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Washington DC's Tenor Saxophone Master "FRED FOSS" Performs w/George V Johnson Jr Quintet @ Bohemian Caverns "Hank Mobley 80th Birthday Celebration "NO ROOM FOR SQUARES" Thurs, June 17th RSVP Today!











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In 1926 a little jazz club was opened in the basement of a drugstore located at 11th and U St. called Club Caverns. Eighty-Five years later the venue is the home of some of the greatest names in jazz every week. Come out and experience the "Music of Hank Mobley"

Bohemian Caverns 2001 11th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
Call for Early Bird RSVP
(202) 299-0800
Reservations are Recommended
Hank Mobley Birthday Celebration a sell out in every city!

Thursday, June 17, 2010
2 Shows 8:30 & 10:30pm

"NO ROOM FOR SQUARES"



Everyone should experience this. See what the buzz is all about...


SOUL STATION

THE BAPTIST BEAT

EAST OF THE VILLAGE

UP A STEP!

MY GROOVE YOUR MOVE

THIS I DIG OF YOU

HANK'S WALTZ

HANK'S SYMPHONY

CHAIN REATION

SYRUP & BISCUITS

SOFT IMPRESSIONS



FRED FOSS, Saxophone & Flute


DEDICATED TO HANK MOBLEY

80th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
NO ROOM FOR SQUARES
Thursday, June 17, 2010


Born: July 7, 1930 – May 30, 1986


THE LEGACY CONTINUES...

Bob Butta - piano
Steve Novosel - bass
Nasar Abadey - drums






GEORGE V JOHNSON JR
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George V Johnson Jr. first turned heads on his debut recording in 1981 with “Pharaoh Sanders” on the LP REJOICE and was credited with vocals and lyric on Coltrane’s classic “Moments Notice “, later reissued on CD by Evidence Music

Throughout the 80's George was mentored and performed regularly with
James Moody & Lou Donaldson”. Two of the greatest saxophonist in
the history of Jazz. His close association with both Moody and Donaldson
led to over a dozen Local & National Live Radio and Television Broadcasts
as well as clubs, festivals and concert halls. . Johnson says, playing
with Lou Donaldson is almost like singing with Charlie Parker. On Bird's
classic "Now's the time" George and Donaldson sing and play together
note for note without missing a beat. Swinging hard!

Johnson latest endeavors include skillfully writing lyrics to over 40 of
Hank Mobley’s classic compositions. Critics are already saying this is
one of the most important and extensive projects to be presented to the
public from the Art of Jazz Vocalese realm in many years.


A breath of fresh air!
He's NEXT IN LINE~~~Eddie Jefferson


Imagine listening to a seasoned jazz musician rip into a bebop solo so sizzling and smooth it makes your senses tingle. Close your eyes and play along. Try and picture the sweat bouncing off the performer like the notes that leap through the air. See if you can hear the mesmerizing melodies go up and down, bringing you through joy and sadness, taking your emotions on a sensory experience unlike any other. Now picture that musician and his beloved instrument: His voice. That's the Art of Jazz Vocalese, and that's what native D.C. son George V Johnson Jr. has been doing for over 40 years. Working as a performer, a D.C. Metrobus driver and a New Jersey train conductor at different times throughout his life, Johnson's latest work has taken the form of pedagogy. He has become a teacher and mentor to both aspiring and established vocalists from around the area, and most recently he has lent his years ofexperience and talent to AU, leading the AU jazz vocal ensemble.


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Bob Butta



Pianist, Composer, Arranger

Baltimore & Washington DC's #1 Jazz Pianist

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Pianist Bob Butta has worked with: Gary Bartz, Sonny Fortune, Sonny Stitt, Curtis Fuller, Clifford Jordan, Benny Golson, Art Farmer, Freddie Hubbard, Arnie Lawrence, Junior Cook, Bill Hardman, Meredith d’Ambrosio, Stanley Turrentine, Eddie Henderson, Carter Jefferson, Woody Shaw, Eddie Daniels, Buster Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Dave Leibman, Jimmy Snidero, Buddy Tate, Mark Murphy, Badal Roy, eeter Betts, Bootsy Barnes, Jimmy Cobb, Butch Warren, Steve Novosel, Lennie Cuje, Frank Morgan, Billy Hart, Terrence Blanchard, Ralph Moore, Brian Lynch, Nathan
Page, Wallace Roney, Bob Mintzer, Roy Hargrove, Grover Washington,
Emily Remler, Louie Bellson, Ritchie Cole, Joe Ford, Ron McClure, Dennis
Diblasio, Buddy Defranco, Terry Gibbs, Bill Stewart, James Moody,
Marshall Allen, Harold White, O’donel Levy, David “Fathead” Newman, Paul
Carr, Allen Houser, Charlie Young, Amy Shook, Frank Russo, Felicia
Carter, Nassar Abadey, James King, Tom Baldwin, Drew Gress, Ellery Esklin






STEVE NOVOSEL

Born in 1940 in Farrell, Pennsylvania, Steve started playing Yugoslav folk songs on the piano with his grandfather when he was 11 years old. At 13 he started studying trumpet, inspired by listening to Clifford Brown, Miles Davis, Max Roach and Horace Silver. As soon as he was out of high school, he went to New York to study trumpet.


