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Know the Way - Jeff Gaeth: A native of western New York, Jeff Gaeth moved to LA in 1974, and after attending UCLA, he proceeded to make a name as a sideman by backing the likes of Donna Summer, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross as well as famed jazzman Horace Henderson to name a few. He also spent a number of years as an LA sessionist while also contributing to the music scenes in Denver, Colorado Springs, and San Diego. For the past few years, the well-travelled Mr. Gaeth now calls the Big Island of Hawaii his home and has three releases to his credit. Following the issue of his 2005 debut which faired particularly well in Europe, Shoestrings is his most recent effort released just this past May. While grounded in contemporary jazz, the project is a reflection of the many influences Gaeth has been exposed to over the years and as he puts it, "my music is the true essence of what I am about"! CD: Shoestrings (2011) Label: Puna Links: 
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Wine - John Costello: Composer, songwriter, producer, musician, singer and record label exec John Costello is a Chicago native who began piano and organ at the age of five. At 15 he moved to Phoenix with his mother and after high school, for a time he attended Arizona State. Opting for the experiences of life on the road, Costello toured throughout the US with a variety of bands, before forming the band, The Connection in 1987. Since that time the group has played over 400 gigs for military personnel in 28 countries. Back in Phoenix, Costello has become involved in a variety of business projects and operates as president of Wild Whirled Music, Fervor Records, and Muzik Headz. Additionally he's composed for network TV and independent films, while producing others and recording his own material. From John's 2010 Beyond Smooth released on the Fervor Records label, Costello debuts on our show with the fragrance of Fine Wine! CD: Beyond Smooth (2010) Label: Fervor Records Links:
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This Heaven - David King : Based in Scotland, guitarist David King was influenced from an early age by all the rock styles he was exposed to through his many visits to Glasgow's famed venue The Apollo. However, after being introduced to the music of Martin Taylor, King developed a passion for jazz and a few of its smooth proponents in Larry Carlton and Pat Metheny. Later on, a chance glimpse of Acoustic Alchemy on TV in the late 80's proved pivotal in his development as both a player and a composer. Following a variety of experiences in band settings, King obtained a degree in media composition and, returning to his home studio, he issued his debut in 2007. The recently released The Universal Dream is already King's 3rd effort and judging by the music contained therein, we are indeed going to take great delight in catching up with David King and his previous efforts. Suffice it to say, there is much more to come from his stellar effort in the weeks ahead. Moreover it would be remiss of me not to extend a big tip of the Café Jazz top hat to Norrie at Smooth Jazz in the Mix for turning us on to Mr. King and his music! CD: The Universal Dream (2011) Label: Independent Links:
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of the Q2 Review: Continuing with more of the best tracks from
the past 90 days, this edition has Down to the Bone, Yellowjackets,
and Paul Taylor. Also appearing are Three Deep and Brian Hughes; while
debuting are Phil Casagrande and a tune from Danny McCollim; all as
part of an exciting 14 track set!
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