Talking Smooth Jazz

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes Martin Blockson to talk about his new cd, Excursion.

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes Martin Blockson to talk about his new cd, Excursion.

Downbeat, is the highly anticipated new album from acclaimed jazz, world, fusion group, TIZER (2011 "Jazz Group of the Year" nominee), to be released on September 18.  This collection of 12 new original tracks encompasses a wide array of musical flavors to make for a memorable listening experience for any fan of creative, jazz-inspired music.

Downbeat, is the highly anticipated new album from acclaimed jazz, world, fusion group, TIZER (2011 "Jazz Group of the Year" nominee), to be released on September 18.  This collection of 12 new original tracks encompasses a wide array of musical flavors to make for a memorable listening experience for any fan of creative, jazz-inspired music.

Fans that have followed Russ Freeman and The Rippingtons for any stretch of time over the past quarter century know the versatile award winning and Grammy nominated guitarist/composer, and producer has long had a penchant for naming songs and albums after exotic places (Aruba, Kenya, Morocco, Weekend in Monaco, Sahara, etc).

Guitartist Russ Freeman talks to the Jazz Queen about the bands new cd, Built To Last.

Fans that have followed Russ Freeman and The Rippingtons for any stretch of time over the past quarter century know the versatile award winning and Grammy nominated guitarist/composer, and producer has long had a penchant for naming songs and albums after exotic places (Aruba, Kenya, Morocco, Weekend in Monaco, Sahara, etc).

Guitartist Russ Freeman talks to the Jazz Queen about the bands new cd, Built To Last.

Saxophonist Keith McKelley talks to the Jazz Queen about his self-titled cd that infuses styles such as funk, pop, R&B, Jazz, & some hip hop into a nice melodic blend ranging from smooth to in your face.  A must buy if you are looking for the next new saxophonist with plenty to say.

Saxophonist Keith McKelley talks to the Jazz Queen about his self-titled cd that infuses styles such as funk, pop, R&B, Jazz, & some hip hop into a nice melodic blend ranging from smooth to in your face.  A must buy if you are looking for the next new saxophonist with plenty to say.

We first met Nicholas in 2010 when his self produced debut cd "A Journey of One" was released.  He was only 17 then.  Two years later he releases his sophmore project "Endless Possibilites" on the new Cutmore Records label.  At 19 years old Nicholas has written and/or produced for saxophonist Marcus Anderson, bassist Julian Vaughn, and trumpeter Willie Bradley.

Nicholas' label debut features 14 self produced originals and features cameos from Steve Cole, Julian Vaughn, Tim Bowman, Lynne Fiddmont, Steve Oliver and another talented newcomer Vincent Ingala.

We first met Nicholas in 2010 when his self produced debut cd "A Journey of One" was released.  He was only 17 then.  Two years later he releases his sophmore project "Endless Possibilites" on the new Cutmore Records label.  At 19 years old Nicholas has written and/or produced for saxophonist Marcus Anderson, bassist Julian Vaughn, and trumpeter Willie Bradley.

Nicholas' label debut features 14 self produced originals and features cameos from Steve Cole, Julian Vaughn, Tim Bowman, Lynne Fiddmont, Steve Oliver and another talented newcomer Vincent Ingala.