He spent three years in New York, listening almost every night to the jazz giants of the late fifties. By the time he was 20, his trumpet playing was good enough
to get him into the U.S. Army Band, so he came to Washington in 1961 for three years of service. There he began his love affair with the bass, moonlighting steadily as a bassist in the fertile DC jazz club scene. Steve’s mentor was Charlie “Bird” Hampton, then and now one of Washington’s great jazz saxophonists.


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From his first touring and recording gig with the Trio ESP, Steve moved up rapidly in the world of jazz bassists, playing and recording with Andrew White, Roland Kirk, Stanley Cowell, David “Fathead” Newman and Eddie Harris. Other jazz greats he has performed with since include Cedar Walton, McCoy Tyner, Hank Jones, Milt Jackson, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, Sonny Rollins, Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, Harry “Sweets” Edison, James Moody, Archie Shepp and Blue Mitchell. Steve is also in great demand as an accompanist for singers; he has played with everyone from Billy Eckstine, Joe Williams and Donny Hathaway to Anita O’Day, Roberta Flack, Betty Carter and Shirley Horn. He accompanies Shirley on several of her Verve releases.


Tal Farlow, Red Norvo & Steve Novosel - All of Me




Steve has toured with Red Norvo, Tal Farlow, Al Grey and most recently, with David “Fathead” Newman. In addition to his previous 57 recordings, he has several on Mapleshade including Portraits in Ivory and Brass with Jack Walrath and Larry Willis (Mapleshade #02032) and Every Rung Goes Higher Mapleshade #08232) with Willis and Steve Berrios plus singer Kenyetta.



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Nasar Abadey




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Drummer and Composer Nasar Abadey is the founder, leader and driving force of SUPERNOVA®. His debut CD, Mirage was released in 2000 on the Amosaya Record Label, and a follow-up CD is planned to be released later this year (2006). He has performed with Amiri Baraka, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Rouse, Gary Bartz, David Sanchez, Cyrus Chestnut, Sonny Fortune, Ella Fitzgerald, Eartha Kitt, Kenny Kirkland, Gary Thomas, Stanley Turrentine, Sun Ra, Frank Morgan, Bobby Hutcherson, Pharaoh Sanders, Malachi Thompson and many others. Additionally, he has appeared in various festivals including, San Remo (Italy), Montreal (Canada), Cap City (DC), Virgin Island (Caribbean), JVC (NYC), Morocco (Africa), Chicago Jazz Festival, Iowa City Jazz Festival, D.C. Loft Jazz Festival, Atlanta Jazz Festival, Mellon Bank Jazz Festival, (Philadelphia), The East Coast Jazz Festival, the Free World Jazz Festival (DC), International Children's Festival (Seattle), Guatemala City Jazz Festival, and many more...




For the past 7 years Johnson has been refining his lyrics to the music of jazz legend and saxophonist Hank Mobley. Since taking on the project Johnson has skillfully, completed over 40 of Mobley’s classic ompositions and still counting. Some with complete solo’s. Critics are already saying this is one of the most important and extensive projects to be presented to the public from the Art of Jazz Vocalese realm in many, many years.


"75TH ANNIVERSARY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION" TOUR
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1ST Annual Trenton Jazz Summit
'REMEMBERING HANK MOBLEY'
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PETE DALY, Staff Writer
The Trentonian - News - 09/19/2004 - Unlikely spot for fans of cool...

TRENTON -- Jazz enthusiasts were treated to a swinging good time last night at an unlikely jazz hot spot, the Amber Cafe in the heart of the city’s
Polish neighborhood. The cafe’s dimly lit, elegant decor was perfectly complimented by the soothing jazz tunes of George V. Johnson Jr and a crew of jazz virtuosos at the restaurant’s first Trenton Jazz Summit.

"It’s very calming, and very elegant. The music is a perfect blend (for the restaurant)," said Anna Sypniewski, who owns and operates the year-old Amber Cafe on Brunswick Avenue with her husband, Janusz.


