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

Date: Aug 27th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Categories: Smooth Jazz Album

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 […]

Date: Aug 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Categories: Smooth Jazz Album

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. Amazon.com Widgets In retrospect, Staying on the Watch is tinted with distinct shades of an approach that is more mystical and all-embracing; […]

Date: Aug 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz Music Links

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. Amazon.com Widgets All Shades of Blue should bring Lewis some much deserved attention: her forceful singing and robust delivery have genuine […]

Date: Aug 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz Artist Review

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. Amazon.com Widgets Chip Wilson is best known in and around New Orleans as the former guitar luthier who extracts […]

Date: Aug 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Release

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

Date: Aug 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Categories: Smooth Jazz Album

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. Amazon.com Widgets

Date: Aug 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Categories: Smooth Jazz Album