07 Aug
Anything But Ordinary by Jan Aldridge Clark
Saturday, 07 August 2004
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Jan Aldridge Clark’s debut recording entitled Anything But Ordinary is exactly what the title indicates; in fact, the CD is most unusual when a…
G-Fire II is guitarist Vernon Neilly’ s sequel to ‘smoothie’ award winning G-Fire. The project is a meeting of Vernon Neilly and fellow guitarists Mark Whitfi…
05 Aug
Cruise Control by Rich Arnold and Mike Young
Thursday, 05 August 2004
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Creating a compact disc recording of any value is a careful balance involving the adept juggling of many different, yet essential, multi-dimensional facets. The procedur…
‘Simpsons’ fans and jazz fans take notice to the music and work of Don Barrozo. Don has worked as film editor for television show ‘The Simpsons’, as well a…
First of all, let me say that in my opinion Virginia native Jim Adkins is one of the few unsung smooth jazz guitarists who has exceptional tonal quality…
Talented Guitarist/Composer Aaron Benson has served up a melodic feast with his C.D After The Rush, a well crafted batch of mostly self-penned tunes that rather than challe…
The new Jazz CD release G-Fire II the artist known as Vernon Neilly has done it again, also this CD features Mark Whitfield who is another great Jazz Musician.The CD contai…
I recently got a little glimpse into the future. Not by a crystal ball or a travelling soothesayer but by a copy of the sampler CD from The Smooth Jazz Site favorite Tony A…
Track one is a smooth jazz cut, here Marion holds the sax over his head and does a little dance and starts to play, chip comes out with the bass licks this sounds more like…
Everyday, jazz is bastardized, maligned, obscured and ridiculed in the name of art; however, that does not mean that aficionados and connoisseurs of the music should consta…
Smooth jazz in the purest sense has always been a contradiction, due in small part to its universal radio appeal. Some of the artists who play that type of music can easily…
FIVE of Rons songs from this CD are currently airing on the Weather Channel. Tune into the "Local on the eights" and you will hear "Up All Night""N...
Never one to follow the fads, pianist Keiko Matsui has set herself apart during her nearly 20 year recording career with distinctly original and fi...
Saxman Euge Groove is the hottest act to hit contemporary jazz in a log time. The session veteran and ex-Tower of Power bandmate made a name for hi...
JIDE was born in Nigeria. His parents emphasized school and recreation, particularly music, and painting. As such he was exposed to a great variety...
"Writing has always been an integral part of who I am as a musician. Both Jay and I absolutely love composing and it is impossible to imagine our l...
The best selling NIGHT GROOVES series takes a new direction with NIGHT GROOVES PARTY JAMS. Featuring up-tempo, party-ready tracks from Narada Jazzs...
Jim Adkins is an award winning guitarist/songwriter from central Virginia. He has won 8 awards in V.O.C.A.L. (Virginia Organization Of Composers an...
Their High-Energy Contemporary Jazz sound is in perfect tune with todays new Smooth Jazz and Vocals radio formats. Packed with intensity and comple...
With four albums to their credit, Airborne returns with a 12-track compact disc entitled "Heavy Vibes." Accented with elements of straight-ahead jazz with Caribbean …
If you like Dave Samuels...better yet: If you like Spyro-Gyra, featuring Dave Samuels, you will be right at home on this one. There aren't many musicians who play vi…
24 May
All I Hope for Christmas by Nelson Rangell
Monday, 24 May 2004
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Grab a cup of spiced cider or steaming cocoa, light a fire and curl up in a warm blanket with someone you love. You are about to experience ten Christmas standards that Nel…
For any number of years, smooth jazz has rapidly become one of the most popular styles of music around today. Over time and upon further examination, most of what can be co…
12 May
All About Love by Nicolas Bearde
Wednesday, 12 May 2004
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I must say that as a seasoned pop/jazz big band vocalist, my hair stood on its end when I listened to this gentle soul's new CD. It could also be that smooth jazz vocalist …
05 May
Hold My Hand by Michele Anastasio
Wednesday, 05 May 2004
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When 'The Hands For Hope Movement', an organization created to further a sense of brotherhood and giving by volunteerism came to Michele Anastasio requesting an anthem, she…
18 Apr
Forever, For Always, For Luther by Various Artists
Sunday, 18 April 2004
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Luther Vandross has the distinction of being the most recognized voice of any singer in his generation. For more than 20 years, he has been on the Top 10 charts in b…
One of the most dominant guitarists in contemporary music today is Peter White. Since 1990, he has recorded nine albums and has consistently charted on smooth jazz c…
