Showcase CD
Waves of Grace - The Eric Evans Project:
Encouraged
by his parents to learn an instrument before junior high and exposed
to the records of Paul Horn and Herbie Mann, Eric Evans chose the
flute as the vehicle for expressing himself musically. He began
his professional career in San Diego in senior school taking part
in several record sessions and touring with a couple of rock bands.
Later turning to inspirational music, Evans has led musical worship
in many churches and his two previous cds have generally reflected
these themes. Now as The Eric Evans Project, Waves of Grace is cd
#3 in his catalogue. Evans admittedly stretched himself during the
three-years he devoted to the concept. He reveled in the ocean's
beauty, writing songs inspired by its grandeur and majesty. Aided
by keyboardist Cecil Ramirez, guitarist Steve Laury and other notable
artists, this collaborative effort features an accessible blend
of jazz, rock and new age. It's elegant, exhilarating and dare I
say, spiritual. So now, it's time to focus the Café Jazz spotlight
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Eric Evans
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We've
cued a sensational batch of tunes, beginning with Shoreline Highway.
The title track Waves of Grace opens the second hour. Although Café
Jazz typically focuses on instrumentals, this selection with David
Eugene Ivey on vocals, offers a detour as one of the most moving
cuts we've ever featured! Then in the end, the groove-driven Seaside
brings the entire segment to a cascading finale. A set that feeds
on the passion of its players, Waves of Grace by The Eric Evans
Project presents a collection that's diverse, uplifting, and undeniably
inspirational!
CD: Waves of Grace (2010)
Label: ElectricFlute Records
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All We Need - Oli Silk:
After
debuting early in the 00's as one half of the smooth duo known as Sugar
& Silk, it's been ever onward and upward for Mr. Oli Silk. His two initial
solo efforts have steadily inched Oli to the forefront of the smooth scene
while garnering the young UK based keyboardist a highly prestigious nomination
as International Artist of the Year at the upcoming inaugural ASJA. Building
on this considerable momentum, Mr. Silk is back at it with a highly anticipated
& auspicious third offering! All We Need is the name of that soon to
be issued release and in response to the phrase ... all we need is Oli
with the sweet sway of the title track!
CD: All We Need (2010)
Label: Trippin 'n' Rhythm Records
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Full Throttle - Bryan Forsloff:
Long
a fan of Smooth Jazz even before the label was even invented, thru the
80s and 90s most of Bryan's playing was done in church with the music
of Jeff Lorber's Fusion, George Benson, and a few others impacting upon
his playing. Since the late 90s, Forsloff has devoted himself to working
with his twin sons who were both diagnosed with autism and it's been during
this period that he's been able to perfect his style. From his Final Touch
debut we have Bryan Forsloff with the track Full Throttle!
CD: The Final Touch (2010)
Label: Independent
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Chill with the Reverend - The 420 Café:
From
Denver CO comes The 420 Café, an exciting collaboration featuring drummer
David Young and keyboardist/programmer Carl Sorenson. Driven by a techno
style, The 420 Café blends Nu-Jazz with Chill and among those helping
out on their eponymously titled debut are saxman Will Donato, vocalist
Jennifer Price, and Troy Benns on guitar. From that effort, there's the
frosty in the pocket vibe of Chill with the Reverend!
CD: The 420 Café (2010)
Label: Bullcrane Music
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| After Hours ~ Exclusive to our
Site and Select Affiliates : |
The ladies of smooth jazz step out on the first of a
2-part feature that we're calling Ladies Night Out. Highlighting this
set are all the great names that you might expect in addition to a few
that you may not be as familiar with. On the marquee for this show is
Althea Rene with the track that gave it's name to the segment - also appearing
are Candy Dulfer, Cindy Bradley, and Jessy J as well as Gretchen Lieberum,
Rhonda Smith, Paula Atherton and Rachel Z to name but a few! 
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