Tuesday, August 31, 2021

LARRY CARLTON & PAUL BROWN · MILES AND MILES TO GO ·RADIO SINGLE·

Shanachie
Aug. 28, 2021


What do you get when two of the greatest creative musicians of our time join forces for a friendly fire no holds barred guitar showdown? You get Soul Searchin’, an electrifying meeting of the minds that surpasses expectations and showcases unbridled joy and virtuosity. Grammy-winning guitar extraordinaires Larry Carlton, who has played on over 100 Gold and Platinum albums and Paul Brown, who has scored 60 #1 radio hits, join forces for a set of ten thrilling originals on their first co-led album together.

Monday, August 30, 2021

CHRIS STANDRING · WONDERFUL WORLD

 

Ultimate Vibe Recordings
Sept. 3, 2021


Guitarist, composer, and arranger CHRIS STANDRING is one of the most prolific and successful artists on the contemporary urban jazz scene. With 13 Billboard Top 10 singles and 6 singles that reached number one on the chart, Jazz Monthly has said of Standring, “One of contemporary jazz’s most dynamic and in-demand guitarists, Standring’s sensual chill, ambient soul and retro-groove pop jazz is fashioned around his trademark hip-swaying guitar.” Now, with WONDERFUL WORLD, his 14th release as a leader, he is once again pushing the envelope of taste and style with a project that is wholly different from anything he has done before.

Sunday, August 29, 2021

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Playlist

Lori Williams – Baby Hold On (To Me)
Michelle Garbay- Carey – OpenYour Eyes, You Can Fly
Lori Williams – Freely (Test The Waters)
Lisa Addeo – Never Enough

Friday, August 27, 2021

LEO SIDRAN · THE ART OF CONVERSATION

Bonsai Music
May 28, 2021

When Grammy winning multi-instrumentalist producer, singer-songwriter Leo Sidran wrote the song “Trying Times” in early 2020, he had no idea just how prescient it would turn out to be. The song, like Leo himself, sat somewhere between jazz, singer-songwriter, and pop music, and spoke simply to the complexity of the moment: “You have to laugh just to keep from crying but it’s not so funny, these are trying times.”

Thursday, August 26, 2021

BRAD ALEXANDER · IT'S ABOUT TIME ft DEE LUCAS ·RADIO SINGLE·

BCB
Aug. 23, 2021


Brad Alexander, a Los Angeles native, has been in the music business for many years. His roots come from playing Gospel music in church. As an accomplished music producer, songwriter and pianist he has assisted many other artist in presenting their music to the world. He has served as a keyboard player for artist in different genres of music, but Smooth Jazz is where his heart is. Alexander's love for music and his musical artistry is evident.

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

BONEY JAMES · SUNDANCE ·RADIO SINGLE·

Concord
Aug. 23, 2021


“A solid relationship is when someone has your back and will stand by your side no matter what,” explains Boney James about the title of his new CD. “Solid is a word that has a few meanings, but this one really resonated with me and became the theme of the record.”

Solid is the four-time GRAMMY nominated saxophonist’s seventeenth album as a leader and will be released by Concord Records, April 17, 2020. Solid follows up his smash 2017 release Honestly which became his eleventh #1 Billboard Contemporary Jazz Album.

Monday, August 23, 2021

STEVE COLE · SMOKE & MIRRORS

Mack Avenue Music Group
June 18, 2021


With an unusual amount of time on his hands during a year of lockdown, saxophonist/composer Steve Cole found himself pondering the difference between our authentic selves and the illusions we project to others. On his new album, Smoke and Mirrors, Cole offers up an intimately personal reflection of his own true self, free of trickery or sleight of hand.

