Archive for the ‘ Smooth Jazz ’ Category

Drivetime Uoj – Ignition

IgnitionIGNITION! Drivetime UOJ will rev you up with what the group calls Urban Organic Jazz… that is funky grooves and jazz-soaked, melodic originals, and delivers exciting new music, ranging from smooth to Latin to fusion to Tower of Power-like grooves, and even a splash of chillout! IGNITION sparks from cool collaborations including special guest appearances by saxophonist Andrew Neu, vocalists Phyllis Chapell, Justin Guarini & guitarist Vinnie Zummo.

Get this brand-new album at Amazon.com.

John King – Just Another Day

Just Another DaySt. Louis bass player John King is called the Pharaoh of Funk. He plays a 5 string Ken Smith. He currently performs with Boom, Good 4 The Soul, Park Avenue Trio, Denise Thimes. His newest album is entitled Just Another Day.

It’s just available at CDBaby.

Ken Navarro – Hope, Joy, Strength

HJSKen Navarro‘s contribution to Contemporary and Mainstream Jazz goes beyond his personal artistry. Ken has produced successful albums for Narada/EMI recording artist Eric Darius as well as saxophonist Randy Villars and pianist Jay Rowe to name a few. As founder of Positive Music Records, Ken is responsible for launching and furthering the recording careers of saxophonist Brandon Fields, guitarists Grant Geissman, Thom Rotella and Pat Kelley, and keyboardists Gregg Karukas, Jay Rowe and Marcus Johnson. Ken’s vision of a musician’s record label has enhanced the genre with over 35 new artists and seventy releases.

Hope, Joy, Strength is a trilogy of uplifting and energetic beautiful contemporary jazz music from one of the genre’s most gifted and successful recording artists. Top charting and award winning contemporary guitarist and composer Ken Navarro begins 2015 with positive and soulful new music. Get the new album here.

Neil Youel – T & N Cafe

T & N CafeNeil Youel is a professional guitarist with over 30 years of musical experience and knowledge. He is a tutor, professional musician, band member, and teacher. He also plays guitar in hotels, events, and clubs. He has professional recorded music album. His studies cover Jazz, Funk, Latin, Fusion, Pop. Rock and RnB.

T & N Cafe is a Latin tinged album, which is available at CDBaby.

Mariea Antoinette – Straight From The Harp

SFTHHarpist Mariea Antoinette – who also plays with the all female smooth jazz band Jazz In Pink – comes up with a really nice solo album featuring her harp playing and a bunch of great songs entitled Straight From The Harp. The magical sound of the harp makes it’s way to the funk side of jazz. Straight From The Harp is a ground breaking CD with top notch musicians.

“I am committed to breaking the boundaries of the harp where its a lead instrument front and center”. She studied classical music at the University of Arizona Tucson, raised on Gospel, Soul and R&B music. Her stunning solo concert performances and recording career has established her as being one of the most exciting and gifted harpist today. When on stage performing a special kind of magic is experienced by everyone. Now get a taste at CDBaby.

Various Artists – Jazz Responds, Vol. II: An All-Star Compilation to Benefit Victims of Human Trafficking

jazzrespondsvoliianallstIn Volume II of our “Jazz Responds” collection, some of today’s biggest contemporary jazz stars have contributed tracks to benefit FACT Alliance’s efforts towards providing human trafficking victim aftercare around the world. Visit letsrespond.com.

This album is featuring: Greg Adams, Brian Bromberg, Max Bennett, Blake Aaron, Chris Standring, Slim Man, Will Donato, Darryl Williams, Greg Vail, Jimmy Reid and Tony Guerrero. Support this project and buy the compilation at CDBaby.

Kwame Prince Kese – Lady Marva

Lady MarvaLady Marva is the second album by pianist Kwame Prince Kese. Kwame’s music is here to give hope for ages, from young to old, male and female and all nationalities across the globe. The music he has composed will keep our spirits uplifted and encouraged. Lets be sure to share these beautiful melodies for all generations to come.

Listen to the mesmerizing music at CDBaby.

Thomas Frykberg – Sound Stories

Sound StoriesStorytelling with silent words. “This is certainly not the faceless brand of smooth jazz that saturates U.S. radio. What Frykberg seems to be doing is finding a middle ground between smooth jazz and world music, connecting them together while leaving their specific qualities intact.
However, Frykberg succeeds marvelously Albums ” (Leslie Connors).

Experience Sound Stories at CDBaby.

Chelsey Green and The Green Project – The Green Room

The Green RoomJust like her career has taken an unconventional path to the present, so does her second CD, and first full album, The Green Room! showcase melodically appealing songwriting and arranging abilities honed to a new level, showcasing her unique twist on violin, viola and contemporary jazz.

Instrumentals sure to whet your appetite, violinist Chelsey Green and her ensemble, The Green Project, re-imagine and re-identify funk, jazz, soul, R&B and more through original music and arrangements of classic favorites on The Green Room. Go into this room at CDBaby.

Greg Satterthwaite – Who I Am

Who I AmDebuting an album is an especially exciting time for any artist, and this holds true for Greg Satterthwaite. Who I Am represents the essence of Greg as a musician, writer, and producer and embodies his true talent for creating memorable melodies. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, and raised in South Florida, Greg has loved playing the piano since childhood.

“Who I Am” has allowed me to express myself musically like never before. Each track on the album has a special meaning, and embodies a lifetime of my personal musical experiences. During the album’s recording session, I was surrounded by world class musicians who breathed life into each song, and invigorated my passion for debuting this album even more,” said Satterthwaite.

The album features Nathaniel Stokes on drums, Joshua Esther on bass, Mitchell Farber on guitar and Pat Seymour on saxophones. A graduate of the University of Miami and Florida Atlantic University, Greg is an inspiration to aspiring musicians who desire to play, write, and produce music as a career. “I have been truly blessed. I have always wanted to create and play music, and I have been able to accomplish that goal, and debut an album that is one of my best works yet,” said Satterthwaite.

Who I Am is
now the question at CDBaby.