Durham, North Carolina, native Willie Hill incorporates his experiences as a soul and rhythm and blues musician into a reflective 10-track album, "A Restful Day."…
Saxman, song writer, Everette Harp has to like the feel of a song as well as the melody before he puts his name on it.Says Harp, " I’m really back doing what I do best t…
Gilbert Mulamba is a self-taught keyboardist and a native of Congo. Now living in Raleigh, NC, he pursues his passion for music and spiritual service. As a pianist w…
This CD project reflects a musician's soul, but his heart is in two genres......Bebop & Fusion! Reedman Russ Strathdee's warm, polyphonic, & ambitious style assimilates wel…
11 Feb
Born Yesterday by Last Trip
Wednesday, 11 February 2004
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Last Trip was a surprising delight. Their new CD titled " Born Yesterday" was an enjoyable listening experience. The band is made up of Mark White, Scott deOgburn, Greg Bad…
For more than fifteen years, saxophonist Steven Eugene Grove honed his skills as a sideman with some of the finest musicians in the genres of R&B, rock and jazz. It …
Of all the musicians in contemporary music today, pianist Keiko Matsui is by far one of the most creative and innovative entertainers of her generation. Having recei…
Smooth jazz guitarist Peter White will release Confidential on March 23, 2004. A carefully nurtured work that took more than a year to create, the CD is a col…
Ty Causey has just released N-Tysing, a delicious collection of groovable melodies and romantic vibes. This R&B/jazz vocalist came into focus after his work w…
Following 2000’s all-acoustic Wood, and 2002’s tribute album, Jaco, Brian Bromberg returns to the smooth jazz territory of his 1998 release, You Know That …
20 Dec
Because of You by Collaboration
Saturday, 20 December 2003
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In the ever-growing subgenre of smooth jazz, it’s always so very invigorating and encouraging to happen upon a group such as Washington, DC’s own Collaboration, a band f…
15 Dec
Flyin’ Away by Fabio Mignola Group
Monday, 15 December 2003
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"Flyin’ Away" CD from guitarist Fabio Mignola offers original compositions from this passionate musician. All of the energy and fire on this release come from Fabio Mign…
05 Dec
That Jazz Feeling by Jeff Crawford
Friday, 05 December 2003
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This is a really cool CD. The music is a little different than most jazz that you hear, but it is what I would call smooth jazz. Jeff is an unknown artist, but you need to …
04 Dec
Your Love by Mark K. Cargill
Thursday, 04 December 2003
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Violinist Mark Cargill's new CD titled "YOUR LOVE" is OFF THE HOOK!!! Fresh, classy AND Soulful.Just mesmerizing, to say the very least! Just plug it in, put on the head…
17 Nov
Panamerican by Klément Julienne
Monday, 17 November 2003
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I don't know this Klément Julienne from Black Jacques Shellaque, but this unknown quantity sure makes some welcomingly agreeable background sounds (w/out skimping substance…
07 Nov
Sophistication by Grady Nichols
Friday, 07 November 2003
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The easiest way to explain a new artist is to compare them to a known musician. That's not always the fairest comparison to make, but in the case of Mr. Nichols, it's an ap…
07 Nov
Confidence In You by Daniel Austin
Friday, 07 November 2003
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Jazz vocalist and keyboard player Daniel Austin grew up in Los Angeles and has spent time as a member of a number of popular rock and R&B bands backing up big-name singers.…
"G-Fire," or "Guitars on Fire," is a 12-track CD featuring four stellar, accomplished guitarists -- Morris O'Connor, Brazilian Jazz artist Miguel Mega, Kevin Cho'kan…
Smooth Jazz lovers will like Nura. Her vocals are playful on "Hangin'" a funky, rap inspired number. The background vocals are tight as are the rest of the musicians on thi…
16 Oct
Second Thoughts by Albert Calvo
Thursday, 16 October 2003
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Vintage smooth jazz with a kick. Albert Calvo brings to mind the early days of smooth jazz playing guitar much like Earl Klugh, Emily Remler and Lee Ritenour. The opening s…
Day by Day, hits the ground running and never stops to look back. His rendition of Luther Vandross' "Here and Now," is harmonically angelic as is his duet with the efferves…
09 Oct
A Musical Portrait by Rod Tate
Thursday, 09 October 2003
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Though sax player Rod Tate hails from St Louis, his new CD, A Musical Portrait, sounds like he’s been influenced by Eastern players like Grover Washington, Jr. Tate …
I guess that I would call "The Walkup", the debut release by guitarist Jeff Ray, a smooth jazz album. But I don’t think of it as a smooth jazz album. Which is good, because…