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February 8, 2003 Edition #278 Previously  |
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| Showcase CD A Thousand Stories - Turning Point : The group now has six excellent releases to their credit and tours extensively, appearing in over 200 live performances each year. Their passion for music and the desire to share that passion has brought Turning Point to the cutting edge of jazz and world music. A Thousand Stories is the latest from the Arizona based band and a release that offers up a wide variety of rhythms and styles. It’s apparent from the first bars of the opening track that this cd is special. The musicianship is of the highest calibre, with melodies, arrangements & production to match. Indeed this is a rare find and most deserving of our musical spotlight on this occasion. TurningPointJazz |
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| Fresh Trax: Part One | |
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Last
tango - Gato Barbieri : |
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Joe's
Sample - Larry Gittens & Media :
Gittens is an award winning musician, composer and producer. Self-taught on trumpet, Larry went on to study at Berklee before landing a gig with Stevie Wonder. He appeared on 6 of Wonder’s most successful recordings and most recently has performed with Kool & the Gang. In the midst of a heavy schedule of session dates, he also found time to record Dual Identity, his debut effort as a solo artist. And a very nice cd it is, one that is an early favourite to make the Café Jazz Best Releases of 2003. This one is packed with great melodies and the type of the energy that is often associated only with live performances. The track we've selected features Najee on flute and Abe Fogel on drums. A Pick-of-the-Week; recommended listening. HumanFeelRecords |
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Las
Guardias - Darrell Diaz :
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Foolin'
Around Again - Chieli Minucci :
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Cape
Town Love - Spyro Gyra: The fruits of this latest project are to a large extent a reaction of group leader Jay Beckenstein to the fragmenting of the jazz world into the smooth and traditional camps. Being uncomfortable with a label that would confine their playing to just one or the other of the two worlds, Beckenstein and the other band members purposely chose to create songs that would dispel any preconceptions about the music or the group. As their career quickly closes in on the 30 year mark, the unit has always been known for their brilliant blending of soul, jazz, pop, and world beat. Now add to that a sense of mission and discovery, and the result is Original Cinema, a cd that could easily rank among their best. From that effort we'll be hearing Cape Town Love, a track that features guests Andy Narell on steel drums and Dave Samuels on vibes. Pick-of-the-Week; a "shoo-in" for "Café Jazz Best of 2003" year end review. SpyroGyra.com |
| New Releases to watch for | Artist Links added this week |
From St.Clair Entertainment Group:
Just My Imagination by George Jinda Best of Smooth Jazz Guitar - with... Ed Hamilton (On My Way), Larry Coryell (Big Fun), as well as Fattburger & Special EFX Smooth Jazz Party Grooves - features... Blue Voyage from Tom Grant, Funky Shuffle by Alfonzo Blackwell |
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CD
Giveaway: 
Man in Paradise - Jon Lucien:
It's been 30 years since the release of Lucien's debut album. His seamless blending of Jazz, R&B, Caribbean rhythms and Brazilian music proved to be an early influence on the twin formats marketed as "quiet storm" and "smooth jazz", although very few artists working in either format approach Lucien's level of artistry or innovation. If you take in the After Hours portion of the show, listen for "See Through My Eyes" the great opening track from this, his brand new cd. I have several copies to giveaway over the next few weeks , so if you're interested just hit jonluciencdgiveaway@jazzlynx.net (email address no longer active) and you will automatically be entered. You can check Lucien's website at: JonLucien.com for more info about Jon and his music. Cool Stuff on the Net One of the Best Smooth Jazz sites on the internet - "ContemporaryJazz.com: ContemporaryJazz.com. The site is maintained by Jeff Charney, a well respected announcer and longtime fan and supporter of Smooth Jazz. The site has loads of info, interviews, new releases and more! If you haven't done so yet, why not check it out ! Gigs Australian guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel will be appearing at the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul for Labour Day Weekend, August 29 - September 1. Tommy will be doing two 45 minute sets per day, each day at the Bandshell. |
| More About Your Smooth Jazz Connection |
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Where
to Hear the Show Cafe Jazz is heard in Toronto on it's originating station, 88.5 Saturday midnight until 2 am Sunday morning . It's available on Rogers cable on the following frequencies:
Orillia, Barrie & Pinkerton: 101.9 Scarborough, Pickering, Markham, Richmond Hill and Bolton: 106.1
Huntsville: 102.5 Available in the Archives January 18: We presented the 3rd and final part of the best smooth jazz from 2002. January 25: Drive by Russ Freeman was the showcase cd. February 1: Hardcastle III was the subject of the showcase cd feature. Café Jazz, After Hours This is exclusive to our website and it's labelled Hour 3 for any particular date. A regular AH special presentation is one that we call Then & Now. The title of the segment is somewhat self-explanatory as we hit some of the musical highlights in the career of a top SJ artist . Last week we had music from Pieces of a Dream and this time around we'll be hearing from Thom Rotella. It's a full hour of almost non-stop music so if you prefer music with very little talk, be sure to check this. Upcoming Show February. 15 - We'll be showcasing Gentle Force by 3rd Force, and we'll also feature our usual five pack of fabulous Fresh Trax; recent releases which have not previously aired on the show. Included on the upcoming instalment will music from J. Thompson, Chuck Yamek, and a track from the new release by the original Crusaders, their first in 20 years. |
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