Kyle Eastwood

Kyle Eastwood - PARIS BLUE 

Son of legendary actor Clint Eastwood

He has experimented on different  styles of  jazz which charts a new territory with a mix of traditional and Contemporary Jazz.

Kyle Eastwood's  records "Paris Blues, Metropolitan"  was released in the US. It was recorded in Paris and includes collaborations with some of the artists he admires most on the current scene: drummer Manu Katche, trumpeter Till Bronner, French star vocalist Camille and pianist Eric Legnini. Metropolitan was co-produced by Erin Davis; son of Miles and Kyle's long term writing partner Michael Stevens, the album captured the attention of the jazz world.

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GLORIA RY'ANN

Not since Minnie Riperton has there been a more enchanting songstress with a glass-shattering high octave vocal-range. This show-stopping beauty Gloria Ry’ann is riding on the success of her current single releases “O.M.G.” and “Back With You”. Gloria is the treasured find for today’s music lovers. Entertaining crowds large and small across the country, Gloria has performed with the likes of pop princess Rihanna, Oscar-winner, Jennifer Hudson, legends Ashford & Simpson, Patti Labelle and the late Teddy Pendergrass.

Her determination is paying off. Emerging as a dynamic vocalist, with a four- octave range, Gloria Ry’ann has been featured throughout the country as a headlining music act. Her music has found a home on radio stations around the world. Listeners are flocking to her sound on Facebook, MySpace and YouTube as well as live performances that convey a style, which Gloria describes as “positive, vibrant, classy, sensual, and sometimes naughty.” “From middle voice to the whistle register, Gloria is in possession of a vocal tone that is simply beautiful,” says Carl Smith of GrownFolksMusic.com. “I, for one, have reserved a space in my musical radar screen for [her] and I think you should, too.”

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James Colah

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.
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Grant Harrison

Grant Harrison,  a newcomer on the music scene, it’s hard to tell music wasn’t his first love. With a knack for songwriting and performing that can’t be taught, this young singer/ songwriter is creating a buzz around Houston and he’s humble enough to not even realize it.

Starting out by drumming on pots and pans as a 3-year-old (like most kids), Grant eventually moved past cookware and toy xlyophones and learned piano at a young age. Raised in a family deeply rooted in the church, he grew up watching his mother sing in the praise band and quickly added singing to his repertoire of skills. He learned to play the guitar when his sister received one for Christmas and he was able to snag it when she wasn’t looking. The ukulele and the mandolin made their way into his arsenal of instruments as well.

“Once I had access to an instrument, I couldn’t put it down,” Grant recalls. “I took up percussion in school and at 12, I joined the praise band at my church.”

As his appreciation for music and instrumentation grew,
“Songwriting became such a passion that it overruled any ability to pay attention in class,” he said. “All I wanted to do was write. I would sit in class and hear the music as the lyrics came to me. I couldn’t get to my guitar fast enough.”

As a fresh face on the scene, Grant is in the enviable position to march to the beat of his own drum. Influences include the likes of Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Earth Wind & Fire and Chicago while whispered comparisons to Jason Mraz, Bruno Mars and John Mayer abound as he performs. But, Grant is determined to be as unique as possible.

“What can I say? I love music. I love God. That's what Grant Harrison is all about.

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JazzBoy- The Coast Radio

Dino Fiumara  Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA Dino has been exposed to a rich environment of music, art and theater since as a child. At the Conservatory of Naples Italy, this is where Dino began his early piano instruction. Dino learned everything from his Grandmother and Father's endless talents and wisdom. At West Virginia University Dino auditioned and became part of the WVU Big Band.

Performing with experiences included concerts with Vince DiMartino from the Old Tonight Show Band, and Chris Vadella, long time performer with Chuck Mangione. Continuing his education at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Dino began studying Jazz and Classical Piano with David Budway, recording artist with Hubert Laws, and musical director for Jeff Tane Watts, Liza Minnelli. Dino became part of the prestigious Duquesne Big Band, which led to intense performances with the great Slide Hampton, Herbie Mann, and Tony Williams (who wanted Dino to go on the road with him, however he was too young at the time and wanted to complete his studies). This was a GREAT HONOR bestowed upon him at such an early age from one of the Legends of Jazz.
 
Dino has performed with such notable Artists as: Barbara Morrison, Dean Koba, Roger Humphrys, Marco Panascia, Stanly Turrentine, Chris Vadella,Herbi Mann, Slide Hampton, Joe Negri, Peppe Merolla, Randy Purcell, Victor Manecchia, Narding Sanchez, Scotty Hood, Stewart Loseby, Richard Brisco, Reggie Watkins, Jeri De Leon, Eddie Layman, Christy Smith, Louis Soliano, and many more....


