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Highlights! The show must go on! You may notice that for this program I developed a rich baritone voice that would be the envy of many an opera singer. Well, perhaps I'm just hoping, as I was actually labouring under the influences of a cold. Regardless, we have an excellent program that includes current favourites from Marion Meadows, Nils, and Joyce Cooling. Now I have to hand it to our research department. Just check out what our crack team of Smooth Jazz experts discovered on Saxophonic from Dave Koz. The results are undeniable. There's also a gem buried here and there such as the track from Glenn McNulty that opens our final set. Then there's our own unique interpretation of the term classic track which provides musical treats from Rick Braun, Randy Crawford and Joe McBride. I do hope that you can join me as I share my passion for the exceptional! |
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| Showcase CD Love Coloured Soul - Ken Navarro: Since the release of his debut, Ken Navarro has not only been one of the most prolific artists in Smooth Jazz, he's also been one of the hardest working. Navarro began his recording career as a premiere session player in Los Angeles and in short order, he had worked with a lengthy list of diverse artists that included Doc Severinsen, John Pattitucci and Dave Koz. However, in 1990, Navarro chose to go the solo route and simultaneously launched his own Positive Music record label. Over the years Ken has crafted a string of superb albums that rate high on melody, are uplifting and are always delivered with the utmost taste. And as a result, it's no wonder that Navarro has become recognized as a premier performer and leading stylist in the genre. Now you know that with Navarro's name on a project, it's a guarantee that it's going to be great! Love Coloured Soul is the latest addition to an incredible catalogue. After hearing this album, all I could say was "Bravo Mr. Navarro!" because he's done it again! |
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Now back on his own Positive Music label,
this record undoubtedly represents some of Navarro's finest work to date...from
melodic and moving to soft and soothing and so it's with great pleasure
that we place Love Coloured Soul in our musical spotlight. To begin our
feature, we're present a comforting piece titled Parallel Lives. Summer
of Love opens hour 2 and I'm certain your heart will melt just the way
mine does every time I hear this track. Finally, as we sign off, we have
You Are Everything, the lead single and a selection that nicely encapsulates
the pure essence of Navarro's wonderful sound & style! CD: Love Coloured Soul Label: Positive Music Web Site: Ken Navarro |
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Espana
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For Your Love - Lin Rountree:
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That's
The Way of the World - Nelson Rangell:
A Denver Colorado native, Nelson began in music at the rather late age of 15 when he took up the flute. He soon discovered that he was blessed with a natural gift and a passion for music and within six months, he was studying at the Interlochen Arts Academy. Shortly afterward, Nelson started playing the sax, and a few years later won Downbeat's Best Jazz Soloist competition on both the high school and college level. His first solo album released in 1987, received much critical acclaim and with each subsequent record, Rangell's popularity has continued to grow. In a feature a short while back, Jazziz magazine described Rangell's style … "as rich in inspiration and powerfully unique in voice". My American Songbook is his latest and from that effort we've selected That's the Way of the World, one of the best covers ever for any EW&F track! CD: My American Songbook Label: Koch Records Web Site: Nelson Rangell |
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| On today's edition we have music from Jim Adkins and All-for-7. There are selections from Nicolas Bearde, Jeff Lorber, Frankie Cendejas, Bobby Caldwell & Pamela Williams as we explore each of their recent releases. SOS is featured on T&N. We begin with a tune by Artie Traum from Acoustic Jazz Guitar and then use a great track from Jesse Cook & his live album to cap things off. There's more but you need to check things out for yourself! | |||||
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Then & Now Feature: Swing Out Sister
Swing Out Sister: Long a Café Jazz favourite, Swing Out Sister are quickly approaching their 20th anniversary as a band. In spite of the success of Breakout, one of their earliest singles, Corinne Drewery & Andy Connell have never attained more than a small but avid North American fan base. They've achieved much greater success back home in the UK, but where their sound has met with the greatest acceptance is Japan where they are one of the most popular acts in the country. Since the formation of the group back in 1985, the SOS sound has been characterized by lush & sophisticated arrangements. Their music is jazz-tinged, is laden with catchy hooks and is always impeccably presented. The results are a listening experience that is both emotionally complex and yet highly accessible. With the release of Where Our Love Grows, Swing Out now have a total of sixteen projects to their credit, a list that includes a few compilations, a live cd, and several albums that been issued exclusively in Japan. In spite of this latter fact, we had no shortage of material for our feature. Digging deeply into our SOS library, we ended going all the way back to 1987 and their debut effort. And in the process we came up with Twilight World, Heart for Hire, Incomplete Without You and Where Our Love Grows. These tracks are from the above albums respectively and are presented in chronological order. |
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