Tuesday, August 01, 2017

NEW MUSIC: JEFF KASHIWA – FLY AWAY; CAROL ALBERT - FLY AWAY BUTTERFLY; ROBERT G- THE EP

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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