Johnson crooned original lyrics to more than 25 melodious compositions of the late jazz great Hank Mobley in front of a sold-out crowd at 8 p.m. and a large 6 p.m. audience. Johnson’s velvety voice blanketed the sounds of veteran jazz artists Bootsie Barnes on the tenor sax, Grammy award-winning arranger Don Sickler on trumpet, Sid Simmons on piano, James King on the bass and Ronnie Burrage on drums.

Barnes is a master saxophonist from Philadelphia and a close friend of the late Mobley, widely considered to be one of the greatest American jazz artists.

Sickler, also a friend of Mobley’s, has won several Grammy awards for his arranging, most recently for his work on the last album by the late John Henderson, "Lush Life."


Simmons is a Philadelphia native best known for his performances with jazz great Grover Washington. King and Burrage have played with numerous acts since the 1970s.

"I think it’s great," said Louis Sample, 64, a Ewing resident who has been a jazz fan since childhood. "It’s beautiful. Jazz is the one thing we lack here. There are other acts at KatManDu and Perry’s (on North Olden Avenue), but there’s nothing like this. I’m glad I came to check it out."




Johnson said although people might think the newly-opened Amber Cafe is not a typical jazz establishment, he and his band jumped at the idea.

"It’s perfect because we’re taking this national treasure to this atmosphere to be enjoyed by all races," Johnson said. "Jazz is a universal language." He said he hopes other Trenton establishments catch on to hosting jazz acts.

"People are starving for it," Johnson said. "Jazz is the original art form in America."

©The Trentonian 2005



HANK MOBLEY



Everyone should experience this. See what the buzz is all about. Join in the fun and bring the music of Hank Mobley to your city today. It’s Jazzically Delicious!


Don Sickler - trumpeter and 5 time Grammy Award winning producer and arranger, Frank Wess & vocalist George V Johnson Jr 2003 -

Six Day Hank Mobley Jazz Festival @ Jazz Standard. Johnson was also featured with Eric Alexander, Don Braden and Seamus Blake.



Available for Bookings: Tours, festivals, concerts and recordings. Contact: georgevjohnsonjr@hotmail.com

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HANK'S SYMPHONY

Lyrics by George V Johnson Jr.







Lyrics by GVJ: Hank's Symphony, This I Dig of You, Soul Station (complete solo), No Room For Squares, East of The Village, Take Your Pick, Three Way Split, Up A Step, Work Out, The Baptist Beat, My Groove Your Move, The Morning After, Soft Impressions, Hank’s Waltz, Chain Reaction, Roll Call, Syrup & Biscuits, Snappin Out, Looking East, Cute N’ Pretty, Third Time Around, Infra Rae, The Feelings Good, Comin’ Back, Uh Huh, Dig Dis, Up Over and Out, Bossa For Baby, Split Feelings, Ballin, Madeline, No More Goodbyes, The Break Through, Hank’s Other Bag, Straight No Filter, Caddy for Daddy and more....



Mobley was born in Eastman, Georgia, but was raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey, near Newark. Early in his career, he worked with Gillespie Dizzy Gillespie and Max Roach. He took part in one of the landmark hard bop
sessions,



alongside Art Blakey,




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Horace Silver, Doug Watkins and trumpeter



Kenny Dorham.




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The results of these sessions were released as Horace Silver and the Jazz Messengers.


They contrasted with the classical pretensions of cool jazz, with Mobley's rich lyricism being bluesier, alongside the funky approach of Horace Silver. When The Jazz Messengers split in 1956, Mobley continued on with pianist Horace Silver for a short time, although he did work again with Blakey some years later, when the drummer appeared on Mobley's albums in the early 60s.


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During the 1960s, he worked chiefly as a leader, recording over 20 albums for Records"">Blue Note Records, including Soul Station (1960)



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and Roll Call (1960), between 1955 and 1970. He performed with many of the most important hard bop players, such as



Grant Green,


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Freddie Hubbard,



Sonny Clark,


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Wynton Kelly,



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Paul Chambers and



Philly Joe Jones,


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and formed a particularly productive partnership with trumpeter Lee Morgan.


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Mobley is widely recognized as one of the great composers of originals in the hard-bop era, with interesting chord changes and room for soloists to spread out.



His 1961 album, Workout "Another Workout, while considered an instant classic, was inexplicably not released until 1985.


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Mobley also spent a brief time in 1961 with Miles Davis, during the trumpeter's search for a replacement for


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John Coltrane. He is heard on the album Someday My Prince Will Come (alongside Coltrane, who returned for the recording of some tracks),



and some live recordings (In Person: Live at the Blackhawk and At Carnegie Hall).



