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Monday Jun 29 | New York Times

Charismatic and Soulful, a Maturing Star of Jazz

Esperanza Spalding carried herself like a worldbeater at Central Park SummerStage on Sunday afternoon, and resistance was largely futile.

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Related Topix: Jazz, Soul, Curtis Mayfield, Arts, Music, Entertainment

Fri Jun 26, 2009

PilotOnline.com

Ledisi at Hampton Jazz Fest tonight

Ledisi has been on a slow climb to the top of R&B consciousness. Those who are tuned into the smooth jazz/R&B circuit have certainly heard her song "Alright" from her album "Lost and Found," but Ledisi has actually been working the circuit much longer.

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Related Topix: Jazz

Tue May 12, 2009

The Philadelphia Tribune

Mann fills calendar with the best in jazz and R&B

Tickets are now on sale for what promises to be one of the most eclectic and exciting seasons in the 33-year history of the Mann Center for the Performing Arts.

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Related Topix: George Benson, Jazz, Classical, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Gospel, The Blind Boys of Alabama

Sat Apr 18, 2009

The Reporter

Ledisi 'brings forth'

Her star is ascendant, she has music industry big-wigs in her corner and she likes to go by one name, a Nigerian word meaning "to bring forth." Her latest calling cards are two albums, "Lost and Found," nominated for a best R&B album Grammy in 2007, and "It's Christmas," a holiday album of originals and notable remakes of familiar tunes.

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Related Topix: Jazz, Black Entertainment, Ella Fitzgerald, San Francisco Metro, Oakland, CA, Vacaville, CA

Sat Apr 11, 2009

Mercury-Register

While finishing a new CD, Grammy nominee Ledisi gets ready for performance in Campbell

For the past 18 months Ledisi has been reaping a glorious harvest, traveling the world to deliver her singular blend of infectiously grooving R&B, gospel and audacious jazz improvisation.

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Related Topix: Jazz, Campbell, CA, Oakland, CA, Sergio Mendes, Life, Holidays, Christmas, Black Entertainment, Billie Holiday

Sat Mar 28, 2009

MELODIKA.net

42nd Annual Hampton Jazz Festival Line-up Announced

On June 26-28, 2009 the 42nd annual Hampton Jazz Festival will return to the Hampton Coliseum for yet another soulful weekend of unforgettable entertainment.

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Related Topix: George Benson, Jazz, Jonathan Butler, Rick Braun, Richard Elliot, The o'jays, Soul

Fri Mar 27, 2009

PilotOnline.com

What are your thoughts on the Hampton Jazz Fest lineup?

Friday, June 26 th : - "Babyface"; George Benson; Ledisi; and Jazz Attack, a group that includes Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler and Richard Elliott.

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Related Topix: George Benson, Jazz, Keiko Matsui, Virginia

Wed Mar 25, 2009

WVEC-TV Norfolk

Fantasia, LaBelle among stars at 2009 Hampton Jazz Festival

The O'Jays, Michael McDonald and Patti LaBelle and Fantasia are among the artists who will perform at this year's Hampton Jazz Festival.

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Related Topix: The o'jays, Soul, Jazz, Keiko Matsui

Tue Mar 24, 2009

PilotOnline.com

Hampton Jazz Fest includes 'Idol's' Fantastia

Loading... "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino at an interview in her home in Charlotte, N.C. Barrino will perform at this year's Hampton Jazz Festival.

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Related Topix: Charlotte, NC, Jazz

Thu Feb 05, 2009

San Francisco Chronicle

Here Comes Ledisi

Born in New Orleans and raised in Oakland, this soulful singer can't help but go through life marching to her own melody.

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Related Topix: Jazz, Oakland, CA, New Orleans, San Francisco, CA, Slide, Startups

Fri Jan 16, 2009

Express

Love, Love, Love: Ledisi

WHILE THE BEATLES sang, "All you need is love," jazz and R&B singer Ledisi lives, writes and sings by that motto.

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Related Topix: Jazz

Desert Sun

Hot picks for the weekend, Jan. 16

SATURDAY: LEDISI JAZZ AT THE MCCALLUM: Ledisi isn't exactly a familiar name on the pop charts, but it may be only a matter of time after she earned her two Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist, for ...

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Related Topix: Jazz, Blue Note, Oakland, CA, Palm Desert, CA, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Cosby

Thu Jan 08, 2009

Huliq.com

Ledisi At McCallum Theatre

The 10th Anniversary season of the Fitz's Jazz Cafe series at the McCallum Theatre continues with Ledisi, whose 2007 breakthrough release, Lost & Found, earned a Grammy nomination for "Best New Artist," and ...

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Related Topix: Jazz, New Orleans, San Francisco Metro, Family, The Wiz, Adventure, Musical Movies, San Francisco, CA

Tue Dec 23, 2008

Pasadena Weekly

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VARIOUS ARTISTS, The Hotel Caf Presents Winter Songs : A compilation of 15 female artists warbling holiday tunes that opens strong with bared-heart original offerings from Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson and ...

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Jazz, Mel Torme

Sun Dec 21, 2008

New Times

2008's Best Christmas CDs

Some music fans will argue that the art form known as the Christmas album achieved perfection with Vince Guaraldi's score to A Charlie Brown Christmas .

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Jazz, Vince Guaraldi, Country, Charlie Brown, Pop/Rock, Phil Spector, New Orleans, Music, Entertainment

Fri Dec 19, 2008

All About Jazz

PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Ledisi, the Count Basie Orchestra in Concert

SOURCE: NPR Music: Jazz The Count Basie Orchestra, with Basie on piano, came roaring out of Kansas City during the Great Depression.

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Related Topix: Jazz, The Count Basie Orchestra

Thu Dec 18, 2008

Dallas Observer

Jesus Christ! This Year's Nine Worthwhile Christmas Discs

Some music fans will argue that the art form of the Christmas album achieved perfection with Vince Guaraldi's score to A Charlie Brown Christmas ; others will argue for the supremacy of A Christmas Gift for You ...

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Related Topix: Jazz, Country, Vince Guaraldi, Charlie Brown, Pop/Rock, Phil Spector, New Orleans, Motown, Soul, Music, Entertainment

Tue Dec 16, 2008

ABC7 Chicago

Ledisi Brings Holiday Cheer With "It's Christmas"

Grammy-nominee Ledisi is giving audiences a special gift this month as she headlines a national tour featuring songs from both her new holiday It's Christmas and selections from her major label debut album Lost ...

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Related Topix: Jazz, Life, Holidays, Christmas, Soul, Donny Hathaway, The Count Basie Orchestra

Sun Dec 14, 2008

Toledo Blade

Holiday-themed albums share spirit of the season

What do the holidays sound like to you? The snowflakes and chilly breezes and strolls through the mall, the family dinners and gift exchanges, the eggnog and mistletoe all help to create our own personal ...

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Reunion, Gospel, Vocal, Rick Warren, Jazz

Thu Dec 11, 2008

The Aspen Times

Another year, another pile of Christmas CDs

One of the few growth industries these days - along with second-hand underwear, things you can check out of the library, and cat food by the crate , here's a guide to this year's pile of Christmas CDs.

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Related Topix: Jazz

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