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Us3 Serves Up The Snap, Crackle & Bop! In A Refreshingly Tasty New Treat

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October 2, 2026

Legendary jazz and hip-hop fusionists Us3 serve up a refreshingly tasty treat with their much-anticipated 11th album, Snap, Crackle & Bop!, out Friday, October 2, 2026 via Us3.com. True to the genre-bending spirit that has defined the group for decades, the new album finds Us3 mastermind and producer Geoff Wilkinson once again bringing jazz, hip-hop and an eclectic array of global influences together—while continuing to evolve the sound that made Us3 an international phenomenon. But this isn't simply a return ...

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Mario Mattia’s "Metamorphosis"—Improvisation Without A Map

Source: Cyber PR
September 22, 2026

The American pianist’s latest freeform improvisation reveals the more exploratory side of a musical language rooted in spontaneity and deep listening. American improvisational pianist Mario Mattia has released Metamorphosis, a seven-minute freeform piano improvisation that begins in lyrical, recognisably tonal territory before gradually moving into increasingly angular and non-tonal terrain. It is an adventurous piece, but the impulse behind it is familiar to anyone who understands improvisation as a process of discovery. Mattia does not sit down at the piano ...

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Jen M Releases “why Don’t You Do Right?” (featuring Bobby Floyd), A Haunting Re-imagining Of A Jazz Classic

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July 5, 2026

With her debut release as jen M, vocalist, songwriter and multidisciplinary artist Jennifer Milligan offers a striking re-interpretation of the jazz and blues standard "Why Don't You Do Right?" Featuring Grammy-nominated pianist Bobby Floyd alongside vocalist Lauren Tucker, G-Louis on gitjo, and The Governor on percussion, the recording transforms a familiar classic into an atmospheric meditation on struggle and human connection. Rather than revisiting the song's traditional themes of wealth and material aspiration, jen M approached the piece from a ...

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Amana Melomé Announces New Single 'Con C.ALMA,' Featuring Acclaimed Jazz Pianist Deron Johnson

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November 22, 2025

Euro-Caribbean-American singer songwriter Amana Melomé returns with “Con C.ALMA,” her first release in several years and a luminous new chapter. This brand new single layers Melomé’s global sensibilities with the jazz-rooted soulfulness that defines her lineage, enhanced by a special feature from acclaimed pianist Deron Johnson, much celebrated for his work with Miles Davis, Stanley Clarke, and a host of influential jazz artists. “Con C.ALMA,” which translates to “with calm,” in Spanish is both meditation and mantra. The stylized spelling, ...

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Lizzie Thomas Redefines Holiday Jazz With 'This Christmas'

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November 20, 2024

Acclaimed jazz vocalist Lizzie Thomas rings in the holiday season with This Christmas. This is a radiant collection of holiday classics and originals that blend jazz, Neo-soul, and R&B with her signature sound. Released via Dot Time Records, the album features a stellar lineup of musicians, including John Di Martino (piano), Wayne Escoffery (saxophone), Dezron Douglas and Noriko Ueda (bass), Kevin Sibley (B3 Hammond), Leandro Pellegrino (acoustic guitar), and Neal Smith (drums). The lead single is a sultry rendition of ...

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Acclaimed Singer Songwriter Laura Baron Returns With Poignant Jazz Infused Album 'Beauty In The Broken'

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November 13, 2024

With a distinguished career spanning folk, jazz, and world music, award-winning singer songwriter Laura Baron has recently released her latest album, Beauty in the Broken, a stirring collection that sees her embracing her jazz roots in a new light. Featuring eight original songs along with an inspired jazz-infused take on the classic song “Dream a Little Dream," Baron’s latest work captures a journey of healing and transformation. Known for her nuanced and rich vocals, Laura Baron fuses contempoary folk with ...

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Portland Jazz Sensation Shelly Rudolph Teams Up With Charlie Hunter For New Single 'I Love Love'

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June 1, 2024

Listen to “I Love LOVE” Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter Shelly Rudolph is set to captivate audiences again with her latest single, “I Love LOVE." This soulful and funky song celebrates the universal power of love. Teaming up with renowned jazz-soul artist Charlie Hunter, trumpeter Cyrus Naibipoor, and drummer Reinhardt Wolfgang Melz, Rudolph delivers a track that promises to delight music lovers of all genres. “I Love LOVE" began as a poem, as many of my songs do, but when I stepped ...

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Australia’s Most Streamed Jazz Artist Connie Lansberg Soars With Her Self-Produced Album 'Alone With Bees'

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February 5, 2024

Australian jazz singer-songwriter Connie Lansberg has released her latest self-produced album Alone With Bees. Boasting an impressive 4.5 million streams on Spotify, Lansberg has solidified her position as Australia’s most streamed jazz artist, captivating audiences with her expressive voice, storytelling prowess, and ground-breaking approach to the genre. “Alone With Bees” is a 10-track jazz album that features seven original songs, written, arranged, produced, and performed by Lansberg. The album also showcases the exceptional talent of her longstanding quartet, including the ...

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