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BRANDON WILLIAMS

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By Nigeria Anderson

THE LOVE FACTOR

Brandon Williams musician, producer, drummer and singer.  He is known by industry legends as a musical architect, able to bring a musical blend of sounds as a master craftsman.  Brandon Williams continues to create an impressive resume.  His latest single In Love, from his upcoming album, The Love Factor, reminds us of that good ole R&B music we enjoy most.  The soulful ballad In Love, features vocalist Brian McKnight, Jr. It’s a love anthem about finding your true love and honoring your perfect match.  Appropriate love is something we all can use at this time.  Aside from working with the who’s who in music,  The Love Factor focus is to rekindle spreading love through music. Not since Anita Baker and others have we had love albums that made us feel good or indifferent in a musical way not offensive.  Brandon Williams, a protégé of Grammy and Billboard super producer Michael J. Powell (Anita Baker), I am sure The Love Factor will refresh our memories.

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Jumaane Smith

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By Nigeria Anderson

Jumaane Smith New Generation Jazz Trumpeter

Jumaane (JEW-MAH-KNEE) Smith, trumpeter and vocalist, released his first album I Only Have Eyes For You. Jumaane Smith has grown to be a much sought after trumpeter. He is currently touring promoting his new project I Only Have Eyes For You and will be at Joe’s Pub in New York on November 28th.  His collaborations range from pop idols to jazz legends. He’s worked with Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Michael Buble’, Jackie Evancho, Alicia Keys, The Jonas Brothers, Wyclef Jean, Justin Bieber, Diddy, Natalie Cole, James Ingram, Wynton Marsalis, Ravi Coltrane, Chris Botti and many more. In a world of auto tunes, there is a refreshing sound in the air. Sound the trumpet Jumaane Smith is here.

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Miles Davis Way

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By Nigeria Anderson

NYC BLOCK PARTY CELEBRATES UNVEILING OF “MILES DAVIS WAY”

It has been over a decade plus since the passing of Mr. Miles Davis but his music and status continues.  Miles Davis musical talents continue to inspire and captivate listeners into his world of Jazz. Besides musical talents.  Miles Davis maintained an art book which was honored and is available titled Miles Davis: The Collected Artwork. Miles Davis landmark album Kind of Blue is still the best-selling jazz record of all time. Davis is known as one of the greatest jazz trumpeter with a host of accolades, from Statue in Kielce, Poland to New York his memory and sound remains.  Miles Davis legacy will be honored on his birthday May 26th 2014 this Memorial Day with a Block Party Unveiling of Miles Davis Way. The Block Party will be 12pm to 2pm Free and Open to the Public.  It was at this location, Miles Davis created the music for albums Kind of Blue and Bitches Brew.

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Vince Wilburn Jr.

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By Nigeria Anderson

Urban Buzz Magazine Celebrates Black Music Month With

Mr. Vince Wilburn Jr. Honoring Legendary Uncle  Mile Davis

The Art of Cool on Friday, June 7 at Napa Valley Museum.  The exhibit runs June 8 – July 28 2013 inspired by a new Miles art book called Miles Davis: The Collected Artwork, scheduled for release October 2013, forward by Quincy Jones. The book is a comprehensive collection of the musician’s artwork and a long-overdue celebration of Miles Davis visual artwork.  The exhibition will feature 35 pieces of original artwork by Miles Davis, in addition to personal effects, special events, programs and a film screening. Miles Davis has long been noted for his restless artistic aesthetic, which played into his changing the course of music five times, his continued status as a fashion icon and his globally recognized artworks. Davis US Postal stamp most successful and fastest-selling iconic stamp in recent years, with more than 23 million sold to date. His musical legacy is also firmly intact, with landmark album Kind of Blue still the best-selling jazz record of all time, in addition to being recognized with a Congressional Resolution in honor of its 50th Anniversary. I had the honor of speaking with Mr. Vince Wilburn Jr. nephew of Miles Davis regarding the event.

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