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Knick Smith gets romantic on new single

Mar 16, 2022
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Knick Smith gets romantic on new single

Keyboardist Knick Smith sets the stage for nights of blissful bubble baths, scented candles and love with his latest single aptly titled "Romance". This string-filled single is bedecked with amazing keys and a melody to literally take your breath away. The single was taken from the CD of the same name, one that has already delighted us with hits such as "Feelin' Smooth" and "Can't Get Enough of Your Love (featuring Kevin Turner and Jeff Robinson. Knick Smith keeps his music c

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Ryan La Valette returns with single Let it Flow

Feb 15, 2022
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Ryan La Valette returns with single Let it Flow

New Zealand musician brings the necessary heat to the airwaves with the downright funky swing in the danceable single "Let It Flow". Ryan's guitar hits all the right spots as it shifts and segues within a refreshing melody with feel-good synths in the pocket. The single is taken from his upcoming compilation, one which will feature Ryan playing on the guitar, bass and saxophone. For the compilation, Ryan has sort the best in the industry to pair his songwriting skills and tal

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Gil releases the romantic "You're Beside Me"

Feb 8, 2022
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Gil releases the romantic "You're Beside Me"

Gil Johnson puts his unique and beautiful vocals to the new single "You're Beside Me", a track this is perfect for Valentine's Day. The song has a pop-sweetened touch with jazzy undertones which features a glowing acoustic guitar from Doc Powell. The track was produced by AyRon Lewis, who is a Dove and Stellar Award nominee. Gil dedicated the track to his wife of 31 years Darlene Johnson who has since passed away in 2020. She remains the inspiration behind his singing career.

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Bassist Byron Miller releases the funk-induced Better Days Are Coming

Feb 8, 2022
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Bassist Byron Miller releases the funk-induced Better Days Are Coming

Bassist Byron Miller features Swedish keyboardist Mats Oberg on his latest single "Better Days are Coming". Taken from his third album Psychobass 3: Real Love, the single is a funk induced laid back groove that gives you all the positive feels. It features Byron in the forefront adding his glorious bass lines which compliments the arrangement. Byron and Mats met in 2016 at a George Duke tribute. Mats who also met George when he visited Stockholm has emerged as a George Duke

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Ilya Serov releases a charming version of an old classic

Jan 30, 2022
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Ilya Serov releases a charming version of an old classic

With Valentine's Day around the corner, trumpeter Ilya Serov is right on time with his lovely twist on the classic "My Funny Valentine". Taking on a modern charm, the rhythm glides like a sweet caress with an edgy guitar and Ilya's brilliant muted trumpet. The single is so romantic and enchanting, it truly sets the mood for love. Ilya is a graduate of the St. Petersburg Conservatory of Music where he perfected his skills in playing the trumpet. He also went on to perform wit

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LaShawn D. Gary releases tasty new single

Jan 30, 2022
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LaShawn D. Gary releases tasty new single

"On The Yard" is the new single from pianist LaShawn D. Gary. It is a tasty upbeat single with a finger-snapping groove replete with a bubbling bass line that frame eloquent keys. A native of Detroit, Michigan, LaShawn is also an Emmy Award Winning Producer and Composer. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Instrumental Music Education from the Southern University A&M Collage and a Master's in Music Education from the University of Louisville. A well rounded musician, LaShawn

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Feet First is the new release from Rick Braun's upcoming CD

Jan 25, 2022
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Feet First is the new release from Rick Braun's upcoming CD

"Feet First" is the latest single from trumpeter Rick Braun. Written and produced by Braun, the track is vibrant with a lovely muted trumpet and a flirty dance groove made for chart success. Musicians on the new single include guitarist Tony Pulizzi, bassist Courtney Leonard, drummer Gorden Campbell and percussionist Lenny Castro. "Feet First" is taken from Rick's upcoming eponymous CD to be released on February 11th. #rickbraun #smoothjazz #feetfirst #newrelease #jazznews #j

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Amandus returns with new music

Jan 18, 2022
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Amandus returns with new music

Amandus (aka Michael Quast) is a German keyboardist and composer who introduced us to his music in 2021 with the debut of his Sing A Song album. He keeps his music fresh with upbeat rhythms and riveting keys as evident on the new single "Groove Infection". The new single features guitarist Uli Brodersen in a delicious feel-good single. The track is taken from the EP of the same name. The EP was created during the pandemic and contains five tracks. #amandus, germanjazz #jazzmu

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Vocalist Anders Holst reimagines Cowboys and Angels

Jan 10, 2022
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Vocalist Anders Holst reimagines Cowboys and Angels

Vocalist Anders Holst's latest CD Endlessly features his own take on a few classic songs that we know and love. After delivering the successful "All I Do" an impressive version of a Stevie Wonder classic, Anders now pulls a page from George Michael's songbook with "Cowboys and Angels". Just as fascinating as the original, Anders delivers a jazzy and romantic piano led arrangement with lovely background vocals. Sy Smith also lends her soulful vocals to the single making for a

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Pianist Jonathan Fritzen releases Hammers of Love

Jan 10, 2022
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Pianist Jonathan Fritzen releases Hammers of Love

Swedish-American keyboardist Jonathan Fritzen is back with "Hammers of Love", a track that has a gorgeous smooth groove and with a chuck full of dynamite keys. The single is the follow up to to Fritzen's number 1 Billboard single "Keys to Paradise". "Hammers of Love is taken from Fritzen's upcoming CD "Piano Tales". #jonathanfritzen #newmusic #hammersoflove #wereplaying #jazzmoodsradio #jazzblog #newreleases #smoothjazznews #smoothjazz

