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.
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RayPiper

Ray Piper

Ray has travelled to Brazil many times, concentrating on exploring different areas of the country and their unique musical styles. Ray record the CD “Ray Piper Sabor Do Rio” which was a culmination of the previous trip and was recorded in Rio and completed in Vancouver. He wrote additional material for the CD which was recorded with Ronaldo do Bandolim, Marcilio Lopes, Rogerio Souza, Eduardo Neves, Jorge Helder, Erivelton Silva, Jorginho Silva, Durval Pereira , Kiko Horta, Jaimie Vignoli, Tom Keenlyside, Michael Creber, Joao Hermeto and Fernanda Cunha who wrote the lyrics to the Bossa Novas. The tunes he composed reflect a jazz player's love of the music and people of Brazil.

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.