Walking into Bizzo Casino, the velvety tunes of jazz might greet your ears, a reminder of the genre's rich history and timeless charm. While the sounds of spinning reels and hopeful gamblers carry their own rhythm, jazz brings in an atmosphere that's both sophisticated and relaxed. But how did jazz journey from the streets of
It seems like Jeff Lorber has been around for quite awhile. Come to think of it, the first time we learned of Mr. Lorber was in 1986, through an RnB/Dance track. It was Facts Of Love, and that was also the time we first learned about a new singer on the scene, Karyn White. Good times.It
Gregory Porter has announced his first Christmas album, to be released on November 3 via Blue Note/Decca Records. Christmas Wish pays tribute to the much-loved vocal stylist’s favorite time of year, and to great writers, singers, and interpreters such as Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye, Dinah Washington, and Nat King Cole.The festive set also features three original songs by Porter, who is
Brian McKnight is back with a whole new take on R&B with McKnighttime Lullabies. The experience of fatherhood at this point of Brian McKnight’s career and life inspired him to apply his immense talent as a songwriter, musician, and performer to lullabies and soothing music for kids, parents, and grandparents. The collection of songs includes originals
"Slow Down" is the latest single from Herb Alpert's new album, Wish Upon A Star. The track was written and produced by Herb and his longtime collaborator, fellow Smooth Jazz artist and keyboardist Jeff Lorber. The upbeat, funky groove is grounded in Lorber's syncopated comping while Herb's trumpet melodies soar high above. Lorber interjects with soulful interludes on both
On September 22, 2023, Jeff Lorber will release his latest inspired work on Shanachie Entertainment, The Drop, an album of originals which unites him with an all-star cast including bassist and longtime Jeff Lorber Fusion members bassist Jimmy Haslip and drummer Gary Novak, guitarists Paul Jackson, Jr. (also a member of Jazz Funk Soul with
What: Jammin In JamaicaWhen: April 26 - 28, 2024Where: The island of Jamaica To attend this event you must reserve your room directly with the festival resort. Tickets to the shows are purchased separately here AFTER you have secured your room. A room reservation does not include tickets to the shows. You must purchase seats
Multi-platinum selling and Grammy-Award winning cultural icon Kenny G announced today the upcoming release of Innocence, the legendary saxophonist’s 20th studio album, available everywhere beginning early December through Concord Records. The highly anticipated new album will feature 12-tracks, all of which embrace the theme of lullabies, a cultural and familial tradition that is very special to Kenny. From renditions of
This album was inspired by their Tiny Desk performance.They wanted to bring the broken down, intimate, acoustic feel of that day to some of their older songs."We had a lot of fun reimagining each song to represent who we are now and all the growing we’ve done as a band since we started. To celebrate the
For a journeyman musician like bassist Roberto Vally, who has been touring for 44 years, there’s nothing like that last flight home as the sun sets at the end of a concert tour. And for Vally, that trip home could be anywhere in the world his family resides: from West Africa to Norway, from France to