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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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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Gospel
Radio and Media Veteran Wanda Bell Launches LadyBellRadio.com 24/7 Gospel Music Platform (Dallas, TX) - Wanda Bell is an award-winning media personality and radio show host of internationally syndicated "The
Lady Bell Show." She is affectionately known as "The Lady of Internet Radio" and has built a career spanning
twelve years as a radio personality. The gentle speaking Queen of Internet Gospel radio delivers powerful, relevant content
with a purpose! What began as a 30-minute radio show, has now enlarged to her international media brand and new Internet
Gospel radio platform, LadyBellRadio.com. LadyBellRadio.com has officially launched and is the Dallas/Fort Worth,
Texas-based internet radio station where the listeners' edification is the priority. Lady Bell has created the station to
uplift the spirit and heart of the whole person, present messages in song that strengthen unity in the faith, encourage knowledge
of the Son of God, and inspire listeners of all ages. Featured and forthcoming new shows on LadyBellRadio.com include: - The Vibe with Jason Clayborn - The dynamic founder of
Jason Clayborn & The Atmosphere Changers, Tyscott recording artist, Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning, and BMI Award-winning
artist and songwriter, will host this cutting-edge music show! As an expert in his craft, Jason will also share tips and advice
for songwriters to accomplish their goals. - Glory Time with Chrysanne Moore - Evangelist Moore is an indie Gospel recording artist with the popular
Wednesday Morning Glory sessions on Facebook. She will bring that old-school Holy Ghost and fire singing that will keep you
charged all day. - theNewIndieArtistsNOWradioshow
- Count on hearing the very best of indie Gospel music on this show that puts the total focus on Independent Gospel Artists
every Wednesday! Hosted by Lady Bell, this show supports indies by giving them their own day named #IndieWednesday for #IndiesONLY.
Artists from all over the world are heard on this show. # # # (Source: The Bellamy Group)
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NEWS
The ILIFF, Sept 21 - 29, 2024, Accepting Submissions for Shorts From Filmmakers Around
the World; Films Made by Youth Also Welcome
(Baltimore,
MD) - Short films from filmmakers from around the world are now being accepted for the 8th annual
"Imagination Lunchbox International Film Fests" (ILIFF and ILICFF) at FilmFreeway.com. The Imagination Lunchbox
International Film Festivals are to be held September 21 - 29, 2024 virtually (powered by Zoom) and at various locations in
Maryland. Admission is free for all activities that consist of the screening and awarding for shorts for both the
Imagination Lunchbox International Film Fest and the Imagination Lunchbox International Children's Film Fest;
the Imagination Lunchbox/Eubie Blake Filmmaking Workshops presented in part by the Eubie Blake Cultural Center, the Imagination
Lunchbox Basketball Tournament games, and the Imagination Lunchbox Virtual Open Call Auditions presented in part by the Vanguard
Affinity Group and the Talent Concierge Artists Agency. In the past short films from US, Canada, United Kingdom, Japan, Russia, Germany, Korea, Spain and many more
countries were screened and awarded. In the past public and private schools throughout Maryland have screened the films for
their students in a cultural program. The film festivals, ILIFF and ILICFF, were founded by Anthony Michael Hobbs (www.ImaginationLunchbox.com),
a SAG/AFTRA multi-award-winning actor (PBS, DreamWorks) and filmmaker (over 20 awards). Attendees and filmmakers are saying: "Simply the best festival ever!" - Alan Chriest "Super impressed with them and love that they have kid judges," Nicole Rose. "Such a friendly creative film festival. It was a wonderful experience."
- Charlotte McLaverty Four awards will be given
- "Best Film," "Best Film Made By Youth," "Film Festival Choice," and "Most Uplifting Film".
Submission deadlines are April 5th for early submission discounts, July 12th is the regular deadline, and August 9th is the
deadline for late submission. Winners are notified by August 24, 2024. The "Imagination Lunchbox International Children's Film Fest" was launch in 2016 by Hobbs to give
young filmmakers a platform to showcase their films and view other creative projects made for young filmmakers. The "Imagination
Lunchbox International Film Festival" was launched in 2023 to open his platform to all other filmmakers over 18 years-old.
All short film submissions are accepted through
Film Freeway. To submit a short film to ILIFF log onto www.FilmFreeway.com/ImaginationLunchboxInternationalFilmFestival, and
to submit to ILICFF log onto www.FilmFreeway.com/ImaginationLunchboxInternationalChildrensFilmFestival. (Photos: Top/winning filmmaker with the ILICFF Award. Bottom/ILIFF
and ILICFF founder Anthony Michael Hobbs with Playwright Ursula V. Battle one of the speakers at the filmmaking workshops.)
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