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Trumpeter Rodney Block Releases New Single “Who Do You Luv” feat. Deshawn Harris

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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’s Highly Anticipated New EP “Swinging Hot Tomato” Now Available Worldwide 

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Quinn Lemley has just released her highly anticipated new EP “Swinging Hot Tomato” which is now available worldwide. 

Quinn Lemley is the star of Burlesque to Broadway and Rita Hayworth -The Heat Is On! Appeared on Good Morning AmericaOprah and finalist on Shark Tank.

Broadway adventures: Barking Sharks; Sirens Of The Silver ScreenBorn To Rhumba!Wanda and The King of Hair, Hollywood Goddess & Universal Language.

She’s co-directed/produced, Rebel Rebel The Many Lives of David Bowie, Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of The Wall, and The Ultimate Queen Celebration. She coaches and directs speakers and performers privately.

Recent charity performances include the Luce Foundation, Lifeforce in Later Years (LiLY), Pause for Peace, and Wonderama TV in Times Square. 

“Swinging Hot Tomato” is a sexy, playful, fun recording that has a 60’s lounge kitch vibe, and is a six song remixed/remastered EP of big band crime jazz/swing. 

“Swinging Hot Tomato” track list:

“Mister Ninety Miles An Hour”

“On The Money”

“Thirteen Men”

“All You Want To Do Is Dance”

“I Want To Be Evil”

“Hotel York” 

Stream “Swinging Hot Tomato” By Quinn Lemley on Spotify here:

The official website for Quinn Lemley may be found at https://www.quinnlemley.com

Watch Secrets of The Stage with Quinn Lemley about lifestyle & entertainment. Airs Every Sunday on www.MNN.org Channel 4 at 7:30 PM EST or subscribe at www.QuinnLemley.com

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