Though considered by some as not having the improvisational fire of Coltrane, Mobley was still a major voice on tenor saxophone, known for his melodic playing


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Musical Mentor
The University of John Malachi


To George, one of my adopted sons. All the best to a great artist.

JOHN MALACHI


During the early 70's George V., attended the weekly jazz workshops
conducted by pianist John Malachi held at the PigFoot, a jazz club that was located in N.E., Washington DC owned and operated by guitarist Bill Harris. On one occasion he met his childhood idol Eddie Jefferson, lyricist, hoofer and innovator, who pioneered the Art of Jazz Vocalese” (writing lyrics to improvised horn solos). He was first exposed Jefferson's music and started singing them fluently around the house as a child. After this important meeting George studied, traveled and sang duets with the vocalese master, giving him the opportunity to learn many valuable lessons on and off stage until his untimely death. Johnson is considered by many as “Heir Apparent” to Jefferson’s innovation and is one of the foremost practitioners of the vocalese style on the Jazz
scene today.




"SASSY" Sarah Vaughn. The nick name given to her by John Malachi


John Malachi was a member of the classic Billy Eckstine Bebop Orchestra from 1944-45, contributing both piano solos and advanced arrangements.


John was a regular at the Caverns and was the house band. His group then was Tommy Potter and Roy Haynes






"Your Majesty" George V Johnson Jr., the nick name given to him by John Malachi. At the PIGFOOT in 1975 owned and operated by Bill & Fannie Harris. John opened each set with his original composition and theme song called "Your Majesty". It was actually composed for Charlie Parker because he felt 'Bird' was the most innovative musician in the world. Malachi presented George at his OPENING NIGHT for his first professional engagement at Mr. Macks a club in S.W. Washington. He introduced him to the audience as "Your Majesty" George V Johnson Jr for the next 10 years.

Just arrived NYC. Performed wtth James Moody, Lou Donaldson Pharoah Sanders, throughout the 80s.


Johnson recalls....I kept telling John about this song that me and a friend Wayne Prentice composed and needed a chart so it could be presented during the opening night of the gig. John invited me over the house and said okay, hum me the melody. In about one hour it was finished. Afterwards, John said what do you want to call it. I said we hadn't named it yet. He said well call it Opening Night!

Below is a YouTube version with Larry Ridley begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting and Jazz Legacy Ensemble.

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A Timeless Journey Through Jazz, R&B, and Rap – Ray La\’ Mar Unveils Musical Alchemy with \”Experience Love Project\”

Posted by ArtistPR on December 28, 2023 at 8:00am 0 Comments

Delivering jazzy melodies and compelling harmonies of The Ray La\’ Mar Experience, Ray La’ Mar evokes warmth, relatability, and love through moving storytelling

Philadelphia, Pa —The Ray La’ Mar Experience transcends genres, seamlessly blending Jazz, R&B, and Rap, creating a musical fusion that captivates hearts. With a focus on love, relationships, and the complexities of life, Ray La’ Mar’s music is an eclectic amalgamation…

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Blues Freak ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws

Posted by billy jones bluez on December 20, 2023 at 5:48pm 0 Comments

Blues Freak ~
the Delta Blues Outlaws
https://youtu.be/hKrljPsfk_U

Outlaws of the Blues Highway (instrumental)

Posted by billy jones bluez on December 7, 2023 at 11:22pm 0 Comments

Outlaws of the Blues Highway (instrumental)

Man & A Half ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws

Posted by billy jones bluez on December 2, 2023 at 7:32pm 0 Comments

Man & A Half ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws

Delivering Unique Jazz, Chill-Hop, and R&B Fusions- Eric Thomas Stuns with New EP “The Living Room Sessions”

Posted by ArtistPR on November 21, 2023 at 8:00am 0 Comments

A genre-defying sensation, Eric Thomas is a world-class saxophonist and producer

Atlanta, GA —November 21st, 2023 – A driven and talented Miami-born saxophonist, Eric Thomas has captivated audiences with his scintillating fusion of Jazz, Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul, and Funk, since the release of his debut album, “Take It…

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An Exhilarating Fusion of Alternative, Ambient, and Electronic Rhythms – Arman Ayva Unveils “Playful Comebacks”

Posted by ArtistPR on November 19, 2023 at 8:00am 0 Comments

Straddling a diverse blend of music streams, Arman Ayva’s jazzy and groovy new single, “Playful Comebacks” is an expression of ingenuity

