Multiple Grammy-winning trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard and his quintet The E-Collective journey into an exciting zone of grooved fusion teeming with funk, R&B and blues colours. The album title makes a statement, referencing the words of Eric Garner (“I can’t breathe”) who died in police custody in New York City in 2014; those words have since echoed across the US and worldwide in protest of discrimination. The adventurous 13-tune recording zeroes in on several Blanchard originals, an epic-length piece by keyboardist Fabian Almazan (Everglades) and a scattering of covers, sung by soothing and soulful vocalist PJ Morton from Maroon 5.

USA Fellow and five-time Grammy-winning trumpeter/composer Terence Blanchard has been a consistent artistic force for making powerful musical statements concerning painful American tragedies - past and present. With his band The E-Collective he addresses the staggering cyclical epidemic of gun violence in America with his new album "Live" - 7 powerful songs recorded in concert that both reflect the bitter frustration of the conscious masses while also providing a balm of emotional healing. With a title that carries a pointed double meaning, the album is an impassioned continuation of the band’s GRAMMY-nominated 2015 studio recording, "Breathless".

"Illuminations" finds the iconic pianist, McCoy Tyner, leading a star-studded affair that features trumpeter Terence Blanchard, bassist Christian McBride, saxophonist Gary Bartz and drummer Lewis Nash. The eclectic album features compositions written by Tyner, stunning covers and works by fellow bandmates. Included on the album are the blistering Latin-inspired “Angelina”, the joyous “New Orleans Stomp”, and Blachard’s energetic “Blessings”. The album would win the GRAMMY Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album.

"Magnetic" is the highly anticipated album by Terence Blanchard. The jazz legend is joined by his quintet which includes saxophonist Brice Winston, pianist Fabian Almazan, bassist Joshua Crumbly and drummer Kendrick Scott. The recording features ten originals written by Blanchard or a member of his quintet. It also showcases special appearances by bass legend Ron Carter, saxophonist Ravi Coltrane and guitarist Lionel Loueke. Magnetic is another genre-defying chapter in this innovative musician’s illustrious career. The vast array of approaches undertaken by the ensemble throughout the album is striking, from the blistering bop of “Don’t Run” to the fragile ballad “Jacob’s Ladder”.

Singer-pianist Kandace Springs full-lenght debut "Soul Eyes" was produced by Grammy-winner Larry Klein (Lizz Wright, Melody Gardot, Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock). It s an album of soul & pop that channels her jazz influences (Norah Jones, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone) & her Nashville upbringing. Guests include trumpeter Terence Blanchard & guitarist-songwriter Jesse Harris. Her EP landed her on Letterman, Kimmel, Fallon, Bonnaroo & made fans like Prince. She supported Gregory Porter on his massive UK tour.

A star-studded and diverse list of performers is featured on this live concert celebration of Dr. John's life and career, ranging from Bruce Springsteen and John Fogerty to Mavis Staples, Aaron Neville and Widespread Panic all playing for and with the man of honour, Dr. John "Mac" Rebennack. Recorded at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans in May 2014, the album includes 22 songs written or popularized by Dr. John during his prolific six-decade career, a powerful testament to the far-ranging influence and indomitable spirit of the iconic New Orleans singer, composer and musician.