Newly re-launched Kalimba Music’s first release will be a re-mastered collector’s edition of the Earth, Wind & Fire hit album The Promise, a critically acclaimed full length set which in its original run – after a six year studio recording hiatus by the band – hit #19 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and #5 on the Top Independent Albums chart. It also scored a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance for “Hold Me.”
Kalimba is also making a foray into the contemporary urban jazz world with the release of the album’s new single, “Never,” to smooth jazz radio May 19.
The Smooth Jazz airplay for the single, “Never”:
Billboard Smooth Jazz Chart: #2 Most Added (9 adds); Most Increased Play (+32 spins)
SmoothJazz.com Chart Recap: #2 Most Added (21 adds); SPINcreased List (+82 spins)
Groove Jazz Music Chart: #1 Most Added (18 adds)