to believe it. Check out the video below and share a thought or two. Was it indeed romantic?

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