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After Sam Fender cancellation, Benson Boone covers ‘Seventeen Going Under’ at Montreux Jazz Festival

Wednesday, July 16 by Lakes Media Music News

Sam Fender was unable to perform at Switzerland's Montreux Jazz Festival on Tuesday as scheduled, but attendees still heard a bit of his music thanks to Benson Boone.The "Beautiful Things" singer covered Fender's song "Seventeen Going Under" during his set, which became the night's... Read More.

Joni Mitchell’s jazz influences explored in new Joni’s Jazz box set

Wednesday, June 25 by Lakes Media Music News

Joni Mitchell is exploring her jazzy side in a new box set coming in September.Joni’s Jazz will feature recordings chosen by Mitchell that highlight how jazz has influenced her music. It includes 61 tracks, made up of studio recordings, live performances and alternative takes, including two... Read More.

The Roots, Jazmine Sullivan and mystery guest headlining Blue Note Jazz Festival

Wednesday, May 7 by Lakes Media Music News

The 2025 edition of the Blue Note Jazz Festival has been announced, complete with a date, location and a star-studded lineup. Set for Aug. 29-31 at The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, California, the event will feature headliners The Roots, Jazmine Sullivan, artist-in-residence Robert Glasper and a mystery... Read More.

Festival season is upon us: Lineups for Essence Festival, LadyLand 2025, Newport Jazz Festival + more unveiled

Wednesday, April 16 by Lakes Media Music News

The Essence Festival of Culture will continue its run in New Orleans, returning to the Caesars Superdome this year for another Fourth of July weekend. Helping to celebrate are headliners Boyz II Men, Davido, Master P and Maxwell. The lineup also includes GLoRilla, Muni Long, Summer... Read More.

Neil Young & Santana among the headliners for the 59th edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival

Thursday, April 10 by Lakes Media Music News

Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts and Santana are both booked to play the 59th edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival, which will be held July 4 to July 19 in Montreux, Switzerland.Both artists will perform on the festival’s Lake Stage: Young and his band... Read More.

ICYMI: Doechii joins Lauryn Hill at Jazz in the Gardens, Lil Baby delays Dominique release and more

Monday, March 10 by Lakes Media Music News

After failing to release his album Dominique in February as planned, Lil Baby has given fans an update. “The album drop in eight weeks,” he recently said on an Instagram Live session. “I had to push it back.” The follow-up to... Read More.

Nashville notes: Trace Adkins jazz moment + Loretta Lynns 1976 win

Thursday, March 6 by Lakes Media Music News

You can relive the moment Loretta Lynn became the first woman ever to win ACM entertainer of the year in 1976 on the Academy of Country Music's YouTube channel. It is counting down to its 60th annual awards show this May... Read More.

Peter Frampton featured on jazz cover of ‘Baby, I Love Your Way’

Friday, February 14 by Lakes Media Music News

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Peter Frampton is featured on a new cover of his classic hit “Baby, I Love Your Way.”Jazz artist Deborah Silver has released the new take on the song just in time for Valentine’s Day.... Read More.

Ms. Lauryn Hill, New Edition headlining Jazz in the Gardens 2025 festival

Wednesday, January 29 by Lakes Media Music News

Ms. Lauryn Hill and New Edition will help music fans Jazz in the Gardens at the annual musical festival, taking place March 8 and March 9 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.Tapped as this year's headliners, Lauryn has curated a Diaspora Calling! set for March... Read More.

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