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Announcing:
Vancouver-based LG73
Internet radio has added Café Jazz to their Sunday morning program
lineup from 10 til noon Pacific Time!! Check out the complete list of
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Photo Courtesy of John Rowlands at Spotlight Heroes |
So who will be the next rising sax star
in SJ? After you hear his music, I'm betting that you too will eagerly
be adding your voice to the ever-growing chorus that is shouting Donato's
name. And so, it's with great pleasure then that we place Will Power in
our music spotlight on this occasion. We begin with a life-giving track that's highlighted by the guitar work of Steve Oliver. It's called New Life. Opening hour two is Espana, Will's current single that's really starting to catch on. This a fabulous piece with Oliver once again guesting in the guitar chair with Tony Guerrero on trumpet. And finally we present a powerful piece that's sure to get you moving & shaking called Earthshakin' ! CD: Will Power Label: Generation Records Web Site: Will Donato |
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| Fresh Trax: Part One | |
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China
Latina - Hiroshima: |
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Gimme
Your Groove - Gail Jhonson: CD: Keep The Music Playing |
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The
Crossing - Acoustic Alchemy: Ever true to the original concept of the band, Acoustic Alchemy continue to define their sound by exploring a rich & diverse musical landscape. Greg Carmichael and Miles Gilderdale & company, discover new & dynamic paths to creativity as they delve ever more deeply into their art in a most unique and captivating fashion. This second incarnation of the band, has now released four albums of outstanding material with American / English as the latest installment. From that project we have an piece titled The Crossing. Snake Davis's superlative flute playing is featured on this one along with his contribution on various saxes. Combine that with the impeccable taste & presentation that Acoustic Alchemy has always exhibited, and you have a musical treasure! One of the finest tracks ever recorded under the Alchemy moniker!! CD: American / English Label: Higher Octave Music Web Site: Acoustic Alchemy |
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Retreat
- Allon Sams: Sams is a brilliant musician and producer based in his hometown of Tampa, Florida. For a time, Allon relocated to Los Angeles when he was offered an internship with Josef Zawinul, the famed leader of Weather Report. In the course of events, Sams met up with top producer Paul Brown and soon after he was collaborating with the likes of Peter White & Boney James. Although he spent seven years nurturing his career in the glitter capitol, Sams still wanted to record his own music. That and a desire to start a family and to be near his own parents made him decide to return to Tampa in the mid-90s. Setting up Studio A, his own production facility, has made Allon the go to guy in the Tampa Bay area. He's produced several outstanding projects for a few local artists, among them Les Sabler's Bridge The Gap, while continuing to further his own solo career. In that regard Sams has issued three great releases with Music & Laughter his most recent project. From that effort we've selected a fabulous selection entitled Retreat. That features John Mayeux on guitar, Robin Drake on bass, and of course always at his best, Allon Sams himself on keys. CD: Music And Laughter Label: Maestro Madness Music Web Site: Allon Sams |
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Breeze
On By - Donny Osmond: If you were around at all in the 1960s or for that matter any time since, it would be hard to imagine that you haven't heard of Donny Osmond. For Donny & his brothers it all began when they were discovered in Disneyland & then became household names through a series of appearances on the old Andy Williams Show. From those first performances when he was only 5 through to being a teen idol, a world famous entertainer, & a TV show host, Donny Osmond has always carried himself with more than enough class to match his fantastic talent as a vocalist. By the same token, if you were anywhere near a radio back in the late 70s you probably heard Breezin' from George Benson's album of the same name. That release reached #1 on both the jazz & pop charts for 1976. Now take that classic track, written by Bobby Womack & first made popular by Benson, combine it with original lyrics penned by Donny himself, add Osmond's outstanding vocals & you have Breeze On By. The track has already soared to the top of the charts in England. It's given Osmond his first top ten hit in over 30 years & it seems poised for similar success here in North America. Familiar but still fresh, this selection is a can't miss hit! CD: What I Meant To Say Label: Decca Records Web Site: Donny Osmond |
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| After Hours ~ Exclusive to our Web Site : | |||||||
| On this installment, we take the opportunity to feature some great new music. Patrick Yandall kicks things off with yet another incredible track from his forthcoming release. Bass X & Jeff Golub provide us with the advance singles from their upcoming projects. Michael Bublé is on the show with a fabulous song from his new album. We have some fresh & cool sounds from Dave Sereny & Frank Catalano, as we introduce their music to our Cafe Jazz listening audience. Dan Siegel is in the spotlight for a special extended installment of Then & Now and we've also included a couple of fantastic tunes from Paul Brown & Steve Oliver for good measure! | |||||||
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Then & Now Feature: Dan Siegel
Dan Siegel: A native of Seattle, Washington, Siegel grew up & spent his formative years in Eugene, Oregon where his family relocated early in his youth. Dan started taking piano lessons at eight and by twelve he was performing professionally in a rock band as the lead singer and guitar player. In 1976, shortly after receiving a degree in Music Composition Siegel began to record his own music. About 3 years later, he was able to sign a deal with Inner City Records, an independent jazz label based in New York City. This subsequently led to the release of Siegel's solo debut. In 1981, Dan's follow up album titled The Hot Shot reached No.1 on the R & R Jazz Chart and remained in the top 10 of Billboard's Jazz Chart for 10 weeks. A couple of years later he moved to the Los Angeles area to pursue a more active recording career and to work on scores for film and TV. Siegel's recordings became instant adds at Smooth Jazz radio in the early days of the format. In addition to his solo work, Dan produced 3 excellent projects as leader of Birds of a Feather, an all-star assembly that at various times included greats such as Larry Carlton and Boney James. Over the years, Dan's albums have provided an abundance of diverse material. To date he's issued 15 albums under his own name to go along with one best of release. Melody, harmony, & mood have long been key characteristics of a Siegel production. These ingredients when coupled with Siegel's impeccable sense of good taste invariably result in a listening treat for fans new & old alike. As we briefly review a few of the musical highlights from Siegel's career, it's a distinct pleasure to present a special extended installment of Then & Now. Featured are Just For The Moment, Say You Will, Savanna, Soft Touch, Getting Close, and In Your Eyes from the above albums respectively. |
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