Label: Independent
15 May 2020
Motown Moe, nativo de Detroit, creció escuchando temas instrumentales de MFSB, Salsoul Orchestra, Tom Scott, Ronnie Laws, Bob James y muchos otros. Cuando era joven, se sintió atraído por el piano, el saxofón y la guitarra, pero se mudó a la práctica deportiva, el fútbol y el boxeo, lo que provocó que suspendiera la música durante unos años. Pero mientras buscaba una carrera en la Fuerza Aérea, su anhelo por tocar música volvió a crecer. Pasó varios años practicando y trabajando en sus habilidades de teclado escuchando a Jeff Lorber, Bob James y Dancing Fantasy entre otros.
Después de años de estudio, Moe lanzó su primer álbum "Blu For U" grabado en 2009, que recibió elogios de la crítica en el suave mundo del jazz y mostró las habilidades de producción y piano de Moe. Más tarde, en 2010, Motown Moe se reuniría con el artista de Smooth Jazz del área local, Nate Harasim, lo que llevó a colaboraciones en muchos proyectos, principalmente en la lista de éxitos de la canción "Good Night Manhattan", que recibió una amplia difusión. Moe también trabajó con James Davis, un guitarrista de Nashville cuyo trabajo incluye conciertos con Cece Winans. Moe también ha tocado temas con el guitarrista francés Daniel Domenge, el bajista DF Michael, el saxofonista y veterano de la Fuerza Aérea Randy Sherwood. La música de Motown Moe ha sido un pilar en las listas de smoothjazz.com a lo largo de los años, además de recibir el estado de las listas en Radio Wave Charts, Billboard, R&R, su música también ha aparecido en el programa nacional Weather Channels. La música de Moe también se ha reproducido en numerosos programas sindicados de smooth jazz en Estados Unidos y otras partes del mundo.
El último álbum de Motown Moe, "Warm Breeze", fue lanzado en julio de 2018 y fue producido en su totalidad por Moe, lleno de funk, lounge jazz y momentos relajantes que se adaptará a cualquier estado de ánimo.
Detroit native, Motown Moe grew up listening to instrumental tracks of MFSB, Salsoul Orchestra, Tom Scott, Ronnie Laws, Bob James and many others. As a youngster, he was drawn to piano, sax and guitar, but moved onto sports track, football, and boxing which caused him to place music on hold for a few years. But while pursuing a career in the Air Force his yearning for playing music again grew strong. He spent several years practicing and working on his keyboards skills listening to Jeff Lorber, Bob James and Dancing Fantasy amongst others.
After years of studying Moe released his first album “Blu For U” recorded in 2009 which received critical acclaim in the smooth jazz world and showcased Moe’s producing and piano playing abilities. Later in 2010 Motown Moe would meet local area Smooth Jazz artist Nate Harasim which led up to collaborations on many projects most notably chart reaching track “Good Night Manhattan” which received wide spread airplay. Moe has also worked with James Davis a guitarist from Nashville who’s work includes gigs with Cece Winas. Moe has also done tracks featuring French guitarist Daniel Domenge , Bassist DF Michael, Sax player and fellow Air Force veteran Randy Sherwood. Motown Moe’s music has been a mainstay on smoothjazz.com charts over the years, as well as receiving chart status on Radio Wave Charts, Billboard charts, R&R charts his music has also been featured on the Weather Channels national program. Moe’s music has also been played on numerous syndicated smooth jazz programs in America and other parts of the globe.
Motown Moe’s latest Album “Warm Breeze" was released July 2018 it was totally produced by Moe filled with funk, lounge jazz and chill that will fit into whatever mood you are in wither you are ready to groove or just whine down this album is a perfect fit for all occasions.
Motown Moe’s latest Album “Warm Breeze" was released July 2018 it was totally produced by Moe filled with funk, lounge jazz and chill that will fit into whatever mood you are in wither you are ready to groove or just whine down this album is a perfect fit for all occasions.
Motown Moe is set to release a new EP entitled "The New Normal" self produced by Motown Moe but it includes "Sunday Driver" co-produced by guitarist Blake Aaron and includes bassist Darryl Williams and Curtis McCain II on percussion scheduled for late May 2020 premier it will contain a smooth jazz, chill, lounge vibe with a mix of Piano,sax, flute and snythesizer includes nice and mellow to uptempo tracks including the title "The New Normal". If you enjoy contemporary jazz this project is a must have for your collection.