Montreal, Quebec, Canada —November 17th, 2023 – Arman Ayva’s energetic, jazzy, and groovy new release is one that defies boundaries and traditional musical conceptions, inviting listeners to a unique musical experience. Titled, “…

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INSTRUMENTAL by SCARLETT DEVA – Ambient Rhythms & Smooth Jazz Instrumentation- Solo Female Pianist-Artist Scarlett Deva Mesmerizes with “INSTRUMENTAL”

Posted by ArtistPR on November 17, 2023 at 8:00am 0 Comments

An artist, composer, pianist, and producer, Scarlett Deva showcases her unbridled musical prowess with a spellbinding jazz record for the ages

Toronto, ON, Canada —Having released on October 31, 2023, Scarlett Deva’s five-piece collection fuses modern jazz with classical elements, delivering a sonic experience that is both contemporary and timeless.

Scarlett Deva’s One Woman Show has…

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Jazzy Blues and Funky Rhythms with a Rich Soundscape- Introducing the Future Prodigy Brandon Allen (Allen B)

Posted by ArtistPR on November 6, 2023 at 8:00am 0 Comments

With the release of his mesmerizing and soulful record- “Xclusive Monogamy,” creative powerhouse Brandon Allen is gearing towards a new chapter

Round Rock, TX —November 6th, 2023 – Brandon Allen, known in the music world as Allen B, is a rising star in the Jazz and Blues genres, reshaping the music soundscape with his soulful and evocative musical styles. While still a budding presence in United States due to limited media…

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Creating An Ambience for Christmas – PraiseGod Music Dazzles With A New Single

Posted by ArtistPR on November 3, 2023 at 8:00am 0 Comments

Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria — “Joy to the World”  a song written by a hymnist, Isaac Watts, has become one of the best Christmas carols and continues be an appealing and delightsome song during the Yuletide. With this dexterous composition by PraiseGod Music of this melody, the sweet ambience of Christmas would be…

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A Jazzy and Melodic Christmas Anthem for the Times- Darren Fewins Presents “It’s Just Another Christmas Song” featuring Bakithi Kumalo

Posted by ArtistPR on October 31, 2023 at 8:00am 0 Comments

The ultimate song of the season, “It’s Just Another Christmas Song” is a gem in the realm of holiday music, rife with rich and memorable imagery

Shirley, NY —September 14th, 2023 –Darren Fewins’ brilliant addition to the beloved holiday season takes its place amongst time-honored holiday season classics, destined to become a staple in festive playlists worldwide. Darren Fewins, a prolific artist who is known for his…

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A Fusion of Eclectic Chill-Hop and Jazz Rap Music- Eric Thomas Drops New Single from “The Living Room Sessions”

Posted by ArtistPR on October 31, 2023 at 8:00am 0 Comments

Slated for a November release, the talented artist’s newest record makes an inventive and soul-stirring use of the saxophone, magnetizing all

Atlanta, GA —October 31st, 2023 –  Eric Thomas, the Miami-born saxophone player known for his genre-bending fusion of hip-hop, jazz, R&B, soul, funk, and more, is driven to take the music scene by storm with the upcoming release of the second single from his highly anticipated…

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Please Come Home for Christmas!

Posted by billy jones bluez on October 20, 2023 at 8:12pm 0 Comments

Please Come Home for Christmas

https://youtu.be/PTQQHzK5534

Wishing ALL of our friends and loved ones a very happy holiday season as we prepare for a brand new year.

..we love each and…

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Illuminating the Way with Enchanting and Soulful Jazz Music- Steven B Strikes All the Right Chords with “It’s Time”

Posted by ArtistPR on October 18, 2023 at 8:00am 0 Comments

A heartfelt and moving portrait of emotions, Steven Bundick’s latest release cements his place as an extraordinary saxophonist and vocalist

Landover, MD —October 11th, 2023 – Saxophonist and vocalist Steven B’s soul-striking latest venture is his stunning EP- “It’s Time” which forms a testament to his incomparable musical prowess. The striking EP, comprising four original tunes, offers a look into the raw and deep chasms…

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A Special Tribute Opportunity: Join Us In Honoring Tony Bennett’s Legacy

Posted by ArtistPR on October 4, 2023 at 8:00am 0 Comments

New York City, NY — New York City, NY – In the wake of the recent passing of the legendary Tony Bennett, musician Marc Eliot is embarking on a heartfelt endeavor to pay tribute to the iconic singer’s legacy. Eliot has composed a poignant song titled “New York Blue,” and he is seeking renowned artists like to cover this emotionally charged composition.

“New York Blue” is a musical embodiment of the essence of New York City, capturing the bittersweet…

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