'Shelter Island' is the latest project from contemporary jazz keyboardist Cal Harris Jr. It features 10 original songs that are excellent examples of what is rapidly becoming the style of his style - haunting, melodic and enchanting tunes rounded out by impeccable arrangements, production, and stellar performances by world-class musicians. On his latest CD, Harris takes the listener on a musical journey to 'Shelter Island' a place where a range of emotions is explored from the excitement of the title track, to the carefree vibe of 'By the Bay' - a warmly romantic groove that features excellent solos by guitarist Joel Del Rosario, and saxophonist Keith Mckelley to beautifully accentuate the breathtaking keys of Harris. His 'Sunset Chasers' is a heart wrenching melody interpreted beautifully by saxophonist Marion Meadows. Lest you think Harris can't put a little funky, sexy R&B on it.... there's 'Smooth'. The Billboard top 10 smash featuring Elan Trotman. Get ready for the hip swaying and finger popping with this one! Harris is a master of his craft he writes, arranges, produces and performs with a beauty further defined by the excellence in which he does them all. His is a true talent and a breath of fresh air. Harris brings the depth of emotion back to smooth jazz and makes you realize how much you missed it. Shelter Island is a CD that will stay on repeat in the player, inviting you to discover something new every time you hear it. ~amazon.com
An exciting, R&B-infused jazz album from Grammy®-winner David Murray, featuring standout vocals from platinum-selling Grammy® winner Macy Gray and two-time Grammy® nominee Gregory Porter. With power-packed vocals from Macy Gray and Gregory Porter, this is hands down David Murray s most soulfully creative and popularly accessible recording to date. Grammy®-winning, multi-platinum-selling Macy Gray s sultry delivery of the title track, Be My Monster Love, has crossover appeal into R&B territory. Videos for this sexy song (which capitalizes on the perennially popular vampire theme) have potential for viral marketing. The inclusion of three crossover radio-friendly songs by rising vocal star Gregory Porter (Grammy®-nominee for Motéma albums Be Good and Water) adds mightily to this album s potential at radio and retail. ~ amazon.com
With It Was Beauty, pianist Orrin Evans presents his seventh Criss Cross leader date, returning to the label for the first time since 2005. The title tells the story: on a reflective, immensely satisfying ten-piece program comprising mainly originals, the 36-year-old Evans - joined by bass titan Eric Revis and master drummer Donald Edwards, both partners of long standing - plays with old soul focus, presenting a deeply personal vision that privileges notions of dynamic contrast, immediately identifiable tonal identity, meaty harmonies, tension and release, and three-way conversation. ~ amazon.com
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