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Jonathan Butler Finishes New Album!

Guitarist and vocalist Jonathan Butler has completed a new CD titled So Strong, his first studio smooth jazz project since 2005’s Jonathan. Since that time, he has offered the gospel project Brand New Day and a DVD/CD combo, Live in South Africa. So Strong will be released by Rendezvous Music, a division of Mack Avenue, on May 11. “Music is spiritual and it heals. It soothes the heart and mind,” says Butler, who has been through a challenging year in which his mother passed away, he lost one of his closest friends, Wayman Tisdale, and he supported his wife in…

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Listen to the first single from Christian Scott’s new album!

Grammy-nominated Trumpeter Christian Scott will celebrate the release of Yesterday You Said Tomorrow at noon March 30, 2010 at J&R Music World, 23 Park Row, Manhattan, New York, NY. The highly anticipated, all-new 10-song collection was recorded at the renowned Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey where legendary Rudy Van Gelder engineered the work. Van Gelder, who is known as one of the greatest recording engineers in jazz history for his work with John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock among others, says about the new album, “This is one of the best things I have done in…

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WATCH: We Are The World 25 For Haiti

We recently posted an interview with Patti Austin concerning her work with “We Are the World – 25 for Haiti.” This monumental musical creation is a 25th Anniversary re-recording of the American benefit single for African famine relief. This 21st century recording, which includes Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Josh Groban, and Natalie Cole among many others, will benefit Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts. The video was officially released Friday, February 12th. CLICK HERE to watch the official video and to find out more about how you can donate to the cause. Be sure to see Patti Austin performing live…

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Phil Perry Delivers Two Very Special Valentine’s Shows

This past Friday night, many couples started off their Valentine’s Weekend celebrations with Phil Perry aboard The Spirit of New York. Phil gave two very special performances, treating his fans to a night of love songs as they sailed Hudson enjoying the views of the Manhattan skyline. Dressed in their best, fans were able to enjoy dinner aboard the boat as well as drinks from the bar to complement their night of first class entertainment. Phil truly performed for every individual on board as he ventured with his microphone to the upper and lower decks. Check our Photo Gallery to…

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