In 2000, we made it our impassioned mission for the world to find out exactly who Jill Scott was and is––and OMG––did they ever. Hidden Beach Recordings is still proud and honored to have introduced the quintessential voice of Philadelphia Neo-Soul. When Jill emerged onto the scene, Philadelphia was amidst …
Mike Longo – March 19, 1937 – March 22, 2020 Title: To My Surprise Artist: Mike Longo Trio +2 Release Date: 2011 – 2021 Label: Consolidated Artist Productions Catalog number: CAP 1030 Track Listing: *Written by Mike Longo (Consolidation Artist Publishing) A Picture of Dorian Mode – 5:30 * Still …
To Friends… This holiday season, I wanted to share with you my gift of music. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas recorded as an intimate musical duet features the very fine pianist, Lafayette Harris and myself on tenor saxophone. The sound is velvet and melodic with a message that embraces love and …
The Covid-19 pandemic has upended the lives of almost all Americans. For the multi-talented JOHN DAVERSA, the quarantine has been a time of reflection about the importance of family and the interconnectedness of people who enrich our lives. CUARENTENA: WITH FAMILY AT HOME is an homage to familial love and …
For KENNY WASHINGTON fans across the country and around the world, it’s about time that this admired vocalist is releasing his first studio album. Aptly titled, WHAT’S THE HURRY comprises Washington’s impressive renditions of standards from the Great American Songbook. The tunes are delivered with a burnished, warm voice that …
It’s not easy to choose which of CLIFTON DAVIS’ many accomplishments is most noteworthy, although writing “Never Can Say Goodbye,” made famous by The Jackson 5 and recorded by dozens of other artists, maybe the one most people are familiar with. Now, after a long and enviable career, the singer, …
immy Heath has long been recognized as a brilliant instrumentalist and a magnificent composer and arranger. Jimmy is the middle brother of the legendary Heath Brothers (Percy Heath/bass and Tootie Heath/drums), and is the father of Mtume. He has performed with nearly all the jazz greats of the last 50 …
“Scattered Diamonds is the 9th studio album from Latin Grammy-winning producer, percussionist, composer, and writer Barrett Martin. This time around, Barrett is featuring his collaborations with artists from around the world, from countries such as Iraq, India, Senegal, and Ghana, and including well-known rock and jazz musicians from Seattle, WA …
TOUCH & GO, the newest release by SUSAN TOBOCMAN, is a showcase for the admired vocalist’s considerable talents as a composer, lyricist, and arranger. The album is a collection of Tobocman’s original compositions, well-known standards, and tunes off-the-beaten jazz track. This is Tobocman’s fourth CD as a leader. With her …
LATIN GRAMMY WINNING PERCUSSIONIST, COMPOSER, & PRODUCER BARRETT MARTIN RELEASES HIS 8TH ALBUM, INDWELLINDWELL is a collection of Barrett’s original compositions, which are built around exotic percussion patterns and sparse, mantra-like horn melodies. Envisioned as a stand-alone album, as well as a soundtrack to go with a holistic health regimen, …
