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April is Jazz Appreciation Month and to continue the celebration the WorkIt! Studio in N.W. DC is fusing together jazz and fitness for the occasion. Check out there latest offering and plan to visit the WorkIt! Studio for your fitness needs. Jazz Appreciation Month Celebration Sunday, April 21, 2013 Upcoming Event Live Jazz Concert Dear DC Urban Lifestyle, Join Work It Studio to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month featuring Tiacoh Sadia, world class drummer, recording artist, producer, writer and arranger. Tiacoh lived in Paris,France for over 20 years and performed throughout Europe, Asia and Africa before relocating to the US. He was the drummer of the late great Mariam Makeba and Nina Simone. Tiacoh Sadia is also Co-Owner and Tai Chi Instructor at the Work It! Studio. Hope you can make our event Wanda Bamberg

Saxophonist J. Plunky Branch's latest single release is a neo-jazz adaptation of the John Legend hit song, "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)." Plunky spices the ballad with some smooth sax, sensual female vocals and well-placed funky go-go beats for a danceable adaptation that is reminiscent of the saxophone-led hit of yesteryear, "Mr. Magic." Throughout his career Plunky has pushed boundaries and redefined musical genres with his signature jazz, world beat, funk, hip-hop, gospel and African amalgamations. His experience and versatility keeps him at the top of booking agents' and presenters' lists for club engagements, balls and galas and concerts. The funky grooves and mellow tones of Plunky's new single, places it squarely within the smooth jazz category, just in time for the summer festival season. N.A.M.E Brand Records has announced that Plunky will release a series of singles over the next few months, showcasing the legendary artist'

FLO Brands Silver Spring, MD       > Official Site       > ReverbNation Profile     Media Leaders Share Career Tips at Bowie State Conference WJLA’s Maureen Bunyan to Deliver Keynote Address   (Bowie, Md.) – Marcus Johnson and other top media industry leaders will explore effective approaches to preparing for traditional and non-traditional communications jobs at Bowie State University’s annual media conference April 19-20, 2013. For his panel Marcus will speak on portions of his "Living Your Dream" Seminar which he has recently conducted in Elmira, NY and Washington D.C. The free conference runs from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday, April 19 and from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20 at the Center for Learning Technology. It will provide oppo

Rachelle Ferrell performed at the Birchmere in Alexandria¸VA on Friday and Saturday evenings to a packed, and pleased Birchmere house.   The seasoned performer delighted the audience with her classic, memorable tunes like ‘I’m Special’ and ‘Back to Me’ while providing the audience with a glimpse of her upcoming CD that is yet to be titled. Asking the audience to be patient Ferrell said, “I’m three-quarters of the way done, so please continue to hold on.” ‘Holding on’ won’t be a problem for fans who have followed Ferrell for nearly two decades.   Ferrell shared with the audience that her upcoming work will enlist the help of several classic R& B performers to include: Ledisi , Rahsaan Patterson , Kenny Lattimore , and Layla Hathaway .   Hathaway, the daughter of the late, great Donny Hathaway , has collaborated with Ferrell before, most notably on the tune, ‘Love Is All Around’.       Ferrell’s vocal range and pitch makes any song sound ‘special’,