EBAN BROWN – SUMMERTIME IN TOKYO
In his stints with classic R&B groups, The Manhattans,
The Sylistics, The Delfonics, as well as others, Eban Brown’s sparkling
electric guitar work often took a backseat to his great vocal talent. As on his
previous solo recordings, Brown’s silky, light funk driven new album Summertime
In Tokyo showcases his crisp, buoyant electric melodies while featuring fresh
and engaging vocal textures. He compliments the collection’s well-rendered
cover tunes with a batch of dynamic originals, including a thoughtful George
Duke tribute on which Brown approximates Duke’s high register vocals. Summertime
In Tokyo will warm up the entire year! ~ smoothjazz.com
ED TAYLOR – IT’S COMPLICATED
Ed Taylor may call his dynamic new album It’s Complicated,
but the Smooth Jazz and R&B influenced guitarist and vocalist’s mission as
a composer and artist is fairly simple and straightforward, “I want to play and
write creative music that can uplift the lives of everyday people.” A onetime
Motown session player, Taylor has been a popular draw in his longtime home of
Tacoma, Washington as the leader of the band Usual Suspect. Stepping out as a
solo artist, he incorporates reggae and tropical flavors amidst the crisply
played in the pocket, contemporary jazz gems. If you’re looking for an easy
out, here's your musical escape, nothing complicated about it! ~ smoothjazz.com
URBAN JAZZ COALITION - XXII
The title of Urban Jazz Coalition’s new album, XXII, represents
an extraordinary achievement for the Columbus, Ohio based six piece powerhouse
ensemble founded by the visionary bassist Phil Raney. The group celebrates 22
years of performing regionally and at some of America’s hottest jazz festivals,
as well as backing Smooth Jazz greats like Peter White, Jeff Lorber and Nick
Colionne. XXII, their 11th album, is the most accessible Smooth Jazz Project
they’ve ever done and we expect big things from it. It’s a tight, soulful, in
the pocket masterwork showcasing the edgy solo virtuosity of - and blazing
interaction between - saxophonist Richard Randolph, guitarist Duane Tribune and
keyboardist Brandon Howard, and the driving rhythm section of Raney and drummer
Rich "Rico" Adams and percussionist Hector Maldonado. You’ll want to
hang around for UJC’s next XXII years! ~ smoothjazz.com
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