Showing posts with label JAZZ VOCALIST. Show all posts
Showing posts with label JAZZ VOCALIST. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Al Jarreau & George Benson




Jarreau was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the fifth of six children. His website refers to Reservoir Avenue, the name of the street where he lived. His father was a minister and singer, and his mother was a church pianist. He and his family sang together in church concerts and in benefits, and he and his mother performed at PTA meetings. Read More


George Benson- Benson was born and raised in the Hill District in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.At the age of 7, Benson first played the ukulele in a corner drug store, for which he was paid a few dollars. At the age of 8, he played guitar in an unlicensed nightclub on Friday and Saturday nights, but the police soon closed the club down.  At the age of 10, Benson recorded his first single record, She Makes Me Mad, with RCA-Victor in New York, under the name Little Georgie. Read More




Saturday, June 15, 2013

Gretchen Parlato




The face of a new generation of vocalists who are challenging our perceptions." Reuben Jackson: "It´s the power of nuance... like Billie Holiday or even Miles Davis... 

Gretchen has that sublime power, where it´s like being knocked over with a muted trumpet." Steve Greenlee: "Parlato softly moans some lyrics, stretches out syllables for two and three bars, and adds wordless vocals that are more like sax solos than scat."
Now playing Weak From her In A Drea cd.  "WEAK"

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Bobby Caldwell


Bobby Caldwell is an American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who, despite a prolific musical output over his 30-year career, is still best known for his 1978 hit single "What You Won't Do for Love".Bobby Caldwell was signed to Miami label TK Records, home to many different kinds of musical acts: the pop-disco of KC & The Sunshine Band, the Latin-flavoured funk of Foxy, the down-home soul of George McCrae and his wife Gwen McCrae, and the futuristic, jazzy disco of Peter Brown.
For this label, Bobby recorded his self-titled solo album, scoring hits with the singles "What You Won't Do for Love", "My Flame", "Can't Say Goodbye" and, in Britain, "Down for the Third Time." In order to ensure significant airplay on the African American-dominated R&B radio format of the time, Caldwell's management took certain steps — such as portraying the artist only in silhouette on the cover and in advertisements — to hide the fact that he was white. The secret was, for obvious reasons, shattered by his first live appearances.  Read More

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Deni Newton-Coast Radio Jazz & Soul

What more can I say ? "Simply  Magical." 

Romantic lyrics, beautifully written heart felt songs. Their music and vocals sets a mood of love, happiness and all the joyous things in life. Their music fits right in for film, and for most Easy Listening  Radio Station. 


I'm glad to broadcasting two wonderful songs from "Love Of Mine" CD. All exclusive track with  the voice of Deni Newton and amazing lyricist and music composer Marylin Berglas. "Anything Can Happen and Be My Valentine" on The Coast Radio. 






Saturday, January 21, 2012

Indigo Love-The Coast Radio Jazz & Soul



Indigo returns  to a place that she loves the most  “The Stage”  Singer and Songwriter for two singles presented to you by The Coast Radio.  Take a sneak peek -exclusive as we present her finest work from  "Shades of Indigo"  CD.  Currently available on cdbaby.com


A  naturally gifted performer, Indigo can capture an audience with her extraordinary talent, honest emotions and flawless. Indigo's sound is sultry and sexy and most definitely versatile. Her mesmerizing style comes from Ella Fitzgerald to the Temptations. She is a consummate story teller with an ability to relate to her audience. 
Indigo won the Young Artist Award and was a Semi-Finalist in the Baltimore's 14th Annual Billie Holiday Vocal Competition. Indigo has performed throughout the Washington Metropolitan area and beyond in venues to include the Kennedy Center, Blues Alley, Carter Baron, Twins Jazz Lounge, and Manhattan’s Sugar Bar.