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Songs of the Month: June 2017

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spotify:user:121217307:playlist:5YhMGPnybMLvijR0ioEdyE Jazzmeia Horn's "Up Above My Head" is a reimagined gospel tune (originally recorded by Sister Rosetta Tharpe) from the Dallas native's debut album A Social Call and is just one of ten expertly arranged jazz and soul standards. Not only is she a winner of both the Sarah Vaughan and Thelonious Monk International Vocal Jazz Competitions, but Jon… Continue reading Songs of the Month: June 2017

Eye to Eye with: Moonchild

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For the past six years, Amber Navran (vocals, tenor sax, flute), Andris Mattson (trumpet, keyboards), and Max Bryk (alto sax, clarinet, keyboards) have been quietly making a name for themselves as Moonchild, an LA-based neo-soul jazz trio. The neck-breaking nods to J Dilla combined with Navran's whispery yet sassy Badu vibe have helped them garner the attention of Soulquarian fans… Continue reading Eye to Eye with: Moonchild