MIke Di Lorenzo

Mike Di Lorenzo

A soulful, fresh and funky ride through 13 sparkling sides of a mix of sophisticated funk, groove and soul- jazz productions.  Modern Retro and Funky are 3 words that can best describe this new recording venture.

Mike has had the opportunity to perform as a sideman on piano, organ, and synthesizers with a wide range of artists whose styles. He has led to performances with Whitney Houston, Cissy Houston, the grammy award winning NJ Mass Choir, Gerald Alston, Regina Belle, Tisha Campbell, Bo Diddley, Little Anthony and the Imperials and The Shirelles among many others to performing and recording  with musicians such as Bernard Purdie, Randy Brecker, Will Lee, Otis Rush, as well as the Delaware and North Carolina Symphonies. He has performed in such NYC landmarks as Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, the Blue Note and the Apollo Theater.

On the heels of his successful debut CD release URBANIZED available on amazon.com and most digital online stores.

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Earth Wind and Fire Holiday Celebration

Earth Wind  & Fire

Just in time for the holidays!
Holiday is a spirited celebration of the holiday season, bringing together brand new recordings of seasonal standards  by Earth Wind and Fire. Song such as (“Winter Wonderland,” “The Little Drummer Boy,” “Sleigh Ride,” “Jingle Bell Rock”), beloved carols (“Joy to the World,” “Oh Come All Ye Faithful,” “What Child Is This?,” “Away in a Manger,” “The First Noël”), a traditional Japanese winter song (“Snow”) a modern day Christmas song (“Everyday Is Christmas”) and future Earth, Wind & Fire classics: “Happy Seasons” (inspired by “Happy Feelin’”), and “December” (inspired by “September”) featuring original vocals from Maurice White.
Produced by Philip J. Bailey and Myron McKinley, Holiday is Earth, Wind & Fire’s 21st studio album.

Earth, Wind, and Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire is an American band that has spanned the musical genres of R&B, soul, funk, disco, jazz and rock. They are one of the most successful and critically acclaimed bands of the twentieth century. Rolling Stone has described them as "innovative, precise yet sensual, calculated yet galvanizing" and has also declared that the band "changed the sound of black pop". Also known as EWF, the band was founded in Chicago by Maurice White in 1969. Other members have included Philip Bailey, Verdine White, Ralph Johnson, Larry Dunn, and Al McKay.

The band has received 20 Grammy nominations; they won six as a group and two of its members, Maurice White and Bailey, won separate individual awards. Earth, Wind & Fire have 12 American Music Awards nominations and four awards. They have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and sold over 90 million albums worldwide.  Read More

James Colah- The Coast Radio Jazz & Soul

The latest release from London England-based Keyboards player, songwriter and producer James Colah is the force of coolness, tasty, stylish contemporary jazz with his original tunes. The Coast Radio Jazz & Soul, has me wondering my Jazz Pursuit of Happiness in Smooth Jazz. I've listened to many astounding Smooth Jazz tracks by various artists. One in particular, the amazing keyboardist, producer, songwriter- James Colah who sent us a pre-release copy of his new song "Take Me Higher", soon to be released around mid- August, 2013.

James who has never sung before made his first attempt to sing. This was very exciting for us to hear his first jazz-soulful vocal track, it was electrify and blew us away. My words exactly, "Is that you James?" I didn't know you could sing? His cool, elegant, breezy style is captivating and his jazz ability will speak to those who appreciate the finer things in life! Don’t miss “Better Days, To Be With You, Come with me, Ocean Tide, Touched by the light, Blissful, Moment In Time, Say It Back, Could it be and now Take Me Higher ” from this cool new project… it’s intoxicating! It will Take your breath away.
The Coast Radio Jazz & Soul ~ MJ Love/TCRJS  Read More

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Maxwell- The Coast Radio Jazz & Soul

Maxwell

Award for Best Male Soul/R&B Album,  "Now"  went to No.1 on the Billboard 200. His debut album, the soul inspired Maxwell's Urban,  Hang Suite was released two years after its recording because of record company doubts about its commercial potential.

The single "Ascension" proved the record company wrong and helped take the album to gold sales. It also earned Maxwell a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album available on  amazon.com


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Sly, the Family Stone and Friends

Sly, Family Stone and Friends

Sly and Family Stones on Wikipedia

Funk pioneer Sly Stone has overcome plenty. After taking a three decade his last album being 1982′s solo effort, "Ain’t But The One Way."  Stone, along with his backing band The Family Stone, returns after 30 years new release on 16th,  August 2011. The long awaited follow-up includes three previously unreleased songs and reworkings of past hits, many featuring some of Stone’s famous friends. 

What a way to start off the summer. "I'm Back," This album includes hits by Rock, Jazz, Funk and Blues artist. With icons all star: Bootsy Collins, Ray Manzarek, Johnny Winter, Jeff Beck and Ann Wilson.

Eric Benet

Eric Benet

Sweet Soul and Sound of the 70's where his music speaks of love from his soul.  "Lost In Time" is the new title of his cd which features duets with: Faith Evans, Chrisette Michele, Ledisi and the O’Jays Eddie Levert. Feature on The Coast Radio is "Georgy Porgy" with Faith Evans. 

Passionate and heartfelt songs "Lost In Time" is all about pure love.  It's feel good music.  Now available on his website and on  itunes.