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Lizz Wright + Kenny Banks Sr. Announce Duo Jazz Album 'nearness' With Release Of New Single

Source: Big Feat PR
July 3, 2026

Last week, on Friday, June 26, jazz vocalist and songwriter Lizz Wright, together with acclaimed pianist Kenny Banks Sr., announced the forthcoming release of their duo album, Nearness, and released the first single, “Soon I Will Be Done.” Set for release on September 25, 2026, on Blues & Greens Records and Candid Records, the 11-track LP of standards and spirituals serves as an intimate showcase of each artist’s talent, as well as their creative connection. The new single, “Soon I ...

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Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science Releases New Single 'Identity Song' In Support Of The Queer Communities

Source: Big Feat PR
May 30, 2026

Today, GRAMMY-nominated ensemble Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science released the entrancing new single “Identity Song,” from the forthcoming album Trip the Night Fantastic (out July 31 via Candid Records). An alternative R&B anthem featuring vocalist Michael Mayo, emcee Nappy Nina, and harpist Brandee Younger, “Identity Song” tenderly addresses gender and queer identity, in support of sexual and gender minorities who are disproportionately impacted by queer-phobic bigotry. Empowering the queer and non-binary communities, Mayo beautifully sings “Just be,” while Nappy ...

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Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science Releases New Single And Announces Sophomore Album

Source: Big Feat PR
May 9, 2026

Today, GRAMMY-nominated ensemble Terri Lyne Carringnton + Social Science announced their new sophomore album Trip the Night Fantastic – a genre-defying amalgamation of art and activism slated for release on July 31 via Candid Records. Alongside the new album announcement is the release of its first single, “Autonomy Song,” a compelling declaration of women’s independence and self-determination, featuring renowned artists Ledisi, Brandee Younger, Tarriona “Tank” Ball, and J. Ivy. Pre-order Trip the Night Fantastic HERE. Listen to “Autonomy Song” HERE ...

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Guitarist Matthew Stevens Releases New Single "Hazy" Featuring Saxophonist Josh Johnson

Source: Big Feat PR
April 17, 2026

On April 8, GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist and producer Matthew Stevens released the kaleidoscopic new single “Hazy” featuring Josh Johnson, from his forthcoming album, Matthew Stevens (out May 8 on Candid Records). Listen to “Hazy” here. Featuring saxophonist and co-producer Josh Johnson (Flea, Meshell Ndegeocello), the woozy, new original was written by Stevens during a time in his life when he didn’t have a clear image of his future. “‘Hazy’ was the first song I wrote in about a year and ...

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