Talking Smooth Jazz show

Talking Smooth Jazz

Summary: Since 2008, we have interviewed some of the best contemporary jazz artists in the business. Al Jarreau, Joe Sample, Brian Culbertson, Stanley Clarke, Gerald Albright and Boney James to name a few. We’ve introduced you to up and coming artists like keyboardist/producer extraordinaire Nicholas Cole, saxophonists BK Jackson, Adrian Burse, Vincent Ingala, and Elizabeth Mis, guitarist Sheldon Ferguson, Sweden’s keyboardist Jonathan Fritzen and more. International artists, keyboardist Wayne Brown (UK), saxophonist Otoe (Japan), saxophonist Candy Dulfer (Amsterdam, the Netherlands), guitarist Fabio Mignola (Switzerland) and Helen Rogers (UK). To date we have conducted over 500 interviews with 1.2M listens. It has been a great 6 years and we could not have done it without the artists and listeners support - Thank You!

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 SAXOPHONIST JAREZ | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:58:00

SEXY SAXY Volume 1, the seduction is on high and the EP is loaded with fresh and inviting new tunes featuring the project’s first single, “Hold On Tight” with Billboard, chart-topping Smooth Jazz saxophonist Vandell Andrew. Also features A.J. Luke who helped enhances the vibe. All seven of the tunes are sax-drenched, saucy and smooth infused with Hip Hop, soul and jazz! This may not be your father’s Smooth Jazz, but you’re gonna dig it! ~ Sandy Shore Follow Jarez on Twitter and Instagram.

 SLIM MAN | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:01:00

Born Timoteo Camponeschi, Slim Manicotti started the band, Bona Fide.  They have released their first CD in five years called “Bona Fide” produced by Marc Antoine.  We'll talk to the group's founder Slim Man about that and his upcoming cookbook.

 BASSIST MITCHELL COLEMAN, JR. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:57:00

With the release of his first solo CD effort, ‘Soul Searching’, and single ‘Genesis’, an instrumental jazz/funk fusion collection that interweaves music inspired by his much admired influences, Mitchell Coleman Jr has fulfilled a lifelong dream of creating the music he hears in his heart and feels in his soul – and sharing it with the world. The disc, independently released on his own Soul Revelation label , features some of L.A.’s funkiest players: his long-time collaborator and ‘Soul Searching’ co-producer, Hollywood (pulling triple-duty on piano and vocals), Deron Johnson (formerly with Miles Davis) is also on keyboards, Kayta Matsuno and Sean Fabian are on guitar, Tim Anderson and Sal Avila are on saxophones, while industry veterans and sisters, Pam and Joyce Vincent (formerly of Tony Orlando and Dawn) and Jim Gilstrap (the ‘Good Times’ TV show theme song singer) perform background vocals along with newcomers Sean Thomas and Nodesha.

 PIANIST AND COMPOSER DAN SIEGEL | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:01:00

It’s been five years since Dan Siegel released a new recording and the cover of his 20th disc, “Indigo,” provides a glimpse of the musical content. Stylish black & white photos shot by Siegel in Paris, Berkeley, Malibu and Irvine colored in muted shades of Indigo reflect the melodic beauty and idyllic romance that illuminate Siegel’s ten original compositions that are fully-orchestrated acoustic jazz renderings produced by Grammy-nominated bassist Brian Bromberg and Siegel. 

 JAZZ VOCALIST CARMEN LUNDY | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:01:00

“Soul To Soul,” a passionate new song cycle from vocalist, songwriter, producer and musician Carmen Lundy is Lundy’s 14th album, and the next chapter in her critically-acclaimed career as both a musical artist and a visual artist; a return to her roots but also an exploration of these roots -- and the journey that those roots can take you on. The release of “Soul To Soul” will be accompanied by tour dates both in the U.S. and overseas. Featuring the stellar talents of guest artists Patrice Rushen, Geri Allen, Randy Brecker, Mayra Casales, Simphiwe Dana, Bennie Maupin, Carol Robbins, Ada Rovatti, and Warren Wolf along with Carmen’s core rhythm section members Darryl Hall and Jamison Ross, “Soul To Soul” invites the listener on an intriguing journey. The moods and moments of “Soul To Soul” are genre-bending and traverse many borders, both literally and figuratively.

 THE VOICE CONTESTANT, GEOFF MCBRIDE | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:56:00

You’ve heard him on “The Voice.”  Now get ready to hear the true voice of Geoff McBride as he takes a deeper, more expansive Journey To The Soul on his new independent full length recording. After a memorable appearance on the hit television singing competition show, The Voice, industry veteran Geoff McBride is making a comeback with his latest inspirational smooth R&B album, Journey To The Soul.  Produced by renowned musician Trammell Starks, Journey To The Soul features lead single, “Love Is The Answer,” a signature, smooth, romantic song that McBride delivers as a solid taste for the rest of the album. Written by Todd Rundgren, “Love Is The Answer” is currently gaining consistent spins on urban jazz radio. 

