José James has announced the release date of his next album. The critically acclaimed vocalist will honor his “musical mother” Billie Holiday‘s 100th birthday with the March 31 release of his latest project, "Yesterday I Had The Blues: The Music of Billie Holiday". Produced by Blue Note Records president Don Was, the album will feature pianist Jason Moran, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Eric Harland alongside James as they cover nine songs that were either written or popularized by the legendary blues songstress.

Aretha Louise Franklin - is an American singer and musician. Franklin began her career singing gospel at her father, minister C. L. Franklin's church as a child. In 1960, at the age of 18, Franklin embarked on a secular career, recording for Columbia Records only achieving modest success. Following her signing to Atlantic Records in 1967, Franklin achieved commercial acclaim and success with songs such as "Respect", "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" and "Think". These hits and more helped her to gain the title The Queen of Soul by the end of the 1960s decade.

A new record from Bernat Font is cause for total celebration. And more so when it is live, which is where his music radiates all the passion boiling inside, which is considerable. Blues, swing, jazz, ragtime, boogie, stride… all the styles meld in the fingers of this keyboard prodigy who gives off a fire that sets the spirit burning as soon as it hits your ears.

Rarely does a tradicionalist open the door to the future, but this young Spanish pianist is certainly capable of doing so. Originality, nowadays, is extremely difficult to achieve, which is reason to applaud this young pianist who has already found a way to show his. And gives good reason to be optimistic about the future of jazz.

With the deep roots of the blues, and the regular swing beat, always staying true to the feeling, their musical project takes us on a journey through the first half of the last century. From ragtime to the classic swing trio, passing by Boogie Woogie, Fats Waller and Art Tatum, with a nod in the direction of Oscar Peterson and Count Basie, would be the most concise and accurate way of describing their musical influences and philosophy.

Третий альбом джаз- и блюзвумен Katie Melua. Лидировал в Dutch Albums Chart. С выходом каждого альбома по новому открывается творческий потенциал певицы и она покоряет своим голосом все большую аудиторию слушателей.

19-летняя Katie Melua выпустила свой первый альбом, который занял вершину чарта в Великобритании. В первый месяц после выхода было продано 1,8 млн.копий альбома.

Альбом "Live at the O2 Arena" был записан 8 ноября 2008 года во время мирового турне Katie Melua. Ее красивый голос и манера исполнения в "живом" выступлении лишь подтверждают уникальность и чрезвычайность совершенства ее голосовых данных. Кэйти открыла концерт с композицией "Piece By Piece" только в сопровождении электрогитары и немного рояля в "Lilac Wine", перед исполнением народной грузинской песни "Yellow Leaves" (Kviteli Potlebi).

Новый альбом британской певицы и поэта Katie Melua. Эта изысканная коллекция песен ярко подчеркивают ее манеру исполнения и прекрасный голос.

Четвертый студийный альбом певицы Кэти Мелуа был выпущен 24 мая 2010 года. Это первый студийный альбом Мелуа, который не продюссировал Майк Батт. Первый сингл "The Flood" написан Melua, Guy Chambers и Lauren Christy, вышел 17 мая 2010 года. Второй сингл "Happy Place" выпущен в июле 2010 года, третий "To Kill You With A Kiss" (I'd Love To Kill You в альбоме) - в конце ноября 2010 года.

Шестой студийный альбом британской певицы с грузинскими корнями Кэти Мелуа вышел в Великобритании 16 сентября 2013 года. Сингл "I Will Be There" в поддержку нового релиза был выпущен 12 июля 2013 года. Название альбома автобиографично, ведь при рождении Мелуа назвали Кетеван, но позже она взяла имя Кэти.

Summertime is apparently the second CD in the four-part, seasonal series which Venus Records plans to release this year. A stellar team of New York-based musicians supports the leader. Nicki's sister Lisa Parrott is prominently featured on alto, soprano sax and bass clarinet, and the participation of the wonderful young trumpeter Dominick Farinacci is greatly appreciated.

One of the most popular jazz musicians in Japan today, Nicki Parrott's latest release from Venus Records is a gorgeous collection of romantic standards. The star-studded band includes her frequent collaborators--Harry Allen on tenor sax, her sister Lisa on alto sax, John Di Martino on piano--and, this time, Chuck Redd on vibraphone who adds a distinctive tonal color to the collective sound.

Sakura Sakura is a Japanese traditional song about cherry blossoms, which Parrott sings in very good Japanese, partly to show her appreciation for the Japanese fans, I suspect, and to show support to the survivors of the earthquake/tsunami disaster that hit Japan. A quick glance will reveal that the theme of this album is Spring, a season filled with hope and celebration of new life. A stellar team of New York-based musicians supports the leader. Nicki's sister Lisa Parrott is prominently featured on soprano and baritone saxophone, and the participation of the great young trumpeter Dominick Farinacci is a welcome surprise. Another twist is bassist Martin Wind, who plays cello instead of his usual instrument in this album.

Nicki is joined by an all-star line-up in the collection of Venus' best including Harry Allen tenor sax, Ken Peplowski (tenor sax and clarinet), Lisa Parrott (alto sax), Chuck Redd (vibraphone), John Di Martino (piano), Paul Meyer (guitar), Mark Sganga (guitar), Billy Drummond (drums), Dion Parson (drums) and Alvin Atkinson (drums).