El DeBarge
One of the most anticipated releases for all of music is finally HERE! And Terrill spends some quality time with none other than soulful crooner, Mr. El DeBarge!! El drops by to talk about his new album slated for release Nov. 30th, 2010 titled, “Second Chance.” He also speaks out about the creation of the project, what to look out for down the road and much more! We welcome El DeBarge to The Urban Music Scene!
George Duke
A master of his art – a legend in ALL of music. From the keyboards to the songwriting & production dept., Mr. Duke’s name is stapled all across the spectrum of Jazz. Terrill took some time away recently with George to talk about his brand new release from Concord Music, “Déjà Vu”! He candidly speaks about the arrangements, participants, plans for the future & much more! Sit back & chill to this!!
Gerald Albright
Year In – Year Out, Mr. Albright has sizzled his audiences from the bandstand to the music flowing out of their iPods. Recently, Terrill from T.U.M.S. sat down with Gerald to discuss the making of his new album on Heads Up International entitled, “Pushing The Envelope”, to be released June 15th, 2010…The featured artists slated to appear on the project, his perspective on smooth jazz music & much more! To Continue, Please click “MORE”!
Roger Thomas
of NATURALLY 7
Gifted from the moment these 7 Gentlemen grab the microphone, Naturally 7’s musical flow is quickly grabbing the hearts & minds of listeners all over the planet! And Terrill recently shared some special time with the musical director of the group – Roger Thomas – went over a few interests about the group, including word about their new CD on Hidden Beach Records to come soon, their upcoming performance at the Playboy Jazz Festival in June of 2010 & much more!! To continue, Please click “MORE”!
Jeff Lorber
Keeping true to the game of jazz &always keeping the flavor of the keyboards in check, we are honored this month to share quality time with Mr. Jeff Lorber! You may remember his hit release back in the 80’s with “Facts Of Love” feat. Karyn White.But there’s more to Mr. Lorber than a hit single. He has a great catalog of projects from back in the day, specializing in the field of Jazz Fusion music & he is currently on the move touring with smooth jazz team ~ Guitars & Saxes ~, as well as promoting his new release on Peak Records, “Heard That”. Pull up a chair & catch the vibe shared between our man, Terrill & Jeff, as they speak much upon Mr. Lorber’s endeavors!
ESPERANZA SPALDING
Once again, The Urban Music Scene is always excited to have featured guests on our site, hanging out & sharing their thoughts about much of what is going on with their music today! Heads Up International Recording artist Esperanza Spalding drops by & chills with Terrill in regards to her new release “Esperanza” & lots more! Enjoy!!
As smooth & contemporary as he can be on the flow of either the sax or flute, sax master Najee chills out with our publisher, Terrill J. Hanna, & takes a moment to explain his thoughts about his career, his latest release “Rising Sun” & an outlook into the jazz industry! Enjoy!! …