 BASSIST MICHAEL MANSON | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:57:00

Michael Manson is tremendously excited about the Thumpin' CD/DVD release.  He is equally as excited about the possibility to walk the same path as his mentor and friend, the late, George Duke.  In his words,"it is now my responsibility to use all that I have learned from George, to do all that I can, to make the best music I can, so that I continue the legacy and lineage that he has invested in me. So we move forward.  As George would say, "we were there, and now we're here" so here we go". My 1st live record. It features some new tracks and some reworking of some other tracks.  On this recording, no special guests from my friends, but just a showcase of my band and I "getting it in".  Most importantly and personally, for me is a tribute to my friend and mentor George Duke who I dedicate this project to. 

 GUITARIST ERIC ESSIX'S JAZZ ESCAPE | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:59:00

The Eric Essix Jazz Escape at the Renaissance Ross Bridge, is the first event of its kind in this region to be hosted by a world class golf resort and spa. It’s a weekend getaway that offers an intimate jazz concert experience in a secluded, lush woodland environment that is still only minutes from the airport, city center, shopping, attractions and great restaurants. For residents of Birmingham and surrounding areas, the Renaissance at Ross Bridge is the perfect getaway that’s not far away…making Eric’s Jazz Escape the ultimate “stay-cation”!

 SAXOPHONIST SAM RUCKER | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:58:00

Saxophonist Sam Rucker is set to release his new CD “Tell You Something” in June.  Sam teams up with legendary producer Norman Connors, renowned pianist Bobby Lyle, sax great Euge Groove, Tom Browne, Alyson Williams and a host of other great musicians.  “Tell You Something” features three soulful covers and eight of Sam’s original songs that not only entertain but encourage as well.  This is contemporary jazz music with a message.  Even as an instrumentalist, Sam’s music speaks to the listener and conveys an infectious positive energy.   

 GUITARIST CARMEN CHILES | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:58:00

Singer/guitarist/songwriter Carmen Chiles smoothly blends elements from rock, jazz and back to soul creating a sound so unique it demands a genre of its own.  A self-taught artist Carmen describes her music as “Soul Rock’ and first fell in love with the guitar while it was in the hands of her big brother, and her story began, when he passed it on to her.   We will talk to Carmen about her upcoming EP, Candles in Harlem.  

 PIANIST WAYNE BROWN | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:00

Producer, musician and songwriter, Wayne Brown formed the Virtual Jazz Band with a clear goal in mind.  He wanted to bring together musicians and singers from diverse musical backgrounds that had a common love for jazz.  Wayne joins us from London to talk about his new CD, Cloud 9.  The second album from the critically acclaimed Wayne Brown and the Virtual Jazz Band is an uplifting blend of Latin, Jazz and Funk instrumentals, with a few special guest vocalists.  This album gives us an insight into the personal musical prowess of Wayne, highlighting his great arrangement, production and performance skills.  A true gem for any music connoisseurs collection.  

 SAXOPHONIST MARTIN BLOCKSON | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:00

Martin Blockson has released his 7th album, Odyssey VII, featuring saxophonist Marcus Anderson and flutist David "Pic" Conley.  Odyssey includes a very special song called "Mia" Martin wrote in memory of a very special little angel.

 LUTHER VANDROSS TRIBUTE | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:01:00

Our special guests will be Luther’s long-time back up singer Kevin Owens. Kevin has written a book called So Amazing: Through the Eyes of Kevin Owens, chronicling his amazing journey on stage and behind the scenes with Luther and Ray Goodman & Brown.  We will also talk to Leonard Dozier. Leonard is an actor, voice actor, singer and songwriter and is working on a play about Luther.

 GUITARIST KEN NAVARRO | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:01:00

Ken Navarro is back with a new album, Ruby Lane.  "Ruby Lane" is new and beautiful contemporary jazz from one of the genre's most gifted and successful recording artists. Top charting and award winning contemporary guitarist and composer Ken Navarro has created his 21st album and his first ensemble album in 4 years.  Ken's brilliant acoustic and electric guitar work are featured throughout.   Follow Ken on Twitter @Ken_Navarro.

 BRIAN CULBERTSON | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:59:00

In February 1994, Brian released his debut album "Long Night Out."  In February 2014, he released "Another Long Night Out", on his BCM label, featuring an all-star cast of jazz superstars, including, Lee Ritenour, Chuck Loeb, Eric Marienthal, Rick Braun, Candy Dulfer, Ricky Lawson, Russ Freeman, Jonathan Butler and Steve Lukather, and more.  We’ll also talk to Brian about his 3rd annual Napa Valley Jazz Getaway happening June 11-15, 2014 and his newest project, Culbertson Pinot Noir wine.

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