“This album is about the hope that we all carry inside of us,” shares internationally acclaimed pianist, composer and humanitarian, Keiko Matsui, who has worked with everyone from Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Bob James, and Hugh Masekela. “I have this dream where we can each cherish our own happiness and learn to accept and care
Many bands have come together for the first time in a studio, shortly before a recording session. It’s safe to say that few had a … Read More “GEORGE Letters To George (Out Of Your Head)” The post GEORGE Letters To George (Out Of Your Head) appeared first on JazzTimes.
You never quite knew what Chicago bassist Kelly Sill was going to play (or what he was going to say). But you always knew that … Read More “Kelly Sill” The post Kelly Sill appeared first on JazzTimes.
“Wrapped Up In Your Smile” is a classic-styled Dave Koz power ballad co-written with producer and arranger, Philippe Saisse. Their collaborative history goes back to 2010, when Koz was Musical Director and bandleader – and Saisse the keyboardist – for The Emeril Lagasse Show. Saisse was later a major contributor to A New Day, co-writing
Here is the brand new video for “I Put A Spell On You”. The video pays tribute to Nina’s bold sense of fashion by following dancers inspired by Nina’s most iconic looks. The post Nina Simone ‘I Put A Spell On You’ – WATCH appeared first on Smooth Jazz and Smooth Soul.
It’s only fitting that the refreshed, noise-making Art Ensemble of Chicago returned to the scene of its first free-jazz crimes in 1969—Paris—for the fruits of its newly … Read More “Art Ensemble of Chicago The Sixth Decade: From Paris to Paris (Rogue Art)” The post Art Ensemble of Chicago The Sixth Decade: From Paris to Paris (Rogue
Taken from his 2022 seasonal collection ‘Dave Koz & Friends: Christmas Ballads’ Dave is utilizing the big expansive ballad ‘Wrapped Up In Your Smile’ to prove (if indeed proof was needed) that his music is for life not just for Christmas. Although ‘Christmas Ballads’ was in the main crammed full of yuletide classics that, in
Slated for release March 6, ‘Sunshine Of Mine’ is the latest album from Billboard chart-topping artist and multi-platinum producer Emmanuel “U-Nam” Abiteboul. An eclectic concoction of eight original compositions plus two carefully crafted covers it opens with the easy grooving title cut that takes its name from the love U-Nam has for his six year
Mtume, whom I affectionately called “Tumes,” was in my uncle Miles Davis’s band. Whenever the band would come through Chicago, I would come backstage and … Read More “In Memoriam: James Mtume” The post In Memoriam: James Mtume appeared first on JazzTimes.
John Bailey established himself as a stalwart trumpeter and flugelhornist for bands fronted by the likes of Buddy Rich, Ray Charles, and Arturo O’Farrill, waiting … Read More “John Bailey Time Bandits (Freedom Road)” The post John Bailey Time Bandits (Freedom Road) appeared first on JazzTimes.