Kathy Ingraham Jazz Dreams New Album Release ADD DATE 3/10/26 #jazz #music

Kathy Ingraham Jazz Dreams IMPACTING NOW! Format: Jazz

Kathy Ingraham has fans in 120 countries. This is her 4th jazz album. Her song “Little Things” featured in the Johnny Depp film The Professor is revisited on this release and considered a new jazz standard for the Great American Songbook. This album is inspired by the 1943 Oscar winning. short film "Heavenly Music" which tells the tale of a beep bop jazz band leader trying to justify his music in order to gain entry into the Heavenly Hall of Music Fame filled with only classical composers. Hence her jazz performance of 5 iconic rock songs.   Dream On (5:20) ft. Randy Brecker Flugelhorn & Elliott Randall Guitar (Steve Tyler) House Of The Rising Sun (5:48) ft. Evan Christopher Clarinet Little Things Redux (4:30) (Kathy Ingraham) Melusina (3:19) ft. Elliott Randall Guitar (Kathy Ingraham) Ruby Tuesday (4:58) (Mick Jagger & Keith Richards) Eli's Comin' (5:14) (Laura Nyro) Stairway To Heaven (7:57) ft. William Galison Harmonica (Jimmy Page & Robert Plant)   “The voice, a curious mix of Kate Bush, Debbie Harry and Blossom Dearie emerges as 100% Kathy Ingraham including words and music…The album began and ended in heaven-deservedly so." - Lance Liddle (Bebop Spoken Here)  "The record is outstanding" - Randy Brecker (11 Time Grammy Winner)  "Your CD is so freakin' great! It's amazingly organic and "collaborative" sounding....superb!" - John Lissauer (Grammy Hall of Fame)  “One of the highlights of the album is Ingraham’s original “Melusina” where she sings the many colors of her voice. The tune is beautiful and enchanted.” - Dan Ouellette  “Some wild combination of Blossom and Nina Simone” - Richard Salvucci

Contemporary Jazz Guitarist Chris Standring Marks a Weekend of Change with New Album and YouTube Series #jazz #music

New album Time of Change is out now; new YouTube series Love Miles & Music premiered on Sunday.

 

Contemporary jazz guitarist Chris Standring had a milestone weekend with the release of his new album, Time of Change, on Friday (March 20), followed two days later by the premiere of his new YouTube series, Love Miles & Music, on Sunday night (March 22).

 

As Standring steps into what he calls the third act of his life, he’s acutely aware of the changes that have shaped him — including the loss of his father, Alistair, last year. The album’s emotional closing track, “A Song For Alistair,” serves as a musical memoir. Embracing this new era, Standring used change as the guiding motif for the eleven songs he wrote for the new Ultimate Vibe Recordings release.

 

Stylistically, the Billboard chart‑topping guitarist took a nostalgic turn, crafting a set rooted in retro contemporary jazz and vintage funk grooves. Standring explains the album’s creative direction:

 

“This album is a nostalgic journey through time. When I was writing these songs, it really took me back to a particular time in music, perhaps a golden age when sophisticated harmonies, beautiful orchestration and arranging were all the rage. I tried really hard to adopt those principles in this record. Of course, I put my own musical stamp on it so it’s not going to sound like a record by anyone else,” said Standring, who harnessed the firepower of a four-man horn section - Brandon Fields (tenor sax), Tom Saviano (alto sax), Michael Stever (trumpet), and Erik Hughes (trombone) - on four songs on this, his eighteenth album.

 

The first single from the new album, “Hollywood Hustle,” is swiftly moving up the Billboard and Mediabase charts. Standring recently premiered an AI‑generated video for the single, inspired by his arrival in the U.S. from his native United Kingdom in the early nineties and depicting his early years breaking into the Hollywood music scene.

 

Another major change in Standring’s life is his recent marriage — his first. His new YouTube series, Love Miles & Music, created with his wife, Erica, debuts this Sunday at 6pm PT/9pm ET. A new episode will air every Sunday in that timeslot. The show invites viewers to get to know the newlyweds and spans their romance, travel, and, of course, music.

 

A popular performer, Standring will support Time of Change with concerts booked into October across the U.S., including dates in Los Angeles, Washington, Richmond, Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Baltimore, and Chicago as well as a show at the Catalina JazzTrax Festival.

 

On Time of Change, Standring (guitars, keyboards, programming, horn and string arrangements) and his electric jazz guitar are the focal point of a quartet completed by bassist Andre Berry, drummer Chad Wright, and percussionist Lenny Castro. Featured guests include GRAMMY®-winning bassist Brian Bromberg, pianist George Whitty, drummer Dave Karasony, and keyboardist Rodney Lee, the latter of whom has been collaborating with Standring for over thirty years.

