JEFF KASHIWA – FLY AWAY
Former Rippington and creator of The Sax Pack, Jeff Kashiwa
enters his third decade of solo recording with FLY AWAY, an emotionally
impactful album whose songs alternately capture the bittersweet awareness of
the passage of time and joyful optimism about the future. Balancing lilting,
wistful reflections with flurries of exuberant soul-funk influenced jazz,
Kashiwa – playing alto and tenor sax, flute, alto flute, clarinet and EWI –
jams with his longtime band Coastal Access and brings extra punch to the
project with guests Marc Antoine, Tom Schuman, Miles Gilderdale, Steve Reid,
Ronnie Gutierrez, Ramon Yslas and one of the final recordings of the late Ricky
Lawson. Kashiwa reminds us that while time seems to Fly Away, musical
inspiration only grows sweeter with time. ~ smoothjazz.com
CAROL ALBERT - FLY AWAY BUTTERFLY
After paving the way with a handful of popular radio singles
over the past year, Carol Albert brings out a full array of rich jazz and
global fusion artistry on her unique concept album Fly Away Butterfly. The
versatile Atlanta-based composer, keyboardist and vocalist takes the listener
on deeply soulful, exotic journey that artfully blends spirited, jazzy piano
melodies, dreamy vocals, punchy percussion textures and hypnotic ambiences
featuring the soaring, inspirational twist on Al Jarreau’s classic song “One
Way," a contemporary homage to one of her jazz heroes offering up the
powerhouse saxophone of Sam Skelton. Fly Away Butterfly will take your musical
imagination to many beautiful destinations! ~ smoothjazz.com
ROBERT G- THE EP
Renowned for his years as a backup vocalist for R&B
greats Vesta Williams, Kashif, BeBe Winans and the late Teena Marie, Philly
native Robert Gee steps out onto center stage with a heart-tugging set of old
school originals that will remind people of his hometown’s seminal soul sound.
ROBERT GEE THE EP is the perfect soul soundtrack for a smooth chill with
original, jazzy pop featuring candlelit ballads and relaxed, dance floor slow
jams showcasing Gee's silky soulful voice. The EP goes down EZ! ~
smoothjazz.com
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