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Greg Manning returns with Be Strong single

Jan 3, 2022
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Greg Manning returns with Be Strong single

Pianist Greg Manning pairs with saxophonist Jimmy Reid on his latest single "Be Strong". The single is a lovely upbeat track with funky keys, a joyful sax and vocals that encourage to "move on, be strong". Aside from releasing his own music, Greg is also a well sorted composer and producer who has created chart-topping hits for those in the industry. His own singles have also successfully made it to the Billboard Smooth Jazz Charts as he did in 2019 when "Top Down" made it on

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Guitarist Desmond Meyer releases "Calling the Ancestors" single to help cope with the present times

Dec 9, 2021
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Guitarist Desmond Meyer releases "Calling the Ancestors" single to help cope with the present times

In the midst of the seasonal musical offerings, we are still playing some of the new releases such as the latest single from guitarist Desmond Meyer. Taken from his CD Don't Worry, the single "Calling the Ancestors" is the perfect antidote for the current situation of health scare around the world. Desmond himself has had to deal with the devastation of COVID-19 and saw what it has done to lives and have decided to bring some optimism through song. The latest single from the

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Phil Davis releases "Restless" single

Oct 3, 2021
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Phil Davis releases "Restless" single

Producer, Pianist and Composer, not to mention Professor Phil Davis has returned with new music, the perfect welcome back to the jazz music scene. The single "Restless" is melodically irresistible with its mid-funky soul-jazz element that makes it even more blissful and beautiful. Phil is outstanding on the keys, delivering lush notes and stunning improv, a perfect single to unwind after the day is spent. Phil has worked with everyone in the jazz and R&B world serving as a w

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Paul Taylor releases "Straight to the Point"

Oct 3, 2021
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Paul Taylor releases "Straight to the Point"

Saxophonist Paul Taylor is one of the more consistent musicians to date. His cool and laid-back demeanor resonates in his music including the latest single "Straight to the Point". The single comes from Paul's new compilation And Now This which pairs him with his longtime musical collaborator of 25 years, Dino Esposito. Dino serves as the co-writer and producer of the album. Most will remember that both Paul and Dino not only played in the same band as students of University

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Brian Culbertson releases single "Feel the Love" from upcoming The Trilogy Part 1 Red CD

Sep 21, 2021
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Brian Culbertson releases single "Feel the Love" from upcoming The Trilogy Part 1 Red CD

Pianist Brian Culbertson has put together an album for the grown and sexy called The Triology. This is a compilation of sexy grooves that should come with a "Rated L" for Love warning. The first single "Feel the Love" is warm and seductive, a spine tingling single with effortless scale runs that flow into lush chord progressions. In true Culbertson style, there is an air of jazz and cool R&B undertones that makes this single pure magic. The Trilogy is made up of three compila

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Dan Siegel releases new music from his Faraway Place CD

Sep 14, 2021
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Dan Siegel releases new music from his Faraway Place CD

Many compilations were created in the downtime of COVID 19; Dan Siegel's Faraway Place album is one of them. With this being his 22nd CD as a leader, the album boasts of 11 tasty originals that are mellow and cool in some instances with lots of strings and horns included. Dan described this compilation as a "different kind of album because of the pandemic". Dan said in a recent interview that the music was written in isolation and most of the tracks were recorded at the musi

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Saxophonist Carl Cox brings big grooves on new single that pays homage to his hometown

Sep 13, 2021
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Saxophonist Carl Cox brings big grooves on new single that pays homage to his hometown

Saxophonist Carl Cox's latest single "Elevation" begins with an undulating bass line that sets the course for this robust sexy single that is good 'til the last drop. The single was inspired by the city landscape of Philadelphia, which happens to be Carl's hometown. The single's cover art bears a nice nighttime skyline of Philly. According to Carl "I would gaze at the city from top floor of the Liberty Bell Plaza and reflect on the amazing music that had been created in the c

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Bob Baldwin releases the uplifting "B Positive"

Sep 5, 2021
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Bob Baldwin releases the uplifting "B Positive"

Bob Baldwin is using the power of music to lift our spirits high with his new single "B Positive". The track with co-written by Ragan Whiteside and Dennis Johnson, one that has a happy-go-lucky joyful beat from the start. In true Bob style, the single has fluid tickling of the ivories, a good upswing groove, lovely scat improv and gorgeous chord progressions. It is no doubt that the COVID pandemic of 2020 affected many musicians and their live performances and still continues

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Adam Hawley releases another top chart contender "Risin' Up"

Aug 21, 2021
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Adam Hawley releases another top chart contender "Risin' Up"

Guitarist Adam Hawley continues to wow us with his talent as a musician and composer as evident on his latest single "Risin' Up." "Risin' Up" is a bouncy, well-calibrated single that carries a soulful jazzy rhythm that cools and satisfies. Adam debut on the scene literally hitting the ground running with albums Double Vision and Just the Beginning on the Kalimba Music label, gaining six number one hits. The release of his third album, Adam was able to secure three more number

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Jody Mayfield releases "Strawberry Sunday"single with Walter Beasley

Aug 21, 2021
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Jody Mayfield releases "Strawberry Sunday"single with Walter Beasley

Atlanta based jazz musician Jody Mayfield joined saxophonist Walter Beasley on the new single "Strawberry Sunday". Taken from the CD Doing the Do the single is a tasty mid-groove with a mellow sax that plays well with joyous keys. Jody is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University from which he obtained his major in Music Performance. He also has a BA and Master's Degree in Musical Technology. Well rounded as a jazz musician, Jody has shared the stage with Dizzy Gillespie, Grove

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