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Kenny Garret

Kenny Garrett-is a Grammy Award-winning American post bop jazz saxophonist and flautist who gained fame in his youth as a member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra and of Miles Davis's band. He has since pursued a critically acclaimed solo career. Most recently he joined a group of jazz musicians, The Five Peace Band.
 
Kenny Garrett was born in Detroit, Michigan, on October 9, 1960; he is a 1978 graduate of Mackenzie High School. His father was a carpenter who played tenor saxophone as a hobby. Garrett's own career as a saxophonist took off when he joined the Duke Ellington Orchestra in 1978, then led by Duke's son, Mercer Ellington. Three years later he played in the Mel Lewis Orchestra, playing the music of Thad Jones, and also the Dannie Richmond Quartet, focusing on Charles Mingus's music.
 
In 1984, he recorded his first album as a bandleader, Introducing Kenny Garrett, on the CrissCross label. He then recorded two albums with Atlantic Records: Prisoner of Love and African Exchange Student. Garrett signed to the Warner Bros. Records label, and beginning with Black Hope, in 1992, he has continued to record with them. Among his notable recordings on Warner Bros. are Pursuance: The Music of John Coltrane, recorded in 1996, and Songbook, his first album made up entirely of his own compositions, recorded in 1997 and nominated for a Grammy Award. During his career, Garrett has performed and recorded with many jazz greats such as Miles Davis, Art Blakey, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, McCoy Tyner, Pharoah Sanders, Brian Blade, Marcus Miller, Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Herbie Hancock, Bobby Hutcherson, Ron Carter, Elvin Jones, and Mulgrew Miller.

While Garrett is best known in many circles for the five years he spent playing with Miles Davis during Miles' electric period, he states that he has become accustomed to the association: Herbie Hancock, they always mention Miles Davis, or Wayne Shorter Read More 

Joel Del Rosario

Joel Del Rosario

In the mid-90's, Joel was an intern at A&R. He played guitar in an R&B Band and helped produce. He wrote music for a small record label and studied under tutelage of Elroy Jones (Stanley Jordan) 

Calm in The Storm is one of Rosario's  best work. We expect to hear more from Joel. 

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Kennis Jones

 Kennis  Jones,  flair for music  came at an early age where his father sang with Sam Cook and with the Wings of Faith gospel group. Kennis decided to go to California to pursue his music career. After initially spending time with members of Earth Wind and Fire, Kennis eventually got an interview with Smokey Robinson. Smokey immediately signed Kennis as a personal songwriter.

Kennis wrote many songs for Smokey, a couple of which were released, including the excellent cut “If we’re gonna act like lovers” from the Big Time soundtrack. Kennis also wrote another tune for Smokey Robinson “I’m Loving You Softly” for his Love Breeze album. Facebook

Frank Piombo and Rod Williams Band

Versatile  guitarist Frank Piombo and The Rod Williams Band performing their music from their latest cd; Sleepwalk, Pay It Forward, Grover Style, As Smooth As It Gets and Breezin. 

 

The Rod Williams band members are Rod Willaims on Sax, Bass- Pablo Claudio on Keys-Donnie Harrell Drums- Al Johnson on drums, Vibes-  Kevin Sanders and Frank Piombo on Guitar.

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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

Russel Blake

Russel Blake

Mind, Body and Soul 

A tool for healing the spirit and removing the cultural barriers which divide us, by serving as mankind's universal language. Over the past 3 decades, Russel Blake has established himself as a professional musician, concert soloist, educator, and author. He carries on the musical legacy of his father, Latin musical great Alexander Blake, and his brother, world renowned jazz bassist, Alex Blake. At the foundation of all of his success is Russel’s impeccable composition, theoretical and musical arrangement skills; all of which are self-taught. 

Russel Blake currently holds over 432 pieces within his repertoire encompassing Classical, Spanish Classical, Traditional Jazz, Brazilian, Opera, Latin & Blues music idioms. He performs works from Mozart, Beethoven, Segovia, Albeniz, Cole Porter, Gershwin, Monk, Jobim, Stevie Wonder & Elton John.  Blake has earned the opportunity to accompany and record with several music giants such as Sonny Rollins, Pharoah Sanders, Hugh Masakela, Cybil Shepherd, Chaka Khan, Harry Belafonte, El Gran Combo, Wynton Marsalis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and has enjoyed playing as the exclusive bassist for The Lion King, Dreamgirls, Angie Stone, Brenda Russell, Mary Mary, to name a few.

Sharon Musegrave

Musegrave born in England of Dominican parents but raised in Canada, where she has returned to live, Singer/Songwriter Sharon Musgrave shot to prominence in 1991 wishlist collaborating with William Orbit on the Bass-O-Matic project.

   They achieved international status with the hit Fascinating Rhythm (Virgin), which Sharon co-wrote. An album soon followed, cementing the groups worldwide status as a credible dance act and Sharon's ability as a writer. A world tour established Bass-O-Matic as an act that could cut it live.

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"