Lonnie Liston Smith Jr.

Lonnie Liston Smith was born 28th December, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia. Jazz organist/pianist He was introduced to music at an early age by his father, and learned piano, tuba, trumpet and voice in high school and college.

He launched himself into performance, working with the house band at the Royal Theater, Baltimore. He moved to New York and nurtured his talent with jazz greats like Art Blakey and Miles Davis, moving from acoustic jazz to fusion, before forming his own group Lonnie Liston Smith And The Cosmic Echoes in 1973. He is renowned for defying genres, blending atmospheric fusion, soul and funk and is often quoted as a strong influence on acid jazz. He is still writing and touring.

After graduating from Armstrong High School, Lonnie entered Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, where he majored in music education and earned his B.S. degree. While attending Morgan State University, Lonnie became a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and also a member of the music fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Lonnie began performing in the Baltimore area where he became adept at backing vocalists such as Ethel Ennis and visiting dignitaries like Betty Carter. While attending Morgan State University, he began performing with his peers, Gary Bartz (alto saxophonist), Grachan Moncur (trombonist), and Mickey Bass (on upright bass).
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Ty Causey

TY CAUSEY, to the attention of noted contemporary jazz saxophonist, Najee. So impressed with a demo of his, Najee quickly invited him to work on his next project, the Verve Records release, MORNING TENDERNESS. Causey would not only be a featured vocalist on the recording, co-writing several of it’s tracks, but he would also fill that spot on the subsequent worldwide tour which had him sharing the stage with other artists such as Pieces Of A Dream, Norman Brown and more. This great opportunity introduced him to a number of eventual fans of his style and sound. Needless to say, the enthusiastic response he received while on the tour encouraged Causey upon his return home to start crafting a project of his own. He ultimately released his aptly titled full-length debut, N-TYSING in 2004. The winning collection that featured guest spots from saxophonist Najee and bassist Nelson Braxton of the jazz duo Braxton Brothers drew enthusiastic reviews and found its way to the playlists of radio programs in both the U.S and abroad including the UK, Japan and Germany. The resulting exposure gave notice to an engaging new voice on the music scene moving many to include N-TYSING on several “best of” lists that year. Contact

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Traedonya

April 19th at 12 EST. The Coast Radio features Traedonya Chequelle, known simply as Traedonya and sometimes stylized as Traedonya, is an American musician, recording artist, singer-songwriter, model^[and activis. She began her career as a child musician and rapper. After attending high school in New York City, she went on to study Jazz and Fine Arts. has been witness to some of the most diverse rhythms of cultures, music, and people. It is this that truly makes her own style so memorable. If you ask her now, she'll tell you her musical influences range from the unforgettable classics of artists like Mary J. Blige and Billy Holiday to the underground sounds of Drum-n-Bass, 2 Step Garage, and Trance. It is this diversity that TRAEDONYA, always brings to the table. Coming from a formal musical background and learning from such jazz greats as Chico Hamilton, Reggie Workman and Bernard Purdie, Traedonya's voice reflects a professional, sophisticated urban sound in a scene often flooded with generic beats, now in the jazz scene  as we feature her song "Another Lie."

Renato Falaschi

Renato Falaschi, from Italy we present Renato Falaschi as we continue to venture on his musical quest.  Renato continues his musical journey with three new singles, Breezin'- a Bobby Womack composition made famous by guitarist George Benson.  A beautiful pc. solo piano. A classic but modern perlude No. 1  theme entitled "Summers Rain." No other then another classic up his sleeves with "Waiting In Vain" by Bob Marley as Renato featured Rocco Ventrella.  Wonderful music just in time for the holidays.  Now available on itunes

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Ralph T. Lofton Jr.

 Ralph T. Lofton, Jr. new release from his new single, Unconditional Love will be featured. From his upcoming cd project, "I STILL BELIEVE". itunes

Ralph T. Lofton, Jr. was introduced to Dr. Bobby Jones and his music director, Derrick Lee, and was hired as a musician for Dr. Bobby Jones Gospel (BET). In 1989, he was hired to tour with Bebe and Cece Winans. He has several gold records and citations to his credit. Ralph is the President and CEO of Raph'Ton Music Enterprizes, a music company that houses several publishing entities, a record label, the future school of the arts, and a consulting firm.

Rod Stewart Merry Christmas Baby

Rod Stewart, released back in 2012 with Merry Christmas, Baby , an easygoing and chipper collection of secular seasonal standards. If you don't have this cd, this is a great stocking stuffer for Rod Stewart fans! A couple of carols are thrown in for good measure but these songs -- "Silent Night," "We Three Kings" presented as a duet with Mary J. Blige -- along with a mildly incongruous "When You Wish Upon a Star," slide by easily on the mellow big-band swing of the rest of the record. Song for song, Merry Christmas, Baby is very much of a piece with Rod 's ongoing Great American Songbook series, with Stewart not straying from the familiar form of these songs and producer David Foster laying on all manner of soft, soothing sounds, whether it's acoustic guitars, synthesizers, strings, or a children's choir on "Silent Night." Very rarely does this hint at the Rod of the '70s

