2019 release. Life and Times is the highly anticipated follow up to the smooth jazz super chart topping More Serious Business - which included two #1 smooth jazz radio hit singles! Featuring three of the most important hit makers on the scene today: Jeff Lorber, Everett Harp and Paul Jackson, Jr. - artists and producers responsible for selling millions of albums and scoring close to 50 #1 Smooth Jazz radio hits! Highlights include the hit single, "Ready Freddie," the super funky, "Where You're At," the high-spirited romp "Exotic" and much more!
2018 release. Smooth Jazz Superstar Marion Meadows is without question one of the most popular and unique talents on the jazz scene today. Marion has sold close to one million albums in his brilliant career. His constant string of radio hits and relentless touring have garnered legions of fans, and his appearances with such varied artists as The Temptations, Michael Bolton and Will Downing are a testament to his broad audience appeal. Soul City, Marion's most intimate and heartfelt album to date, is a star-studded event that takes the listener on a sensuous journey through a soundscape of brilliant original compositions and masterful improvisations. The album is co-produced by Marion's long time hit-making collaborators, Chris "Big Dog" Davis (Will Downing, Gerald Albright, Maysa), Rahni Song (Najee, Melba Moore, Freddie Jackson) and Dave Love. Soul Traveler, Marion's previous Shanachie release, debuted at #1 on the Smooth Jazz charts, and garnered 3 top 10 Smooth Jazz Radio singles. Highlights include the funky "Soul City" featuring Norman Brown, the deeply sensuous ballad "Be With You" with vocals by the amazing Will Downing, "Merry Go Round" featuring Smooth Jazz icon Peter White and much more!
2018 release. It's been seven years since Michael Franks has graced us with a new album, and The Music In My Head was certainly worth the wait. Produced by Gil Goldstein (Esperanza Spalding, Chris Botti, Jill Scott), Chuck Loeb (Fourplay), and others, The Music In My Head delivers the sensual warmth for which Michael Franks is famous. Highlights include the super cool "BeBop Headshop," the intimate "Bluebird Blue," the profoundly beautiful "Waterfall" and more - all written by Michael Franks and destined to join his distinguished list of classic songs.
2020 release. Bluey (AKA Jean-Paul Maunick) is a British guitarist, bandleader, composer and record producer. He has led the British acid jazz band Incognito since it's formation in 1979. With Incognito, he has released sixteen studio albums as well as a number of live albums, remix albums and compilation albums. PHis record production credits include artists such as George Benson, Mario Biondi, Phillip Bailey, Maxi Priest, Maysa and Terry Callier; he has also collaborated with Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau, Paul Weller, Anastasia, Lulu, George Duke, Carleen Anderson, Omar, Leon Ware, Al McKay, Hamish Stuart and Chaka Khan. Bluey has also remixed songs for several artists including Electribe 101, D'Angelo, R. Kelly and The Brand New Heavies.
Keiko Matsui is an icon of contemporary jazz. With over 3 million units sold and sold-out appearances at concert halls across the globe, she is one of the most recognized artists in the genre. Her elegant piano melodies and gentle jazz grooves have enormous appeal and never disappoint the loyal fan base which she has cultivated with over a dozen albums and hundreds of stunning live shows! Euphoria, Keiko's most inspired release yet, elevates the artist to new heights. Featuring a full string orchestra and horn ensemble, performances that transcend musical genres and stellar, Grammy-winning special guests, Euphoria transcends musical genres while still maintaining Keiko's classic listener-friendly sound!! Featuring these contemporary jazz hit singles: the spirited "Steps On the Globe," the deeply moving "New Passage,"and Keiko's passionate collaboration with R&B icon Lalah Hathaway "Love and Nothing Less!! musical genres while still maintaining Keiko's classic listener-friendly sound!!
2013 is a banner year for Smooth Jazz keyboardist Brian Simpson. Highlights from JUST WHAT YOU NEED include a percolating "D Groove" featuring sax icon Gerald Albright, the romantic "In the Rain" featuring Marc Antoine, a brilliant guest performance by Dave Koz on t he Jobim classic "Girl from Ipanema," and much much more!! Also featuring Dave Koz.
Both as a solo performer who has recorded and shared the stage with such greats as Boney James, George Benson, Chris Botti, and as the featured keyboardist and music director of the Dave Koz Band, Brian Simpson performs in front of an incredibly large number of Smooth Jazz fans on a non-stop basis. And as winner of the American Smooth Jazz Keyboardist of the Year Award, frequent guest on nationally syndicated radio shows, and music director of The Smooth Jazz cruise, his visibility is tremendous. Highlights of SOUL CONNECTION include the first hit single "Soul Connection," Brian's brilliant re-imagining of the classic "Stranger In Paradise," the romantic ballad "Midnight Mood," and more brilliant Brian Simpson creations!!!
