Grammy-Winning Guitar Extraordinaire Norman Brown's First Single "Back At Ya" from his Anticipated Shanachie Entertainment Recording "Let's Get Away" out on 3/25/22.

01 - Norman Brown - Back At Ya

Celebrated Pianist, Composer & Humanitarian Keiko Matsui Shares Her Dream For Unity, Serenity & Happiness on New Recording "Euphoria" out on Shanachie Entertainment March 31, 2023. The All-Star Session Joins Keiko with Special Guests Lalah Hathaway, Randy Brecker, Mike Stern, Kirk Whalum, Joel Ross, Grégoire Maret, John Beasley & Others.

"Steps On The Globe" is her new single available everywhere now. 
Personnel: Keiko Matsui - Piano, Melodion; Alex Al - Bass; 
Gregg Bissonette - Drums; Tony Pulizzi - Guitar; Luis Conte - Percussion; Ron Pedley - Rhodes, Keys; Wayne Bergeron - Trumpet; Nick Lane - Trombone; Brandon Fields - Saxophone

01 - Keiko Matsui - Steps On The Globe

From Hil St. Soul's first new album, BACK IN LOVE (Shanachie Entertainment),  in a decade comes her new single at radio now, "Fingerprints." The album is a love letter to her fans.

“Mwelwa’s vocals are always enticing.” - USA TODAY
“Mwelwa’s rich, velvety voice warms the inside like a spot of tea.”- VIBE MAGAZINE

Hil St. Soul - Fingerprints

Shanachie Entertainment celebrates South African Reggae Legend Lucky Dube’s 60th Birthday with a special 60th Birthday LP Edition of his reggae classic PRISONER.  Available everywhere November 15, 2024.

War and Crime - Lucky Dube

New single from chart-topping saxophone sensation Paul Taylor from Shanachie debut "It's A Brand New Day." Taylor has enjoyed an enviable career with a string of Billboard #1 hits and collaborations with a genre-crossing list of musicians including Regina Belle, Maxi Priest, Peabo Bryson, Keiko Matsui. The Rippingtons, Peter White, Euge Groove, Michael Lington, Jamie Jones, and Marion Meadows.  Taylor joins forces with Barry Eastmond (Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Anita Baker, Britney Spears, Barry White, Chaka Khan) for  the unforgettable ballad “Forever More.”  "It's A Brand New Day" is available everywhere February 28, 2025.

Paul Taylor - Forever More

New single from chart-topping pianist and composer Brian Simpson, known for his genre-defying and captivating music. "'Under The Stars,' featuring saxophonist Isaiah Collier, is Simpson's first single from his anticipated and 12th recording "Midnight Groove" available everywhere on Shanachie Entertainment March 28, 2025. The album showcases Simpson's unique sound, blending Jazz, R&B, Funk, Soul, Blues, and Pop into a soul-stirring musical experience. Joined by a stellar lineup of special guests, including trumpeter Keyon Harrold, saxophonist Isaiah Collier, and guitarist Antonio Gomez, "Midnight Groove" explores themes of love, dreams, mysticism, and celestial bodies, offering listeners a deep, emotional connection through music.

02 - Brian Simpson - Under The Stars (Featuring Isaiah Collier)

Kim Waters' new single "The Pacemaker" from his 26th solo release TIME 2 GROOVE. The original is inspired by Waters’ early roots and love for Go-Go music.  “That Go-Go vibe will never die,” declares Waters.  “There’s something about that groove that makes people move.” The chart-topping and multi-platinum selling saxophonist is one of the premiere architects and reigning kings of Contemporary Jazz.  He has performed with everyone from Al Green, Isaac Hayes and Patti LaBelle to Phyllis Hyman, Teddy Riley, Guy, and Gerald Albright, to name a few. TIME 2 GROOVE is available everywhere April 11, 2025. 

11 April 2025

01 - Kim Waters - The Pacemaker

The new and 26th solo release from the chart-topping and multi-platinum selling saxophonist Kim Waters. Waters, one of the premiere architects and reigning kings of Contemporary Jazz, has performed with everyone from Al Green, Isaac Hayes and Patti LaBelle to Phyllis Hyman, Teddy Riley, Guy, and Gerald Albright, to name a few. TIME 2 GROOVE is brimming with gorgeous melodies and Kim Waters’ superb alto and soprano saxophone playing on mostly original compositions. Waters co-write this track "Little Things" with featured vocalist Raynard Gibson. TIME 2 GROOVE available everywhere 4/11/25.

Kim Waters -Little Things feat Raynard Gibson

Dazzling new single  and title track "We Got This" from pioneering Contemporary Jazz group Pieces Of A Dream. The hit-makers celebrate their 26th recording titled "We Got This," out on Shanachie Entertainment May 9, 2025.  The chart-topping band will mark their 50th anniversary in 2026. It’s been a thrilling ride that has included being discovered as teens by the legendary Grover Washington, Jr., having a track on the soundtrack to Spike Lee’s cult classic "School Daze," over three million albums sold, backing the Godfather of Soul James Brown, and opening for jazz icons like Miles Davis and Count Basie, and they are nowhere near done yet! "We Got This" features ten thrilling original tracks that combine the best elements of Jazz, R&B, Funk, Soul & Pop like only Pieces Of A Dream can.

Pieces Of A Dream - We Got This

2 Bad Habits

Angie Stone - "2 Bad Habits"

West Coast

Hey Marseilles - West Coast

Regina Belle - Imperfect Love

Dave Hollister - Definition of a Woman

Avery*Sunshine - Come Do Nothing

Jeff Lorber Fusion - Hyperdrive

Norman Brown "Holding You" - feat. Chanté Moore

G.I. - Pray And Don't Worry

Calvin Richardson - Treat Her Right

Will Downing Feat. Avery Sunshine - I'm Feeling The Love (Radio Edit)

Najee - Let's Take It Back- Featuring Incognito

Najee - Is It The Way Featuring Eric Roberson

Calvin Richardson w/ K-Ci & Faith Hailey - "Treat Her Right" (re-mix)

Marion Meadows - SouI City (feat. Norman Brown and Joey Sommerville)

Michael Franks - As Long As We're Both Together

Soweto Gospel Choir-Umbombela

The Highest Act Of Love

Norman Brown feat. Deniece Williams - Free (Radio Edit)

Rahsaan Patterson - Sent From Heaven

Justin Lee Schultz - "Just In" Featuring Gerald Albright And Pieces Of A Dream

Hil St Soul - Heaven Must Be Like This

Calvin Richardson - Be Your Friend

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