 

Standring’s 1998 debut album, Velvet, contained the breakthrough hit, “Cool Shades.” To date, Standring has amassed eight Billboard No. 1 hits and more than 15 top ten singles.

 

Initial reviews for Time of Change have been favorable. Here are a few excerpts:

 

"The thing about Chris Standring’s music is that he systematically creates melodies that stick with the listener and are always accompanied by a rich rhythm section groove. Every composition on Time Of Change is masterfully written and produced". - Dee Dee McNeil, LA Jazz Scene

 

“…warmly inviting album of 70’s-inspired cool jazz and retro rhythm-and-blues grooves” – Exclusive Magazine

 

“A wonderful new album for guitar lovers.” - Cultuurmania

 

 

With a new album, a new series, and a new chapter in life, Standring enters 2026 with renewed creative energy and a sound that honors both past and present.

 

Watch the “Hollywood Hustle” video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ05Fcs9UDE

 

For more information, visit www.chrisstandring.com.

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Multimedia artist Belton Mouras, Jr. is a “Dynamo” on his new jazz single featuring GRAMMY® nominee Gerald Albright and Emmy winner Tony Saunders #jazz #music

Multimedia artist Belton Mouras, Jr. was composing music for an explosive scene from his upcoming feature film, Fingers: The Vegan Zombie Musical, when he realized the song deserved to be released as a standalone single. The pianist, keyboardist, and composer brought in nine-time GRAMMY® nominee Gerald Albright to play saxophone and two-time Emmy winner Tony Saunders to play bass on “Dynamo,” the vibrant and vigorous new Belton Mouras Entertainment single that is already collecting radio and playlist adds.

 

“Dynamo” warms its engines with Mouras, Jr.’s flickering keyboard and piano phrases before the beat kicks in, quickly ramping the track up to full throttle. As Albright’s sax and Saunders’s elastic basslines join, “Dynamo” rockets under the propulsion of Mouras, Jr.’s percussive drum programming. His fingers dance nimbly over the piano keys intertwined with Albright’s impassioned and unrestrained horn play. Hurtling toward its climax, the track surges with the energy of a thrill ride. Touching back down to earth, “Dynamo” concludes with a slow, deliberate fade.

 

“‘Dynamo’ was always meant to express a sudden, dynamic burst of energy. That explosive feeling is where the song title came from. It began while I was working on a film scene that needed something urgent and kinetic, but as the music evolved it took on a life of its own—becoming a driving, beat-forward groove that felt too powerful for the scene and perfect as a standalone track,” said the Sacramento-based Mouras, Jr. He also praised the contributions made by his guest stars.

 

“Tony Saunders’ catchy, propulsive bass instantly gave the song its pulse, and Gerald Albright’s beautifully expressive sax lines sent the track into orbit. The real magic was the conversation between my keyboards, Tony’s bass, and Gerald’s sax— like electricity dancing between the players. ‘Dynamo’ is pure motion and momentum.”

 

Mouras, Jr. has released a half-dozen charting singles in recent years, most of which are contemporary jazz instrumentals that incorporate R&B, funk, and Latin rhythms. His most recent outing, “Get It,” is a Latin-infused dance featuring Saunders and trumpeter Steve Roach, the latter of whom also features on “Keep Rollin’.” “Under My Skin” is a theatrical vocal and flute dalliance showcasing Mouras, Jr. in a swoon with Billboard chart-topper Althea Rene. The single spent twenty weeks on the Billboard and Mediabase charts.

 

Last fall, Mouras, Jr. released a captivating single with an accompanying video titled “What A World (We Live In)” that previews Fingers: The Vegan Zombie Musical. It’s a vocal number that opens the film with an elaborately choreographed scene featuring 25 dancers. The song’s message is how disconnected society has become — a world of phone‑fixated zombies. Production on the feature film shooting in Sacramento is expected to resume next month with the goal of a Halloween release date.  

 

Mouras, Jr.’s film work—from his Amazon Prime‑premiering debut Mickey’s Tree to the cult‑favorite short Fingers: The World’s First Vegan Zombie and its lively music‑and‑dance breakout “Step Step Step”—has collectively drawn more than 2.5 million views on YouTube. Written, directed, scored, and performed by Mouras, Jr., these projects have built the groundswell leading to the upcoming feature film Fingers: The Vegan Zombie Musical.

 

For more information, visit https://beltonmourasentertainment.com.

 

Watch “What A World (We Live In)” here: https://youtu.be/SHWaNonj5E0.

