Daily Archives: April 18, 2022

Gary Honor ‘Deep Blue’ – LISTEN

Deep Blue Gary Honor Album: Momentum Courtesy of Trippin ‘N’ Rhythm Records The post Gary Honor ‘Deep Blue’ – LISTEN appeared first on Smooth Jazz and Smooth Soul.

U-Nam & California Funk Machine ‘Rockit’ – LISTEN

California Funk Machine is not just a collection of music. California Funk Machine is a concept, a style, a coming together of like minded musical brethren to breath new life into some of the hottest funk, disco, soul and jazz funk classics of the 70’s and 80’s. This is their take on the classic Herbie Hancock track,…

Mike Phillips ‘City Lights’ – LISTEN

World renowned saxophonist Mike Phillips is back with a new single “City Lights”! One of the most electrifying instrumentalists today, Mike is the first musician signed by Michael Jordan to the Nike Jordan Brand, home of the Air Jordan, and is the only musician in the world to have recorded and toured with the legendary “Big…

Kirk Whalum Tour Dates 2022

Kirk Whalum Tour Dates 2022 April 30 – Carson, CA June 12 – Hampton, VA June 17 – Birmingham, AL June 20, Dallas, TX June 26 – Flagstaff, AZ July 10 – Memphis, TN July 15 – Charlotte, NC July 16 – Charlotte, NC July 17 – Mitchellville, MD July 21 – Kansas City, MO…

Review – ‘Opus 1’ by J3

In 2020, we were introduced to Justin-Lee Schultz when he released the album Gruv Kid. Across the board, this teenager has received countless acclaim. It is obvious that this is a once in a generation talent. Well, Maybe not. 2022 has brought us more of the teen wave when it comes to Jazz. Justin, along…

Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart Celebrate 30 Years Playing Together

As I delved ever deeper into the 14 albums that document the Larry Goldings/Peter Bernstein/Bill Stewart trio to prepare for our January Zoom conversation, what … Read More “Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart Celebrate 30 Years Playing Together” The post Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart Celebrate 30 Years Playing Together appeared…

Michael Leonhart Orchestra: The Normyn Suites (Sunnyside)

Before you even play a note of The Normyn Suites, you know at the very least that it’s going to be an interesting listen. With … Read More “Michael Leonhart Orchestra: The Normyn Suites (Sunnyside)” The post Michael Leonhart Orchestra: The Normyn Suites (Sunnyside) appeared first on JazzTimes.