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CHRISTMAS MUSIC on T.U.M.S.:

Legendary Group Tower of Power's Seasonal Album "It’s Christmas" (2024) | LISTEN!

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Tower of Power Releases New Album “It’s Christmas”
East Bay funk, soul, and R&B legends Tower of Power have announced the release of It’s Christmas, their first-ever full-length Christmas album
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December 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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CHRISTMAS MUSIC on T.U.M.S.:

Pianist Chloe Flower's Holiday EP "Christmas With Chloe Flower" (2022) | WATCH VIDEO!

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Chloe Flower Releases EP “Christmas With Chloe Flower”
The acclaimed pianist, composer and producer releases her new holiday EP, Christmas With Chloe Flower available now from Sony Music Masterworks
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December 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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CHRISTMAS MUSIC on T.U.M.S.:

Gospel Legend Doug Williams' Holiday Track "An Unusual Child" feat. Saxophonist Gerald Albright (2022) | LISTEN!

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Doug Williams ft. Gerald Albright | “An Unusual Child”
Legendary Gospel Recording Artist & Label Executive Doug Williams Launches DLW Music Group, Set to Release New Holiday Single
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December 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Jazz Legend Ron Carter & Gospel Icon Ricky Dillard Unite for New Hybrid Album "Sweet, Sweet Spirit"

Coming February 6th, 2026

LISTEN to Title Track!

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Ron Carter & Ricky Dillard | “Sweet, Sweet Spirit”
Sweet, Sweet Spirit is as much a tribute as it is a musical innovation — a modern gospel-jazz hybrid album woven from the memories, hymns, and spiritual moments
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December 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Cory Henry Releases New Christmas Album "A Wonderful Holiday" | LISTEN!

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Cory Henry | “A Wonderful Holiday”
GRAMMY®-winning multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter Cory Henry has released a new holiday album A Wonderful Holiday,
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December 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Ranky Tanky Releases New Single "Be Alright" | LISTEN!

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Ranky Tanky Releases New Single “Be Alright”
The Two-Time GRAMMY Award-Winning Quintet from Charleston Ushers in a New Era with the First Glimpse of Their Forthcoming Album ‘This Village’
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December 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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EARLIER THIS YEAR:
(March 2025)

Gospel Singer Tauren Wells' New Album "Let The Church Sing" | WATCH NEW VIDEO!

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Tauren Wells to Release New Album “Let The Church Sing”
Inspired By The Historic Launch Of His Church Of Whitestone, Wells Delivers A Powerful Collection Of Songs Rooted In Faith And Community
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December 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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ON THIS DAY - 15 YEARS AGO:

Reggae Singer Etana Returned with New EP "Free" on Dec. 7th, 2010 | WATCH VIDEO!

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Reggae Singer Etana Returns with New EP “Free”
VP Records is releasing a digital EP entitled Free, which features three of her current hits that are also included on the album.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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The James Hunter Six Releases New Single "Here And Now" | WATCH NEW VIDEO!

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The James Hunter Six | “Here And Now”
The James Hunter Six shares the dreamy new single “Here And Now,” arguably the most beautiful tune on the band’s new album Off The Fence
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December 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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AVAILABLE NOW:

Vocalist Denise King's New Album "People Get Ready" on Vinyl | WATCH NEW VIDEO!

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Denise King to Release New Album “People Get Ready”
Acclaimed Vocalist Denise King Sings Classic Songs of Protest and Prayer by Icons of Rock, Blues, R&B, Jazz and Folk on Her Profoundly Moving New Album
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December 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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CHRISTMAS MUSIC on T.U.M.S.:

Jazz Saxophonist Kirk Whalum's Holiday Project "How Does Christmas Sound?" (2021) | LISTEN!

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Kirk Whalum | “How Does Christmas Sound?”
On his new album for Artistry Music/Mack Avenue Music Group, GRAMMY® Award-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum asks How Does Christmas Sound?
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December 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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FINAL WEEKEND:

Brandy & Monica's Co-Headlining Tour "The Boy Is Mine" | Dec. 6 & 7 in Texas | GET INFO!

Featuring Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, & 2025 American Idol Winner Jamal Roberts

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Brandy & Monica Announce “The Boy Is Mine” Tour
The Boy Is Mine Tour promises a celebration of two of the most influential voices in R&B, each with catalogues full of era-defining hits…
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December 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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ON THIS DAY - 1 YEAR AGO:

Calloway Released Special Remix of "I Wanna Be Rich" on Dec. 6th, 2024 | WATCH VIDEO!