 

 

 

ABOUT BELTON MOURAS ENTERTAINMENT:

 

Belton Mouras Entertainment (BME) is dedicated to passionate storytelling through music, film, and art. Founded by screenwriter, director, composer, and painter Belton Mouras, Jr., the Sacramento, California-based company has produced acclaimed short films such as Fingers: The World’s First Vegan Zombie and Mickey’s Tree. BME’s projects blend humor, heart, and social commentary, with accompanying soundtracks and singles that have charted and reached audiences worldwide. For more information, please visit https://beltonmourasentertainment.com.

 

Soul Jazz saxophonist Reggie Codrington turns resilience into uplift on Nelson Braxton–produced single “Don’t Look Back” #jazz #music

Soul-Jazz saxophonist Reggie Codrington’s life continues to be impacted by the Ataxic Cerebral Palsy (ACP) that required him to have nine surgeries by the time he turned 13. Despite the pain, stiffness, and numerous other physical challenges that make daily living for him difficult as he approaches age 60, Codrington is hopeful, optimistic, and forward-looking — a mindset that shapes his new single, “Don’t Look Back,” already earning airplay and playlist adds.

 

ACP is a chronic condition affecting muscle coordination and depth perception. After learning to read music and other musical fundamentals at age five, Codrington couldn’t physically play an instrument. Surgeons cut and transferred muscles in his arm to improve finger dexterity. His desire to play music didn’t dissipate.

 

A few years later, Codrington’s parents drilled a mantra into his head: find a way. His father, trumpeter Ray Codrington, a professional musician who performed with Little Richard, Gladys Knight, Jackie Wilson, and appears on the Godfather soundtrack, found a way for his son when he bought a small, curved saxophone that enabled Reggie’s rigid and encumbered fingers to play the instrument.

 

In ninth grade, Reggie Codrington was kicked out of the high school band and told by the teacher to find something else to do. As a music major at Howard University, a professor told him to consider another career choice, saying there’s no way he would become a professional because of his lack of speed and dexterity caused by the neurological disorder. Codrington took the admonitions as a challenge and never missed a note.

 

“When God takes something away from you, He gives you something else. In my case, God gave me a special tone. It’s a warm sound that comes through when I play my sax. Just because you can play fast with dexterity doesn’t mean you have something special or more to say (musically). My unique tone is my gift, and it enables me to make a living as a musician,” said Codrington, who plays alto, tenor, and soprano sax on “Don’t Look Back.”

  

“Don’t Look Back” is Codrington’s first single produced by Nelson Braxton, who has produced multiple No. 1 Billboard singles as half of the urban-jazz duo The Braxton Brothers. The track is a midtempo R&B groove on which Codrington’s melodic phrasing across multiple horns delivers uplifting harmonies. Braxton handles all the instrumentation aside from sax and plays a nifty mid-tune guitar solo that provides contrast with its lyrical tone and fleet-footed pacing.  

 

“‘Don't Look Back’ came from a conversation with my mom and it is a testament to overcoming obstacles and trials. If you are going to move forward in life, you cannot afford to dwell on the past. You can’t move forward if you’re looking back,” said Codrington, whose ever-present smile can almost be heard when he plays his saxophone.

 

“After experiencing many disappointments, I had days where I found myself reflecting on negative things. I realized it’s okay to have a bad day but just don't stay there. Be thankful for the things that we do have. Our attitude determines our altitude.”

 

The new single previews Codrington’s forthcoming album The Ray Codrington Signature Series, inspired by memories of his late father. He has already released three singles from the project: “Joy In The Midst,” “Three Shades of Blue,” and “Lights.”

 

Born and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where he still makes his home, Reggie Codrington debuted as a recording artist with 1990’s Never Let You Go album. To date, he has recorded 11 albums and five singles that have received global airplay. Codrington has collaborated in the studio with GRAMMY® winner Jeff Lorber, GRAMMY® nominee Paul Jackson Jr., and Billboard chart-topper Nils. In concert, he has opened for Ramsey Lewis, Charlie Wilson, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Peabo Bryson, Kenny Lattimore, Kim Waters, and Kevin Toney. In 2012, Codrington was invited to perform at one of the inaugural balls for President Barack Obama.

 

Codrington has a daily gratitude practice and lives by what he calls The Five P’s: Prayer, Preparation, Persistence, Patience, and Pay Day. A breakthrough moment in his journey came with a realization he had when he was a young musician.

 

“When I was learning to play, despite all my physical struggles, I realized that I didn’t have to play like John Coltrane. I don’t have to be the next Miles Davis. I only have to be the best Reggie Codrington that I can be. That moment was freeing and it’s what inspires me every time that I play sax.”

 

For more information, visit www.reggiecodringtonmusic.com.

 

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