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Fusing the sounds of R&B, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Gospel into one soulful experience, The Chapter, with their self-titled debut album is taking the world by storm!

The Chapter consists of six talented vocalists and musicians with diverse and extensive musical backgrounds (see individual bios).

The six members: Adrian "Ace-Man" Morris, Patricia Whitfield, Slater Thorpe, Darius "Doc D" Baker, Michael Ferguson, and Taurus Lovely, met each other in Tallahassee, Florida while attending Florida A&M University and performing in the live soul musical cabaret entitled "The Phat Cat Live!"

After many years of performing in the Phat Cat Live Soul Music Cabaret and various contributions to the "Make It Phat Baby" album by The Phat Cat Players, these six artists; Adrian, Patricia, Slater, Darius, Mike and Taurus, would form a bond sealed together with their love for music that eventually led to the birth of The Chapter!

Since their immaculate conception in the summer of 2001 until now, The Chapter has made numerous appearances. From being the featured guest at the official after party for the 2003 Willie Gary Football Classic, to a major collaboration with Music Choice, Comcast, and Florida A&M University, to present Kuumba Fest 2004, The Chapter has proven time and time again, show after show, that they are prepared to make their mark in music history.

The Chapter also became the only unsigned act, since Dwele, to grace Music Choice airwaves receiving over 5000+ national screen advertisements, on-screen content, and online features.

With the release of their self-titled debut album "The Chapter", comes the long awaited return of real soul music. From the soulful sounds of "Better Days" and "Time", to the show stopping love song of the year "Can't Nobody", to the funk of the "Derrty Jazz", this album and The Chapter will be around for many years to come.

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The Sound Of Connection: Made In New York Jazz Gala Begins A New Chapter

The Sound Of Connection: Made In New York Jazz Gala Begins A New Chapter

Source: Michael Brovkine

After years of successful performances, the Made In New York Jazz Gala returns in 2025 with a bold new chapter—taking the stage for the first time at the prestigious Neidorff-Karpati Hall at Manhattan School of Music on Friday, May 31 at 7:30 PM. This year’s Gala continues its tradition of bringing jazz legends and international rising stars together for a one-of-a-kind celebration of creativity, collaboration, and global connection. The Gala is a signature event of the Made In New York ...

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Alto Saxophonist Jon De Lucia Revitalizes An Overlooked Chapter In Jazz History On 'The Brubeck Octet Project,' Set For July 12 Release By Musaeum Clausum Recordings

Alto Saxophonist Jon De Lucia Revitalizes An Overlooked Chapter In Jazz History On 'The Brubeck Octet Project,' Set For July 12 Release By Musaeum Clausum Recordings

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity

Ever curious about the underexplored corners of jazz history, alto saxophonist Jon De Lucia breathes new life into one important such chapter with The Brubeck Octet Project, dropping July 12 on his own Musæum Clausum Recordings imprint. The album documents De Lucia and his octet’s rediscovery and reconditioning of the arrangements played by the Dave Brubeck Octet, the innovative 1946-1950 unit with which the iconic West Coast pianist began his career. It will be available in CD and digital formats ...

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2022 - Jazz musicians felled by coronavirus, Chapter 6

2022 - Jazz musicians felled by coronavirus, Chapter 6

Source: Ken Franckling's Jazz Notes

Here is the latest update to our running, chronological list of jazz-related jazz-related COVID-19 deaths, updated as we receive them. This segment begins with deaths in 2022. Chapter 5 covers the second half of 2021 and Chapter 4 lists deaths in the first half of the 2021, a combined 57 known losses. Chapters one, two and three contain 2020's 63 known losses. Our profound sympathies to their families, friends and fans as we remember the musical legacies they have given ...

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Q'd Up Closes A Chapter Of Its Own History With 'Going Places,' Set For Release Oct. 8 On Tantara Records

Q'd Up Closes A Chapter Of Its Own History With 'Going Places,' Set For Release Oct. 8 On Tantara Records

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity

Q’d Up celebrates its enduring creative bounty on Tantara Records’ October 8 release Going Places. The venturesome quintet, formed in 1983 out of the jazz faculty at Brigham Young University, packs their seventh recording with eleven original compositions of hard-charging, straight-ahead jazz with bold progressive touches. Going Places also marks a sunset of sorts for the band. Its founding saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist, Ray Smith, and veteran keyboardist Steve Lindeman have both put in their retirement papers from the BYU School of Music ...

