Wayne Gutshall, the guy Smooth Jazz founder Sandy Shore calls a “modern master of saxophone”, has scored five number one singles on Smooth Jazz Global’s listener chart. Going Up, a track released in July 2021 on YouTube, is now destined to start climbing the charts – and could be Gutshall’s sixth chart topper. The cut […]
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Fresh off multiple successful radio singles from their 2018 debut Midnight Dream, Dr. Dave & The HouseCall Band have created an explosive re-imagined version of the original collection titled Carefree Revisited.
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After years of making music and working behind the scenes with other artists, Gregory Fields has returned to his childhood love of the sax to forge his own way as an impactful artist.
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With an intro that reminds me of film noir, Paul Brown‘s latest offering – Just Chillin’ – pounces into life with a startling chord that slides away to reveal a gently weaving and playful number. Brown’s guitar sets the scene – as you’d expect – and within moments Darren Rahn enters the frame with a
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Out on 3 January 2022 is Greg Manning’s next single, “Be Strong” which features the distinctive sound of accomplished saxophonist Jimmy Reid.
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Feel Like Making LIVE! is a celebration of Bob James’ unique artistry and reflects a storied career that stretches back 59 years. In his newest release – due out January 2022 – James is reunited with the piano trio format, which was how the Grammy-winning Missouri-born musician began his professional music career back in 1963.
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When a smooth jazz version of Purple Rain arrived in my inbox I knew it would be either a brilliant cover of Prince’s iconic track or a cheesy damp squib. Instrumental covers of classic tracks are either one or the other – there is no middle ground. Thankfully, I wasn’t disappointed. At the opening strum
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World-renowned and Grammy-Award winning saxophonist Kenny G, released his first new album in six-years titled New Standards through Concord Records (with 2-LP set for release on February 11, 2022).
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After a devastating few years, filled with many personal losses (due to covid and otherwise), South African born, Switzerland-based guitar virtuoso and composer Desmond Meyer turns everything around to bring us a glorious message of rebound and hope with his new album Don’t Worry. Collaborating with 13 musicians from all over the globe, including keyboard
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Here’s Thomas Doyal and his latest song featuring Vince Broomfield – Soul Soirée. Thomas is an unsigned artists living in Florida. He produces music and curriculum for education and has a doctorate in education. He’s a member of BMI and the Nashville Songwriters Association. Thomas has been a working musician since the late 1970s and
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In early 2021 Spontaneous Groovin’ Combustion – the intensely funky ensemble led by veteran composer, producer, and saxophonist Warren A. Keller, released their self-titled debut album featuring four previously released hit singles. The first offering from their second album is the supremely uplifting, joyful jam, “All’s Well” – produced by fellow genre hitmaker Blake Aaron,
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Here’s Julia Lamberti with the Julia Lamberti Quartet and their latest track, a jazz treatment of The Eagle’s classic I can’t tell you Why. The song was my Cool Cut of the Week. Julia is an established live performer, song writer and recording artist, who enjoys singing material from an eclectic range of genres. However,
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Evan Carydakis is an acclaimed Jazz saxophonist, residing in Tasmania. Born in Melbourne, Victoria, Evan first picked up the saxophone at the age of 15. Initially inspired by Branford Marsalis’s ‘Royal Garden Blues’, it was his family’s influence and love of all music that set Evan on his stylistic journey. And along the way, Evan
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