Sunday, August 22, 2021

JODY MAYFIELD · STRAWBERRY SUNDAY ft. WALTER BEASLEY ·RADIO SINGLE·

230 South
Aug. 16, 2021

Jody Mayfield is a Jazz musician from Atlanta GA. He studied at Clark Atlanta University, where he majored in Music Performance. He holds a B.A. Degree in Music Technology from Morris Brown College and Master's Degree in Music Technology from Southern Utah University. He has performed with musical greats such as Dizzy Gillespie at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland ('81, '82) as well as James Lloyd of Pieces of a Dream; Frank Foster; Grover Washington, Jr.; Mary Lou Williams; Illinois Jacquet and the Tony Rich Project. He also opened concerts for Sarah Vaughn, Dexter Gordon, Rodney Franklin, Wynton Marsalis, Lionel Hampton, Fred Hammond, Bishop T.D. Jakes to name a few. Jody Mayfield was the creative director for Evander Holyfield’s record label, Real Deal Records for three years.

Saturday, August 21, 2021

THE ALLEN CARMAN PROJECT · STRAIGHT UP ·RADIO SINGLE·

Allen Carman Music
Aug. 16, 2021


The original founding members of The Allen Carman Project are keyboard player extraordinaire, Philippe Saisse, legendary percussionist, Gumbi Ortiz, and Tampa Bay bassist, Allen Carman. The band’s mission was simple; to write and play good music with great players. To that end, The Allen Carman Project was lucky enough to have musical contributions from Mark Antoine, Rick Braun, Nile Rodgers, Andy Snitzer and Don Harrison on the band’s debut album, Carmanology. Now in the process of finishing the band’s second album, they have already released “Rosario”, their tribute to Gato Barbieri.

Friday, August 20, 2021

DEAN JAMES · GROOVY SAX

 

Innervision Records
Aug. 20, 2021

When it comes to one of the most distinctive sounds in what we call the Smooth jazz genre today, Dean James quickly comes to mind. The sensual, soulful and smooth sound of his alto and soprano sax continues to leave a lasting impression on his followers, from the most devoted to the newest. With James' upcoming album "GroovySax", Dean James is sure to reach the masses.

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

ADAM HAWLEY · RISIN' UP ·RADIO SINGLE·

MBF Entertainment
Aug. 16, 2021


Guitarist Adam Hawley has burst on to the scene as a celebrated and innovated artist, composer, and band leader. Originally signed to Maurice White's (founder of Earth, Wind, & Fire) label Kalimba Music, Adam's first two albums "Double Vision" and "Just the Beginning" spawned an incredible six #1 Hits, an unprecedented feat for a new artist. He followed that up with "Escape" which included the 2020 Billboard Song Of The Year "To The Top." Now totaling 9 #1's, Adam sets out with this exciting fourth album Risin' Up which features Steve Cole, Vincent Ingala, Julian Vaughn, Riley Richard, & Kat Hawley. Release date for Risin' Up is September 10, 2021.

Monday, August 16, 2021

GARY HONOR · SUMMER COOL ·RADIO SINGLE·

Trippin ‘N’ Rhythm Records
Aug. 6, 2021


As a Sydney and Melbourne based Saxophonist, Gary Honor has worked with many of the world's greatest musicians and entertainers in both Australia and abroad. His talents on all saxophones, flute, wind-synth and percussion have seen him share the stage with the likes of  Icehouse, 

Sunday, August 15, 2021

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Playlist

Akio Sasajima – Michelle
Pharez Whitted – Forever Yours
James Bowman III – The Clock Is Tickin`
Brian Clay – 88 Likes

Saturday, August 14, 2021

PATRICK YANDALL · CHASING THE LIGHT

Zangi Records
August 3, 2021


This prolific international recording jazz artist/session guitarist, producer, brings all the genres together that influence his craft on to this exciting new project.

Friday, August 13, 2021

THE SPINNERS · CLICHE ·RADIO SINGLE·

Peak Records
Aug. 9, 2021


Timeless in a way that few other are artists today are, The Spinners are ‘Back Again’ – and as smooth and soulful as ever. This summer, the iconic vocal quintet returns with their first all-new, original album in nearly four decades: the aptly-titled, ‘Round the Block and Back Again’ (Peak Records), out August 27, and now available for pre-order.

Thursday, August 12, 2021

CHRIS GODBER · WEST COAST SOUL ·RADIO SINGLE·

Chris Godber
Aug. 9, 2021


Following the chart topping success of his [2015] Starting Over and [2018] MOMENTUM albums, Godber is bringing brand new music for 2021 with his latest release, West Coast Soul. Godber's 6th project will be an EP featuring plenty of "Soul", as the title suggests. The title track will be going to radio and available worldwide on all digital outlets Aug. 9th, 2021 with the EP to follow.

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

PAUL JACKSON JR. · CITY OF REFUGE (FEATURING JEFF LORBER) · RADIO SINGLE

M And P Music Factory
Aug. 6, 2021


Following his #1 single, Down the Road, GRAMMY nominated artist Paul Jackson, Jr. releases his new single ‘City of Refuge’, featuring long-time friend and collaborator Jeff Lorber. Releasing under his independent label, M And P Music Factory, ‘City of Refuge’ will be available to download and stream across all digital platforms beginning August 15, 2021. Continuing in the tradition of Jackson’s signature ‘lyrical urban contemporary jazz’ style, this acclaimed artist delivers his first single from the forthcoming album “More Stories,” dropping Fall 2021 and is anticipated to be equally as successful as his previous releases. “City of Refuge is a reminder that music brings peace and comfort to the soul at a time when we all could use it” says, Jackson. 

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

KEN NAVARRO · EMBRACE ·RADIO SINGLE·

 Positive Music
Aug. 9, 2021


Top charting and award winning contemporary guitarist and composer Ken Navarro gives you the first single, “Embrace” from his new album “I Will Still Be Here”. Navarro’s brilliant acoustic guitar work is accompanied by the renowned rhythm section of bassist Gary Grainger (Acoustic Alchemy), drummer Jay Williams (Dave Koz) and veteran keyboardist Jay Rowe (Special EFX).

CHRISTIAN DE MESONES · HISPANICA (INTRUMENTAL) · RADIO SINGLE

Christian de Mesones
July 30, 2021


“Hispanica (instrumental)”, the new single from bassist, composer and band leader Christian de Mesones, is now available for streaming and purchase on all major music platforms and on the artist’s website. de Mesones’ latest creation is a vibrant, soulful, Latin-flavored contemporary jazz gem that prominently features legendary jazz pianist Bob James, who appears courtesy of Tappan Zee Records. It is the instrumental re-imagining of a track from de Mesones’ debut solo project, “They Call Me Big New York”, which contained multiple charting singles and surpassed one million streams on Spotify.

Monday, August 9, 2021

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Playlist

Chuck Loeb – The Music Inside – eBop
Patrick Yandall – Just My Luck
Ronny Smith – Hipped Swing Go Go
Michael Walker – My Journey
Ken Navarro – Embrance (9-8-21)
Juan Carlos Mendoza – New Life
GTF – Prayer For Linda
Gabe Katona – Reina del Sol
Gary Honor – Summer Cool
Donn Bynum _Our Turn To dance (Ft.Paul Jackson Jr.)
Demetrius Nabors – Get on The Floor
Bob Baldwin – Keep Movin`
Bill Colletti – So What (Ft.Ron Reinhardt)
Jazmin Ghent – Get Ready
Patrick Bradley – Completely Yours
Wayne Gutshall – Going Up (Ft.Brendan Rothwell)
Andrew Oh – What`s Going On (Ft.Neil Youle – Evan Yako- Ara nercessian Tony Azzopardi)
Heidi Tann – The Love You Give (Ft. Tony Garviz) – Final Follow me
Johnny Britt – Love`s Callin

 

Thursday, August 5, 2021

DONN BYNUM · OUR TURN TO DANCE ft. PAUL JACKSON JR. ·RADIO SINGLE·

 

Donn Bynum
Aug. 2, 2021

What happens when spend your life touring the world with some of the finest musicians and Covid hits? You invite them to keep doing what they love and make a CD. A reflection of perfection, this collection by saxman Donn Bynum features Paul Jackson, Jr., Gary Mudbone Cooper, Vincent "Cino" Calloway, Makeda, Takahito "Taka" Mori, Lew Laing Jr and Sheldon Reynolds. To be released in early August 2021, the music will be available at your favorite retailers like CD Baby and Amazon.

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

PATRICK BRADLEY · COMPLETELY YOURS ·RADIO SINGLE·

Patrick Bradley
July 2, 2021


Like most things in 2020, the concept of contemporary jazz keyboardist Patrick Bradley’s fifth album took a dramatic turn when the pandemic hit. Although ideas for the eleven-song set were already sketched out, when he and producer Darren Rahn wrote the uplifting title track, “Exhale,” the composition seemed to encapsulate exactly what Bradley was feeling and believes that we are all in need of: expel the fear, worry and division gripping the nation and inhale unifying hope and peace.

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

HEIDI TANN · THE LOVE YOU GIVE ft TONY GARVIZ ·RADIO SINGLE·

Heidi Tann
July 31, 2021


“The Love You Give” is jazz artist Heidi Tann’s exploration into a funky and groovy twist to her jazz repertoire. Upbeat and soulful, this latest single is lively, enticing, and smooth all at once.

The piece jockeys between Tann’s naturally seductive vocals and guitar riffs that define this single as the ode to funk and jazz reminiscent of the likes of Chaka Khan. It’s through these complementing elements that the single carries its funky and soulful charm. The songstress pairs her lyrical repetition with a consistent upbeat flow, hearkening back to convivial nights on the dancefloor.

Tann shows off her versatility with this single, drawing from her jazz roots and fusing them with fundamental elements of the funk genre, such as strong bass lines and drum beats.

The latest single was written by Tony Garviz and Heidi Tann with Garviz being the arranger and producer as well. The featured talents also include Bruno Nesci on Bass and Yeyo Flogar on drums.

“The Love You Give” is available on her website at: www.heiditannmusic.com and major music platforms like.


Monday, August 2, 2021

WAYNE GUTSHALL · GOING UP (Featuring Brendan Rothwell) ·RADIO SINGLE·

Spicy Music
Aug. 2, 2021


After playing on the Grammy winning CD "Mamblue", Wayne has released his debut album "Spicy" which produced five #1 singles on SmoothJazz.com World Listener Chart! Garnering attention on Billboard's Most Added Chart twice and placing him on several of the "top 100" charts for 2018, 2019, and 2020. California radio personality Sandy Shore calls Wayne "a modern master of saxophone". Wayne has performed with artists such as: Paul Brown, Steve Oliver, Arturo Sandoval, Nathan East, Nestor Torres, and Dave Valentin. Now Wayne is poised to release his first single from his second CD. The single is entitled "Going Up"!

Sunday, August 1, 2021

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Playlist

Smooth Jazz Style- How Deep Is Your Love
Bill Colletti – Mike Rogers – Brezin`
Kayla Waters – Open Portals 
Gerey Johnson & Ramon Yslas – Océano
Ken Navarro – Embrace
Christian de Mesones - Hispánica (Ft. Bob James)
Mitchell Coleman Jr. – Transcendence
Mark Jaimes – Hear At Last
Mitchell Coleman Jr. - Get Funky (Ft- Ferando Harkless &Aneessa)
Garry Percell – Smooth Strut
Darryl Williams – Goldilocks (Ft. Jeff Lorber)
Greg Chambers – Let`s Dance
Michael Garvin – Light Up The Night
Bill Colletti – Get Into It
Doc Powell – Me Myself & Rio de Novo (Ft. Bobby Lyle & Larry Kimpel)
Charley Langer – Reconnection
Mike Stern & Jeff Lorber Fusion – Big Town
Herb Alpert – Skinny Dip
Juan Carlos Mendoza – Old Pals And A Good Wine
Michael St. Clair – The cat
Johnny Britt – Can`t Stop
Brettina – Simple Pleasures
Stabe Wilson – The Comforter