Shafiq Husayn – So Gold
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Shafiq Husayn – So Gold

Combining hip-hop beats with neo-soul, funk, and all sorts of soul, LA-based producer, songwriter, and Grammy Award winning performer Shafiq Husayn has come up with a brilliant melange on “So Gold”, four years after his equally fantastic “The Loop”. Collaborating with The Dove Society, a collective of artists, musicians, and creative-minded individuals located in the…

The 7 Day Weekend – High

The 7 Day Weekend – High

We’ve just received the latest single by The 7 Day Weekend. Alan Evans, founder of the group Soulive, and Kris Yunker, will release their highly anticipated new album “Dream Fantastic” later this year. “High” is the latest single off the album and features Boston-based singer Sonya Rae Taylor who soars through the mildly grooving track…

Nanny Assis – Rovanio

Nanny Assis – Rovanio

40 years into his career, singer, percussionist and guitarist Nanny Assis recently released “Rovanio” (which is his real first name) on In+Out Records. The St. Petersburg Orchestra and Randy Brecker on flugelhorn open up the subtly swinging “No Agora”, an excellent introduction to Nanny’s Brazilian-flavored influences. Ron Carter originally wrote the tune (as “Mr. Bow…

Joao Donato. 1934-2023

Joao Donato. 1934-2023

The man who gave us immortal songs like “A Rã”, “Lugar Comun”, “Café Com Pão”, or the unforgettable “E Menina”, has died yesterday. He was 88. Rest In Peace and Power Joao Donato. He wrote “Minha Saudade” with João Gilberto, was musical director for Gal Costa, recorded with lots of jazz greats like Ron Carter,…

Leila Pinheiro Vinyl Reissue For The First Time

Leila Pinheiro Vinyl Reissue For The First Time

Bossa Nova singer, pianist and composer Leila Pinheiro released her very first album in 1983. Simply called “Leila Pinheiro”, it features Ivan Lins, Joao Donato, Lincoln Olivetti, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Toninho Horta. Leila later worked with Roberto Menescal, collected numerous awards, did shows with partner and friend Ivan Lins, and a tribute show to…

Joshua Redman Blue Note Debut

Joshua Redman Blue Note Debut

Saxophonist Joshua Redman will release his Blue Note debut “Where Are We” on September 15th. It’s going to be his first-ever vocal album with singer Gabrielle Cavassa. Gabrielle, California-born vocalist with Italian descent who now lives in New Orleans, was co-winner at the 2021 International Sarah Vaughan Jazz Vocal Competition. She released her debut in…

Kiefer “Dreamer”

Kiefer “Dreamer”

One of our favorite pianists around, Kiefer, who studied with Kenny Burrell at UCLA, has come up with a new track “Dreamer”, released today. It sounds like a perfect addition and progression to his fantastic work on albums like “Superbloom” (2019) and “When There’s Love Around” (2021). Check it out here: https://kiefer.bandcamp.com/track/dreamer