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Calloway to Release Special Remix of “I Wanna Be Rich”
R&B/Pop hitmakers Calloway celebrate 35 years of being “Rich” with “love, peace, and happiness”
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December 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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EARLIER THIS YEAR:
(April 2025)

R&B/Jazz Vocalist Kimberly Brewer's Tribute to Quincy Jones - New Single "If I Ever Lose This Heaven" feat. Ragan Whiteside | LISTEN!

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Kimberly Brewer ft Ragan Whiteside | “If I Ever Lose This Heaven”
A heavenly tribute befitting a legend: R&B/jazz vocalist Kimberly Brewer honors Quincy Jones on “If I Ever Lose This Heaven”
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December 6, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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CHRISTMAS MUSIC on T.U.M.S.:

Vocalist Nicole Henry's Holiday Track "Angels We Have Heard on High" (2019) | LISTEN!

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Nicole Henry | “Angels We Have Heard on High”
On Friday, November 8, 2019, jazz/soul vocalist Nicole Henry will release her first ever holiday single, Angels We Have Heard on High on Banister Records.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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CHRISTMAS MUSIC on T.U.M.S.:

india.arie & Joe Sample's Holiday Album "Christmas With Friends" (2015) | LISTEN!

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india.arie & Joe Sample | “Christmas With Friends”
Soul music vocalist India.Arie teamed up with the late Jazz Piano legend Joe Sample for a very special collective this holiday season
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December 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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ON THIS DAY - 2 YEARS AGO:
(Christmas Music on T.U.M.S.!)

R&B Singer Tony Walk Released Holiday Track "The First Noel" on Dec. 5th, 2023 | LISTEN!

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R&B Singer Tony Walk to Release Holiday Track “The First Noel”
“The First Noel” is a heartfelt Jazz and Gospel-inspired fusion that aims to capture the essence of the season with smooth vocals and soulful arrangements.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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NEW on T.U.M.S.:

Pastor John Elmore Releases New Christmas Single "Greatest Gift" ft. Daryl Fletcher and Destiny Janae | WATCH NEW VIDEO!

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Pastor John Elmore/Daryl Fletcher/Destiny Janae | “Greatest Gift”
Blacksmoke Music Worldwide invites you to experience a heart-moving worship moment for the holiday season
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December 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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AVAILABLE TODAY:

Mack Avenue Music Group & Two Lions Records Release of Oscar Peterson’s "Around The World" | LISTEN!

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Mack Avenue/Two Lions Records | Oscar Peterson “Around The World”
Live Album Celebrating The Jazz Legend’s Artistry Through A Compilation of Never-Before-Heard Performances From 1969-1981
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December 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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AVAILABLE TODAY:

Producer Shane Soto's New R&B Ballad "Never Let You Go" ft. Oli-J | LISTEN!

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Shane Soto ft. Oli-J | “Never Let You Go”
The talented multi-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, and Southern California native Shane Sato, is proud to announce “Never Let You Go” with Oli-J.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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NEW on T.U.M.S.:

Ron Carter & Ricky Dillard Unite for New Hybrid Album "Sweet, Sweet Spirit"

Coming February 6th, 2026 | LISTEN!

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#Gospel #Jazz
Ron Carter & Ricky Dillard | “Sweet, Sweet Spirit”
Sweet, Sweet Spirit is as much a tribute as it is a musical innovation — a modern gospel-jazz hybrid album woven from the memories, hymns, and spiritual moments
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December 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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NEW on T.U.M.S.:

Producer Gaudi Releases New Project "Jazz Gone Dub" | LISTEN!

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Gaudi Releases New Project “Jazz Gone Dub”
The richly layered instrumental project, featuring contributions from reggae and jazz luminaries, arrives today
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December 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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NEW on T.U.M.S.:

Cory Henry Releases New Christmas Album "A Wonderful Holiday" | LISTEN!

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Cory Henry | “A Wonderful Holiday”
GRAMMY®-winning multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter Cory Henry has released a new holiday album A Wonderful Holiday,
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December 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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NEW on T.U.M.S.:

Ranky Tanky Releases New Single "Be Alright" | LISTEN!

New Album "This Village" Coming in 2026!

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Ranky Tanky Releases New Single “Be Alright”
The Two-Time GRAMMY Award-Winning Quintet from Charleston Ushers in a New Era with the First Glimpse of Their Forthcoming Album ‘This Village’
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December 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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AVAILABLE TODAY:

All-Star Jazz Collective Out Of/Into's New Project "Motion II" | LISTEN!

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Out Of/Into to Release New Project “Motion II”
The all-star collective—which was initially founded as the Blue Note Quintet in celebration of the label’s 85th anniversary—is a profound embodiment…
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December 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM