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
Paul Tuvman - In My Life
A pilot for Delta Airlines since 1986, classically trained
pianist and emerging Smooth Jazz artist, Paul Tuvman flies high with his
lifelong love of The Beatles on IN MY LIFE. A deeply diverse, jazzy homage to
the Fab Four. Testament to his rising star status, the multi-talented Tuvman
got the genre all-stars out en masse, with dynamic guest spots by Peter White,
Mindi Abair, Dave Koz, Rick Braun and Vincent Ingala. Produced by one of the
most sought after musicians in contemporary music, Jamey Tate, the true star of
the collection is Tuvman’s hypnotic ivory playing and adventurous arrangements,
hitting on trad and Smooth Jazz as well as soulful, urban funk. Another
highlight of this engaging set is the stunning oboe playing of
Taiwanese-American oboe master Rong-Huey Liu. ~ smoothjazz.com
Jarez - J Funk City
In a few short years, saxophonist Jarez has gone from being
known as “Mr. Sexy Saxy’ to the mayor of J FUNK CITY! While known to millions
as touring saxophonist and right-hand man for Coolio – and his appearances on
the rap star’ web series “Cookin’ With Coolio” – the saxophonist has scored an
impressive string of smooth urban hits and albums playing it silky, sensual and
romantic. This new collection has its steamy moments, but for the most part
it’s a punchier, ultra-funky blast featuring a more muscular, emotionally
impactful approach. Jarez’s wild success these past years has opened doors for
him to invite all-star guests Julian Vaughn, Vandell Andrew, Willie Bradley,
Ragan Whiteside and Gerald Albright (on bass!) to help him execute his
supercharged vision. ~ smoothjazz.com
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