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07/30/2025

Broadway/TV star Brandon Victor Dixon is set to release his version of the classic rock mega-hit "Hotel California" on August 22nd. Featuring lush strings, a gospel choir and BVD's signature vocals, his incredible take should not be missed!

Dixon will be unleashing his elegant, soulful, powerful rendition of one of the best-loved classic rock songs of all time, The Eagles’ “Hotel California”.

07/13/2025

Howard Jones is included in NPR's All Things Considered Live Aid 40 piece here. Thank you, Kristi York Wooten!

It's been 40 years since musicians came together to raise money for foreign aid and reshaped attitudes towards international development.

07/13/2025

40 years ago today Howard Jones' gorgeous solo piano version of "Hide And Seek" during Live Aid captivated audiences worldwide. Analog Planet discusses that day with him and also catches up on his latest release, PIANO COMPOSED.

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Things Only Got Better: Howard Jones, now-ish (circa 2019) contemplating then (circa 1985). All HoJo photos in this story by Simon Fowler.

06/24/2025

Legendary guitarist/producer Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music) is profiled by LifeMinute TV. Check out the incredible segment below. His memoir and the accompanying CD, Revolucion To Roxy, is out now.

Best known as the lead guitarist of influential rock band Roxy Music, and of course, for his timeless riffs, Phil Manzanera is one of the UK’s most notable musicians and record producers, having shot to prominence in the early ‘70s with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band. In 2022, Roxy Music ...

06/16/2025

New wave icon Howard Jones goes viral with his gorgeous tribute to Brian Wilson.

A legendary British rocker is going viral with his new, stripped down recording of God Only Knows as a tribute to the late, great Brian Wilson.

06/14/2025

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06/10/2025

Broadway/TV star Brandon Victor Dixon gets the spotlight on the wonderful Takin A Walk Podcast podcast. His new song, "Maybe," is out now.

Podcast Episode · takin' a walk · 06/10/2025 · 35m

06/06/2025

Jazz Times profiles the stellar new collaboration from vocal powerhouse Ryan Shaw and extraordinary pianist/composer/arranger Raymond Angry. OFF BROADWAY takes its inspiration from a multitude of genres, including jazz.

Without knowing it, pianist-keyboardist Ray Angry and vocalist Ryan Shaw have traveled parallel paths, professionally and musically. Angry is a member of The Roots, and … Read More "The Roots Keyboardist Ray Angry Joins Vocalist Ryan Shaw on the New Release OFF Broadway"

06/05/2025

New wave icon Howard Jones celebrates the 40th anniversary of the release of his groundbreaking album, DREAM INTO ACTION, with a global tour. Parade gets the scoop and fan reaction:

Howard Jones is hitting the road in September to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his album, 'Dream Into Action."

06/02/2025

The amazing A.D. Amorosi discusses Broadway and jazz (and their new album OFF BROADWAY) with Ryan Shaw and Ray Angry on his show Theater In The Round.

José James discusses his new live-to-tape-one-take album, "1978: Revenge Of The Dragon," his studies of Kung Fu and QiGong, and his upcoming release party live dates in May at The Jazz Kitchen (Indianapolis, IN) and the Blue Note Jazz Club (NYC). 00:11 + Ray Angry and Ryan Shaw discuss their variou...

05/28/2025

Broadway/TV star Brandon Victor Dixon dishes about his next chapter as a singer/songwriter with WNBC's New York Live. His beautiful new single "Maybe" is out now.

Brandon Victor Dixon joins Sara Gore to talk his new single “Maybe” & more.

05/20/2025

The wonderful Takin' A Walk podcast shines their spotlight on the incredible new project from Grammy-nominated vocal powerhouse Ryan Shaw and brilliant pianist/composer/arranger Ray Angry (The Roots), OFF BROADWAY. The new album features material from 70+ years of Broadway hits, reimagined.

Podcast Episode · takin' a walk · 05/20/2025 · 58m