Released September 2022 on Concorde Records, ‘Detour is Boney James’ eighteenth solo album and follows his 2020 outing ‘Solid’ which became his twelfth #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Album chart. Recorded largely at Boney’s L.A. home studio, ‘Detour’ included the mellifluous ‘Coastin’ that featured vocals from 5-time Grammy winner Lalah Hathway. It was arguably
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Kayla Waters is back with a new effort for 2023. It is called Presence, and she made a point to compose all ten tracks on the album. Even though she did most of the work, Waters has enlisted a couple of heavyweights for assistance. Her father, Kim Waters, and Chris ‘Big Dog’ Davis. Review –
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Out now is the brand new album by Melodic Collective – a new collaborative contemporary jazz group formed by guitarist Chris Allard, encompassing the diverse musical experience and influences of each of the members to produce a fresh and original cohesive sound. Melodic Collective’s synonymous debut album generates washes of emotionally charged, complex and intellectual
Chastain Park, Atlanta GA (7/29) Aretha Franklin Amphitheater, Detroit, MI (8/19) Horseshoe Casino, Hammond IN (9/2-9/3) Grand Prairie, TX (12/16) Global tour dates will be announced in September 2023. The post Frankie Beverly and Maze Tour Dates 2023 appeared first on Smooth Jazz and Smooth Soul.
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Continuing to break exciting and creatively fresh ground in contemporary urban jazz, veteran gospel influenced saxophonist Merlon Devine follows his acclaimed 2021 album Soul Jazz – and its popular radio singles “Move,” “Stirred” and Vigor” – with his latest track Shimmer. It’s a wildly infectious and inspirational, silky, soulful and ultimately soaring tune whose title
With “Right On Time,” Jessy J effortlessly combines a classic jazz melody, reminiscent of the golden era of 1920s New York City, with the infectious beats and vibrant percussion of a 1970s dance club. The keyboard synth sounds add a fresh and slick element to the composition, culminating in a perfect summer anthem that sets
From his current hit album ‘Sunshine Of Mine’ comes ‘It’s Only Love’ by Billboard chart-topping artist and multi-platinum producer Emmanuel “U-Nam” Abiteboul. It is everything one would expect from an artist who has been variously described as being innovative, daring and fearless in the way he repeatedly shakes the world of smooth jazz to its