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5 GRAMMY Nominations for Motema artists

5 GRAMMY Nominations for Motema artists

We are thrilled to announce that 3 Motema artists have been nominated in a total of 5 GRAMMY categories: Karrin Allyson‘s Many A New Day: Karrin Allyson Sings Rodgers & Hammerstein for Best Jazz Vocal Album; Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra‘s Cuba: The Conversation Continues for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album and Best Instrumental Composition (The Afro Latin Jazz Suite); and Joey Alexander‘s My Favorite Things for Best Jazz Instrumental Album and Best Improvised Jazz Solo (“Giant Steps”), becoming the youngest artist to be nominated for a GRAMMY in a jazz category!

Click on their names (in red) above to find out more about these amazing GRAMMY nominated albums!


Karrin Allyson Live at the Apple Store

Karrin Allyson Live at the Apple Store

As part of the Winter’s Eve festivities in Lincoln Square, Karrin Allyson performs live at the Apple Store, Upper West Side tonight! The show starts at 7 pm after the tree lighting ceremony. Karrin will be singing some holiday favorites as well as songs from her new release, Many A New Day: Karrin Allyson Sings Rodgers & Hammerstein.


Associated Press Calls Karrin Allyson’s New Album “Masterful”

Associated Press Calls Karrin Allyson’s New Album “Masterful”

The Associated Press published a review of the new release, Many A New Day: Karrin Allyson Sings Rodgers & Hammerstein, syndicated here by ABC News. The review specifically highlights Allyson’s “dramatic story-telling skills,” and the “intimate atmosphere” she creates with the accompaniment of Kenny Barron and John Patitucci.

“a superb jazz singer…  [Allyson] once again delivers a masterful concept album.”- Associated Press

Click here for the full review!



Rodgers & Hammerstein Tribute by Jazz Vocal Star Karrin Allyson, Out Now

Rodgers & Hammerstein Tribute by Jazz Vocal Star Karrin Allyson, Out Now

Four-time GRAMMY-nominated jazz vocal star Karrin Allyson makes her Motéma debut with a Rodgers & Hammerstein tribute album. Many A New Day: Karrin Allyson Sings Rodgers & Hammerstein is a witty, romantic and swinging take on songs that have become a part of our cultural fabric. The album features Kenny Barron and John Patitucci and includes songs from The King and I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, and Oklahoma!.

Click here to get it on iTunes with an EXCLUSIVE bonus track!

To buy it on Amazon click here!