Tuesday, August 18, 2020

New Music Releases: Motown Moe, Nick Dukas, Keith Mason

Motown Moe - The New Normal 

With an incredible output of 16 albums over the past 12 years, Detroit based keyboardist/producer, Motown Moe, is not only one of the most prolific indie artists in Smooth Jazz, but also one of the most diverse and innovative when it comes to developing fascinating conceptual themes and fresh sonic landscapes. With a title that perfectly reflects our unique collective moment, his latest album The New Normal could be used in regular times as a soundtrack to a romantic evening – but in this era serves as the perfect soul caressing chillout set. Drawing on his mastery of melody, gentle grooves, sensual atmospheres, synth, horns and percussion, Moe creates a free-flowing, chill and laid-back fusion of moody, impressionistic urban jazz featuring critically-acclaimed guitarist Blake Aaron!  ~ smoothjazz.com  

Nick Dukas - Feelin' Good Feelin' Fine 

Prepare to have an unforgettable and magical night that will have you snapping your fingers, tapping your toes and dancing the night away with Nick Dukas’ single “Mr. Moon (Take It Away)” from his latest EP, Feelin Good” Feelin’ Fine. Nick shares the spotlight on vocals with Jennifer Day Morrison on this fun and jazzy melody which was co-written by Dukas as a duet with well-known lyricists Anthony Little and Morrison. Dukas, an eleven-time silver global music award winning singer/ songwriter, recently warmed up the holiday season with his feel good lyrics and artistic charm on his tune WRAP YOU UP FOR CHRISTMAS which reached #25 on the SmoothJazz.com’s Top 100 Holiday Chart. Nick’s “Mr. Moon (Take It Away)” is sure to warm you up all over again as as you tell the stars in the sky that this is your special night! ~ smoothjazz.com  

Keith Mason - I Surrender All 

A versatile bass player for an astonishing 45 years, Keith Mason’s life has been dedicated to and defined by his passion for two things that make his latest album I SURRENDER ALL an emotionally impactful and spiritually edifying delight – music and the Lord. With a Christian Smooth Jazz sound incorporating his love for jazz, R&B, funk and gospel, he showcases his poppin’ basslines in the service of a cool yet rhythmically punchy flow that reflects a rich anointing and some truly amazing grace. The collection was inspired by Mark 8:36 (“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”) and his titles are all expressions of his faith… the thoughtful, inviting and exuberant vibes have been Crafted to lift you up spiritually and engage you intellectually. ~ smoothjazz.com 


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