Smooth Jazz Icon Richard Elliot has performed and recorded with jazz and R&B superstars Rod Stewart, Smokey Robinson, The Yellow Jackets, Tower Of Power, Bonnie Raitt, just to name a few. With more than 20 top ten smooth jazz singles and number 1 contemporary jazz albums, he has delighted his dedicated fan base worldwide. Straight Up Down, produced by Richard and his long-time collaborator Paul Brown, overflows with Richard's ebullient spirit. Highlights include a deeply moving remake of the S.O.S Band classic "Tell Me (If You Still Care About Me)," Richard's tasty collaboration with Paul Brown, "High Tide," the joyous "Very Delicious," and much more!!
2017 release. Will Downing, widely known as The Prince Of Sophisticated Soul, is an icon in both the R&B and jazz worlds. Having sold more than four million albums in his brilliant career, Will continues to tour nonstop to the delight of his devoted fans! Soul Survivor features special guests Avery*Sunshine, Najee, Phil Perry, Maysa and others. Highlights include Will's inspired interpretations of such classics as Blue Magic's "Stop To Start," The Stylistics' "Hurry Up This Way Again," "Tell Me All About It," a hit for both Michael Franks and Natalie Cole, plus a host of great Will Downing originals.
Smooth Jazz Superstar Marion Meadows is without question one of the most popular and unique talents on the jazz scene today. Blessed with movie star looks and the smoothest sax- ophone tone on the on the planet, Marion has sold over two million albums in his brilliant career. His constant string of radio hits and relentless touring have garnered legions of fans, and his appearances with such varied artists as The Temptations, Michael Bolton and Will Downing are a testament to his broad audience appeal. Just Doing Me, Marion's most intimate and heartfelt album to date, takes the listener on a sensuous journey through a soundscape of brilliant original compositions and masterful improvisations. The album is produced by the top producers in smooth jazz: Marion's long-time collaborator, Chris "Big Dog" Davis (Will Downing, Gerald Albright, Maysa), Wirlie Morris (Norman Brown, Charlie Wilson), and Paul Brown (Boney James, Peter White)! Highlights include the deeply sensuous "Pink Glass," the funky and spirited "Say What," and much more!
Smooth Urban Jazz superstar Kim Waters has sold over two million albums in his more than 20 years of touring and recording. Loved by R&B and Jazz fans alike, his crossover appeal, Smooth Jazz #1 radio hits, and dynamic performances have placed him among the elite in his field. That Special Touch has special significance to the artist because the album features the young smooth jazz hit maker, Kim's daughter Kayla! The energy and joy of this occasion have inspired and elevated Kim's writing and playing to new heights! Highlights include Kim and Kayla's dream-like remake of Adele's smash hit "Go Easy On Me," the ebullient "Joy Dance," the intensely pulsating "House Call," and more Kim Waters originals!
World renowned Tony nominee, New York Cabaret Award "Best Jazz Vocalist" winner, and Theater World Award winner Ann Hampton Callaway delivers a must have not just for jazz and cabaret, but for lovers of great music the world over! Finding Beauty, a stirring collection of original compositions and collaborations by this brilliant Women Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee, overflows with warmth, passion and intimacy, revealing the inner feelings of this great artist!! Highlights include the joyous "The Moon Is A Kite," the uplifting duet with Kurt Elling "Love and Let Love," Ann's brilliant collab- oration with Tierney Sutton "You Can't Rush Spring," and much more
2022 release. The leaders of supergroup Jazz Funk Soul are three of the most important Contemporary Jazz hit makers on the scene today: Jeff Lorber, Everett Harp and Paul Jackson, Jr. - artists and producers responsible for selling millions of albums and scoring more than 50 #1 Smooth Jazz radio hits! As a touring ensemble, they are wowing audiences from coast to coast. Grammy Winner Jeff Lorber is famous for launching the career of Kenny G and his productions and collaborations with such greats as Dave Koz, Janet Jackson, Lalah Hathaway and Miles Davis! Grammy Nominated Paul Jackson, Jr. Is one of the world's most sought after guitarists, having been featured on Michael Jackson's Thriller, many Whitney Houston hits, and much more. Grammy Nominated Everette Harp has recorded and shared the stage with such musical giants as Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross, Billy Joel and Patti LaBelle.
2022 release. Two time Grammy winner, Paul Brown, both as an artist and producer, is responsible for more than 60 #1 jazz radio hits! Paul has produced and shared the stage with a who's-who of jazz greats such as George Benson, Patti Austin, Boney James, Norman Brown, and Peter White, just to name a few. With Promised Land, Paul Brown reaches the peak of his prodigious creativity. The album kicks off with the spirited "Secret Sauce," a surefire contemporary jazz radio #1, and delivers with "Don't Stop," Paul's sexy collaboration with Marion Meadows, and the Bluesy, in-the-pocket, "7and7," featuring Euge Groove!!
