Yearly Archives: 2010
Dr. Kenneth Whalum, Jr., a Memphis Baptist minister, takes on the challenge of merging Hip Hop and spirituality in this new book “Hip Hop is Not Our Enemy.” The Memphis Baptist Minister is credited for his dedication to God, family, church, and community. Whalum “keeps it real” in the book just as he does in the pulpit.
The late great Miles Davis is honored this week as May 26, 2010 would have been his 80th birthday.
Diana Ross is on tour and her faithful fans are eager to see the former Motown Diva sing her heart throbbing songs.
Kim Waters’ “Love Stories” has an urban jazz vibe. The recording on the Shanachie record label is masterful, passionate, and fans of jazz and R & B will appreciate the album from start to finish!
Temika Moore’s latest single, “That’s Enough” from her “Doing Just Fine” album is filled with Moore’s powerful vocals and inspirational messages!
The DC Jazz Fest is fitting just for the city itself. The festival, once called the Duke Ellington Jazz Fest, gets underway June 1 – 13, 2010.
The Jazz Notebook celebrates music education. This week meet John Foster-Brooks from Chicago!