Talking Smooth Jazz

Guitarist Adam Hawley’s debut album “Just the Beginning” has been 7 years in the making and features many of the artists he has been working with the past several years including Brian Culbertson, Euge Groove, Gerald Albright, Michael Lington, Eric Darius, Greg Manning, L. Young, and Tracy Carter.  

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Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes the founders of 3rd Force, William Aura and Craig Dobbin to talk about their new release, Global Force.  Ronald Jackson from The Smooth Jazz Ride said about Global Force:  From start to finish, there is so much to love about this album: "The melodies, the rhythms, the sense of a phat, “whole,” sound, and of course, the skill and effort put into it all. Horns blaze brightly (saxman Derrick Edmondson and trumpeter/trombonist Mitch Mannker clearly bring their “A” game), keyboards and piano sing eloquently and with feeling, the flute calls ever so sweetly, and guitars guide us through the becoming collage. The entire project is just so alive."  Read the full review at The Smooth Jazz Ride.

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Trumpeter Isaac Byrd, Jr. returns to talk about his new release, Life.  Life features the catchy dance-pop party song “The Come Up” and the title track “Life”, which features members of Tribe Judah and reflects the emotional transitions he has faced in recent years to be able to blossom now as a confident person and performer. Another irresistible track is the coolly soulful “Dreams”, which features Byrd’s sensual muted trumpet melody floating over graceful piano harmonies and an easy grooving percussion line. 

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website: www.isaacbyrdjrmusic.com

With the ever growing demand for packaged shows, national recording artists Tony Exum, Jr. and Danny Kusz have teamed up to create the Power Sol Group.  This is a high-energy and soulful collective of industry-topping smooth jazz artists that are dedicated to innovating the smooth jazz industry and bringing a unique show to your next event.  On their own, founders Tony and Danny have created a unique blend of funk, R&B, fusion and jazz to create the new sound in smooth jazz.  The combination of these two artists create an unstoppable force that wow any crowd and have people on their feet the entire show.  The show is also scalable depending on the type of event.  If you would like more information, or want to book the Power Sol Group at your next event, email them at [email protected].

Keyboardist and composer Mark Etheredge has just wrapped up “Connected” -- a new contemporary jazz album produced by two-time GRAMMY® winner Paul Brown. The album on Vipaka Records features ten originals composed by Etheredge including two in collaboration with featured guitarists Paul Brown and Chuck Loeb. In addition to drummer Gorden Campbell, bassist Roberto Vally and percussionist Richie Gajate Garcia, keyboardist Etheredge is joined by trumpeter Lee Thornburg and saxophonists Greg Vail and Andy Suzuki.  “Connected” will be released worldwide on Friday, February 26, 2016. 

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Saxophonist Tony Craddock, Jr.’s mission is to connect weather and life through music. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Science and uses weather to illustrate inspirational stories embedded within his music. We’ll talk to Tony about his latest project Convection and his upcoming Valentine Day Smooth Jazz Brunch event with special guest Ken Navarro.

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Producer and keyboardist Derrick Harvin released his debut cd From Here. From Here is not just a product of Harvin’s choice to progress in his music career; it is Harvin’s courageous effort to embrace a brighter tomorrow after the heartbreak of his past. Dedicating the album to his late father, Harvin chooses to view the world from where he is at the moment with eyes wide open and a heart full of faith. He hopes that the story within From Here represents the universality within his audience, as everyone has the choice to decide how they will perceive and appreciate the future from here. Harvin is ready to captivate a global audience, one that can begin to understand life’s great mysteries hand in hand through a magnetic album that surveys the depth of an artist’s sentimentality.  

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JWhite opens up a true original Jazz story with his anticipated EP, "Grit & Glamour!" JWhite paints a vivid picture on the canvas, illustrating the perfect soundtrack for urban life. "Grit & Glamour" is the new soundtrack for urban story telling.

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Four-time SESAC Award-winning and Grammy nominee Pianist/Arranger Bob Baldwin continues his flow of music, and follows up with his tributes to Michael Jackson and Songwriter extraordinaire Thom Bell with his MelloWonder/Songs In the Key of Stevie CD.

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Kevin Howard's new cd, Travels, takes you on a journey with 10 of his original compositions blending contemporary jazz, smooth jazz fusion, funk and Latin rhythms.

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