Jazz Vocalist Nnenna Freelon Releases Album: “Homefree”

Concord Jazz announces the release of Homefree (April, 2010), the newest album from esteemed jazz vocalist and multi-Grammy nominee Nnenna Freelon. Homefree marks Freelon’s seventh Concord Jazz album as a leader and first studio outing since 2005. The 11-track collection was recorded at Sound Pure Studios in Durham, North Carolina.

The Album

Homefree is a [...]

Interview With Jazz Vocalist Sara Gazarek

We recently had the opportunity to speak with Jazz vocalist Sara Gazarek. In the interview below, we asked her about how she became interested in jazz and how her experiences have helped shaped who she is as an artist.

Sara will be making her debut at the Orange County Performing Arts Center September 24th-25th, as [...]

Jazz Singer Philippe Saisse Gets Grammy Nomination For “At World’s Edge”

Jazz Singer/Keyboardist Philippe Saisse was honored with a Grammy nomination in the category of Best Contemporary Jazz Album for his latest release At World’s Edge(Koch Records, 2009).

Songwriter/arranger/producer, keyboard wiz, and E1 Entertainment recording artist, Philippe Saisse, scored a personal triumph and first when NARAS voters opted to honor and acknowledge his progressive and daring solo [...]

Vocalist & Saxophonist Curtis Stigers To Release Latest Project “Lost In Dreams”

On September 29th, 2009 vocalist/saxophonist/songwriter Curtis Stigers delivers his latest Concord Jazz project, Lost in Dreams, combining his signature brand of jazz with generous doses of soul, pop, and blues along with his take on contemporary standards.
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A couple members of the Lost in Dreams [...]

Jazz Vocalist Eliane Elias To Play Iridium Jazz Club August 14th-16th

Brazil-born vocalist/pianist Eliane Elias is known for her distinct and immediately recognizable musical style which blends her Brazilian roots with her impressive jazz and classical skills. In this exclusive engagement, she brings to life the music of piano trio legend Bill Evans together with bassist Marc Johnson, who anchored the last incarnation of the Evans [...]

Jazz Singer Melissa Nadel To Perform At Blue Note July 25th

An angelic voice and impressive talent, singer and songwriter Melissa Nadel will be performing at Blue Note Jazz Club on Saturday night, July 25th at 12:30 am. Tickets are $10, and reservations can be made by calling (212) 475-8592.
Melissa is a young, exciting artist who infuses Jazz and Pop to create a genuinely refreshing and [...]

Kurt Elling Touring California In July: Find out when and where to see him

Considered by many to be he finest male jazz vocalist of his generation, Kurt Elling has just released a live CD Dedicated to You, Elling’s creative re-imagining of John Coltrane’s collaboration with “romantic balladeer” Johnny Hartman [watch for an upcoming Jazz Police review]. Johnny Hartman was the only singer ever to record [...]

Vocalist, Composer and Guitarist Suzahn Fiering

Suzahn Fiering is a jazz vocalist, guitarist, composer who has worked with a who’s who in music. Suzahn has had success as a writer, a session singer, a touring artist, an educator and a proponent of jazz preservation. Her knowledge, enthusiasm and positive energy has charmed audiences worldwide.
Suzahn plays original [...]

Kurt Elling To Release New Album – Dedicated to You: Kurt Elling Sings the Music of Coltrane and Hartman

On June 23rd, 2009, Grammy nominated and critically-acclaimed vocalist Kurt Elling will release Dedicated to You: Kurt Elling Sings the Music of Coltrane and Hartman, his eighth overall album and second release on Concord Jazz. The live collection was recorded in January 2009 in Manhattan as part of Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series. The 12-track [...]

Cassandra Wilson To Release “Closer To You: The Pop Side”: Scheduled to come out April 7th

Artist: Cassandra Wilson
Album: Closer To You: The Pop Side
Label: Blue Note / EMI
Release Date: April 7th, 2009
Grammy-award winning jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson will release Closer To You: The Pop Side on April 7th via Blue Note / EMI.
- 2 Grammy Awards, including a February 2009 win for Best Jazz Vocal Album
- New collection of [...]