Elkano Browning Cream

Elkano Browning Cream (EBC)

Elkano Browning Cream 2, emphasizing more than ever the hypnotic side of their music. Demonstrating an eclecticism of poetry and danceable rhythms.
The Hammond Organ Trio focuses on their musical essence, we showcase  "Euphoria" bringing you Latin feel, an expression of joy in their music exploration.  Check out EBC on cdbaby.com

Phil Casagrade

 Phil Casagrade has  just released Manhattan Vibe album broadcast his new single "Grooveology."

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Chris Jasper

   

If you are familiar with THE ISLEY BROTHERS, then you know Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, CHRIS JASPER, an integral member of THE ISLEY BROTHERS during the 1970s and 1980s—their gold and platinum years—from the 3+3 (1973) to Between the Sheets (1983) albums. These were the years when THE ISLEY BROTHERS were a self-produced, self-contained group.

 CHRIS JASPER, who was primarily responsible for writing and producing all of THE ISLEY BROTHERS music during this time, including such beautiful love songs as “For The Love of You” and “Between the Sheets” and uptempo funk such as “Fight the Power.” His arrangements and instrumentation as a classically-trained musician, and his expertise on the keyboards and synthesizers, are the foundation of the legendary “Isley Brothers Sound.” When the six members of THE ISLEY BROTHERS disbanded (1984), Marvin and Ernie Isley joined CHRIS JASPER and formed ISLEY-JASPER-ISLEY. Without this crucial musical component, THE ISLEY BROTHERS were no longer a self-produced, self-contained group.

CHRIS JASPER brought his “unique sound” and musical talents to ISLEY-JASPER-ISLEY, and topped the charts singing lead vocals on “Caravan of Love” (1985), a song that was covered by English recording group, the Housemartins, an international #1 pop hit. “Caravan” was also used in commercials as part of a Dodge Caravan advertising campaign. He was also awarded a CEBA Award For Excellence for a Miller Brewing Company commercial. The music for that commercial formed the basis for “Brother to Brother” from the “Different Drummer” album, which supported the anti-apartheid struggle going on in South Africa at that time. His music has also been used in radio and television commercials, most recently “Who’s That Lady” (Swiffer) and “Between The Sheets” (L’Oreal).
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Giancarlo Greco

Giancarlo Greco

Great Italian Jazz  by Giancarlo Greco Quartet straight from Rome  with Dida's Feelings. Much talent from each musician Giancarlo Greco- Trombone, Stefano Sabatini- Piano, Guido Giacomini- Bass and Lorenzo Tucci on Drums.

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Terje Lie

Saxophonist Terje Lie (“Terry Lee”) started his career as a musician during high school, over time, he became a part of that country’s scene of young rising jazz artists and freelance musicians, featured as both a singer and saxophonist. Lie toured Norway, Sweden, and Finland with different groups and appeared on the jazz shows of NRK, the Norwegian equivalent of the BBC. Lie has a degree in music education as well as a Master of Music degree.

 His album Urban Vacation, produced by Jimmy Haslip and Jeff Lorber, Terje says, “Seeing how much work Jimmy (Haslip) and Jeff (Lorber) put into Urban Vacation has definitely inspired me to expect even more from myself as a composer, musician, and performer. It’s great to have the opportunity now to share that with more fans than ever before.” And he continues, “Jeff and Jimmy enlightened me to many new angles and concepts that made this a fantastic experience for me. It’s been a great thing to record with them and the result is a seriously kickin’ album!”

The Rippingtons

Russ Freeman and The Rippingtons for any stretch of time over the past quarter century know the versatile award winning and Grammy nominated guitarist/composer, and producer has long had a penchant for naming songs and albums after exotic places (Aruba, Kenya, Morocco, Weekend in Monaco, Sahara, etc).

Seawind

Seawind was a Jazz Fusion group from Hawaii, featuring lead singer Pauline Wilson 

Members:Pauline Wilson, Jerry Hey, Kim Hutchcroft, Ken Wild, Bud Nuanez
Larry Williams, and Bob Wilson.

They recorded two albums for CTI Records, one for A&M Records and one for A&M subsidiary Horizon Records. A notable part of the band's sound was the "Seawind. 

