Just Announced Jody Watley Chene Park Detroit

 

 

 

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The 2018 Chene Park Jazzy Nights Series welcomes Grammy® award winner and multi-platinum recording artist Jody Watley recognized as one of the most prominent visionaries of her her era and one whose influence remains a key touchstone in popular music. The concert experience features a spotlight on decades of solo hits in various genres from R&B/Pop, Minneapolis Funk, Hip Hop, Adult Contemporary, Dance, Jazzy Electronica and beyond as well as critically acclaimed new music
 
A mainstay on MTV with her trendsetting videos, street-chic fashion and sultry dance moves; her classic 1989 cut “Friends” carved the template for both R&B/hip-hop and pop/hip-hop fusions to come. Jody Watley’s music spans 80’s, 90’s, 00’s 10’s. 6 Hot 100 Singles, 15 Top Forty Singles, 2 #1 R&B Singles, 7 Top 5 R&B singles 13 #1 Dance Singles ranking Watley by Billboard in 2016 as one of the Greatest Dance Artists of All Time, millions of albums sold.
 
Critics and fans alike agree ‘In concert “Watley brings a full live show that is not to be missed.”
 
This concert experience also features a segment with her much talked about new group SRL with Nate Allen Smith and renowned choreographer Rosero McCoy. The trio have been playing to sold out shows across the the United States to rave reviews with two critically acclaimed singles and video’s under their belt, bringing additional fresh vitality and vibrancy and as Watley says “..an extra sexy element for the ladies!”
 
SRL also join Watley on Shalamar classics she originated including (“A Night to Remember” and “Take That To The Bank”) as well as their own new hit material. Jody Watley continues to be one of music’s most venerable and eclectic artists showing no signs of slowing down in music and live entertainment.
 
Also on the bill is jazz music’s Mike Phillips.
 
Ladies pull out your hoop earrings – it’s a going to be a soulful funky party!

 

For tickets and more info: Chene Park

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Coming to digital outlets February 12, the jazzy bossa nova makeover of the Bob Marley classic produced by Jody Watley and Rodney Lee. This version differs from tbe Dance Remix Produced by Ron Trent from the 2008 “The Makeover.”

The Damien Sandoval directed video will follow soon after.

Preview and Pre-Order today: Apple Music

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The first show is now sold out!!

Just a few tickets remain for second show at 9:30 PM – it’s a celebration.

See you tonight Blue Note Napa!! Soul, Funk, Jazz, House, Pop, Electronica. Blue Note Napa

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Listen to this new quality music playlist at your leisure : Here

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As a former Best New Artist recipient and nominee in 1988, here I am at The Grammy Awards in 1993 to present Best New Artist. The winner that year was Toni Braxton.

I’m wearing a Jody Watley designed original as most of you know I’ve been primarily self styled over the years and designed many of my outfits.

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Read the review : Soul and Jazz and Funk

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