Claudette King Honors Legendary Father B.B. King With New Single 'My Daddy Was A Blues Man' via Banner Records CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today, Claudette King released her first single after signing to Banner Records, “My Daddy Was A Blues Man” . Written by Bob Dellaposta, the powerful new track offers an intimate journey through the life and legacy of blues…
EKEP NKWELLE ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM CAGED BIRD RELEASES FIRST SINGLE “EARLY ONE MORNIN’” August 21, 2026 - Today, rising vocalist Ekep Nkwelle announced her long-awaited debut album Caged Bird , out September 25th via Mack Avenue Records.
Marvin Sapp’s New Single Available Now! “He’s Not Finished” is First Single from Upcoming Album Restoration New York, NY – August 21, 2026 – “He’s Not Finished,” the first single from Marvin Sapp’s 17th album, Restoration , is now available.
Jazz Vocalist Carmen Lundy Set To Release Her 17th Album, “Notes From The Wine Cellar”, August 21st Record Coincides With Carmen’s Recognition As An NEA Jazz Master Los Angeles, California. Featuring ten self-penned tracks addressing such themes as race, romance, reconciliation and relationships, “Notes From The Wine Cellar,” the extraordinary new album from Jazz Vocalist and Composer Carmen…
Keb’ Mo’ Strips It Back To Just His Voice and Guitar on New Album The Breakdown out August 21 via Concord Records June 5, 2026 – More than 50 years into a career marked by five GRAMMY wins, an Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award, performances everywhere from Carnegie Hall to The White House, and songs recorded by everyone from B.B. King to BTS, Keb’ Mo’ returns with his most…
Take A Ride With Smooth Jazz Alley To “Half Moon Bay” Feat. Chris Camozzi "Half Moon Bay feat. Chris Camozzi" was born from quiet drives along California's rugged coastline, where every winding mile seemed to leave the noise of life behind. Inspired by peaceful days spent reading by the shore, wandering the beach, and reflecting to the rhythm of the waves, the song captures the calm, clarity, and…
Shea Taylor "Love Samba" Shea Taylor (Robert “Shea” Taylor) is a Grammy-nominated songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist stepping into the 2026 spotlight with his debut Smooth Jazz release. Best known for his powerhouse work behind the scenes—co-writing and producing hits for Beyoncé...
GLITTER SHINES BRIGHTER THAN EVER: MARIAH CAREY CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF HER FAN-FAVORITE ALBUM BELOVED 2001 CULT CLASSIC RETURNS TO VINYL FOR FIRST TIME SINCE ITS ORIGINAL RELEASE, ALONGSIDE AN EXPANDED DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION FEATURING 15 ADDITIONAL TRACKS, INCLUDING RARE AND PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED RECORDINGS Los Angeles – August 20, 2026 – Award-winning international superstar, singer, songwriter,…
Delaware Native Jonathan Whitney Pays Tribute to How Black Lives Mattered in the Revolutionary War and Beyond with His New Flux Records Release, COOCH’S BRIDGE: THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN PRESENCE, on September 4, 2026 WILMINGTON, DE – Cooch’s Bridge: The African-American Presence , the new release on Flex Records by the Newark-born, Wilmington-based drummer, bandleader, educator and self-described…
Tynisha Keli Releases Her New Album “The Chronicles of TK: The Phoenix” Executive Produced by James Artissen R&B powerhouse Tynisha Keli returns with a deeply personal and triumphant new album, The Chronicles of TK: The Phoenix, a project that captures the evolution, resilience, vulnerability, and strength of an artist continuing to write her story on her own terms.
Eric Knight "Sledgehammer" Reimagining one of pop music's most iconic recordings is always a bold proposition. Releasing it on the 40th anniversary of its debut raises the stakes even higher. Originally topping the Billboard Hot 100 in 1986, Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer" became an international phenomenon,...
E.Pruitt Redefines the Bass in Debut Album - Bass Graffiti Seattle bassist turns the 7-string bass into a lead voice on new album featuring an all-star band, international radio success, and a limited vinyl release SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Contemporary jazz bassist E Pruitt will release his first full length album, Bass Graffiti on August 28, 2026, bringing…
Singer Ann Nesby Releases New Single "Amen" Former lead singer of Grammy award winning Sounds of Blackness, and 6x Grammy nominated recording artist, Ann Nesby returns with her inspiring new single, "Amen." This powerful anthem of faith, hope, and gratitude reminds us that even in life's most challenging moments, there is strength in believing and courage in saying "Amen."
Bassist Linda May Han Oh and saxophonist Melissa Aldana explore the music of legendary jazz masters on their first duo album Acclaimed as two of the leading voices on the modern creative music scene, Grammy-winning bassist Linda May Han Oh and Grammy-nominated saxophonist Melissa Aldana are both artists and musical explorers who fully understand the debts owed to the trailblazers and…
Michael Fields Jr. "Tulsa City Limits" ft. Gerald Albright Award-winning bassist, producer, and contemporary jazz recording artist Michael Fields Jr. continues his rise in the Smooth Jazz space with the release of “Tulsa City Limits,” the first single from his newly released album, Michael.
The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol Announces New Album Faye Sings the Blues 20-Song double album features Taj Mahal, Eric Gales, James Carter, Wycliffe Gordon, Gerald Albright, Russell Gunn, Nicholas Payton, Kirk Whalum, Jon Faddis, Tia Fuller & Jubu Smith In the sixtieth year of her celebrated career, The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol is living up to her name more than ever, releasing four double albums over…
STASHANG AND GC (GATE CITIZENS) KEEP THEIR CIRCLE REAL WITH NEW SINGLE “REAL FRIEND” August 15, 2026 — StaShang returns with a message about loyalty, trust, and knowing who truly belongs in your circle on the new single “Real Friend,” featuring GC (Gate Citizens). Released August 14th on Palm Tree Flow Records, “Real Friend” is produced by Grammy Award-winning producer and vocalist GC (Gate…
GRAMMY-WINNING R&B STAR OCTOBER LONDON ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM LOVE ME FOR ME ARRIVING AUGUST 14 NEW SINGLE “YOUR GIRL” OUT NOW Grammy-winning R&B sensation October London has officially announced his highly anticipated new album, Love Me For Me , arriving August 14 via Death Row Records/gamma.