Horns" (trumpeter Jerry Hey, sax and flute player Kim Hutchcroft, and sax, flute and keyboard player Larry Williams), who went on to provide backing instrumentals and arrangements for performers such as Earth, Wind & Fire, George Benson, Michael Jackson (Thriller, Off the Wall and Bad), Quincy Jones and Mika. Hey left Seawind as a touring member in 1979 but continued as a recording member of the band through 1980. Trumpeter Larry Hall, an original member of the band when they were called "OX", rejoined the group in 2005. Hey and Hall are longtime friends and both are top-call recording session musicians.  Read More

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Haakon Graf

Haakon Graf  is known in Los Angeles. When we Haakon's music we knew he would fit right in the LA scene of Smooth Jazz Industry.   Known for this musical style, songwriting and producing You can find Haakon Graff on Facebook.

ROBERT LEE REVUE

City of Smooth Jazz showcases artistry and musicianship; which is the true essence of the ROBERT LEE REVUE.Robert Lee Balderrama has assembled a group of formidable musical talent; fellow Mysterians Frank Rodriguez/Keyboards and , along with Tom Barsheff/Saxophone and Robert Lee's wife Amy Lynn Balderrama/Percussion.

Live performances will see the nucleus of the band joined by Jack Nash/Bass, Rudolph Levario/drums & Percussion. CITY OF SMOOTH JAZZ was released SEPT, 2012, label AMR/ASSOCIATED MICHIGAN RECORDINGS.

All songs are published by Robert Lee Balderrama Publishing/BMI. Robert Lee ,and Frank continue to tour and record with Question Mark and the Mysterians, but also make time to pursue other musical interests. OF NOTE: Robert Lee Balderrama,and Frank Rodriguez, original guitarist, original keyboardist and respectively of ? & the Mysterians, have an historical significance which is quite clear; credited with creating and originating the musical genre 'garage rock/punk' in the early 1960's. As Steve Huey of All Music Guide states, "It only took one song, the organ-driven number one smash "96 Tears," to make ? & the Mysterians into garage rock legends…the Mysterians sound helped lay down an important part of the garage rock blueprint…they were one of the first Latino rock groups to have a major hit…one of the prime suspects in the evolution of garage rock into early punk."  facebook

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Curtis Haywood

Curtis Haywood

Curtis Haywood composition  is classy and inviting. Saxophonist, Curtis was one of 5000 to attend Berklee College of Boston. His musical influences includes: Grover Washington Jr., David Sanborn, Bob Mintzer, Kenny Garrett.   

Curtis recently opened for Cindy Bradley, Matt Marshak, Steve Cole at the 2011 Hartford Jazz Festival, and previously the Capitol jazz Festival. He has shared the stage with such greats as Take-6, Melissa Morgan, Melba Moore, Miki Howard, The Temptations, Blue Magic, Ray Goodman and Brown.

Dee Brown

DEE BROWN Honeycomb Innervision Records

 Detroit-based guitarist dee Brown hits the Smooth Jazz sweet spot again with his brand new, smoothly groovin’ single, “Honeycomb,” from the forthcoming BROWN SUGAR, HONEY-COATED LOVE. This track features dee’s signature tasty jazz guitar work from the Wes Montgomery/George Benson school, always jazzy, funky, inspirational! “Honeycomb” is a feel-good musical conversation between guitar and sax and sounds like another guaranteed hit to my ears, and what’s more is that it’s a delicious tease of what’s to come on the full cd release, his debut on Innervision. Smooth Jazz fans worldwide are always eager to get into the latest from this talented artist! ~SCOTT O'BRIEN

Brian Simpson

Celebrated keyboardist, composer and studio musician, Brian Simpson has been the ‘go-to’ man for everyone from Janet Jackson and Teena Marie to George Duke, Stanley Clarke and Dave Koz, for whom he has had the distinction of being musical director for the past 15 years.  The chart-topping musical chameleon who wrote the #1 R&B hit “The First Time” for Surface in the 1990s confesses, "Ultimately, my listeners inspire me to make my music.” 
 

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Soul Singer, Songwriter Leon Ware

Leon Ware 

A Big Thanks to Leon Ware '70s soul singer and songwriter for giving people the gift of music. Leon Ware, is one of the last songwriting pioneers that has been understated and Unrecognized for his musical talent.

Leon Ware is  an American soul musician and songwriter. Best known for crafting the hit album, I Want You, originally recorded for Ware, until friend and Motown icon Marvin Gaye was assigned to the album in 1976. Ware also is notable for writing the Top 5 R&B single, "I Wanna Be Where You Are", for a young Michael Jackson in 1972, and creating the Body Heat album along with Quincy Jones. He also collaborated with Maxwell on his debut album Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite.  Read More

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