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Gospel
Legend Bebe Winans Delivers A Celebration Of God's Bounty in New Release 'Father In Heaven'
(New York, NY) - Regimen Records release
new single and music video for Bebe Winans's "Father In Heaven (Right Now)" April 12, 2024. The Detroit native wrote
and produced the "Father In Heaven (Right Now)" single to testify about the many ways in which he has witnessed
and felt God's hand in his life. # # # (Source: W-W PR)
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NEWS
Xscape and SWV Announce 'The Queens of R&B Tour' With Special Guest Mya, Total,
and 702 Launching June 27, 2024
(New York, NY) - Following
a teaser on socials that ignited fervent excitement among fans, the legendary groups Xscape and SWV have reunited for "The
Queens of R&B Tour" with support from Mya, Total, and 702 starting June 27, 2024 at the Toyota Pavilion
in Concord, CA. "The Queens Of R&B
Tour" is a testament to the power of what can be accomplished when women come together with respect, admiration and undeniable
talent. It is a celebration of passion, power, resilience and unstoppable ability to exceed expectations. The highly anticipated
tour will be an unforgettable experience filled with timeless R&B music and stellar performances that are set to captivate
audiences across 30 cities nationwide. The tour
is produced by Monami Entertainment and Live Nation and represented by Seth Shomes through Day After Day Productions (DADP.
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Cr8 Agency)
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NEWS
Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Commissioned For First
Time as Headlining Performance at Carnegie Hall on April 19, 2024
(New York, NY) - Pianist Cyrus Chestmut is commissioned for the
first time as healdining performance at Carnegie Hall on April 19, 2024. Born in 1963, Cyrus Chestnut started his musical career at the age of three, playing piano at the
Mount Calvary Star Baptist Church at the age of six in his hometown of Baltimore, MD. By age nine, he was studying classical
music at the Peabody Preparatory Institute inBaltimore. In the fall of 1981, Cyrus began jazz education in Boston, MA at the
Berklee College of Music. In 1985, he earned a degree in jazz composition and arranging. While at Berklee, Chestnut was awarded
the Eubie Blake Fellowship, the Oscar Peterson, Quincy Jones, and Count Basie awards for exceptional performance standards
at the college. After Berklee, Cyrus began further honing his craft as a sideman with some of the legendary and leading musicians
in the business. Some of these great people include; Jon Hendricks, Michael Carvin, Donald Harrison, Terence Blanchard, Wynton
Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, Freddie Hubbard, Benny Golson, Curtis Fuller, Regina Cater, Chick Corea, Jimmy
Heath, James Moody, Joe Williams, Isaac Hayes, Kathleen Battle, Betty Carter, and Dizzy Gillespie just to name a few. His
association with Betty Carter, which began in 1991 significantly affected his outlook and approach to music, confirming his
already iconoclastic instincts. Carter advised him to "take chances" and play things I've never heard," Chestnut
says. As Cyrus was absorbing experiences as a sideman,
he was also developing as a leader, recording and playing live around the world. There's a Brighter Day Coming was his first
self-released album, followed by The Nutman Speaks (1992), The Nutman Speaks Again (1992), Another Direction (1993). The records
received the prestigious Gold Disk award from Japan's leading jazz publication, Swing Journal. In the summer of 1993, Chestnut signed with Atlantic Records, releasing the critically
acclaimed Revelation (1994), followed by The Dark Before The Dawn (1995), EarthStories (1996), Blessed Quietness (1996), and
Cyrus Chestnut (which featured Anita Baker, James Carter, Joe Lovano, Ron Carter, Billy Higgins, and Lewis Nash, 1998). In
2000, Cyrus was given a great honor to pay tribute to his favorite cartoonist, CharlesSchulz and first jazz influence, Vince
Guaraldi in his interpretation of the classic Charlie Brown Christmas, which celebrated Mr. Schulz's 50th year of writing
the saga of Charlie Brown. Vanessa Williams, Brian McKnight, The Manhattan Transfer and the Boys Choir of Harlem were a few
of the participants on this star-studded record. In 2001, he released Soul Food, featuring bassist Christian McBride, drummer
Lewis Nash, and special guest soloists including James Carter, Stefon Harris, Wycliffe Gordon, and Marcus Printup. This acclaimed
record was included in Down Beat's list of the best records of 2001 and ascended to the "Top 10" on the Jazz charts.
In 2005, Cyrus recorded "You Are My Sunshine" on the Warner Jazz label. This record was and still is a hit with
jazz and gospel lovers alike. It featured Neal Smith on drums and Michael Hawkins on bass. #
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NEWS
Jazz
Fusion Keyboardist Patrick Bradley Explores his Freedom on 'Road Trippin'
(Vista, CA) - Jazz fusion keyboardist Patrick Bradley's new
single, "Road Trippin'," to be released March 11, 2024. Bradley wrote the song with 26-time Billboard
chart-topper Darren Rahn, a multiple Grammy nominated producer, songwriter and saxophonist. Rahn produced the single previewing
Bradley's "Gratitude" album, which is slated to arrive later this year from the Patrick's Song Factory label. Beyond their shared musical connection, Bradley and Rahn are bonded
by their devotion to their Christian faith. Blessed with a grateful heart, Bradley is thoroughly enjoying this chapter in
his life after having raised two children. He and his wife of forty years, Lisa, decided to get the fifth wheel so they could
travel freely and easily, enabling them to spend more time on their own in serene scenic outdoor settings. You can hear the
sense of adventure on the rousing groove anchored by Rahn and Grammy-winning bassist Mel Brown on "Road Trippin'."
One can almost see the fifth wheel motoring along the open road against a majestic backdrop as Bradley's piano issues melodic
flourishes. Rahn texturizes the track with energizing harmonies via his Wurlitzer, synths and programming. Further embellishments
come in the form of Joel Del Rosario's funky guitar riffs, which are dispensed liberally throughout the cut. Bradley will perform on July 28th at Spaghettini south of Los Angeles.
"Road Trippin'" provides a glimpse into what's in store on Bradley's upcoming sixth album, "Gratitude."
It's his first outing since 2021's "Exhale" album, which spawned four Billboard top 20 singles, including the title
track that went No. 1 and the top 10 single, "Completely Yours." Rahn was a big part of that project as was Grammy-winning
jazz fusion keyboardist Jeff Lorber, a longtime collaborator who cowrote and produced two songs on the album after producing
several of Bradley's earlier albums. Bradley debuted in 2006 with the "Come Rain or Shine" album. Over the years,
he's collaborated with Grammy nominated saxophonists Dave Koz and Eric Marienthal, Billboard hitmakers Rick Braun and Adam
Hawley, and legendary guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. (Michael Jackson, Natalie Cole, Luther Vandross, George Benson). # # #
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