iRock Jazz Live! with Pianist Bobby Lyle
Bobby Lyle learned long ago that success and longevity in the music business are directly related to versatility and the ability to constantly refine and reinvent God-given talent. Thus, in a career that has spanned some three decades, Lyle has established himself as a songwriter, producer, arranger, music publisher, …
Algebra: Music is Just Good Arithmetic
Algebra Blessett, a singer and songwriter began singing background vocals for artists such as Bilal and Monica. In 2006, she released her first single, “U Do It For Me” and in 2008 her debut album, Purpose was released. This Atlanta native has also collaborated with India.Arie and Esperanza Spalding and …
Maysa: Ten Albums and Still Going Strong
Maysa Leak, simply known as Maysa is celebrating the release of her 10th solo album, Blue Velvet Soul. Maysa has received much acclaim as a solo artist as well as her work with Incognito for many years. She has consistently given her audiences and fans the music and performances they …
Jeff Lorber’s Fusion Set to Release “Hacienda”
Keyboardist/composer/producer Jeff Lorber, heralded as “one of the founding fathers of fusion” (Keyboard), returns with his Grammy-nominated power trio the Jeff Lorber Fusion, featuring bassist/co-producer Jimmy Haslip and saxophonist Eric Marienthal. Co-produced by Lorber and Haslip, Hacienda spotlights eleven tracks, including a brilliant take on the Frank Zappa composition “King Kong,” with Jean-Luc Ponty …
George Duke: His Last Words and Music Changed the World
When truly considering the task of the artist, it is then that we realize that they are the closest we will ever get to meeting gods on Earth. Out of nothing they create that which leaves us speechless. And yet, here we are, once again, attempting to articulate their conception …