Dwight Sirls – Retro
Music is an art form that moves the listener emotionally. The transformation of a thought, an emotion, into a physical wave that travels on air, into the hearts and minds of the listener.
An engineer, composer, musician, and producer, Dwight Sirls makes a direct tap into his inner-most visions and translates this into his music. His record label, Japoonoonie Records, was founded in 1985. He works in his private project studio, The Noonie Room. Dwight Sirls plays six, five, fretless, and four string bass, electric and classical guitars, synthesizers and other keyboards, electronic percussion, drum sample manipulation.
In addition to spending time with his eight grandkids, acting and filmmaking, the Northeast Texas native continues to build his legacy as a rock, soul and jazz influenced bassist, guitarist, composer and producer with his perfectly titled 5th album Retro.
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Gospel Jazz Music is a burgeoning genre consisting of the improvisational and African American influences of the sacred, Gospel music, and secular, Jazz. Melvin Smith is a master at both. A consummate saxman, his talent has placed him on stages with artists such as Kirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler, Oleta Adams, Norman Connors, Fred Hammond, BeBe Winans, Israel Houghton and Byron Cage. A skilled musician, who was a performer at the famed Montreux Jazz Festival – at the age of thirteen, Melvin is a graduate of Berklee College of Music and the City of New York – Queens College.
As an artist, performer, songwriter and musician Rod Tate‘s goals are to continue to learn, grow, and to touch lives positively through his musical expressions. As a songwriter, Rod’s motto is: ” This music is intended to soothe your soul and speak love to your spirit “. Rod also aspires to have his music in movies, commercials, and television programming.
Like many other musicians we have featured in our reviewer’s special of Italian jazz music, Paolo Vivaldi can rightly be called a creative force in the field of theater, television, cinema and discography.
With multiple GRAMMY nominations over the past 14 years as an artist, producer and mixing engineer, Darren Rahn has become urban jazz’s premiere sonic architect – the “go-to” guy for established genre greats and up and comers looking for their next sure-fire hit.
Italian composer Germano Mazzocchetti has the main focus of his activities in the field of cinema and theater. He is known for musical comedies, film music, operas, classical music and television pieces. However he lives out his connection to jazz music with the Germano Mazzocchetti Ensemble.
BSharp Muszik is an up & coming artist in Central Florida with a creative sound. BSharp Muszik delivers a neosoul and smooth jazz sound that makes you want to groove or sit back and relax.
Led by a smooth lead saxophone and a distinct funky 80’s style, Funktastic Players bring with their enriching musical compositions a unique blend of diverse genres. The group’s stirring new album titled, “Full Circle”, presents listeners with an exciting contemporary take on Jazz, on the Funk end of the spectrum.
Hailing from Rome, Italy trombonist Dino and flugel horn player Franco Piana are founder of the Dino & Franco Piana Ensemble. In addition to the namesakes, the ensemble currently consists of the musicians Stefania Tallini (piano), Dario Deidda (bass), Roberto Gatto (drums), Lorenzo Corsi (flute), Ferrucio Corsi (sax) and the B.i.m. Orchestra.
Brazilian guitarist & singer Sergio Pereira will release his third album tomorrow, on the Spanish label Sedajazz Records. Born in Rio de Janeiro, he started playing acoustic guitar at the age of eight.
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