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Frank Wildhorn Unveils 'Frank Wildhorn & Friends: Live In Las Vegas With Jane Monheit And Clint Holmes' A Dynamic Return To His Jazz Roots Recorded Live At The Smith Center Inside Cabaret Jazz

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Jill Siegel
Frank & Friends: Live in Las Vegas with Jane Monheit and Clint Holmes, a captivating live album recorded at the Smith Center inside Cabaret Jazz is now available on all streaming platforms featuring 17 tracks lovingly selected by the renowned multi-Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award-nominated composer and producer Frank Wildhorn for Jane Monheit and Clint Holmes. This album, produced by Frank Wildhorn and Myron Martin, features songs from Wildhorn musicals “Jekyll & Hyde”, “The Scarlet Pimpernel”, “ Wonderland,”” Camille Claudel” ...
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Etienne Charles Discovers New Cultural Connections with 'Gullah Roots,' Arriving June 20 on Culture Shock Records

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Terri Hinte Publicity
Etienne Charles traverses an underexplored corner of the African American diaspora on Gullah Roots, set for a June 20 release on his own Culture Shock imprint. Helming an extraordinary sextet that includes alto saxophonist Godwin Louis, pianist Christian Sands, guitarist Alex Wintz, bassist Russell Hall, and drummer Harvel Nakundi (plus special guests), trumpeter/composer Charles immerses himself in the history, culture, and music of the Black ethnic group centered in the Lowcountry region of the southeastern United States. Best known for ...
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Axon Radio Helps Musicians With Latest Single 'Parkside Drive' – A Melodic Tribute To Their Musical Roots

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Axon Radio
The Indianapolis smooth jazz duo Axon Radio proudly presents their latest single, “Parkside Drive,” a musical journey back to the place where it all started. Composed by bassist Cory Carleton and drummer Travis Brant, who also produced the track, “Parkside Drive” features a blend of soulful melodies and smooth grooves. This standout release showcases an impressive ensemble of musicians, including Joel Del Rosario on lead guitar, Andy Kellogg on saxophone, and Scott Naylor on rhythm guitar. Steve Sykes adds his ...
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Sol Roots Trio Perform At The Room At Cedar Grove on November 9, 2024

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9th Floor Music
On Saturday November 9, world class guitarist and vocalist Sol Roots brings a trio to perform at the intimate concert hall and supper club, The Room at Cedar Grove, which is located on Delaware's scenic coast. Sol Roots performs an award-winning blend of New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, heartfelt jazz and soul, and energetic rock. Known for his ferocious guitar skills and soulful vocals, Sol has toured around the world with many musical legends. Sol has spent most of ...
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Legendary Jazz/Funk Group The Headhunters Perform At The Hamilton Live With Fiery Funk/Blues Act Sol Roots Opening

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9th Floor Music
On September 11th, the legendary jazz/funk group The Headhunters will perform at The Hamilton in Washington, D.C., with the brilliant funk/blues guitarist Sol Roots as the opening act.
The Headhunters The Headhunters, the legendary jazz-funk ensemble co-led by percussionist Bill Summers and drummer Mike Clark with NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison on alto saxophone, celebrated the band’s 50th anniversary in 2023, having formed around Herbie Hancock's seminal 1970s albums: Head Hunters, Thrust, and Man-Child. The band continued without Mr. Hancock ...
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Wheaton Downtown Presents Sol Roots Band On Friday July 26 For Summer Concert Series

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9th Floor Music
The Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District, in Wheaton Maryland, has partnered with the iconic Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for this year’s TGIF Summer Concert Series, offering after-work celebrations on Friday evenings. The weekly series, which continues through Aug. 30, will feature bands ranging from The Nighthawks, Sol Roots, Chopteeth, and Gordon Sterling and The People. The concerts take place at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza, adjacent to the Wheaton Business Triangle. Chuck Levin’s has carefully curated a mix of ...
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Guitarist/Composer Greg Chako Trio New Release 'Standard Roots' On May 3, 2024

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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Guitarist Greg Chako’s 17th CD, Standard Roots, contains over 72 minutes of music, with an additional 23+ minutes of music included in the 4 ‘bonus tracks’ on the digital version of the album. The album represents a return to what Greg calls his “roots,” because it features the trio format of guitar, bass, and drums that he began his professional playing career with over 30 years ago. Additionally, Greg says: “I treasure my own song-writing above all else, but I ...
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The Jazz At The Mural Concert Series Features The Eric Byrd Trio, Paul Carr, Sol Roots, And Alison Crockett on January 27, 2024

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9th Floor Music
The Jazz at the Mural" 2024 concert series includes The Eric Byrd Trio, Paul Carr, Sol Roots, Alison Crockett, and more. On Saturday January 27, The Harriet Tubman Museum and Dorchester Center for the Arts kick off the Jazz at the Mural" concert series, with the world traveled funk/soul guitarist Sol Roots. This live music series takes place at Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center, and at the Dorchester Center for the Arts, both located in Cambridge, Maryland. Recording artists ...
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Rebirth Brass Band Perform With Sol Roots And Gordon Sterling At The Hamilton Live

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9th Floor Music
Closing out 2023 with a bang, New Orleans musical heavyweights Rebirth Brass Band appear for a two night run at The Hamilton Live in Washington D.C, also featuring the fierce funk/soul guitarist Sol Roots on December 30th, and the talented group Gordon Sterling & The People on December 31th. Rebirth Brass Band Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band is a globally renowned paragon of the New Orleans' brass band tradition. They are celebrated for melding their tradition with second-line, funk, jazz, soul, ...
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Annapolis Hosts A Jazz And Roots Festival In Early November 2023

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Jazz Beyond Borders
Maryland's centuries old capital hosts a world of music in the second year of the Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival. On two weekends from November 3rd, 2023, the historic port will come alive with music from many countries and cultures performed by international and regional artists. Some events require admission; others are free. They are held at four sites in Eastport, the Maritime heart and soul of Annapolis. With sweeping views of the Chesapeake Bay, Eastport has a fun, laid-back ...
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