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Trumpeter Rodney Block Releases New Single “Who Do You Luv” feat. Deshawn Harris
Rodney Block/Trumpeter, a Dumas, Arkansas native has been thriving in the regional music scene for the past ten years.
Block has been featured and performed in various festivals and venues across the globe ranging from corporate to social, has built a niche in the genres of jazz and hip hop. Notable artists he has shared the stage with include The Temptations, Earth, Wind, and Fire, Joe, Tank, Mary Wilson (of The Supremes), Sugar Ray, Chrissette Michelle, The Migos, Eric Benet, Whoodini, Conya Doss, Johnny Gill, Dwele, Jonathan Butler, Dave Hollister, Ellis and Delfayo Marsalis, Kirk Whalum, Layla Hathaway, Eric Roberson, Anthony David, Lenny Williams, Angela Winbush, Howard Hewett, R.L. (of the R&B group Next), Marsha Ambrosius, Gucci Mane, Diane Reeves, Anthony Hamilton, Carl Thomas, Toney Terry, and The Yellowjackets. Block has been a frequent guest artist with hip hop legend and icon, Doug E. Fresh. In 2007, Block’s televised jazz feature, AETN Presents: Front Row with Rodney Block, was nominated for a Regional Emmy. In 2014, the band was honored with the Aurora Award and Telly Award, for its concert feature on AETN television network. Currently, fans can listen to the Rodney Block jazz station on iTunes, Pandora Radio, Spotify, and other digital music platforms.
Band: Jonathan Burks-Drums, Corey Harris-Bass guitar, Andre Franklin-keyboard/piano, and Bijoux Pighee & Deshawn Harris-vocalists.
Recent Awards/Accomplishments:
*March 2013-Featured in the 2013 documentary “Up Among the Hills”, narrated by former president Bill Clinton.
*June 2013-Opened the inaugural night of “Jazz in The Park” hosted by the Little Rock CVB and the Rivermarket Assoc. Over 400 attended the opening night concert.
*June 2013- nominated for Artist of the year; Arkansas Platinum Awards
*October 2013- Featured in Soiree Magazine as an “Arkansas Style Icon”.
*November 2013-Featured in AETN Television “Front Row” series (brand new concert feature).
*February 2014-Aurora Platinum Award- Best of Show- in educational television programming.
*April 2014-Telly Bronze Award- concert/film division
*May 2014- voted Arkansas Time’s “Best Of (1st runner for Best Band)
*August 2014- nominated for Artist of the year; Arkansas Platinum Awards
*May 2015- Voted Arkansas Time’s “Best Of (runner-up) Best Band
*July 2016-Voted Arkansas Times’s “Best Of/Best Band or Musician
*July 2017-Voted Arkansas Time’s “Best Of (runner-up)
Best Band/Musician
*January 2018-finalist for Central Arkansas Music Awards/Best Jazz Artist and Soul/Funk Band
*February 2018-recipient “Legend Among Us Award” for Arts/Entertainment
*September 2018 Voted Arkansas Time’s “Best Of”- Best Jazz/Musician
*July 2019 Voted Arkansas Time’s “Best Of”- Best Jazz/Musician
*July 2020 Voted Arkansas Time’s “Best Of”- Best Jazz/Musician
*July 2021 Voted Arkansas Time’s “Best Of”- Best Jazz/Musician
*July 2022 Voted Arkansas Time’s “Best Of”- Best Jazz/Musician
His latest single ”Who Do U Luv” featuring Deshawn Harris is available now on all digital platforms.
Release date: February 1st 2023
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Quinn Lemley is an acclaimed American entertainer celebrated for her dynamic presence as a singer, actress, producer, and speaker. Renowned for her glamorous stage persona and captivating performances, she has earned accolades for her tributes to iconic figures and contributions to the performing arts.
Career Highlights
Lemley stars in the critically acclaimed shows Burlesque to Broadway and Rita Hayworth: The Heat Is On!, both of which have toured extensively across North America. Her portrayal of Rita Hayworth has been particularly lauded, with The New York Times describing her performance as “dazzling… with one show-stopping number after another” . Her jazz quintet has performed internationally, and she is recognized as the iconic face of The Half Note Jazz Club in Athens, Greece .
Music and Recordings
An accomplished vocalist, Lemley has recorded several albums that showcase her versatility and homage to classic standards. Her discography includes:
- Sirens
- Songs of the Silver Screen
- Cocktails With a Twist
- Dance or Die
- The Heat Is On!
- Live! At The Half Note
- Burlesque to Broadway
- Swinging Hot Tomato
These recordings are available on major platforms like iTunes and Spotify .
Television and Media Appearances
Lemley’s talents have been showcased on national television, including appearances on Good Morning America, Oprah, and as a finalist on Shark Tank . She also hosts the TV show Secrets of the Stage on MNN.org, where she shares insights into the performing arts .
Education and Affiliations
A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Lemley has a background in film and television production. She is a Distinguished Toastmaster and a member of several professional organizations, including SAG, AFTRA, AEA, and the National Speakers Association .
Recent Accolades
In 2024, Lemley was honored as Best Vocalist at the BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the cabaret scene .
For more information on Quinn Lemley’s performances, music, and upcoming events, visit her official website at quinnlemley.com.
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