Norman Brown again teams up with superstar producer Paul Brown to create more magic! Grammy Award-winning Contemporary Jazz/R&B su-perstar Norman Brown has sold over 2 million albums in his extraordinary career and virtually lives at the top of the Billboard Contemporary Jazz sale sand radio charts. Let's Get Away has Norman Brown's hit-making talents on full display. Featuring inspired original com-positions such as the vibey "L.A. Chill," the funk/bluestinged "Talk It Out," and the romantic tribute to Wes Montgomery, "Wes Side Story," Norman tops it all off with a brilliant rendition of the classic "Down Here On The Ground!"
Jeff Lorber's funkiest album yet, featuring an amazing allstar lineup including Grammy winning jazz greats Jimmy Haslip, Paul Jackson, Jr, Snarky Puppy's Marc Lettieri, Gary Novak, David Mann and more! Grammy winning superstar keyboardist, writer, producer Jeff Lorber is renowned as a pioneer in the Jazz-Fusion movement. Scoring #1 radio hits with Jeff Lorber Fusion and as a founding member of Smooth Jazz super-group Jazz Funk Soul, Lorber performs constantly before his dedicated fans from coast to coast!! Highlights include the uber-funky "The Drop," the warm, intimate "Hang Tight," the bright, uplifting "Reception," and more Lorber originals.
Keiko follows up 2012s critically acclaimed production THE ROAD with the brilliant new album, SOUL QUEST without a doubt her most heartfelt release yet. The impressive list of special guests includes saxophone greats Kirk Whalum, Andy Snitzer and Dave Mann, hit-making guitarist Chuck Leob, superstar bassists Marcus Miller and Will Lee, drummer and mega-producer Narada Michael Walden and more!
2018 release. World renowned Tony nominee, New York Cabaret Award "Best Jazz Vocalist" winner and Theater World Award winner Ann Hampton Callaway delivers a must have album. "Jazz Goes To The Movies is a spectacular collection of all-time great movie songs lovingly performed by Ann and her ensemble led by Ted Rosenthal, winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition." Jazz Goes To The Movies" conjures stirring images from the golden age of Hollywood. Highlights include the iconic "As Time Goes By" from Casablanca, Irving Berlin's immortal "Blue Skies" from The Jazz Singer, Jerome Kern's "The Way You Look Tonight" from Swing Time and many more movie classics!
Produced by Paul Brown and Wirlie Morris. Grammy Award-winning Contemporary Jazz/R&B superstar Norman Brown has sold over 3 million albums in his extraor- dinary career and virtually lives at the top of the Billboard Contemporary Jazz sales and radio charts. Having headlined with virtually every Contemporary Jazz superstar from Boney James to Dave Koz to Gerald Albright, Norman's non-stop touring has electrified audiences from coast to coast! It Hits Different has Norman Brown's hit-making talents on full display. Highlights include the uber-funky "Chicken Shack," the romantic "Too Forever," the joyful "Strollin'" and much more.
2017 release. Just Funkin' Around, as the title suggests, is a funky, joyful musical celebration, filled with melodic grooves that have made Pieces of a Dream fan favorites. The 10 brilliant originals that run the gamut from 'in the pocket' R&B to sensuous smooth jazz jams are proof that Pieces of a Dream are at the top of their game!
2017 release. Poetry In Motion is the highly anticipated follow up to Najee's much loved You, Me and Forever which was #1 both on the Billboard chart and at Smooth Jazz radio. As the title implies, the album represents Najee's exploration into the world of sensuality and romance, interspersed with some fantastic spirited grooves that have made Najee a favorite the world over!
Let It Go, Norman Brown's inspired 2017 debut album for Shanachie Records, has something for everyone, whether an R&B fan or a jazz aficionado. From "Holding You," his sensuous collaboration with R&B great Chante Moore and Norman's re-imagining of the Five Stairsteps classic "Ooh Child" to the smoothly grooving "Remember Who You Are" and the serenely inspired "Let It Go," Let It Go is Norman Brown at his best.
Saxophonist Euge Groove is one of the bestselling Contemporary Jazz artists, scoring more than half a dozen #1 Smooth Jazz radio hits and selling over 250,000 albums. His last album, HOUSE OF GROOVE, hit #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, continuing his hit driven chart reign. GOT 2 BE GROOVIN delivers Euge Groove's trademark Funk/Jazz grooves on a wide ranging set including potential radio hits as well as featuring a couple of vocal tracks by AMERICAN IDOL finalist Elliot Yamin and Gospel singer Chanel Haynes of Trin I Tee 5:7.