Earth Wind and Fire Holiday Celebration

Earth Wind  & Fire

Just in time for the holidays!
Holiday is a spirited celebration of the holiday season, bringing together brand new recordings of seasonal standards  by Earth Wind and Fire. Song such as (“Winter Wonderland,” “The Little Drummer Boy,” “Sleigh Ride,” “Jingle Bell Rock”), beloved carols (“Joy to the World,” “Oh Come All Ye Faithful,” “What Child Is This?,” “Away in a Manger,” “The First Noël”), a traditional Japanese winter song (“Snow”) a modern day Christmas song (“Everyday Is Christmas”) and future Earth, Wind & Fire classics: “Happy Seasons” (inspired by “Happy Feelin’”), and “December” (inspired by “September”) featuring original vocals from Maurice White.
Produced by Philip J. Bailey and Myron McKinley, Holiday is Earth, Wind & Fire’s 21st studio album.

Duncan Butler

Duncan Alson Butler,  from Greensboro, North Carolina. He comes from a family that is musically talented which attributes  his music ability. Duncan’s father, the late Charles Alson Butler, recorded several gospel songs with the King Stars Quartet. His mother and siblings have been involved in music as music teachers, church musicians, and band members.

Early Beginnings…

Butler’s musical journey began at the age of nine when his family recorded “I’m Looking for a Home,” which was written by his mother. In his high school years, he taught himself to play piano and he played in the school orchestra for six years. Later he continued his musical career performing in different venues, such as the Apollo Theater and participated several musical competitions.


In 1987, he placed as the regional winner of the Budweiser Showcase. Duncan was also the first place winner in 1999 for the Great American Gospel Fest in N. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In 2000, Butler was a featured artist on Inspiration across America, a national radio show. Throughout the years, Butler has been privileged to perform for Maya Angelo, Jessie Jackson, Martin Luther King, III, Maxine Waters and other musical producers and artists.

 Phone: (336) 272-7529
Website-  http://www.musicbyduncan.com/
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 Phone: (336) 272-7529
Website-  http://www.musicbyduncan.com/
Email: musicbyduncan@gmail.com

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Ambrosia

Ambrosia an American rock band formed in Southern California in 1970. Ambrosia had five Top Forty hit singles between such as Biggest Part of Me”, “You’re the Only Woman”,“How Much I Feel.” The group was founded as a quartet with guitarist/vocalist David Pack, bassist/vocalist Joe Puerta, keyboardist Christopher North, and drummer Burleigh Drummond. They chose the name Ambrosia in 1970 to represent a vision of their music: all shades, textures, colors and styles. While Ambrosia had many radio hits in the 1970s, much of the material on their five albums is progressive in nature.

David Pack's 1985 solo album Anywhere You Go actually featured both Puerta and Drummond (alongside Kerry Livgren, Michael McDonald, Stanley Clarke, and Toto's Michael Porcaro), and the band reunited several years later. Several tours followed during the '90s, along with new recordings featured on the band's 1997 Anthology release. Pack left after 2001 for additional solo projects, and the band released the concert album Live a year later without him. Read More

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Boz Scaggs

Grammy-Award winning rock legend Boz Scaggs showcases both original songs and choice covers in his new album, MEMPHIS out March 5, 2013 on 429 Records. Produced by Steve Jordan (John Mayer), Memphis was recorded at Willie Mitchell legendary Royal Studio in Memphis, where the late Mitchell recorded Al Green and other hit music artists. Joining Scaggs on MEMPHIS are Willie Weeks (bass), Ray Parker Jr. (guitars), Spooner Oldham (keyboards), the Memphis Horns, Lester Snell (string arrangements) and Steve Jordan (drums). Read More

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Art of Noise

Art of Noise (also The Art of Noise
An avant-garde synthpop group formed in early 1983 by engineer/producer Gary Langan and programmer J. J. Jeczalik, along with arranger Anne Dudley, producer Trevor Horn and music journalist Paul Morley. The group's mostly instrumental compositions were novel melodic sound collages based on digital sampler technology, which was new at the time. Inspired by turn-of-the-20th-century revolutions in music, the Art of Noise were initially packaged as a faceless anti- or non-group, blurring the distinction between the art and its creators. The band is noted for innovative use of electronics and computers in pop music and particularly for innovative use of sampling.
The name of the group alludes to the essay "The Art of Noises" by noted futurist Luigi Russolo. From the earliest releases on ZTT, the band referred to itself as both Art of Noise and The Art of Noise. Official and unofficial releases and press material use both versions. The group is perhaps best known currently for the international Top 20 singles "Kiss" and "Peter Gunn", the latter of which won a 1986 Grammy Award.

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Kid Creole and the Coconuts

Kid Creole and the Coconuts have been entertaining crowds around the world. Inspired by Cab Calloway and the Hollywood films of the 30's and 40's, the Kid fills out his colorful zoot suits with style and grace, dancing onstage with his inimitable, relentless and self-proclaimed cool.