ELLIS HALL: SEEING AND HEARING MUSIC IN COLOR FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY
The name of my new duo with legendary keyboardist and brother from another mother George Witty is perfect for a number of reasons. Officially we’re the Whitty Hall Artist Tea...
TIP JAR: THE HEALING POWER OF MUSIC
When I was given the opportunity to write a piece for this column, a singular two-word phrase popped into my head: Music Heals. Over the course of my nearly 60-year career as a stage performer and recording a...
Flutist and dynamic recording artist Darryl Evan Jones has cemented himself as a legitimate force in contemporary jazz and is beloved around the world. Known as the Ambassador of Instrumental Soul, the Bronx born and raised musician began his prof...
As an artist – especially an indie artist, it’s very easy to find yourself chasing the rabbit of promotion. Don’t get me wrong, promotion is essential to every artist’s career. However, a very common mistake I’ve seen artists make (including myself...
A wild musical appears! After a buzzy crowdfund campaign, featured on NintendoLife and Kickstarter’s “Projects We Love”, “BALLS: The Monster-Catchin’ Musical Comédy” will stage its first live performances at CAVEAT NYC, the acclaimed Lower East S...
It was a Sunday evening, and I was relaxing trying to nurse a cold - not fun when you have recordings and gigs coming up. I decided to sit back and watch the Golden Globe Awards. There were so many beautiful, passionate and profound speeches and ...
JESSE THOMPSON
“The Reason”
INTERNATIONALLY-ACCLAIMED SMOOTH JAZZ RECORDING ARTIST JESSE THOMPSON (BETTER KNOWN AS “JT JAZZ”) INVITES YOU TO EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF THE SEASON WITH.HIS LATEST CHRISTMAS EP, “THE REASON”.
THIS HEARTFELT...
WHAT!!!! In the World
Amidst all the searing soul balladry, deep spirituality, insightful and impactful social consciousness and rousing funk on their infectious dual album In the World, legendary, world-wise cats George Whitty and Ellis Hall ...
MELBA MOORE “Imagine”
No disrespect to John Lennon’s timeless, Grammy Hall of Fame classic, but legendary singer Melba Moore – still vibrant and impactful after half a century-plus as a musical and cultural icon – is lifting the spirits of ...
TONY AWARD WINNER MELBA MOORE & NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNER KENNY LATTIMORE guest star in Don B. Welch’s hit comedy stage play, “HEAVENBOUND!”
Los Angeles, CA.- Acclaimed Playwright, Don B. Welch returns with, the rousing hand clapping fo...
How was this song written?
I was reminiscing about a special man in my life. The lyrics and melody easily flowed as I began writing “Stay Here with Me.” I believed this man was my soulmate, but unfortunately, the feelings were not mutual. My pro...
THAT ELUSIVE CREATIVE FLOW and how to get there Ellis and George come to the creative process from 2 very different angles, but with the same goal in mind: getting the most inspired, unimpeded creative flow going when writing songs, finding a way...
As humans, we have something to offer our communities, families, and the world. But, not understanding what we have to offer makes it very difficult to make moves for progress toward making a difference. Knowing your “why” or your purpose is esse...
“You Know What It’s Like”
With the release of her latest single, the soulful and sensualromance “You Know What It’s Like,” Brenda Russell not only continues to pave the way for her highly anticipated upcoming album Songpainter – her first colle...
I was sitting by a window in the hallway of the hospital waiting for a test, worrying about the results. Feeling the warmth and comfort of the sun’s rays upon my face, I felt an immediate sense of peace. I noticed something else that brought even m...
DeeAnn
Stay Here with Me
We’ve all been in that dark, despairing place that multi-talented singer/songwriter DeeAnn sings of on her soulful, deeply passionate new single “Stay Here with Me.” We thought we had met the mate of our dreams, only...
As an artist, it’s extremely important to be what I like to call, “always be a student.” What do I mean? It simply means to always be willing to learn. Learning facilitates adaptability, ensuring our relevance and keeping us updated. It foster...
ZARA PHILLIPS
Somebody’s Daughter
As she celebrates the release of her extraordinary autobiographical film Somebody’s Daughter, Zara Phillips offers up some tough love truths that fly in the face of the often cheery, sanitized way adopted c...
