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Jazz vocalist Amber Weekes is set to release her deeply personal tribute album “To Oscar with Love” on August 7, 2026, celebrating the centennial of legendary poet and musician Oscar Brown, Jr. Inspired by Brown’s powerful storytelling and social commentary — which she first fell in love with as a child hearing “The Snake” — Weekes brings his voice to a new generation through twelve fresh recordings and reimagined classics. Having performed with Brown himself and built a lasting friendship after impressing him with her rendition of “Hazel’s Hips,” Weekes poured her heart into this project, collaborating with producer Mark Cargill and vocal coach Sue Raney. The album features poignant tracks like “A Tree and Me,” cautionary tales such as “Ladies Man,” and lively numbers including “Hum Drum Blues” and “Rags and Old Iron” (featuring Adam Jackson). More than just a musical homage, it’s a bridge across generations — and Weekes will debut selections live at Catalina Jazz Club on August 6, 2026, before the album drops everywhere from streaming platforms to CD.

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