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Kenny G is opening up about the “The Kenaissance”.

https://t.co/oJydfjLW60In 2019, the BBC reported that Travers had surgery to remove two brain tumors.

Brian Travers – a founder member of and saxophone player with UB40 – has died aged 62.In a statement, the band said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our comrade, brother, founding UB40 member and musical legend, Brian David Travers. Brian passed away yesterday evening with his family by his side, after a long and heroic battle with cancer.

Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas has sadly passed away.

Game of Talents, contestants compete in pairs with a celebrity teammate, as they try to figure out the surprising and often bizarre hidden talents of the eight mystery performers in each episode. With big money prizes up for grabs if they get it right, the contestants need to be able to tell what talent guests have based solely on the performers' appearances and some intriguing clues.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionThat saw the successful jazz saxophonist pip her culinary wares against Alexina, Madeenha, Mike and Tom.Serving up one of two meat dishes on offer as part of a five-course menu, Laura wowed with her take on crispy duck - her kids’ favourite takeaway.That saw her serve up a succulent duck’s breast on pea puree, with crispy duck sesame toast and shredded duck.And she did all that

Cole Emhoff and Ella Emhoff are ready for the 2021 presidential inauguration ceremony.

Kamasi Washington has performed a high-energy 50-minute set as part of this weekend’s Adult Swim Festival.The performance was live-streamed on YouTube last Friday (November 13) and features Washington backed by an eight-person band.Watch the set in full below:Other artists who performed at the Adult Swim festival include Thundercat (joined by Ariana Grande), Run The Jewels, Kaytranada and Rico Nasty.Washington’s last studio album was 2018’s widely-acclaimed ‘Heaven and Earth’.

The Weeknd’s ’80s sound pairs perfectly with Kenny G’s sax.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterAmazon Prime Video subscribers will find “Sylvie’s Love” under their trees this year.The Tessa Thompson romance has landed a Dec.

Esther McGregor is making her music debut with producer and saxophonist Leo Major!

Jennifer Hudson is back at the DNC. The GRAMMY-winning artist appeared virtually during night three of the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, closing the event by delivering a stunning performance of “A Change Is Gonna Come” by Sam Cook.

Nubya Garcia has become a central figure in London’s contemporary jazz community. The 28-year-old saxophonist has been integral to the development of its sound, and a crucial component and player on many of the great releases, including on 2018’s lauded ‘We Out Here’ compilation, alongside Mercury Prize-nominated drummer Moses Boyd and Ezra Collective.

Lil Baby rises from No. 5 to No. 1 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart (dated June 27) to become the top musical act in the U.S. for a second total week, thanks to his latest album My Turn and new single "The Bigger Picture." My Turn tallies its third week at No. 1 on the Billbo

died at the age of 103, 22 years after the passing of her beloved husband Harry Lewis.The singer was a national treasure, renowned for her time spent as the Forces Sweetheart in WWII but outside of her life in the limelight she was married to her musician husband for 57 years.Lewis died in 1998, with Lynn giving a touching insight into the relationship in 2019 when she shared that she still thought of him before going to sleep each night."I still miss him, even after all these years,” she told

Bolton venue 'back to life' once the government allows clubs to reopen. Chris Roberts took over the old Ikonic venue in Nelson Square around two weeks before the coronavirus lockdown forced pubs and clubs to close their doors.

Bolton venue 'back to life' once the government allows clubs to reopen. Chris Roberts took over the old Ikonic venue in Nelson Square around two weeks before the coronavirus lockdown forced pubs and clubs to close their doors.

Lennie Niehaus, the West Coast alto saxophonist, arranger and composer who played with Stan Kenton's band and collaborated with Clint Eastwood on more than two dozen films, has died. He was 90.

Lennie Niehaus, the West Coast alto saxophonist, arranger and composer who played with Stan Kenton's band and collaborated with Clint Eastwood on more than two dozen films, has died. He was 90.

Jazz saxophonist Lee Konitz has died of pneumonia complications as a result of COVID-19, his son confirmed to NPR tonight (April 15). He was 93.

Lee Konitz, the celebrated jazz saxophonist and last surviving performer in Miles Davis’ “Birth of the Cool” sessions, died Wednesday (April 15) due to complications with COVID-19. He was 92.

Saxophonist Branford Marsalis had loving words to describe his relationship with his father, New Orleans jazz patriarch Ellis Marsalis Jr, who died from complications from coronavirus on April 1, according to his son.  Marsalis Jr., 85, was admitted to the hospital on Saturday (March 28).

He was best known for 1972's 'Soul Makossa.'

The Haim sisters, corned beef on rye, the musical stylings of Britney Spears, an appearance from Rostam Batmanglij -- there was much to like, and little to kvetch about, at the first date on Haim’s intimate Deli Tour on Tuesday (March 10).

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Jimmy Heath, a Grammy-nominated jazz saxophonist and composer who performed with such greats as Miles Davis and John Coltrane before forming the popular family group the Heath Brothers in middle age, has died. He was 93.Heath’s grandson Fa Mtume told The New York Times that he died Sunday (Jan.