Butch And Rhonda Coleman – Moment Of Your Time
A spiritually grounded husband and wife duo that recognizes
music as a universal healer, Maryland based Butch & Rhonda Coleman create a
fascinating dual sound around the plucky thump of his bass and her versatility
as a sultry pop/R&B singer and jazz keyboardist. The title of their third
album MOMENT OF YOUR TIME doubles as an invitation to get to know them and their
deft blend of old school soul-jazz, breezy and heartfelt balladry and buoyant
urban-flavored Smooth Jazz. Adept at creating a variety of moods, the Colemans
like to say that their music tells a story. Here, that’s paying homage to past
influences like Bill Withers while making sure we’re hip to their eclectic,
very contemporary sexy, funky flow. ~ Smoothjazz.com
Kim Scott - Free To Be
An integral member of the all-female ensemble Jazz in Pink,
Kim Scott has been one of a handful of visionary artists making Smooth Jazz
delightfully flute-friendly since her debut album CROSSING OVER in 2011. After
a three-year recording hiatus, the Alabama-based performer is back in action on
FREE TO BE, a multi-faceted album balancing her tight, infectiously grooving pop/urban
jazz flow with other tracks that showcase her formidably soulful vocals and
textured, more nuanced jazz flute expressions. As you listen, you’ll get the
sense that her album title is truly her musical philosophy. In addition to an
emotionally intense classic ballad duet on "The Prayer" with
gospel-jazz saxophonist Cameron Ross, Scott vibes magnificently with all-star
guests Jazmin Ghent, James Lloyd and on a Billboard #1 hit with Jonathan
Fritzen. ~ Smoothjazz.com
Nelson Rangell – By Light
Bringing deep R&B inspired passion to the sax and
masterful/improvisational energy to the flute, Nelson Rangell has been one of
Smooth Jazz’s most dynamic and versatile reed players over the past 30 years.
Launching eloquently and emphatically into his fourth decade, the
multi-talented composer/musician’s latest album BY LIGHT finds him exploring
some fresh and exciting creative concepts. True to its title, the collection
balances bright, instantly engaging melodies and optimism with intensely
muscular, deeply emotional playing. Beyond the edgy, sax driven, mostly
up-tempo pop, funk and soul melodies and horn textures, Rangell shares his
deeper artistry on several flute centered pieces that showcase his stunning
virtuosity and otherworldly improvisational abilities on that instrument. ~
Smoothjazz.com
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