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Jazz musicians silenced by coronavirus, Chapter 2

Jazz musicians silenced by coronavirus, Chapter 2

Source: Ken Franckling's Jazz Notes

Here is part two of our chronological listing of jazz-related COVID-19 deaths from the novel coronavirus, updated as we receive them. Our profound sympathies to their families, friends and fans as we remember the musical legacies they have given us. Tenor saxophonist Bootsie Barnes, a Philadelphia jazz legend, died April 22. He was 82. His many musical partners over the years included trumpeters Lee Morgan and John Swana, saxophonist Larry McKenna and drummers Tootie Heath, Philly Joe Jones and (childhood ...

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Chip Boaz Launches A New Era Of His Musical Journey With The Release Of New Chapter

Chip Boaz Launches A New Era Of His Musical Journey With The Release Of New Chapter

Source: All About Jazz

Bassist and composer Chip Boaz has launched a new era of his musical journey with the release of his four song EP New Chapter. A trio recording with pianist Amanda Addleman and drummer Ben Lauffer, New Chapter highlights Boaz’s carefully crafted original music that combines jazz, latin music, and fusion while creating space for his distinct voice on acoustic bass, six string electric bass, and Kala U-Bass. “I’ve spent the better part of my life exploring my musical identity, but ...

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Alfonso Adan - Jazz guitarist and composer begins a colorful new chapter with New Morning

Alfonso Adan - Jazz guitarist and composer begins a colorful new chapter with New Morning

Source: All About Jazz

In a city that’s always moving at high speed, Alfonso Adan remembers the value of quiet and patience. The world-travelling guitarist has had a long and colorful journey from his roots in Europe to his current working life in and around Greenwich Village, New York. The music bug first struck at age six, and that same fundamental restlessness has kept him at work ever since. His trajectory has included small performing and recording bands, sideman work, theater ensembles, and the ...

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A New Chapter In Jazz from The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra

A New Chapter In Jazz from The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra

Source: Michael S. Clark

The history of jazz is littered with tales of unsung heroes and overlooked genius. It could be argued that the trumpeter and composer, the late Kenny Wheeler, was one such musician. He moved almost invisibly through the mainstream milieu, yet, he was universally admired by his peers for his important contributions to jazz composition. Many such personalities are dedicated to illuminating the deeper corners of the soul through emotive creativity, often revealing something autobiographical in their music. The SNJO is, ...

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"Chapter Five," Fifth Album By The Paul Tynan & Aaron Lington Bicoastal Collective, Due May 19 From Oa2 Records

"Chapter Five," Fifth Album By The Paul Tynan & Aaron Lington Bicoastal Collective, Due May 19 From Oa2 Records

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity

Since joining forces in 2008 as the Bicoastal Collective, trumpeter Paul Tynan and baritone saxophonist Aaron Lington have recorded a series of outstanding albums ranging in instrumentation from tentet to quintet to sextet to a quintet featuring a Hammond B-3 organist. Chapter Five, their fifth album and the first with a full 18-piece big band, adds a sumptuous new volume to the duo’s already impressive discography. The new CD will be released May 19 by OA2 Records. As on its ...

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"Recalled To Life - Chapter One" CD/FLAC/MP3 Album By British Guitarist Steve Robinson Formerly With The Band 'igginbottom Which Also Included Guitarist Allan Holdsworth Now Available From Art Of Life Records.

"Recalled To Life - Chapter One" CD/FLAC/MP3 Album By British Guitarist Steve Robinson Formerly With The Band 'igginbottom Which Also Included Guitarist Allan Holdsworth Now Available From Art Of Life Records.

Source: Art of Life Records

Art of Life Records is proud to present, Recalled to Life-Chapter One, the debut release by British guitarist and composer Steve Robinson. Steve was a member of the British group 'Igginbottom which recorded the album “Igginbottoms Wrench" in 1969 which also included guitarist Allan Holdsworth. Recalled to Life-Chapter One includes ten original compositions by Steve and features Pat Schroeder on drums, Dave Bryant on drums, Steve Zerlin on electric & acoustic bass, Marc Duby on electric bass, Andrew Ford on ...

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