Talking Smooth Jazz

This seminal group, purveyors of all that is funky and groovy announces the re-release of it's long out of print first three recordings now available on the Trippin N Rhythm record label and a soon to be released special edition box set with the inclusion of live tracks; Staten Island Groove, Concrete Jungle, Brooklyn Heights and Deja Vu recorded live in the studio with many of the bands original members. With millions of records sold worldwide, a grammy nomination and a string of chart topping singles,  Down To The Bone re-emerges from the shadows with it's newly gained rights to these recordings, at long last making them available again for purchase in America and Canada. Group founder Stuart Wade who created a singular cottage industry with his groove and funk laden sounds that captured and captivated the American radio and a devoted legion of fans world wide, is excited to be able to bring back these recordings that set the table for a long and storied career over the course of eleven records for he and the band. Using many of the original band members in the UK, Wade went about making a live in studio recording of the four songs featured as bonus tracks on the box set that really capture the natural energy and cohesion of a group that electrifies with it's boundless drive and energy. This special edition box set will be available in stores in American and Canada on April 26th.

Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes author, poet, and lyricist Zemill to the show.  Zemill is the CEO of "The PoJazz Experience", a combination of Smooth Jazz, Smooth R&B, Spoken Word and Neo-Soul blended together. It's smooth grooves and mellow moods and words that lift you up and move you. We'll talk to Zemill about his new cd "Intimate Pleasures", his books, and more.  

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Saxophonist Elan Trotman has quickly become one of jazz’s most thrilling and emotive performers as he continues to stand out and push boundaries as a composer, performer, teacher and recording artist. Trotman’s playing, though inspired by Grover Washington, Jr., Kirk Whalum, and Najee, displays his own fresh ideas and distinctive tone. So much so that the New England Urban Music Awards and The Barbados Music Awards both named himJazz Artist of The Year on multiple occasions.

Elan is also the Executive Producer and host of the Barbados Jazz Excursion, a jazz and golf weekend getaway which brings over 300 music lovers to the island every Columbus Day Weekend. Elan is also the founder of the Never Lose Your Drive Foundation – a Non-Profit which directly funds the Headstart Music Program. Headstart Music provides FREE weekly instrument instruction to students ages 7-11 on saxophone, trumpet, flute, clarinet, and percussion. Elan's new cd, Dear Marvin, is a saxophone tribute to Marvin Gaye.

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Thasaint is an Independent writer/ producer/musician that has been self-producing and honing his craft for more than 28 years. He is an award winning Illustrative artist who not only creates by his hands but with his mind. Thasaint creates and produces music for just about any genre with more focus towards Smooth Jazz and Adult Contemporary R&B.

He released his first recording project to the public the end year of 2012 titled "Love Confessions" and have since released 9 CD projects nonstop.

Thasaint latest and 10th CD project is titled "Feel The Night" due for release March 2019.

All of his music is available on iTunes, Amazon, Cd Baby and other digital music sites where music is sold. He continues to build his sound and fan base with his ability to mix elements of Smooth Jazz, R&B and Adult Contemporary into pleasing instrumental sounds that really have no label but to make you "FEEL."

Her story of survival will amaze you. Her voice will captivate your ears down to your heart. Candace Woodson answers the call for those who love soulful R&B and talented unfiltered vocals.

Born in Paducah, KY, she began singing at the age of five with her older sisters in a gospel group called the Parks Sisters. Although her roots are in gospel, after high school Candace began to explore other avenues in the music industry. She is the first graduate of the Commercial Music Program at Tennessee State University in Nashville and is a professional recording artist with a background in Gospel, R&B, Jazz, and Pop. 

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Chicago-based artist, and Los Angeles native, Marqueal Jordan is the rare musician who is blessed with the gift of being equally proficient as an instrumentalist and a vocalist. His distinctive saxophone tone and style, combined with his soulful vocals, places him in the tradition of legendary dual talents, Donny Hathaway and George Benson. His debut release "Catalyst" was a well-received introduction to the Contemporary/Smooth Jazz genre and it showed fans that he was more than a sideman in a great touring band.

Marqueal's new record "Intention & Purpose" is his sophomore album and the next significant step in his journey of being an independent solo recording and tour artist.

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Well known throughout Europe and the US as a musical trendsetter and innovative player in Instrumental Music, Soul, and R&B, Emmanuel “U-Nam” Abiteboul has more than earned his reputation as a virtuosic guitarist and producer. Since his move to the US from Paris, France in 2007, Guitarist U-Nam has had the opportunity to perform, record and produce several of the top artists in the Smooth Jazz, R&B, and Soul genres. He has traveled throughout the US at events and Festivals including the Catalina JazzTrax Festival, Jazz on the Green, the JazzTrax Big Bear Festival, the Dave Koz and Friends Cruise et al. His performances extend outside of the US, he performed as one of the headline acts at the Dubai Jazz Festival in February 2010.

Guitarist U-Nam returns with a brand new release, Future Love, scheduled for release on Valentine's Day.  Ronald Jackson of The Smooth Jazz Ride said about Future Love: "Future Love is abundant with a solidly generous feel-good jazz vibe that surely stays with you. The slick funkiness and cadence of the album is typical U-Nam flavor & texture."

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Talking Smooth Jazz welcomes National Recording Artist & Jazz Pianist William Green releases his latest CD, “Mind Rush”,  celebrating 40 years in the music industry. 

Green, one of Atlanta’s most celebrated musicians, composer, songwriter, vocalist, and producer is known to deliver funky, upbeat, soulful and contemporary jazz sounds, but what some may not know is this jazzy crooner  possesses one of those rare, “instant classic” voices laced with confident sensuality, informed by the best side of  contemporary jazz and soul.

Often compared to the likes of Joe Sample, Donny Hathaway, and George Duke, his jazzy and soulful music is timeless. (source: eurweb.com).

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Described as having “…a beautiful instrument, a truly warm and gorgeous sound…” audiences have been inclined to feel as though they come away from a performance post an intimate conversation rather than crowded venue.  One listener says there is a “…natural honest element…as though singing is an extension of her breathing.”  The dynamic tones, soulful melodies, and cryptic but honest references truly show Tahirah’s ability to relate to an audience using her voice to “…creatively and musically express feelings behind songs in ways that delight and surprise and move…” With fibers in a jazz-rooted father, a chaotic upbringing, an intense sense of feel, a love for old soul, an open ear for all music, and a respect for current rhythm and blues, Tahirah Memory’s sound is unlike any other, sounding distinctly like her personal truth.”

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Singer, Leonard Dozier returns with his fourth album, “Sunday Word”, preceded by the exceptionally infectious single, “Fly,” a pop-flavored soul-infused original tune, penned by Leonard with collaborator (former Atlantic recording artist) Jamie Myerson.  With a more immediate response than to his previous work - in particular from college radio and internet play - “Fly” is somewhat of a musical departure for Leonard, who notes, “It hearkens back to the late ‘70s/early ‘80s sound of artists like Hall & Oates and I think that pop/R&B style from that time is coming back in vogue now.  Honestly, I believe this track has all the elements – the song, the production, the arrangement….it feels like my best recording to date!”

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