Blue Isle Smooth Jazz

Mind Over Matter by Najee adds another layer of sophistication and polish to Najee’s substantial and diverse body of work.

Whatever the groove - be it R&B, neo-soul, contemporary jazz or an intriguing blend of all these styles and more - “Mind Over Matter” adds another layer of sophistication.

International Artist of the Year Nominee producer/keyboardist Oli Silk steps back into the fray and elevates the bar with ‘All We Need‘ marking his third and most auspicious musical offerings to date.

Having established himself as a fixture on the American Smooth Jazz radio and touring scene with his prior Trippin N’ Rhythm projects, Silk may well want to begin speaking with a real estate agent as ‘All We Need’ will surely elevate the demands for his time and talents here on American soil.

Alto saxophonist Sonny Simmons embraces music with his whole body, soul, mind and spirit; that much is clear from Staying on the Watch, recorded in August 1966 and reissued by ESP-Disk in 2010.

In retrospect, Staying on the Watch is tinted with distinct shades of an approach that is more mystical and all-embracing; a wholly captivating experience.

Vocalist Beverly Lewis does not worry about the particulars of proper jazz vocals on All Shades of Blue, because she is also a blues singer, and the two vocal styles often have different agendas.

All Shades of Blue should bring Lewis some much deserved attention: her forceful singing and robust delivery have genuine soul; her band is tight; and her repertoire solid.

Side by Side, the debut album by these two veteran performers of the New Orleans music scene, is a collaborative effort that has the visionaries of the neighborhood known as The Musician’s Village beaming with pride.

Chip Wilson is best known in and around New Orleans as the former guitar luthier who extracts supreme sounds from the instrument he once made a living producing. Jesse Moore is a versatile performer equally at ease on stage in music clubs and theaters, on television, or on film.

Visit Wilson & Moore on the web.

Listen to Samples from Steve Oliver “Global Kiss” Album, and let us know what you think in the comments.

The In Hi-Fi Stereo Album by Mindi Abair rekindles that spark for a new generation of ears. Listen to Samples from Mindi Abair ‘In Hi-Fi Stereo’ Album and leave a comment below.