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Esperanza Spalding's Upcoming CD 'Emily's D+Evolution' Available for Pre-Order, Drops March 4

The wildly talented bassist-singer-songwriter, Esperanza Spalding, has announced her next album, 'Emily's D+Evolution.' Inspired by sleepless nights and a contemplation inspired by the moon cycle, it is expected to drop March 4. In the meantime, however, it is up for pre-order with the first 500 being issued being signed copies.
By Ian Holubiak

  • School Teacher/Drummer Jemal Ramirez Knocks it Out of the Park on 'Pomponio' Debut [REVIEW]

    Out of San Jose, California comes this teacher of 200 public school students whose self-proclaimed mission in life is to promote instrumental music within the lives of people of all ages. To that end, consider this a wholehearted endorsement of 'Pomponio' (First Orbit Sounds Music), the debut recording by drummer and educator Jemal Ramirez.
    By Mike Greenblatt

  • Wynton Marsalis Performs at Lincoln Center Without Skrillex?

    It is true that Wynton Marsalis is set to begin his weekend residency at the Lincoln Center on the 22, but the celebrated musician is slated to play with his band, The Jazz, not famed DJ, Skrillex. According to the latest gossip news updates, the reports about Marsalis teaming up with the EDM producer earlier this month turned out to be completely false and hopefully won't affect the tickets sells of 3 concerts with The Jazz next weekend.
    By Shane Jordan