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Drummer-bandleader Brandon Sanders Carries Basketball Roles Into The Studio On His Feel-Good Fourth Album, The Game Changer
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Braithwaite & Katz Communications
Out October 30, 2026 via Savant Records, The Game Changer features Warren Wolf, Jeremy Pelt, William Hill III, Stacy Dillard, Eric Wheeler and guest vocalist Briana Swann “Instead of playing jazz in his youth, Sanders played basketball, and one can picture him dribbling the ball with the same springy energy….” —Chris Pearson, The Times of London Album release concertsNovember 20 at Jazz Fellowship, Seattle November 27, 2026 at World Stage, Los Angeles January 16, 2027 at Sista’s Place, Brooklyn, NY ...
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Guitarist Bobby Broom Celebrates Jazz Titan (and Mentor) Sonny Rollins With 'Notes Of Thanks,' Set For May 1 Release By Steele Records
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Terri Hinte Publicity
Guitarist Bobby Broom pays tribute honoring a saxophone colossus with the May 1 release of Notes of Thanks on Steele Records. The album is an exploration of the compositions of the great Sonny Rollins, in whose bands Broom recorded and toured for a combined 11 years. The guitarist is joined on the adventure by his own longtime collaborators, bassist Dennis Carroll and drummer (and fellow Rollins alum) Kobie Watkins. As it would be for any jazz musician, working with Rollins ...
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Drummer Brandon Sanders, Former College Hoops Player And Compton DJ, Leaves A Lasting Impression With His Deeply Swinging Third Album
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Braithwaite & Katz Communications
"Brandon Sanders, a Harlem favorite, is a swinging drummer who always establishes a good feel for whatever group he’s playing with.” —Lewis Nash, Drummer “You may not hear a more tasteful, delightfully hard-swinging jazz album [than] Compton's Finest." —Matt Collar, All Music Guide Album release concert on November 17, 2025 at Dizzy’s Club, NYC Brandon Sanders was 25 years old before he ever picked up a pair of drumsticks, an age when most musicians can already boast years of study, ...
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From Japan To The World Stage: Insights For Artists Seeking Success In Japan
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Nu Jazz Publicity
Landing the Gig: Building a Jazz Career in and Beyond Japan Jazz-Con 2025 | September 16, 2025 | 8:00am – 9:00am EDT (US-NY) Japan has long been one of the most vibrant and passionate markets for jazz, with a history of producing world-class artists and devoted fans. On Tuesday, September 16, Jazz-Con 2025 will present Landing the Gig: Building a Jazz Career in and Beyond Japan, a one-hour panel exploring how native Japanese jazz musicians maintain deep ties to ...
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Hyewon Park’s Symphony Of Success
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All About Jazz
Hyewon Park has emerged as a luminary in the music industry, exhibiting her multifaceted talent as a pianist, composer, and recording artist. With a unique ability to blend jazz and classical music alongside influences from electronic and South Korean traditions, she has carved out a distinctive niche for herself. Hyewon Park is a prolific artist whose body of work includes acclaimed singles, as well as significant contributions to prestigious productions and events, earning her respect and recognition in both the ...
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Guitarist Bobby Broom Serves Up A Platter Of Spicy Organ Jazz With 'Jamalot,' Set For May 24 Release By Steele Records
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Terri Hinte Publicity
Acclaimed guitarist Bobby Broom makes a welcome return to one of his longtime favorite formats—the jazz organ trio—with Jamalot,a live albumand the second by his Organi-Sation,to be released May 24 on Steele Records. While the trio (which also features organist Ben Paterson and drummer Kobie Watkins) debuted on record with 2018’s Soul Fingers, they have been a working band for much longer; the new release features performances going back 10 years. Actually, Broom’s infatuation with the Hammond organ goes back ...
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Drummer Brandon Sanders Makes Long-awaited Debut With The August 25 Release Of 'Compton's Finest' On Savant Records
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Terri Hinte Publicity
The only thing drummer Brandon Sanders has to prove on Compton’s Finest, set for an August 25 release on Savant Records, is his musicality. Making his recording debut at the age of 52, Sanders is past the youthful need for flashy pomp and circumstance. He instead focuses on serving the material—and supporting an ace roster of bandmates that includes vibraphonist Warren Wolf, tenor saxophonist Chris Lewis, pianist Keith Brown, and bassist Eric Wheeler—with taste and maturity. Though he’s only now ...
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Guitarist Bobby Broom Celebrates The Jazz Piano Greats With 'Keyed Up,' Set For September 23 Release on Steele Records
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Terri Hinte Publicity
Master jazz guitarist Bobby Broom casts his ear on the masters of another instrument—the piano—with the September 23 release of Keyed Up (Steele Records). An exploration of compositions by (or associated with) great jazz pianists, the album is also Broom’s first in almost 30 years to itself feature an acoustic pianist. Justin Dillard, a youngish, fast-rising keyboardist from Broom’s home base of Chicago, joins his working trio with bassist Dennis Carroll and drummer Kobie Watkins. In fact, it was an ...
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Johnny Steele's Debut Showcases The Overlap Of Music And Chess
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Outside in Music
During the varied quarantines and lockdowns of the past two years, drummer and composer Johnny Steele found himself—like so many others—caught with an unexpected excess of time on his hands. Rather than squander what could be a rare opportunity for learning, growth, and self-improvement, Steele seized the societal sabbatical when his girlfriend introduced him to the game of chess. Quickly becoming enraptured with this timeless test of logic, strategy, and dexterous thinking, Steele found both a great joy and an ...
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'The Musician's Career Guide: Turning Your Talent Into Sustained Success' By Ulysses Owens Jr on Skyhorse Publishing
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All About Jazz
An Engaging and Accessible Guide to Achieving Sustained Access in the Music Industry As a musician, how can you blend art and survival and still keep loving the business? The Musician’s Career Guide, written from the perspective of someone who has engaged in the daily struggle that all artists encounter, provides clear strategic support and advice in a knowledgeable, reader-friendly voice. From preparing for an audition to business planning to protecting one’s mental and emotional well-being, The Musician’s Career Guide ...
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